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A performer at the Ladakh Festival
India, Ladakh, North, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos

Ladakh Festival Photo Essay

I followed the performers all the way to the Polo Ground where the inaugural ceremony was to take place. The Ladakh Festival started […]

October 26, 2025
India, India, Kerala, Kerala, South, Travel Extras, Trip Itineraries

2016 Cultural Kerala Trip Itinerary for 1 week

In 2016, I spent a whirlwind week experiencing some of the finest cultural Kerala highlights. That trip was solo travel […]

October 26, 2025
kalari center in kumily
India, India, Kerala, Kerala, South, Travel Extras, Trip Itineraries

Our 2018 Tamil Nadu Kerala Itinerary for 2 weeks

We spent the end of 2018-2019 in Kerala and our itinerary was focused on beach and culture. It was a […]

October 26, 2025
Culture Peeps, Dances, India, Kerala, South, Travel Extras

My glimpses of art and culture of Kerala

Kerala is all about vibrancy, vigour and life. You may think it is because of the amount of happy sunshine […]

October 26, 2025
The very lovely Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
India, Kerala, South, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips

Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary: a comprehensive guide

The Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary (also known as the Periyar Tiger Reserve) is one of the largest national parks in India. […]

October 26, 2025
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Culture Peeps, Dances, India, Kerala, South, Travel Extras

The Pulikali tiger dance of Kerala

Among all the stunning South Indian states, I prefer Kerala and the main reason is the earthy magnitude of their […]

October 26, 2025
follow this kerala backwaters guide to enjoy a wonderful holiday
India, Kerala, South, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips

A complete Kerala backwaters guide

Kerala backwaters are one of the most popular destinations in the world. Located in the sunny south Indian state of […]

October 26, 2025
vallam kali in kuttanad
India, Kerala, South, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips

Guide to Vallam Kali or the famous Kerala boat race

I experienced vallam kali for the first time in Kollam. Famously known as the Kerala snake boat race, vallam kali […]

October 26, 2025
fort kochi street scene
India, Kerala, South, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips

A two days Kochi itinerary and travel guide

The Keralite port city is called Kochi. Cochin is the anglicized version of the name and they refer to the […]

October 26, 2025
postcard from a kerala holiday
India, Kerala, Photo Essays, South, Travel Extras, Trip Photos

Postcards from a Kerala holiday

For most foreign travelers, a Kerala holiday is what lures them to India in the first place. Needless to say, […]

October 26, 2025
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