“Du skal besøge Kerala, når du rejser til Indien!” Det var det, vi kontinuerligt hørte under vores planer om at se subkontinentet.
Mens han findes i nøjagtigt det samme land som ligesom Delhi, Kolkatta, såvel som Mumbai, føles specificeringen af Kerala verden væk fra trængsel såvel som travlhed i disse almindelige indiske destinationer.
Kerala, der er kendt for sine varme smil fra de lokale, glinsende vandveje såvel som smeltningen af naturen såvel som kultur, forbløffet os under vores se såvel som et sted, vi gerne vil vende tilbage såvel som at se meget mere af.
Turismestyrelsen kører kampagnen “Human by Nature” for at vise statens mangfoldighed såvel som sammenflettet af mennesker med landet – noget, der straks var tydeligt under vores besøg. Se denne video for mere:
Om Kerala
Beliggende på den sydvestlige kystlinje i Indien var denne destination en vigtig havn under smagshandelen – arabere, israelere, persere, portugisiske, franske, hollandske såvel som britiske var alle inkluderet i handelen samt kæmpede for kontrol.
Briterne tog Kerala i midten af det 17. århundrede indtil selvtillidelsen af Indien 200 år senere.
Indien som helhed var rigeligt med aromatiske krydderier (og er stadig i dag), men under smagshandelen i 1400’erne blev Kerala især forstået for sin peber, kardemomme, kanel, muskatnød, mace, ingefær såvel som gurkemeje.
Disse krydderier er stadig populære såvel som bruges i det velsmagende køkken såvel som til medicinske funktioner. Indisk mad som helhed er en af de allerbedste køkkener i verden såvel som de regionale retter i Kerala har nogle forskellige såvel som velsmagende krydderier såvel som komponenter – tilføjer sine egne unikke smag.
Med en historie, der er påvirket af adskillige kulturer såvel som lande, er det ingen overraskelse, at Kerala er en forskellig
Du vil opdage moskeer, der sidder ved siden af kirker, hinduer, der går til jøder, såvel som selvom der er 16 sprog, der er talt i Kerala, bruges det typiske sprog i Malayalam eller engelsk til at kommunikere.
Ikke kun er befolkningen i Kerala forskellige, men det er også landet. Strækket tæt på 600 kilometer er kystlinjen fuld af liv (både over såvel som under havet).
Fra kysten, hovedet ind i landet til højlandet i de vestlige Ghats, der sidder på 1.500 meter over havets overflade – en slående kontrast mellem Vesten såvel som den østlige del af staten.
Topografien af Kerala er forskellig, idet den morphs fra vådområder såvel som regnskov til høje bjerge såvel som kløfter, overholdt af frugtbare dale. Biodiversiteten i dette specificerer er virkelig fantastisk.
Keralan Livsmetode
Med rig regnskov, farende vandfald, en overflod af dyreliv såvel som tæpper af teblade på bakkerne, er Kerala udråbt som ”Guds eget land”. Denne Eden af naturlig charme smelter sammen med den lokale livsmetode.
Livets hastighed er træg her. Der er en let såvel som afslappet “gå med strømmen” -mentaliteten, der er vanskelig at opdage andre steder i Indien.
Guy donning Lungis (det konventionelle stofindviklede nederdel), satte fyr til en dag med fiskeri, som er en af de mest væsentlige økonomiske industrier i Kerala. Med meget mere end 200 fiskerlandsbyer, der prikker kystlinjen, er sourcing af mad fra havet en livsmetode her.
For mænd er fiskeri en følelse af samfund. Hinduer, muslimer såvel som kristne arbejder sammen såvel som at hjælpe hinanden med et typisk mål – mad. Religiøs tro såvel som ideologier betyder ikke noget her, alle sameksisterer i Kerala.
Den maritime fornemmelse er såvel som virkelig til livet i dette område af Indien. Fiskeri er ikke kun en stor del af dagen, men adskillige aktiviteter drejer sig om havet. Igen, smelte folk med landet.
Whether it’s a game of football between youngsters on the sandy shores, a swim in the wavy waters, enjoying the golden sunset, or moving with the backwaters on a thatched boat — water is a method of life here.
Throughout the day, masala chai (spiced tea) sourced from tea leaves grown in the specify is sipped on, while good friends as well as household dine on coconut-based curries with fluffy Matta rice, which is native to Kerala.
Things To Experience in Kerala
Being such an fascinating destination in India, as well as with a different landscape, there are various highlights as well as experiences for tourists to the specify of Kerala. We’ve always noted India as one of the very best countries to visit,as well as the specify of Kerala ought to be firmly on your travel schedule to the country.
Here are a few top suggestions for things to experience in Kerala:
Explore the Backwaters on a Houseboat
This was one of our fondest memories from our trip to Kerala. Hop aboard one of the most distinct boats you’ve ever been on as well as delight in a relaxed experience in the backwaters — which links Kumarakom as well as Cochin to the North as well as Quilon to the South.
In the past, these boats were utilized to transfer products on the waterways, rather than by road. These days, it’s a tourism experience.
These 70-foot boats are made of natural resources discovered in Kerala such as wood from jackfruit as well as palm trees, bamboo poles as well as mats, as well as coconut fibers.
No nails are utilized in the construction, however rather, coconut fibers tie the wood together. The houseboats really are a distinct accomplishment of engineering.
Wander around Kochi
The Portuguese, Chinese, Arabs, Dutch as well as British have all left their mark on the port town of Kochi (Cochin). The “Gateway of Kerala” as it’s understood is a excellent location for tourists to explore.
The area of Fort Kochi is full of historical sites, beautiful architecture, churches as well as burial sites, photographic fishing nets, as well as of course, numerous outstanding eateries!
Don’t miss the Chinese fishing nets being lowered into the sea during sunset, as well as make sure to see Jew Town. This neighbourhood is house to the (dwindling) Jewish population, markets, as well as the 400-year-old Paradesi Synagogue.
Finally, make sure to view a Kathakali conventional dance performance, as well as see the St. Francis Church which is the oldest European church in India.
Visit The Tea Fields
Leaving the coastline behind, head inland to the highlands as well as see one (or many!) of the amazing tea plantations. next to China, India is the largest producer of tea in the world as well as Kerala is one of the top tea creating states.
If you’ve ever delighted in a cup of milky chai in India, you’ll agree that a few of the very best comes from this country.
Munnar is the most prominent region in Kerala for tea as well as is where British colonists would getaway the intense Indian summertime heat. Although Munnar is the most prominent as well as well-known, one more outstanding area to see the beautiful tea growing on the hillside is at Chinnakanal.
Explore the hills in a 4×4 jeep, however make sure to get out as well as walk with the pathways lined with tea, while passing by the women plucking tea leaves (they can gather around 100kg of leaves per day!).
Tea is an essential part of daily life in Kerala, as well as checking out the source is one of the things you won’t want to miss.
Afslutningsvis
If you’ve went to India, you’ll understand exactly how stressful it can be, with numerous travellers discovering it challenging to experience the true tranquility that the country can offer.
Kerala is an oasis from the chaos. The sluggish speed of life as well as the respectful as well as hospitable people are just a few of the reasons why this specify is one of the much more went to in the country.
Interact with the locals, as well as find a method of life that is full of community, land, as well as traditions. between the natural beauty, the historical sites, as well as the tasty food, you may never want to leave.
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