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Spellbound in God's Own Country
We spent the rest of the day at the resort lazing on the hammock or taking a dip in the pool that overlooked the serene Vembanad lake.
One can also visit the famous Driftwood Museum in Kumarakom.
• Airfare for Rs 599 and less!
The next day, we visited the famous Guruvayur temple before heading back to Chennai.
We returned with lingering memories of a beautiful vacation in a place blessed with an abundance of pristine natural beauty.
Kerala definitely had much more to offer than we had expected!
How to get there
The nearest airport is at Cochin, about 80 km away.
The nearest railway station is at Kottayam, 16 km away.
Where to stay
There are plenty of lodging options like Kodianthara Heritage Home, Illikkalam Lake Resort, Tharavadu Heritage Home, Lakshmi Hotel & Resort, KTDC's Waterscapes, Cocobay Resorts, Taj Garden Retreat and Coconut Lagoon.
Or you could opt for a homestay. For more information, check the Kerala tourism web site.
Text and photographs: Sabari Giri
Also read: Wayanad: Your ticket to paradise
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