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   Re: 10 days, Southern Kerala (Kochi / Kollam / Alleppey / Varkala / etc?)

   by rohitraj 20 May 2012

   More detais about these three places is there in my blog @ http://www.tripabstract.com/2012/05/20/kerala-heaven-backwaters/ nd Pics @…

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   RE: 10 days, Southern Kerala (Kochi / Kollam / Alleppey / Varkala / etc?)

   by footlooseferrett 03 March 2012

   You need to be a good swimmer in Varkala because the currents and waves are strong in the sea. I wouldn't let that put you off as the…

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   RE: 10 days, Southern Kerala (Kochi / Kollam / Alleppey / Varkala / etc?)

   by lynnekeys 14 February 2012

   Definitely take the Alleppey-Kollam ferry. We did that and paid peanuts for a long pleasant day out (there and back) which others on housebo…

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   RE: 10 days, Southern Kerala (Kochi / Kollam / Alleppey / Varkala / etc?)

   by jesly 13 February 2012

   hi, You can do the kayaking tour in alleppey backwater. It is beginning kayaking tour in kerala. call for kayaking tour +91 85474 87701…

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   RE: 10 days, Southern Kerala (Kochi / Kollam / Alleppey / Varkala / etc?)

   by lexdales 10 February 2012

   Thanks for these responses, it was really what I was looking for. Out of curiosity, why should you be a good swimmer in Varkala? …

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   RE: 10 days, Southern Kerala (Kochi / Kollam / Alleppey / Varkala / etc?)

   by Minisuitcase 09 February 2012

   I like Jabberwocky's suggestions, although we did not go to Periyar. I agree to miss Alleppey town, really nothing there of interest except…

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   RE: 10 days, Southern Kerala (Kochi / Kollam / Alleppey / Varkala / etc?)

   by Jabberwocky 09 February 2012

   - I would suggest 2 days in Kochi - thence to Alleppey (skip the city completely, instead take a houseboat overnight er from Alleppey…

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   RE: 10 days, Southern Kerala (Kochi / Kollam / Alleppey / Varkala / etc?)

   by johnavery4u 08 February 2012

   By the looks of it i think i can suggest you Athirappilly falls and the area around, even the falls Vazhachal which it leads to a scenic…

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   Re: 10 days, Southern Kerala (Kochi / Kollam / Alleppey / Varkala / etc?)

   by raj79040 08 February 2012

   hey alex.. welcome to kerala ? Are you planning a bike ride or is it travel by other means... i'm in cochin so contact me incase u need…

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    10 days, Southern Kerala (Kochi / Kollam / Alleppey / Varkala / etc?)

    by lexdales 08 February 2012

    I'm going to be traveling from Delhi to Kerala for 10 days starting Feb 17th. I've been around India some but not the south, and am curious…

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    Re: 2 weeks in southern Kerala

    by LEAKLESS 10 January 2010

    It is all very possible but don’t expect too much comfort, so here is an Idea for you presuming you spent the first day rearranging your…

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    2 weeks in southern Kerala

    by skevvybritt 10 January 2010

    Hi all, My boyfriend and I are spending two weeks in Kerala at the beginning of February, flying in and out of Trivandrum. Any ideas…

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    RE: Secluded beaches in southern Kerala

    by nijkerk 20 March 2009

    Varkala was being touted as an unspoilt secluded place not so long ago, I was in Kovalam in the 1970s when they were building the first…

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    Secluded beaches in southern Kerala

    by annarose25 20 March 2009

    Hello, Anyone know of any peaceful, secluded beaches or places of interest in southern Kerala, away from the hoards of package tourists?…