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Visitors explore the Kailasa Temple (Cave 16) inside the Ellora Caves complex.

Visitors explore the Kailasa Temple (Cave 16) inside the Ellora Caves complex.

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Like a giant wedge plunging into the ocean, South India is the subcontinent's steamy heartland – a lush contrast to the peaks and plains up north.

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India: A 13-day Culinary Adventure to Kerala

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  1. 1 Visit Munnar’s tea plantations, museum, and factory for a tea immersion steeped in the landscape
  2. 2 Tour the historic landmarks of Fort Kochi, from the spice warehouse to ancient religious hallmarks
  3. 3 Sip chai from roadside stalls in the countryside of Kerala
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