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Many Moods of the Monsoon
Kerala is, unarguably, the home of the monsoon – twice a year, on their way inland and on their farewell lap out of India, the rains drench this gorgeous southern state. The waterways ride high, a green flush rejuvenates the land, the very air throbs with thunder, and the aroma of moist earth fills the senses.
As the southwest monsoon arrives, prayers are invoked to welcome the goodness of the rains and the gifts they bear. Trees swaying in the breeze, children under multi-coloured umbrellas on their way to school, frogs croaking in paddy fields, and the unmistakable near-deafening roar of the falling rains are simply unforgettable.
The unique pleasures and experiences of Kerala’s glorious rains are best enjoyed in rustic settings; ideally in its densely forested hills, lush and expansive plantations or the serene backwaters. Watch the gushing rains from your window or from the verandah, as you lie back languidly on your beautiful wood armchair, sipping a cup of aromatic brew and eating a hot snack…or, if you like, simply step out and soak up…!
Staying with the locals at their humble abode is an experience that is going to stay with you for the rest of your life. Such is the hospitality of the people of rural Rajasthan who believe in making the most out of whatever little they have. And at the end of the day, as the sun goes down in all its glory, the villages’ folklore will mesmerize you like you never could have imagined!
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“Infusing Kerala, its first port of call, with life and romance, the monsoon creates nothing but sheer magic. The monsoon, an enthralling phenomenon, arrives in the company of dark clouds and cool winds. With the first drop of rain, the land opens up to breathe…and the first fragrance of rain-soaked earth is like no other. “
S. Khrishnan – Kochi
“Infusing Kerala, its first port of call, with life and romance, the monsoon creates nothing but sheer magic. The monsoon, an enthralling phenomenon, arrives in the company of dark clouds and cool winds. With the first drop of rain, the land opens up to breathe…and the first fragrance of rain-soaked earth is like no other. “
S. Khrishnan – Kochi
Ganesh Prasad –Noida
“I spent an entire evening at the Samode village singing and dancing with the locals in their colourful traditional attire. I even tried the Chari dance with a pot on my head. Yes, a definite must try for everyone!”
Rural Rajasthan
Bright, traditional, rustic yet soulful – that is rural Rajasthan for you! Considering the chaotic and busy lives we live, visiting the interiors of the state will make you realize how meditatively beautiful life is beyond the hustle bustle of the cities.
While the desert state is considered a perfect embodiment of richness and royalty, it also offers a much humble sight of a Persian wheel irrigating the lush fields in its rural areas. A group of traditionally dressed women, carrying clay pots on their heads, walking down the dust roads and turban-clad men with majestic mustaches sweating it out in the fields, is a common sight that you will see as you drive through the state. And they do it so effortlessly without any trace of discomfort that, it will not just inspire you but will make you appreciate the simplistic beauty of life.
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Staying with the locals at their humble abode is an experience that is going to stay with you for the rest of your life. Such is the hospitality of the people of rural Rajasthan who believe in making the most out of whatever little they have. And at the end of the day, as the sun goes down in all its glory, the villages’ folklore will mesmerize you like you never could have imagined!
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