DESTINATIONS KERA | ASIA
k
erala is the most relaxed part of India – this mantra is repeated to me by numerous friends before I set off on my
first trip to the subcontinent. Located in the country’s far southwest,
Kerala occupies a long strip of Arabian Sea coastline.
It is the home of the ancient healing system of Ayurveda, and wellness runs
through every facet of life here, from the omnipresent aromas of lemongrass and turmeric used in cleaning and cooking, to the eco-friendly initiatives set forth across the state.
I’ve joined a small group of intrepid Hayes & Jarvis staff to explore Kerala in depth, from its backwaters to its hill stations, with an add-on to the beaches of Goa just to the north.
KOCHI
Most tourists get to Kerala via Kochi (Cochin), which has served as a port, European colony and centre of the spice trade since the 1300s. Its international heritage is everywhere: Chinese-style cantilevered fishing nets are the city’s sightseeing drawcard, while Paradesi Synagogue was established in the fourth century. ²
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