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Alleppey and the backwaters of kerala

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September 13th 2009
Alleppey and the Backwaters Houseboat day! Something that must be done whilst in Kerala is an exploration of the backwaters. In keeping with this, Warren and I had arranged a 'deal' with the owner of our accommodation in Alleppey; free room for the night if we took a trip on his houseboat. Although the cost was a little steep (in comparison to most prices in India - Rs6500) it included a 22hr t ... read more

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The Indus Valley civilization, one of the oldest in the world, dates back at least 5,000 years. Aryan tribes from the northwest invaded about 1500 B.C.; their merger with the earlier Dravidian inhabitants created the classical Indian culture. Arab in... ... read more