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Every now and then the canal opens into a huge lake and the scenery becomes wider and quieter. Just water, birds, and the slow sound of the boat engine.
Simple but beautiful.
Back in Alleppey town, the vibe is relaxed compared to many Indian cities.
Small streets, local restaurants, and travelers heading to or returning from the backwaters.
After the intensity of places like Chennai, it feels like a calm pause.
I really like it.
Next stop: Kochi
After a few days in the cool hills of #Munnar, I headed down to #Alleppey (Alappuzha).
The change was instant, from tea plantations and fresh mountain air to palm trees, canals, and heavy tropical humidity.
Alleppey is famous for the #Kerala #backwaters Backwaters are a huge network of canals and lagoons.
Instead of the typical houseboat, I took a small local boat and slowly cruised through narrow waterways, passing villages where daily life revolves around the water.
After visiting #TamilNadu, I headed to #Munnar, where I spent a few days exploring the surrounding area.
I really liked it, in some ways it reminded me of Sri Lanka, with its endless tea plantations and many Tamil workers in the fields.
There are several nice hikes around the hills, a beautiful lake to walk around, and lots of lush green landscapes with great views.
So far, it’s been one of the places I enjoyed the most in #southernindia
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Street vendors selling fruit and food, cows wandering around, dust and chaos everywhere.
At times it felt like walking through a medieval city.
Last stop in #TamilNadu: #Tiruchirappalli. The city is famous for its massive hindu temple complexes, and I have to say, they’re truly impressive.
It’s not a particularly beautiful city, but it felt like stepping into a different timeline.
I barely saw any Western tourists, and walking around gave me the feeling of being in a city from the past.
If it weren’t for the motorized transport and tuk-tuks, life seemed to move at the same pace as it might have hundreds of years ago
I continue my journey through #TamilNadu in #India. Now arrived in #Pondicherry. I had read that since it used to be a French colony, it would feel a bit like being in France.
Well… not exactly. There are a few streets with beautiful French colonial architecture, but that’s all...Beyond that, it’s still a chaotic Indian city 😅
That said, it does have a really nice seaside promenade where it’s great to walk, specially in the evening
After the chaos of #Chennai, I escaped to #Mahabalipuram in #TamilNadu. Completely different vibe.
A small coastal town known for its rock-cut temples and intricate stone carvings.
It’s not a big place, which actually makes it better, and the temples aren't as epic as in other places in #India, but is more relaxed than Chennai, something I appreciated.
It was a good introduction to these masterpieces that are so abundant in this country, but again, I don't think it's a mandatory stop.
Many people drink a lot of bhang, a traditional cannabis-infused drink, sometimes mixed like a lassi, and when the intoxication kicks in, some take advantage of the chaos.
There are cases of inappropriate touching, some harassment, especially toward women and foreign tourists.
So if you go, stay aware, move with people you trust, and be cautious in dense crowds.
Holi is unforgettable, but like many intense experiences in India, it’s best enjoyed with both excitement and awareness.
The celebrations are especially powerful in places like #Pushkar #Mathura, where Krishna is believed to have been born, but they are also celebrated all over India.
I decided to go to Mathura, and was exploding. Its smaller than Pushkar but full as well.
It’s a full sensory overload. Colors in the air, music blasting, thousands of people packed into narrow streets. You don’t just watch it. You’re part of it.
But there’s an important downside to keep in mind..
