It
was dark by the time we reached Kovalam. Unlike other Kerala
destinations, it was bustling with life even after sun down. This is the
place I liked the best in whole of Kerala as I love crowd and love
being a part of the crowd. Our hotel was on the beach and the balcony
gave clear view of the vast Arabian Sea which was boisterous of its
presence by making loud thuds against the sea rocks.
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Kovalam glittering at night |
We
were at the Light House beach. It was difficult to stay confined in the
hotel room even after an exhausting day. It was hard to miss the
glitter and glamour at the beach side shops and shacks spread across the
coast. There were shacks or food joints in plenty all displaying
choicest of fish. Shark, butter fish, lobster, prawns, pomfrets, crabs;
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Fishes. You name it! You get it! |
you name it, you get it. One just need to choose and tell if it is
preferred baked, steamed, grilled or curried. The shops were mostly of
Indian antiques, gem stones, handicrafts, Indian wear, beach wear,
shawls, jooties, silverware and silver accessories. Everything that
attracts foreign tourists was available here. The place reminded us of
Goa.
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Beach side shops luring tourists |
More
than 50 percent of tourist crowd here was evidently foreign. Kovalam
augments its fortune between October to March by turning into one of the
most preferred Indian tourism destination. One of the shopkeepers told
us that nearing New Year’s Eve tourists from Italy, England, Germany and
other countries of the west travels to Kovalam in chartered planes in
large numbers. Apologies for this tourism gyan on Incredible India. I
was overwhelmed by the place and by the fact that that people across the
globe are besotted by the beauty of our country.
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Kovalam - The Light House Beach |
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Light House at the back drop |
KERALA TRIP- DAY 5 - VIVACIOUS KOVALAM; SCENIC POOVAR ISLAND; GLEAMING GOLDEN SAND BEACH
The
sunrays had already hit the sparkling waves and the beach was beaming
with life by 5 am. Me being awake at 5 in the morning was a rare
incident. But I was determined to capture the sunrise and was ready with
my cam in the balcony. Writing about crack of dawn at the beach would
make it appear philosophical and boring. Enjoy the pics instead.
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Life starts at 4 am |
Today
again we had a dreaded long car journey. But the destination lured us
to get going for it. We were going to the Poovar Island and Golden Sand
Beach and then to the Southernmost tip of mainland India, Cape Comorin
a.k.a. Kanyakumari.
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Ready for Poovar & Kanyakumari |
Both these places were initially not a part of our Kerala Trip Plan.
Visit to Poovar Island was suggested by my sister in law. The floating
cottage concept at the Poovar Island was exciting. We immediately added
it our list. Kanyakumari visit was added on persistence of Rupam’s Uncle
and my father. According to both of them it is stupid to miss
Kanyakumari’s sunset and watch three oceans amalgamate into one.
I have put these two places in separate blogs. Check out the amazingly beautiful palces on the following links:-
It was a long
day of fun and tripping. We were dead tired, yet content having visited
alluring places like Poovar and Kanyakumari. We reached Kovalam back
close to 10 p.m. Today we were tired and had a good appetite.
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Lamp Light Dinner |
The
fishes showcased in the restaurants were luring both of us. Chili Prawns
was pre decided in my head as appetizer. We were done with all the
commuting for this trip and now it was time to just unleash and kill
time doing nothing. We had a hearty meal of curried butter fish and
prawns fried rice. The Prawns fried rice was divine. I loved it!!
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Lip Smacking Tiger Prawns Fried Rice. Must Must Try! |
I
am going to try it in Delhi restaurants again and I am sure it is hard
to find the same flavor elsewhere. I remember having cream of chicken in
Nazri resort Goa. Believe you me, I ordered cream of chicken in every
single restaurant I had been to in last two years hoping to find
something as good as the one I had in Nazri. The mission to find good
cream of chicken is still on.
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Butter Fish Curry |
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Sweet Endings |
KERALA TRIP- DAY 6- VIVACIOUS KOVALAM and off to DARLING DELHI
I
had a goal for the day. I had resolved to get Rupam inside the sea and
get all soaked to the skin. Normally, this is no big deal. But when it
is about Rupam, it is a task in itself to get him a little deep into the
sea and enjoy playing with the waves. I had missed this in Goa and
there was no way I was going to miss this in Kovalam. After a little
emotional drama I dragged him inside the deep blue sea. The coast line
turned colorful with vibrant sun beds and tourists sunbathing on it.
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Kovalam, painted in colours |
Boys
with colorful face paintings and strange hair dos surfed through the
giant waves. A friend asked me sometime back if I like hills more or
beaches. I then though I like both equally. But I think I am an absolute
water baby and I like beaches more. We had an amazing time in the sea.
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Dining at a beach side shack |
It was the last day of our Kerala holidays and we were holidaying in Rupam’s style.
Doing nothing! Going nowhere! Just sitting and enjoying the air. The
last dine in Kerala had to be special and we celebrated with a glass of
beer. Writing of beer, I must share something funny with you. Check this
out:-
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Beer served in coffee mugs |
That’s
cheating! Beer in coffee mug?? But who cares as long as it tastes as
good as beer. We wrapped it up with dessert and walked back to our hotel
room for a quick nap before starting for the airport in the evening and
departing for our own DARLING DELHI ;))
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Packed bags... Dishevel rooms... Ends of trip... |
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