After over 4,000km by train, we reached our final destination in India: Varkala, in the county of Kerala.
In Malayalam-local jargon : «Kerala», stands for “the coconuts country”. The place is simply stunning, the Kerala inhabitants are marvelous and warm. Moreover, the alphabetization rate is the highest in the country, which makes of Kerala the most educated part of India.
Kerala results in the merging of Travancore and Kochi in 1956, and is also a very tolerant estate, where a numerous number of religions live all together. In Trivandrum- the capital, this religious plurality is blazing. Catholics, Muslims, and Orthodox are mixed up, living in a perfect harmony. We even had been invited to visit a local mosque.
It would be too much dull to write about the uncountable activities of this estate. In the second exemplary of ‘GO KERALA”, released in march 2010. The magazine listed 7 wonders:
The Maramadi.
The Maramadi is to Kerala, what the corrida is to Andalousia. It is no less than a raging bull race. A team is formed by a jockey, 2 co-jockey and 3 assistants. Fantastic Atmosphere!
The Nilambur Teak.
The highest Teak tree in the world; Located in Hamlet, in the North Kerala. This plant is part of a sumptuous complex aged over 150 years. With lot of bamboos, this place became very well known and therefore very touristic with time.
Theyyam
An Oracle stands in the middle of whimsical choreography and dance. A show 100% made in Kerala!
Trissur Pooram
A cortège of elephants and colors, that goes with a sound and light show; Very well known in South West of India.
Snake Boat Race
A boat race that takes your breath away. Each team counts 150 competitors by boat. The boat itself is gigantesque! Over 30m of length, it stern is shaped as a cobra.
Kalaripayattu,
Martial art closes to Capoeira, The Kalaripayattu is one of the oldest martial art in the world. Strong commitment, and good self control is required to master this art.
Arunmula Metal Mirror
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