Trivandrum
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INSIDER TIP
Lumbering Elephants
Trivandrum mixes elements of a modern metropolis with 2,000 years of history and culture. Don’t be surprised to spy lumbering elephants sharing the road with Mercedes and Audis.
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SHOP TALK
Karalkada
The East Fort area has a wide range of shops dealing in traditional textiles and the most bewitching jewellery. Be sure to check out the Karalkada, which sells unique hand-woven garments. It’s near the passport office.
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JAVA JOLT
Indian Coffee House
You’ll find that just about every Indian Coffee House outlet is alive with animated discussions among patrons, who are served by waiters in uniforms whose design dates from the days of the British Raj. Don’t miss your chance to enjoy a cup of traditional Kerala coffee.
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CHEAP EATS
Varnam
Kerala’s cuisine is well-known for its seafood, and the best place to sample this spicy fare is at Varnam, a bustling but wellappointed restaurant next to the Reserve Bank of India.
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TOP TABLES
The Tides
The Tides, at the Leela Kempinski, dishes out a wide range of delightful and authentic Pan-Asian cuisine by candlelight, right on the beach at Kovalam. $$
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AT YOUR LEISURE
The International Film Festival of Kerala
The International Film Festival of Kerala is one of the nation’s leading cinematic an artistic events, showcasing movies from the developing world, and big on independent productions. This year’s festival takes place from 10-17 December.
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LATE & LIVELY
Hyde Park
Muthoot Plaza’s roof-top party spot, Hyde Park, is the place to dance the night away on weekends.
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OVERNIGHT
The Taj Green Cove
The Taj Green Cove is a luxury resort modelled on a Javanese jungle village. It’s located on a lagoon just off the beach at Kovalam. Be sure to check out its superb Ayurvedic spa and beachside seafood restaurant, Bait. $$
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