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Think Kerala and the mind probably conjures images of white sand beaches studded with palm trees. Yet Kerala\u2019s interior is one of the great and largely unsung treasures of the Indian subcontinent \u2013 a richly fertile mix of monsoon forest, iridescent rice paddies, picturesque and mountains and lakes. It boasts no less than fourteen wildlife sanctuaries where you can encounter creatures like elephants, Indian bison and of course tigers, plus there are six national parks! There are the tea plantations of the Western Ghat mountains to explore, sandalwood forests and spectacular waterfalls like the Athirapally falls\u2026<\/p>\n

And then there are the inland waterways that wend their way through the countryside \u2013 a network of rivers and manmade canals connecting the state\u2019s lakes and lagoons. One such inland body of water is Lake Vembanad – the largest and most captivating of Kerala\u2019s lakes and the location of luxury resort, Karma Chakra<\/a>. Boasting 24 en-suite guest rooms all of which enjoy sweeping vistas of the lake and its surrounds, Karma Chakra is the ideal gateway to explore Kerala\u2019s interior. And there\u2019s no more serene way to do so than on a traditional woven house boat!
\nThe Kettuvallam is a traditional Keralan vessel made from planks of jack-wood secured with coir knots, then coated with a caustic black resin made from boiled cashew kernels \u2013 no nails are used in its construction. Traditionally, these watercraft were used to transport various staples like spices and rice along Kerala\u2019s backwaters. These days they have become a popular way of exploring Kerala\u2019s interior.<\/p>\n

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Karma Chakra<\/a> has its very own house boat, which combines time-honoured tradition with 21st \u00a0century luxury.\u00a0The boat\u00a0features\u00a0all the creature comforts of a good hotel including two fully furnished double bedrooms,\u00a0fully equipped en suite bathrooms, a cozy living space and kitchen. There\u2019s even a home theatre system! Guests can relax in comfort on the broad deck while the oarsman row through an ever-changing environment of backwaters and palm fringed shores \u2013 whether for a day or for longer excursions.<\/p>\n

January and February are the driest months in Kerala \u2013 the perfect destination for far more than just winter sunshine \u2013 this really is God\u2019s Own Country!<\/p>\n

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