{"id":12970,"date":"2018-09-19T05:26:00","date_gmt":"2018-09-19T05:26:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sotc.in\/blog\/?p=12970"},"modified":"2026-02-26T05:51:38","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T05:51:38","slug":"lets-rebuild-gods-country-kerala","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sotc.in\/blog\/travel-guide\/lets-rebuild-gods-country-kerala\/","title":{"rendered":"Let\u2019s Rebuild God\u2019s Own Country &#8211; Kerala!"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"12970\" class=\"elementor elementor-12970\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f1cfbd0 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f1cfbd0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eb33e04 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"eb33e04\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Popularly known as the \u2018God\u2019s Own Country\u2019 by the locals and the tourists, Kerala came to a halt when heavy rains hit this beautiful state in August. The opening of the famous Idukki Dam and the heavy rains caused floods in different parts of this mesmerizing state. It witnessed the worst flooding where 40000 hectares of farming land was submerged and more than 350 people killed. But, then everything comes to an end and so does the Kerala floods. After the devastation caused by the continuous rains and flooding, Kerala is all set to clear the debris and start anew. It is time to rebuild Kerala!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-76cd0f0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"76cd0f0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2304\" height=\"1536\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sotc.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Munnar66.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-12973\" alt=\"Kerala\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sotc.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Munnar66.jpg 2304w, https:\/\/www.sotc.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Munnar66-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sotc.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Munnar66-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sotc.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Munnar66-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sotc.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Munnar66-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.sotc.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Munnar66-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2304px) 100vw, 2304px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d2b6fc2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d2b6fc2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Image Source \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/8\/8b\/Kerala-tourism-1.jpg\">https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/9\/9b\/Munnar66.jpghttps:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/8\/8b\/Kerala-tourism-1.jpg<\/a><\/p><p>You will find everything in Kerala from serene mountains, exotic beaches, peaceful backwaters to mesmerizing landscapes. Though a tiny state in South India, Kerala offers you everything that makes your tour a memorable affair. The state witnesses tourists from far and near, all thanks to this languid charm and the exotic beauty. You are bound to wonder what makes Kerala such a sought-after destination among the others? Well, the answer lies in its poetic hills, beautiful beaches, pristine backwaters, and lush green landscapes. In short, it is a perfect destination for adventure seekers, nature admirers, and trekkers.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cc1ac38 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"cc1ac38\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sotc.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Sunset_at_Varkala_Beach_Kerala_India-scaled.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-12974\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sotc.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Sunset_at_Varkala_Beach_Kerala_India-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.sotc.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Sunset_at_Varkala_Beach_Kerala_India-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sotc.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Sunset_at_Varkala_Beach_Kerala_India-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sotc.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Sunset_at_Varkala_Beach_Kerala_India-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sotc.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Sunset_at_Varkala_Beach_Kerala_India-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.sotc.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Sunset_at_Varkala_Beach_Kerala_India-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0942254 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0942254\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Image Source \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/0\/0a\/Sunset_at_Varkala_Beach_Kerala_India.jpg\">https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/0\/0a\/Sunset_at_Varkala_Beach_Kerala_India.jpg<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Destinations that are a must-visit on your trip to Kerala are:<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ea7ab9e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ea7ab9e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Alleppey<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b2a3e3e elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"b2a3e3e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sotc.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Alleppey_Natural_Backwaters.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-12975\" alt=\"Alleppey\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sotc.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Alleppey_Natural_Backwaters.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.sotc.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Alleppey_Natural_Backwaters-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sotc.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Alleppey_Natural_Backwaters-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sotc.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Alleppey_Natural_Backwaters-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-66ef3d3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"66ef3d3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Image Source \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/c\/cb\/Alleppey_Natural_Backwaters.jpg\/1280px-Alleppey_Natural_Backwaters.jpg\">https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/c\/cb\/Alleppey_Natural_Backwaters.jpg\/1280px-Alleppey_Natural_Backwaters.jpg<\/a><\/p><p>Awaiting you here in Alleppey are the alluring beaches, luscious greenery and not to forget glistening canals. The entrancing beauty of Alleppey is definitely a sight to behold! Also known as Alappuzha, Alleppey is blessed with a number of tourist attractions. Often known as the \u2018Venice of the East,\u2019 Alleppey is filled with quaint chapels, expanses of paddy fields, and so on.<\/p><p><strong>Top tourist attractions<\/strong> \u2013 While you are here, make it a point to the visit the top attractions which include the famous Alleppey beach, Krishnapuram Palace, Punnamada Lake, Ambalapuzha Temple, Marari Beach, Arthunkal Church and more.<\/p><p><strong>When to Visit<\/strong> \u2013 November to February<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-26673c6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"26673c6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Thekkady<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-10c4e5c elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"10c4e5c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1923\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sotc.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Periyar_Tiger_Reserve_DSCN1864-scaled.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-12976\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sotc.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Periyar_Tiger_Reserve_DSCN1864-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.sotc.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Periyar_Tiger_Reserve_DSCN1864-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sotc.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Periyar_Tiger_Reserve_DSCN1864-1024x769.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sotc.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Periyar_Tiger_Reserve_DSCN1864-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sotc.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Periyar_Tiger_Reserve_DSCN1864-1536x1154.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.sotc.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Periyar_Tiger_Reserve_DSCN1864-2048x1538.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0f74d42 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0f74d42\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Image Source \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/e\/eb\/Periyar_Tiger_Reserve_DSCN1864.jpg\">https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/e\/eb\/Periyar_Tiger_Reserve_DSCN1864.jpg<\/a><\/p><p>Another tourist spot you cannot miss visiting when in Kerala includes Thekkady. What is your recipe for a perfect tour? Is it a tablespoon of lush green landscapes or two tablespoons of mesmerizing natural beauty? Well, you get this and more here in Thekkady. Nestled beautifully among the thick forests of Kerala, Thekkady is blessed with natural beauty. Besides, it is home to a number of activities from nature walks, bamboo rafting, the Periyar trail, plantation visits to trekking.<\/p><p><strong>Top tourist attractions<\/strong> \u2013 The Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, Pandikuzhi, Spring Valley Mountain, Grampi, Panchalimedu, Vandiperiyar, Abraham\u2019s Spice Garden, Mangala Devi Temple, and Periyar Tiger Reserve<\/p><p><strong>When to Visit<\/strong> \u2013 October to February<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-402bf6d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"402bf6d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Munnar<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1198506 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"1198506\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sotc.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Heaven_in_Munnar-scaled.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-12979\" alt=\"Munnar\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sotc.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Heaven_in_Munnar-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.sotc.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Heaven_in_Munnar-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sotc.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Heaven_in_Munnar-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sotc.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Heaven_in_Munnar-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sotc.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Heaven_in_Munnar-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.sotc.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Heaven_in_Munnar-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-811cf94 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"811cf94\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Image Source \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/f\/f6\/Heaven_in_Munnar.jpg\">https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/f\/f6\/Heaven_in_Munnar.jpg<\/a><\/p><p>Kerala is filled with beauty that you cannot miss, and one such is Munnar. It is a paradise on earth. This beautiful and mesmerizing hill station tops the list of every tourist. It was earlier a summer capital of British, Munnar is now home to miles of tea plantations, low-flying clouds, rivers caressing the land, misty valleys and so on.<\/p><p><strong>Top tourist attractions<\/strong> \u2013 Attukal Waterfalls, Rajmala, Devikulam, Eravikulam National Park, Chithirapuram, Floriculture Centre, Echo Point, Anamudi Park, Lakkam Waterfalls, Thoovanam falls and more.<\/p><p><strong>When to Visit<\/strong> \u2013 December to February<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7724dd7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7724dd7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Kovalam<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ef687a8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"ef687a8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sotc.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Lighthouse_kovalam_kerala.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-12980\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sotc.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Lighthouse_kovalam_kerala.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.sotc.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Lighthouse_kovalam_kerala-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sotc.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Lighthouse_kovalam_kerala-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3396e0b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3396e0b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Image Source \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/6\/65\/Lighthouse_kovalam_kerala.jpg\">https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/6\/65\/Lighthouse_kovalam_kerala.jpg<\/a><\/p><p>For all the beach babies, head to Kovalam is here to help you get away from your mundane lifestyle. Tucked beautifully in the southern part of Kerala, Kovalam is a beach city with swaying coconut trees, tall lighthouses, and glittering sand. Apart from being a tourist destination, it is a popular honeymoon destination for it offers a romantic setting.<\/p><p><strong>Top tourist attractions<\/strong> \u2013 Vellayani Lake, Lighthouse Beach, Vizhinjam Rock Cut Cave Temple, Hawa Beach, Karamana River, Neyyar Dam, Thiruvallam Parasurama Temple, Halcyon Castle, Aruvikkara, Valiathura Pier, Halcyon Castle and more.<\/p><p><strong>When to Visit<\/strong> \u2013 November to February<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-39737d7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"39737d7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Kumarakom<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-37b211b elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"37b211b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1938\" height=\"1390\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sotc.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Black_headed_Oriole_2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-12981\" alt=\"Kumarakom\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sotc.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Black_headed_Oriole_2.jpg 1938w, https:\/\/www.sotc.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Black_headed_Oriole_2-300x215.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sotc.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Black_headed_Oriole_2-1024x734.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sotc.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Black_headed_Oriole_2-768x551.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sotc.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Black_headed_Oriole_2-1536x1102.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1938px) 100vw, 1938px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-db15777 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"db15777\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Image Source \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/0\/08\/Black_headed_Oriole_2.JPG\">https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/0\/08\/Black_headed_Oriole_2.JPG<\/a><\/p><p>Situated beautifully near Vembanad Lake, Kumarakom is everything you are looking for from picturesque beaches, radiant backwaters, magnificent houseboats and not to forget exciting snake boat races. It is quite hard to resist the natural beauty of this destination.<\/p><p><strong>Top tourist attractions<\/strong> \u2013 Aruvikkuzhi Waterfalls, Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, Vembanad Lake, Juma Masjid, Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, Cheriyapally, Island Driftwood Museum, Pathiramal Island and more.<\/p><p><strong>When to Visit<\/strong> \u2013 November to February<\/p><p>If you are planning to take a trip to the beautiful and mesmerizing Kerala, go through the <a title=\"Kerala tour packages\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sotc.in\/india-tour-packages\/kerala-holidays\"><b><strong>Kerala Packages<\/strong><\/b><\/a> offered by SOTC. The packages ensure you make the most of your trip at reasonable rates.<\/p><p>Are you all set to experience and witness the beauty of Kerala all over again? #letsrebuildKerala<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Popularly known as the \u2018God\u2019s Own Country\u2019 by the locals and the tourists, Kerala came to a halt when heavy rains hit this beautiful state in August. The opening of the famous Idukki Dam and the heavy rains caused floods in different parts of this mesmerizing state. 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