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This Resident Has Created The Most Incredible ‘Mini-Kerala’ in Sharjah
Do you ever sit at your desk, eyes closed, transporting yourself to a space of lush greenery, waterfalls, and boats? Rabbits hopping about, lovebirds chirping around?
Open your eyes and rush on over to Green Heaven- a mini Kerala that has been created in Sharjah to satisfy all your nature cravings!
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Sudheesh Guruvayoor, a former electrical engineer who hails from the south Indian state has created a mini Kerala in the Al Zubair District of Sharjah. He runs the farm with his wife and two children. The land, which Sudheesh refers to as a ‘Garden of Eden’ is home to a wide array of flora and fauna.
From ponds surrounded by golden sunflowers to coconut and banana trees- Sudheesh’s farm is a utopia for all! The star of the show is his paddy field for crops like rice and wheat! Talk about sustainable living!
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It’s closed right now but expected to reopen in mid-July
The work for Green Heaven began in October last year. It was open to visitors – of which there have been many- since January this year.
Though closed currently for summer maintenance, it is set to reopen in the first week of July. Visit the farm throughout the week from 7:30 am to 12 pm and from 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm. Adults are charged a nominal amount of 20dhs. Children and the elderly go free!
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This is SERIOUS nostalgia for Malayalis everywhere
From traditional Kerala huts made from palm fronds and water wheels to the staple Kerala tea shop and vegetable shops- this field has thought of EVERYTHING!
Don’t forget to go say hi to the emus, cows, and ostriches too!
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Experience the authentic village life
Not only is this a very practical farm for daily living, but it is also picture PERFECT! Visitors can get together for barbeques and if you fall too deep in love with the scenery… spend a night in their cozy lil hut.
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So if you’ve been putting off your travel plans to Kerala, go tempt yourselves now!
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