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Akshay Modi
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    If you’re just doing a quick walk, the main entry gate near the village road opens at 7 am and the parking lot is usually full by 10. But you can still catch the quieter side trail that starts a few hundred meters down the hill; it’s less trafficked and still shows the spice rows clearly. A short 30 minute walk there will let you enjoy the scenery before the main crowd arrives.

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