Kerala

Kerala

Coconuts and kalari, synagogues and backwaters, seafood and kathakali. There’s much more to Kerala than the swaying palm trees make it out to be.Tranquil backwaters make this ‘the’ tourist destination of the country with houseboats marking picture-postcard views across the waterway. Erstwhile nude beaches of Kovalam now make way for Kerala’s own slice of Goa on its shoreline in Varkala and the serene Mararikulam. Head over to the Western Ghats with its ecologically diverse treasures and spectacular tea gardens.

Unspoiled and immaculate, words fail to describe the beauty of Kerala. Lying in the south-west, along the Malabar Coast, Kerala often contradicts the typical perception of traditional India, with its bright and verdant region. The beautiful climate of the region produces a mesmerising bounty of scenes. Nature indeed comes alive during the monsoons (June to...

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Known for its lovely beaches, stunning backwaters, amazing hill stations, lush green paddy fields, shimmering waters, undulating hills and valleys, Kerala, Gods own country is as enchanting as it can get. If you are looking for the raw beauty of nature, then Kerala is a perfect choice to explore. Nature seems to call the shots...

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Variety is the spice of life. And tourism in Kerala is a fine example. From the serene backwaters and misty hills to ancient architecture and impressive wildlife, God’s Own Country offers a truly diverse travel experience. How do you pick the best? If you have 10 days for a Kerala tour, we suggest you do...

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fish curry Kerala Food

The land of exotic spices. Ginger, pepper, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, chillies, turmeric, coriander and cumin seeds lend a unique flavour and aroma to Kerala food. Not to forget, the omnipresent coconut, curry leaves and tamarind. Let’s look at some of the much-loved Kerala dishes that have admirers across the globe! The Sadya experience What’s the...

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Munnar and Wayanad are perhaps the most compelling reasons to visit Kerala during the monsoon season. It all begins with a drive across Kerala’s palm fringed countryside that slowly ascends into lush green valleys kissed by the clouds. The visuals are stunning to say the least with the road itself strewn with lovely waterfalls and...

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In many ways, chasing the monsoons is Southern India’s answer to the ‘Leh-Manali road trip on a Bullet’ that every adventure junkie in India worth his salt craves for. And if you’re a first timer, you might argue that how can the act of gazing lazily at the skies on a Kerala beach in anticipation...

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Munnar is, often, presented as a one-day destination to be covered among a bouquet of Kerala destinations. However, this scenic hill station located on the Western Ghats, in Idukki district, deserves more of your time. Given its strategic location at an altitude of 1,600 metres above sea level, there’s no dearth of vistas. To make...

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Mattupetty Munnar

When three mountain streams conspire to make you hold your breath on the road uphill in God’s Own Country, there is definitely a dream destination ahead. Located at an altitude of 5,200 ft above sea level, in the Idukki district of Kerala, Munnar offers an ideal getaway. Wondering what’s the best time to visit Munnar?...

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Wayanad

If you think Kerala is only about the dreamy backwaters and rejuvenating Ayurvedic massages think again! One of the most beautiful hill stations in South India, Wayanad is located amidst the lush greenery of the Western Ghats in God’s Own Country. From prehistoric caves and heart-shaped lakes to revered temples and wild animals, this popular...

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Coconut palms and seafood, Dutch churches and Jewish synagogues, spices and culture, Kochi is so much more than just another city here in Gods Own Country. Right from the time of the great flood of 1340 AD, when the Periyar River destroyed the great trading port at Kodungallur to create a natural harbour a few...

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