Kerala is one of the most popular tourist destinations in India. It is a small coastal state on the south western tip of India, which is often addressed with its popular sobriquent,"God's own country". One gets to experience the beauty of enchanting backwaters, exotic wildlife, lush hill stations, and mouth-watering cuisine and Ayurveda health treatments during their visit to Kerala.
CLIMATE: like most parts of India, Kerala also enjoys Tropical climate. The weather is never too cold. Summer starts from April and continues for the next four months. The temperature during this period can soar up to 35°c. Monsoon brings heavy rain in this region between June, July, August and September. Winters are extremely pleasant since the temperature does not drop down to unbearable temperatures.
Places of visit: Kerala is graced by the Arabian Sea on its West and the Western Ghats on the East. It houses many beautiful lagoons, backwaters and enchanting landscapes. There are thus several tourist destinations in Kerala.
MUNNAR: Munnar is one of the best hill stations of South India. It was once the summer capital of British Government in South India. Tea plantations can be found at almost every corner of Munnar. Anamudi, the highest peak in south India is also located here and is an ideal place for trekking. Mattupetty is famous for its specialized Diary Farm and Devikulum is an abode of exotic flora and fauna and has endless spaces of velvet lawns.
ALEPPEY: Aleppey is a district seeped in immense natural beauty. The R-block in this region is famous for its backwaters and also has beautiful stretches of paddy fields. Aleppey is world famous for its Snake Boat Race which usually takes during the festival of Onam. Beach- lovers aren't disappointed as well. The Aleppey Beach is a fascinating tourist spot.
COCHIN: Cochin is the commercial capital of Kerala. The places of visit include St.Francis church, Mattancherry Palace and a Jewish Synagogue. You can also take a small excursion to the cascading Athirapally Water Falls or visit the elephant training center in Kodanad.
THEKKADY: Periyar Tiger Reserve is one of the famous wildlife sanctuaries in India. The thick forest is an ideal place for viewing elephants. You can also add boating, Trekking and Plantation tour as a part of your trip.
KOVALAM: Kovalam is a beautiful beach and is popular for Ayurvedic treatments especially during monsoon. You can also plan an excursion to the World-famous Kanyakumari which is a converging spot for three mighty water bodies- the Arabian Sea, the Bay of Bengal and the Indian Ocean. The sunrise and sunset views are spectacular from the beach. The Padmanabhapuram Palace is a must visit or all tourists who wish to get a taste of its unique Travancore architecture.
SILENT VALLEY: Silent valley is the core of the Niligiri Biosphere Reserve and has the pristine glory of almost unbroken ecological history. The accommodation and transport is available from a nearby place called Mukkali. It is necessary to plan your visit to this place by making all your bookings in advance.
WAYNAD, KUMARAKOM and VARKALA are other suggested places of visit.
KERALA AYURVEDIC: the therapeutic massages in Kerala are famous all over the world for its rejuvenating properties. They have proved to be effective not only in relaxing the body and relieving stress but also aids in treating ailments such as arthritis, paralysis, obesity, sinusitis, migraine, premature ageing, skin ailments etc. There are numerous Ayurveda resorts in Kerala. Kerala's equable climate, natural abundance of herbs and medicinal plants and trained hands has enabled in creating a popular tradition of refreshing and relaxing kerala ayuredic massages.
KERALA CUISINE:: Kerala has an array of cookery specialties that are exclusive to the region. Seafood and rice form the staple food of Kerala. The flavors are composed of natural herbs, local spices and coconut. It is an ideal source of healthy food because there is less use of oil and artificial additives.
TRAVEL TO KERALA: Kerala is well accessible by air, rail and road.
AIR: There are three airports in the state - Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi and Kozhikode. Thiruvananthapuram is also an international airport, connecting the state to many places in India and the world.
Thiruvananthapuram International Airport
Domestic flights (direct): From/To: Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai
International flights (direct): From/To: Colombo, Maldives, Dubai, Sharjah, Bahrain, Doha, Ras-al- Khaimah, Kuwait, Riyadh, Fujairah and Singapore.
Karipur Airport, Kozhikode
Domestic flights (direct): From/To: Mumbai, Chennai, Coimbatore
International flights (direct): From/To: Sharjah, Bahrain, Dubai, Doha, Ras-al-Khaimah, Kuwait, Riyadh, Fujairah
Cochin International Airport, Nedumbassery
Domestic flights (direct): From/To: Mumbai, Chennai, Goa, Agathi, Bangalore
International flights (direct): From/To: Sharjah, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Riyadh, Muscat
RAIL: There are around 200 railway stations in Kerala connecting most of the places in the state to places in the other parts of India and inside the state. Long-distance express trains connect important places in the state to places outside Kerala like Mumbai, New Delhi, Chennai and Kolkata.
ROAD: An extensive network of roads connects most of the places in the state. National highways 47, 17, and 49 connect Kerala with other parts of India.
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