Kerala – Travel Advice

• Backwaters: September to March, as after rains the backwaters are at their best.
• Fairs and Festivals: Attukal Pongala in January, Guruvayur in March, ThrissurPooram in May, Champakulam Boat Race in July, Nehru Trophy Boat Race in August, Onam in September, and Parumala Perunnal in November are among the best to witness.
• Historical Places: October to May, as sunshine would be convenient for travelling across the state.
• Natural Beauty: July to September, the rains fills the entire Kerala with various shades of green.
• Tree Houses: Avoid Rainy season, rest seasons are fine.
• Water Falls: July to October when the pace of falls flowing makes them look like Milk. Kerala in Monsoonis not bad choice.

Hill Stations – To enjoy the chilling nature of Hill Stations you should visit Munnar & Wayanad during winter season. September to January is recommended season to visit Kerala for hill stations.

• Architecture tour to Fort Kochi
• Bird watching & Village Tour in Kumarakom
• Going on a Shikara rides in Alappuzha
• Having Meal at the Veli Tourist Village
• Staying in a Tree House
• Swimming in the Arabian Sea
• Taking a spice tour in Munnar, Thekkady or Wayanad
• Taking the Periyar Jungle Jeep Ride
• Visiting Coffee plantation in Wayanad
• Watching festival Theyyam
• Watching the flower Neelakurinji Blooming once in 12 years in Munnar
• Watching the Snake Boat Races

And lot more to experience.

• Kasaragodis away from the tourist centers, but is an attractive village that proposes backwater services. This place is impeccable for serene boat rides and exploration. It is in the Padanna and grasps its own spirit.
• Kuttanad has the pleasing environmental features. It is the lowest place in India and lies below the sea level. Rice being the prime crop here, it is called as “The Rice Bowl of Kerala”. It is a part of Alapuzha district.
• Kumarakom offers a view like no other place in Kerala. The green paddy fields with the Mangrove forests seek your attention; accompanied by the waterways which is bedded by white lilies draw visitors here from all over the world.
• Kollamis among the oldest harbors on the Malabar Coast, and is distinguished for its Cashew industry. 30% of the backwaters of this town are engaged by the famous Ashtamudi Lake. Kollam houseboat voyages are the lengthiest backwater ride in Kerala, enduring for 8 hours from Kollam to Alleppey.

Being in the southern part of country, Kerala has everything in abundance. This state with blend of art, culture, fairs, festivals, spices, hospitality, wellness, adventure, greenery, quietness, and lot more attracts more than thousands of tourists every year. Be it natural beauty, backwaters, food and beverages, vegetation, hill stations, temperature, seashores, waterfalls, Ayurveda, yoga, medicines, spices etc. Kerala has everything to offer to its visitors. All these together are rare found in any of the northern states of India.

Kerala calls every relation be you are friends, couples, family or colleagues. It is a haven for honeymooners as well. It is preferred as the honeymoon destination among newly wedded couples. The honeymoon couples prefer the Kerala backwaters as they offers them complete privacy in the nature’s lap. The temperature here is moderate throughout the year. It is also to be noted that Kerala is easily accessible form all part of country and world with prompt airways, railways and roadways.

Wayanad is the only district in Kerala sharing its border with both the neighboring states of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Cycling through the rocky and less visited paths of Wayanad is delightful. Trekking up from the slopes of Banasura Ranges and leading to Sahibkkunnu in Wayanad. Another adventure would be trekking up to the “Valley of Clouds”in Wayanad. You can also hike through scenic tea gardens and spice plantations to wooded rain forests of Wayanad. Boating to witness and discover the charming beauty of the Banasura Dam in Wayanad. And reconnoitering the Kuruva Islands by Bamboo Rafting. Wayanad wildlife sanctuary is also prime tourist destination in Kerala but make sure you visit this place during June to October.

Don’t worry, visiting Kerala will not cost you the fortune and here are few reasons.

• Connectivity: All the major cities of Kerala are well-connected by rail, road, and air ways from rest of the major cities across India and globe. Thus, it requires lesser time to travel and save ticketing charges.
• Entry Fee: For different places to be visited like museum, plantations, Jungle Safari, etc. you need to pay for the entrance.
• Guides and Local People: It is assured that you need not pay extra to the guides as the local people share all available resources and information about what to visit, when to visit, how to visit and many others.
• Customized Tour Plans: If you visit Kerala by your own than it might cost you a bit more money. There are various tour operators, who assist you the trip as per your wish. You may include and certain place or you may leave it; it is up to the white sauce you consume. We will provide you complete Kerala Tour Package with good hotels, taxi and driver which will make your transport communication very easy. Often Taxi Drivers will show you the places and explain you why particular place is popular and things to do.
• Souvenir Shop: The monuments, spices, ropes, offered here affordable. There are plenty of things you can buy from Kerala like Aranmula Kannadi, coir products, kasavu mundu, kathakali masks, tea & coffee and many more things.
• Close to Nature and Away from Synthetic Nature: As Kerala is close to nature so you don’t need to spend money to enjoy the beautiful views. Kerala has many national parks where you can do Jeep Safari which will cost you money but yet affordable.

If you have any more questions regarding Kerala than feel free to share in comments section and we will share detail answer for them.

We have been serving the tourism industry for over 15 years.

YES. Though, Kerala is a conservative state, it is generally relaxed towards tourists clothing. Clothing worn by Keralites varies slightly from region to region.

Men frequently wear little more than a broadcloth dhoti (a simple white garment wrapped around the legs), worn as a loose loincloth. The more affluent and urban dwellers generally are more inclined to wear tailored clothing, including various types of trousers, jackets, and vests.

Most women wear a saris (a straight piece of cloth draped around the body as a long dress) and short blouses. Many of the women in urban areas wear pyjamas (full trousers) with a long blouse and a veil. Western style of clothing, like jeans and T-shirts are gaining popularity.

YES. You can surely custom design the holiday packages as per your preferences. Though you can customize any of the locations you want to visit, you will have to select the hotels & resorts featured in our hotel & resorts list only. For more information, please contact us.

NO. Floating cottages are cottages that though built over a floating deck on the backwaters, are actually anchored firmly to the mainland. However, houseboats are giant country boats, with one or two bedrooms, that cruise in the backwaters.

NO. All of our houseboats do not have upperdecks. On your advance request, we could certainly arrange for a houseboat with an upperdeck. However, kindly note that none of the luxury houseboats will have an upperdeck.

The houseboat crew takes utmost care to meet the needs of the tourists. They have also been given special training in first aid and life saving techniques, if any emergency arises. Hence, houseboat stay is absolutely safe.