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Kerala
Kerala also reffered as to as Keralam, is the state of the south-west region of India on the Malabar coast. Kerela is bordered by the Karnataka to the north and the north east, Tamil Nadu to the east and south and the Lakshadweep sea to the west. Kerala is the thirteenth largest largest state by the population and is divided into the 14 districts with the capital being Thiruvanthapuram.
Malayalam is the most widely spoken and official language of the state. Kerala has a wet and maritime tropical climate influenced by the seasonal heavy rains of the southwest summer monsoon and northeast winter monsoon.
How to reach:
By Air:
The 2 international airports in Kerala – Thiruvanthapuram International Airport and the Kochi International Airport and the domestic airports in the Kozhikode are strategically located.
By Road:
Kerala is easily accessible by the road from any part of the country through the National Highways 17, 47 and 49. Directly connected by the road with the Karnataka and the Tamil Nadu, the state of the Kerala has the network between its important cities by the number os state highways and other metallic roads.
By Rail:
Most of the places in and out of kerala are interconnected by the 200 Railway stations. Direct trains to Kerala can be availed grom the Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Banglore, Calcutta and other major Indian cities.
1. Fort Kochi
Also known as the “Gateway to Kerala”, Kochi is an enchanting city that’s had an electic influence. Arabs , British, Dutch, Chinese and Portuguse have all left their mark there. The architecture and the historical sites in the Fort Kochi attract most of the visitors to the area.
2. Periyar National Park
Kerala’s Periyar National Park, in the Thekkady district, is one of the most popular natioanal parks in southern India. One of the best things about the park is that it stays open all year round, even during the monsoon season. Periyar is known for its elephants and 30 minutes elephant rides through the jungle are offered.
3. Varkala
The setting of this Varkala beach is striking enough to take your breath away, with the long winding stretch of cliff and views that extend over the Arabian Sea. A paved foothpath runs along the length of the cliff, bordered by coconut palms, quaint shops, beach shacks, hotels and guest houses.
1. Coconut Lagoon
Spread languidly over 9 hectares of grounds, this luxurious resort offers the ultimate in seclusion: it’s reachable only by private boat. Surrounded by backwaters and with perfect sunsets guaranteed, the different tharawad (ancestral home) cottages on offer here are variously filled with polished wood, classy antique-style furnishings and neat open-air bathrooms. This place might be familiar to those who have read Arundhati Roy’s The God of Small Things.
2. Tranquil
This wonderfully serene and exclusive homestay is in the middle of an incredible lush 160 hectares of pepper, coffee, vanilla and cardamom plantations. The elegant house has sweeping verandas filled with plants and handsome furniture, and there are two tree houses that may be the finest in the state. A network of marked walking trails meander around the plantation.
Malayalam is the most widely spoken and official language of the state. Kerala has a wet and maritime tropical climate influenced by the seasonal heavy rains of the southwest summer monsoon and northeast winter monsoon.
How to reach:
By Air:
The 2 international airports in Kerala – Thiruvanthapuram International Airport and the Kochi International Airport and the domestic airports in the Kozhikode are strategically located.
By Road:
Kerala is easily accessible by the road from any part of the country through the National Highways 17, 47 and 49. Directly connected by the road with the Karnataka and the Tamil Nadu, the state of the Kerala has the network between its important cities by the number os state highways and other metallic roads.
By Rail:
Most of the places in and out of kerala are interconnected by the 200 Railway stations. Direct trains to Kerala can be availed grom the Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Banglore, Calcutta and other major Indian cities.
Places to visit:
1. Fort Kochi
Also known as the “Gateway to Kerala”, Kochi is an enchanting city that’s had an electic influence. Arabs , British, Dutch, Chinese and Portuguse have all left their mark there. The architecture and the historical sites in the Fort Kochi attract most of the visitors to the area.
2. Periyar National Park
Kerala’s Periyar National Park, in the Thekkady district, is one of the most popular natioanal parks in southern India. One of the best things about the park is that it stays open all year round, even during the monsoon season. Periyar is known for its elephants and 30 minutes elephant rides through the jungle are offered.
3. Varkala
The setting of this Varkala beach is striking enough to take your breath away, with the long winding stretch of cliff and views that extend over the Arabian Sea. A paved foothpath runs along the length of the cliff, bordered by coconut palms, quaint shops, beach shacks, hotels and guest houses.
Places to stay:
1. Coconut Lagoon
Spread languidly over 9 hectares of grounds, this luxurious resort offers the ultimate in seclusion: it’s reachable only by private boat. Surrounded by backwaters and with perfect sunsets guaranteed, the different tharawad (ancestral home) cottages on offer here are variously filled with polished wood, classy antique-style furnishings and neat open-air bathrooms. This place might be familiar to those who have read Arundhati Roy’s The God of Small Things.
2. Tranquil
This wonderfully serene and exclusive homestay is in the middle of an incredible lush 160 hectares of pepper, coffee, vanilla and cardamom plantations. The elegant house has sweeping verandas filled with plants and handsome furniture, and there are two tree houses that may be the finest in the state. A network of marked walking trails meander around the plantation.
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