Chethy and Vechoor Best for Homestays – It`s here that I experience that old traveller’s cliché – the one where you travel hundreds of kilometres to find yourself at home. Azheekan’s Homestay came strongly recommended as a true village homestay on the backwaters. I appreciated the handkerchief-sized, neatly-swept courtyard that opened up onto the backwaters, the beautiful, … Read More
Essentials Getting thereCochin International Airport is well-connected to Indian metros (return flights from Rs. 5,500). Kochi has two train stations – Ernakulam Town and Ernakulam Junction – with the latter being the major station. Getting aroundWe travelled with Karmic Seven United (00-91-98460 89546; mail@karmictourism.com; Near Abad Nucleus Mall, Ernakulam; from Rs.22,000 for a AC car for … Read More
A Deer Chase In Periyar As a malayali married to a UP-wallah, it is my bounden duty on a regular basis to accompany North indian friends and relatives down to Kerala so they can enjoy the verdant beauty of my state. Most people come for the beaches and sleepy backwater cruises but, when a cousin … Read More
Enchanting Estuaries of Kasaragod – Kasaragod the northernmost district of Kerala on the shores of the Arabian Sea, was once the gateway to the Malabar Coast. It is a land blessed with a chain of forts, network of rivers and pristine beaches. Flanked by the Western Ghats on the east and the Arabian Sea on … Read More
Elephant Camps in Kerala run by the Forest Department of Kerala Konni Elephant Camp (Elephant Kraal)Konni Elephant training centre lies in Pathanamthitta District which is about 10 kms from the Pathanamthitta town. Kodanad Elephant CampKodanad is a small hamlet that is adorned with lush green paddy fields and dense green forests. It lies in the banks of … Read More
Celebrity Malayalam Film Actress Mamta Mohandas Speaks about Kerala. Kannur has something for everyone As I belong to the Malabar side of Kerala, I’d pick Kannur aka Cannanore as my favorite. Kannur also happens to be the place where my dad grew up and quite coincidentally my first movie was also shot there. Kannur is … Read More
Kerala was Voted Best Asian Destination by readers of the independent online travel magazine Smart Travel Asia. Approximately 5,000 voters from Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, India, the United States and the UK, among other countries, participated in Smart Travel Asia’s Best in Travel online poll. The participants were asked to cast their votes in 12 … Read More
Abraham George, Chairman and Managing Director of Intersight Group of Companies is the new president of the Kerala Travel Mart (KTM) for 2013-15. Abraham George talks in detail about the changes needed in the tourism sector and the initiatives needed to be taken care of by the state government. As the president of Kerala Travel Mart … Read More
Kerala, the land of wonders included in the National Geographic Traveller’s list of the World’s Ten Paradises Found. Kerala, often referred to as “God’s Own Country,” is a state located in the southwestern region of India. It is known for its breathtaking natural beauty, diverse landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and a high literacy rate. Let’s … Read More
Boating in Kerala during the monsoon season can be a unique and beautiful experience. Kerala, located on the southwestern coast of India, is known for its backwaters, serene lakes, and lush green landscapes. While the monsoon season, which usually occurs from June to September, brings heavy rainfall to the region, it also adds to the … Read More
