Kerala Travel Guide

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KERALA TRAVEL GUIDE
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Peaceful and Pristine Kerala

• Kerala is a tropical paradise with fabulous
  valleys, lazy backwaters, and vibrant Kathakali
  artists. Tourists from all over the globe come to
  this destination to spend a peaceful time at the
  beaches, enjoy mouth-watering delicacies, relax
  and enjoy scenic backwaters and experience the
  healing power of Ayurveda.
• Kerala's culture and traditions, coupled with its
  varied demographics, have made the state one of
  the most popular tourist destinations in India.

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Places to Visit in KERALA

• Thekkady A beautiful place hidden in thick
  forests and wild vegetation is one of the most
  favored tourist places in Kerala. It boasts of
  abundant beauty and exotic wildlife.
• Kovalam Kovalam beach is one of the best
  beaches in Kerala. The place is best known for
  its Ayurvedic treatments, sun bathing fests
  watersports.
• Vagamon The fresh air and beautifully manicured
  gardens of Vagamon are breathtakingly amazing.
  The place is adorned with magical meadows,
  gardens, aromatic tea plantations misty valleys.

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Places to Visit in KERALA

• Kumarakom It is known for its exotic flora and
  fauna, beautiful sceneries and ever pleasant
  weather. Also, Kumarakoms houseboat stay offers
  a lot more solitude and privacy compared to other
  places in Kerala.
• Alleppey It is one of the most preferred place
  to enjoy Kerala backwaters. There are expanses of
  paddy fields, quaint chapels, interesting fishing
  villages lakes filled with water lilies. A must
  include destination in your Kerala Package!
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Things to do in KERA

• Watch the Snake Boat Race - Watching the colorful
  Snake Boat races in Alappuzha that are mostly
  held from July to September (particularly during
  Onam festival) is one of the best activities to
  experience in Kerala.
• Tour the Spice Plantations Munnar, Thekkady and
  Wayanad are three most popular places for taking
  spice plantation tours. Taste some authentic
  black pepper, cardamom, cinnamon and the exotic
  vanilla.
• Get an Authentic Kerala Ayurveda Massage - Get an
  Ayurveda massage from the expert masseurs. It is
  a very soothing and relaxing experience for your
  body, mind and soul.

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Things to do in KERALA

• Periyar Jungle Jeep Ride Take the jungle jeep
  ride inside the thick jungles of Periyar National
  Park and explore exotic fauna, mammals and
  aquatic life.
• Ride an Elephant - Elephant ride is a must on
  your Kerala Tour and among the best things to do
  in Munnar and Thekkady.
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Restaurants in KERALA

• Villa Maya - Dining at Villa Maya is either in
  the magnificent 18th-century Dutch mansion or in
  private curtained niches in the tranquil
  courtyard garden. Seafood is a specialty here.
• Kashi Art Café - This natural-light-filled place
  has a Zen, casual vibe and solid wood tables that
  spread out into a semi-courtyard space. A small
  gallery shows off local artists at Kashi Art
  Café.
• Ariya Niwas Relish one of the best South-Indian
  Veg Thalis here. The place is always busy at
  lunchtime.
• Other popular restaurants in Kerala are Chakara
  Restaurant in Alleppey, Bait at Kovalam, 8 Point
  Art Café in Kollam and Rapsy Restaurant in
  Munnar.

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Shopping in KERALA

• Cotton Clothes - There are a lot of good cotton
  and hosiery clothes market in Kerala. One can
  visit the export surplus market to get the best
  brands and deals.
• Silk from Kerala is very famous. One can buy Silk
  saris and materials with thick and beautifully
  woven golden borders.
• Spices - The spices can be picked up from any
  number of shops all over the main markets in any
  city of Kerala.
• One can buy beautifully carved wooden boxes,
  miniature temples, miniature snake boats which
  can be a souvenir of your visit to Kerala.

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Best Time to Visit KERALA

• September to March This is the peak season for
  tourism in Kerala. The weather is cool and
  pleasant. A lot of special events and activities
  take place during this time.
• April to May The temperature is usually high
  during these two months. One can expect some
  rainfall so do not forget to carry raincoats and
  umbrellas. These months are usually termed as
  off-season months for Kerala.
• June to August The state of Kerala is most
  beautiful at this time of the year. Heavy rains
  add a fresher look to the entire state and make
  it more alluring.  

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How to Reach KERALA

• By Air There are direct flights from all the
  major airports in India. It takes about 2 hours
  to reach the capital city of Thiruvananthapuram
  from major Indian airports. The other airport
  options in Kerala are Calicut and Kochi. For best
  rates on flight booking, click here.
• By Road There may or may not be direct buses to
  Kerala as it is a very cumbersome idea to travel
  to Kerala by road. But, traveling within Kerala
  is very convenient as taxis, autos local buses
  are easily available.
• By Rail Kerala has a strong train network with
  almost 200 railway stations. The journey can take
  anywhere between 16 to 24 hours depending on your
  train and destination.

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