Kerala
Tourists in Kerala are spoiled for choice as there is so much to see in this beautiful state. The cities like Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi, and Alappuzha are all very popular with tourists as are the beaches and beach resort areas in the state. The multi-religious and diverse culture of Kerala means that there are many historic and religious sites in Kerala worth visiting.
The tourist places in Kerala include beaches like Varkala Beach and Kovalam Beach and taking a backwater cruise in Kerala is very popular with tourists. The tourists also visit the lovely hill stations of Kerala like Munnar, Wayanad, Vagamon, and Thekkady which are especially popular in the summer months. There are many national parks in Kerala that showcase the wildlife in Kerala like the Silent Valley National Park and the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. There are breathtaking waterfalls in Kerala, lovely lighthouses along the coast and beautiful temples and churches all across the state.
Kerala
Kerala has tropical weather, large coastline and has warm summers and pleasant winters. Kerala can be visited by tourists any time of the year and Kerala Tourism is open to international and domestic tourists all year round.
January, February, and March have cool climates for visiting the coastline, to explore the forest trails, take jungle safaris and also to see the beautiful cities of the state. April is a festive time in Kerala and April and May are the perfect month to visit the beautiful hill stations of the state. Monsoon starts in June and the monsoon months showcase the lush green countryside of Kerala. September and October are great months to see the waterfalls, to visit historical buildings and also to see the culture of the state. November and December saw a lot of international tourists enjoying the pleasant winters of Kerala. Winter is also a great time to spend at the beaches in Kerala after the monsoons in the state.
Kerala
One of the most attractive destinations on a Kerala tour is a visit to its beautiful plantations which have been established all over the state. Kerala Tour Packages often have a visit to some of the top plantations in the state. The state is known for tea and coffee plantations as well as plantations that grow different types of spices.
There are many beautiful plantations all across the state in Kerala. The spice plantations in the state in Munnar, Thekkady, and Adimali are all very popular with the tourists. The tea and coffee gardens in Munnar, Cochin, and Periyar are all part of the tourist trail. Some of the spices in these plantations include pepper, vanilla, cardamom, clove, nutmeg, betel nut, and ginger to name a few. There are also many beautiful orchards in Kerala that grow fruits like apples, lemons, oranges, and plums. Tourists can enjoy visiting these plantations in the beautiful tropical state of Kerala.
Kerala
Kerala has a traditional cultural identity as well as many cosmopolitan cities. So men and women wear traditional dresses and clothes as well as wear western clothes regularly in Kerala. Shirts, pants, dresses, skirts, and jeans are commonly worn in Kerala along with traditional costumes. The dress sense in Kerala reflects the warm tropical climate of the region.
Men wear shirts and pants and also wear the famous Lungi which is called Kalli Mundu regularly in Kerala. Women wear salwar kameez and sarees and some of the Christian community also wears types of western clothes. The lungi-shirts, and saris are traditional for festivals and marriage ceremonies. In festivals like Onam, the traditional saris are plain white saree with golden borders. The dressing styles depend on the income, the religious identity and also the traditional culture of the family. Tourists enjoy looking at the vibrant clothes in Kerala on their visit to the state.
Kerala
Kerala is a beautiful multi-religious state and has many different traditional festivals that are included in Kerala Tour Packages for tourists. The festivals showcase the traditions, culture and even the way of life and history of the region. It is a good idea to include local seasonal festivals into a Kerala tour.
Onam is a popular harvest festival in Kerala and is one of the most popular festivals in the state. The festival falls in August-September and is a great celebration in the state.
Another important festival in the state is the festival of Vishu which is celebrated in the middle of April and it marks the New Year in Kerala. Christmas is celebrated largely in Kerala, Thrissur Pooram is a three-day festival that involves people sitting and parading on giant elephants. The festive boat races in Kerala are also very popular with tourists.
Another important festival in the state is the festival of Vishu which is celebrated in the middle of April and it marks the New Year in Kerala. Christmas is celebrated largely in Kerala, Thrissur Pooram is a three-day festival that involves people sitting and parading on giant elephants. The festive boat races in Kerala are also very popular with tourists.
Kerala
One of the key aspects of Kerala that attracts tourists is the wonderful Kerala cuisine. Kerala is a religiously diverse state and the unique recipes of Kerala are influenced by this aspect of the state. Coconut is featured prominently in the cuisine and is seen in most types of dishes.
Kerala tours that we design are crafted in such a way that the tourists can enjoy sampling the specialty food recipes of the region. Sadhya is a traditional meal served on banana leaves which is a Kerala specialty.
Kerala has a beautiful coastline and non-vegetarian food is popular in the state. The popular traditional dishes include Puttu and Kadala curry, appams with stew, idiyappam and avial, idli, dosa, sambar which are all vegetarian dishes. The wonderful snacks available include banana chips and pazham pori to name a few.
Kerala
Kerala Tourism would not be complete without the tourists getting an idea about the beautiful dance culture of the state. When we create tours around the state, a visit to see the beautiful dances of Kerala are part of the itinerary. Kerala has around 50 forms of dances.
There are many vibrant and colorful dance forms in Kerala. Kathakali is the most famous with beautiful makeup and masks. Mohiniyattam is a “maiden’s dance” and Thiruvathirakali is a dance that is done during the harvest festival of Onam. Theyyam is a famous dance in the Malabar region in Kerala.
There are many different types of dances in Kerala including Ottamthullal, Koodiyattam, Chakyar Koothu and many other traditional varieties of dance. Dance plays a critical role in the culture and traditions of Kerala and is performed at agricultural events, harvests, and religious events.
