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 among tourists as are the beaches. 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 like the Silent Valley National Park, the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve etc.
Kerala
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.
Kerala
Kerala is known and famous 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 and explore visiting these plantations in the beautiful tropical state of Kerala, south of India.
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 wear 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.
Kerala
Kerala is a beautiful multi-religious state and has many different traditional festivals. 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, 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. 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 like banana chips and pazham pori etc. Tours are crafted in such a way that the tourists can enjoy the specialty food recipes of Kerala.
Kerala
Kerala Tourism would not be complete without the tourists getting an idea about the beautiful dance culture of the state. 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.
