Best India Websites

March 14th, 2010

Here are my favourite sites to help you plan your trip to India.
India Mike -I am pretty sure you can find the answer to any Indian travel question on this extensive site. It features articles, hotel reviews, journals, and most importantly an active forum where you’ll find experts to answer any questions so have.
Lonely Planet [...]

Quiet Alternatives to Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary

March 7th, 2010

Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is the most popular destination in Kerala for wildlife viewing, but often the crowds can make it difficult to spot any animals. As part of our Quiet Alternatives series here are a few off the beaten track wildlife sanctuaries you could visit instead of Periyar. Your chances of spotting animals will be [...]

A Guide to Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary

February 28th, 2010

Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the largest and most visited wildlife reserves in India, and one of Kerala’s most popular destinations. It’s located in the Cardamom Hills section of the Western Ghats at an altitude of 900m-1800m. Temperatures are cooler than on the coast, ranging from 15 – 30 degrees celsius, so bring warm [...]

Kerala India Travel On The Web & Update

February 21st, 2010

In the past few weeks Kerala India Travel has appeared on a number of other websites.
I wrote a guest post for Mahindra Homestays on 5 Reasons Why Kerala is the Ideal Introduction to India which outlines why I think Kerala is the best place to start your Indian travels. Its compact size makes it easy [...]

Why homestays make a great accommodation choice

February 14th, 2010

This is a guest post from Dominic Sawyer at Mahindra Homestays.
If you’re planning your Kerala trip and thinking about where you’re going to stay, take a good look at the Kerala homestay option.
Homestays are the preferred choice of travelers that want comfort and quality, but who also want to avoid the often sterile and [...]