Comments on: Kerala India Travel Guide – The Best Ways to Experience the Backwaters

By: shantanu

shantanu — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:59:34 +0000

Thanks a lot for the information. You really summed up everything nicely.

By: Yogesh Gupta

Yogesh Gupta — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 16:42:26 +0000

Hi,

I want to have a great vacation in Kerala, so can anyone suggest me the best way to start up from which city and then end with a happy feel.

By: leona macleod

leona macleod — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:55:31 +0000

The Backwaters must be one of the most unique beautiful places there is. I was very fortunate to have the opportunity to buy a house on the Backwaters of Alleppey. The people are so friendly offering unconditional friendship. The scenery is awesome, watching the local people going about their daily business is fascinating and getting to know them is particularly interesting. The food is delicious I have never had a problem with food poisoning. I highly recommend Kerala as a unique holiday experience.

By: Erin

Erin — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 07:34:33 +0000

We didn’t take malaria pills in Kerala but did for Goa and further north. It’s a difficult issue and there is no right and wrong answer so its best to speak to your doctor. We ate in street stalls, homestays and local restaurants and never got sick. I only got sick after eating in a tourist restaurant in Goa! So you never know. Just avoid the water (even for brushing teeth) and choose places to eat that are busy and where the food looks fresh.

By: yola

yola — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 01:30:40 +0000

I am planning to go to India in January. Kochin, Kerala backwaters…and up to goa… could you pls advice about malaria is it in this area? and also where you recomend me to eat as some ppl say they get realy sick eating in India.
Many thank
yola

By: rahul

rahul — Sat, 11 Dec 2010 07:34:42 +0000

Kerala is most beautiful place of India as well as it earning tourist place of India. and your Blog really helps people to find out cheap accommodation and tour package to Kerala.

By: Erin

Erin — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 19:37:31 +0000

We really enjoyed the ride from Kollam to Alleppey. There are less crowds in the Kollam area. Periyar is always a popular choice for wildlife sanctuary or for less crowds head north. Here are some options: http://www.keralaindiatravel.net/kerala-india-travel/quiet-alternatives-to-periyar-wildlife-sanctuary

By: Ann

Ann — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 09:17:38 +0000

There are so many backwater locations to select from for the houseboats. Any recommendations on any particular backwater house boat area eg: backwaters of allepey, or backwaters of kollam etc. There are also many wildlife sanctuaries to see – which are recommended and why?

Many Thanks

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[...] 2) The Best Ways to Experience the Kerala Backwaters The backwaters are one of the most beautiful and unique areas of Kerala. This article explores the best ways to experience them including houseboat, canoe, homestay and local ferry. [...]

By: Erin

Erin — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 15:18:45 +0000

Hi Joe,
Glad you’ve found the blog useful – it’s always nice to get feedback.

My favourite place to stay in the backwaters is a wonderful homestay on a small island about 1 hour on local ferry from Alleppey. It’s run by a great guy called Thomas who takes you out on walks, bike rides and canoe trips around the village where you get to meet the locals and learn a lot about the culture.

There are lots of activities you could do, or just relax next to the river. The home cooked food is amazing. The rooms are not luxurious, but are comfortable with private bathrooms. A year ago it cost us 1700 rupees a day for us both including all meals and most activities.

It’s called Green Palm Homes and you can email Thomas at greenpalmhomes@yahoo.com or greenpalms@sify.com or call on 0091 (0) 477 272 4497. He can be hard to get hold of by email though. Many people (us included!) end up staying here far longer than planned.

I’ll be writing a full review of this homestay on this site soon.

You can see plenty of birds in the backwaters, but for bigger wildlife you might want to consider a trip to Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary.

Regarding malaria advice it’s best to go and see your doctor as the situation changes all the time. Or check out the website http://www.fitfortravel.scot.nhs.uk. We didn’t take malaria pills in Kerala, but many people do. It’s best to read up on it yourself and make your own decision.

I hope this helps and have a great trip, Erin.