Which Kerala Beach is Right For You? Part 2 -Central Kerala

In Part 1 of our Kerala Beach Guide we discussed the popular Kerala beach resorts of Varkala and Kovalam in southern Kerala. However if you only have a short time in Kerala and are arriving in Cochin, here are some other beach options in Central Kerala. Marari Beach Marari Beach is a long quiet beach […]

Which Kerala Beach is Right For You? Part 1 – South Kerala

Kerala is a long narrow state edged with 360 miles of golden, palm-lined coastline adjoining the Arabian Sea. There are plenty of beaches on offer from secluded coves, to bustling fishing villages and upmarket resorts. It can be difficult to choose which Kerala beach is right for you. This Kerala beach guide takes you through […]

Kerala Houseboats – The Essential Guide (Part 1)

Kerala houseboats are one of the most popular activities for visitors to Kerala. Lonely Planet listed a trip on Kerala houseboats as one of the ‘Top 10 things to do before you die’, and we agree that it is one of the best ways to experience the Kerala backwaters. It is a wonderfully relaxing experience […]

Top 10 Places to Visit in Kerala, India

Kerala is a region in India that is rich with attractions and beautiful scenery. There is no shortage of incredible places to visit. Here are the Kerala India Travel recommendations for the top 10 places to visit in Kerala. 1) The Backwaters – Wherever and however you choose to explore the backwaters, this emerald watery […]

Kerala, India – Travel the Backwaters by Canoe

Travelling the Keralan backwaters by canoe is a fantastic way to explore. It’s cheap, easy to arrange, and you can see the village life and wildlife of the backwaters up close. We featured a canoe trip as one of our favourite ways to experience the backwaters in the last Kerala India Travel blog post. Here’s […]

Kerala India Travel‘s Introduction to the Kerala Backwaters

In our first two posts here at Kerala India Travel we gave our Top 10 Reasons why we think Kerala in India is a fantastic, unique place to visit. One of these reasons was the Backwaters – a highlight for most visitors to the state. The Keralan Backwaters are a vast interconnecting system of rivers, […]