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 2)
In Part 1 of Kerala Houseboats – The Essential Guide we explained that houseboats are converted rice barges hand built from traditional materials, that now feature comfortable and luxurious interiors and facilities for tourists. They are a wonderful way to explore the beautiful backwaters region. In Part 2 we let you know what to expect […]
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, […]