Kerala Tour Packages
- Ideal Duration : 3-7 days
- Best Time : All Year
Kerala known as God’s own Country
Featured travel Packages kerala
- Cochin
- 08 Days & 07 Nights
Cochin Munnar Alleppey Tour
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Kerala Top Attractions
Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple
Kovalam Beach
Periyar National Park
Alleppey Backwaters Cruise
Performing Arts
Kochi Chinese Fishing
Kerala
"God’s own Country"
Kerala, a state on India’s tropical Malabar Coast, has nearly 600km of Arabian Sea shoreline. Kerala is famous for lush green plantation, backwaters, pristine beaches and rich cultural heritage. National parks like Eravikulam and Periyar plus Wayanad and other centuries are home to elephants, langur, monkeys and tigers. Kerala Offers unique experiences like houseboat cruises in Alleppey, Ayurvedic treatments, and vibrant festivals such as Onam, making it a must visit destination.
Kerala is also named as one of the ten paradises of the world by National geographic Traveler. Kerala is also famous for authentic spices, coconut lined sandy beaches, various plantation including tea and coffee. Moreover due to this plantation, you can find a delicious fragrance drift in the air. Kerala also has rich cultural heritage and is known for its traditional art forms such as Kathakali and Theyyam.
Celebrated as the Spice Coast of India, ancient Kerala played host to travelers and traders from all across the world including the Greeks, Romans, Arabs, Chinese Dutch, French and the British. Kerala also topped in zero hunger list and with 94.93% of literacy rate. Kerala is known as God’s own country, this term has a mythological belief that – Lord Parshuram, a manifestation of Lord Vishnu threw his axe into the vast sea to develop a land for his followers to reside peacefully. And this is how Kerala was born from the god itself.
Amazing Facts about Kerala:
- It is known as God’s own country.
- The wealthiest Hindu temple in the world is in Kerala. (Padmanabhaswamy Temple)
- Highest gold consumption in the country. (20% of country’s gold is in Kerala)
- Highest literacy rate (93.91%)
- Highest number of festivals being celebrated. (Onam, Pongal, AluvaSivarathri festival etc)
- Kerala is also known as “Spice garden of India”.
- Kerala shares a special bond with elephants.
- The backwaters cover almost half of the length of Kerala.
- Interesting to know that first Church, Mosque and Synagogue of India are in Kerala.
- Kerala is home to some of the rarest wetlands and world oldest teak tress.
- Kerala has highest life expectancy in India.
- Kerala has unique dance form called Kathakali.
- Kerala has a special martial art form called Kalaripayattu.
- Kerala is hoe to several national parks and wildlife santuraies.
- Zero homeless state.
Top Sights in Kerala:
Thiruvananthapuram :
Munnar, Hill station :
Kochi:
Alappuzha “Venice of India” :
Wayanad “ A Paradise for Nature Lovers” :
Kovalam “World famous Crescent Beach”:
Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple (Thiruvananthapuram)
Must Know Before You Visit Kerala
- Climate
Kerala’s climate is tropical, with hot and humid coastal areas and cooler high ranges. The best time to visit depends on your preferences:- Summer: March to June is the off-season, when it’s very humid but you can find good deals on hotels and travel.
- Monsoon: June and September are the monsoon months, when Kerala is lush and green, but the downpours are unpredictable. Bring waterproof clothing and umbrellas.
- Winter: Winters are very cold, so pack layers if you’re not used to the cold.
- Clothing
Pack light, breathable clothing, comfortable walking shoes, sunglasses, hats, and sunscreen. If you’re visiting hill stations, you should also pack some woolen clothes. - Ayurveda
Kerala is known for its Ayurvedic health resorts, which offer rejuvenation programs. Make sure to only visit Ayurveda centers that are approved by the Department of Tourism. - Food
Many restaurants offer a variety of cuisines, including Continental, Chinese, Indian, and typical Kerala food. - Temple codes
Some temples do not allow entry to non-Hindus. - Footwear
Visitors to most Kerala houses leave their footwear outside before entering.