Kerala

Kerala regionally also referred to as Keralam, is a Indian state in the south west region on the Malabar coast. It was formed by combining various Malayalam speaking regions. It is bordered by Karnataka to the north and north east, Lakshadweep Sea to the west and Tamil Nadu to the east and south.  The Chera Dynasty was the first powerful kingdom based in Kerala, though it was attacked from the neighbouring Cholas and Pandyas. During the Chera period, Kerala remained an international spice trading center. Later in the 15th century, the spice trade also attracted Portuguese traders and this paved the way for the European colonisation of the whole region of India. After independence, Travancore and Cochin joined India and the status of a state was given to Travancore-Cochin. Later the state was formed by merging the Malabar district, Travancore-Cochin (excluding four southerntaluks), and the taluk of Kasargod, South Kanara. With the Arabian Sea in the west, towering Western Ghats in the east and networked by several rives,  Kerala enjoys unique geographical features which have made it one of the most sought after tourist destinations in Asia. It has serene beaches, lush hill stations, stretched backwaters, exotic wildlife, historic and cultural monuments, Ayurvedic health holidays, magical festivals, enchanting art forms all of which makes unique experience for travellers. Main attraction of Kerala lies in cities of Munnar, Thekkady, Kovalam, Alappuzha (Alleppy), Kochi and Kumarakom.  

Cities to visit in Kerala

Periyar

Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, Thekkady is an example of nature's bounty, rich bio diversity with great scenic charm and providing veritable visitor satisfaction. Spread over an area of 777 Sq kms, Periyar is one of the 27 tiger reserves in India. In 1935, the then Maharaja of Travancore declared 600 sq. km of forest surrounding the lake a wildlife sanctuary. It was founded as Nellikkampatty Gam...

Kumarakom

The village of Kumarakom is a cluster of little islands on the Vembanad Lake, and is part of the Kuttanad region. Kumarakom is relaxed and refined, featuring lush flowery landscapes and a multi coloured plethora of bird species, best enjoyed at the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary. The bird sanctuary here, which is spread across 14 acres is a favourite haunt of migratory birds and an ornithologist's ...

Mararikulam

Mararikulam is a beach village in the district of Alappuzha. Mararikulam is a beautiful beach village governed by two panchayats, namely Mararikulam South and Mararikulam North. Mararikulam is approximately 90 km from Cochin International Airport. It is the fertile land of communism and has a very beautiful beach which is known by the name Marari Beach or Mararikulam beach. The pristine shoreline,...

Kovalam

Kovalam is an internationally renowned beach with three adjacent crescent beaches. It is 16 km off the state capital, Thiruvananthapuram. Kovalam has been a favourite haunt of tourists, especially Europeans, since the 1930s. The Arabian Sea that lines Kerala along its west all along turns into a meek and placid waterscape at Kovalam. The leisure options at this beach are plenty and diverse. Sunbat...

Vythiri

Vythiri a little town and hill station, is a Taluk (tehsil) in hill district Wayanad. The village is tucked away at an altitude of 1300 feet above sea level and has coffee, tea, cardamom, pepper and rubber plantations and mountain scenery, amidst the mesmerizing mist-clad hills of Wayanad in the malabar region of Kerala. It’s a world of enchanting greenery and surrounded ...

Cochin

Cochin also known as 'Kochi' is a major port city on the west coast of India by the Arabian Sea. It is Kerala’s most cosmopolitan city and often reffered as 'Queen of the Arabian Sea'. Cochin was an important spice and seafoods trading centre from the 14th century and occupied  by Portuguese Empire under Vasco da Gama in 1503 . Cochin is in fact a collectio...