Kerala Holidays - Travel Guide

Kerala - The Land of Coconuts

Kerala holidays in India offer you has some spectacular scenery, with rivers and waterways cutting through beautiful palm filled countryside. The name Kerala means 'Land of Coconuts', but among the marvellous panoramic views there are tea and coffee plantations and extraordinary forests scattered throughout the Kerala countryside.

An exciting prospect of Kerala holidays is taking a trip along one of the winding rivers to visit some of the fascinating villages. Seeing Kerala this way gives you an authentic taste of this highly populated area of southwest India.

Visit the Wildlife Reserves of Kerala

Although the natural beauty of Kerala is more celebrated than the manmade features, Kerala holidays still offer some places of interest to visit during your stay. The ancient city of Kochi boasts India's oldest church and some impressive colonial architecture.

A Kerala holiday can offer more than just attractive buildings and scenery. Wildlife reserves around Kerala have an astonishing variety of birds and animals including monkeys, elephants and tigers offering a fantastic treat for those lucky enough to see them in their natural habitat.

Attractions Of Kerala

Two of the best beaches in Kerala are Kovalam and Varkala where you'll find plenty of good seafood restaurants and an excellent range of other facilities. Sampling the local cuisine is one of the best parts of Kerala holidays. Many of the dishes prepared in the Kerala region are cooked in coconut milk and much of the cuisine generally is coconut based.

Kerala holidays are typically not known for clubbing or lively nightlife so it's a good place to go to relax in a culture rich area of India.

Kerala holidays are a fantastic way to get back to nature and take in some rural charm. A stroll through any of the villages in the Kerala holiday region is a great way to leave your everyday troubles behind and find yourself transported to another world.

At some point during a Kerala holiday try to tick off the ancient city of Kochi from your 'Things to see and do' list. If you get the opportunity, a relaxing Ayurvedic massage will leave you feeling reinvigorated.