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Kerala Travel Guide

The name Kerala as per the widespread theory derives from Kera (“coconut tree”) and alam (“land”) thus “land of coconuts”, since coconut is found in abundance. Kerala is also known as the land of spices. The culture of Kerala is an amalgamation of Aryan and Dravidian cultures, advanced and varied for centuries, under effects from other parts of India and abroad.

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Language

Hindi and English

Currency

Indian Rupee (₹)

Time Zone

UTC (+05:30)

Country Code

+91

Monuments in Kerala

Alleppey

The Venice of India This city was named ‘Venice of the East’. The backwaters in the area are perfect for a houseboat vacation, these houseboats are refurbished with a plenitude of luxuries equivalent to a 5-star hotel. The picturesque landscape is relaxing sight. Enjoy the coconut groves, paddy fields, ducks and lilies and quaint villages pass by.

Munnar – South India’s Tea Haven

Munnar is one of the most fascinating places in Kerala. Nestled at 6000 feet, the town has an easy allure. The gradient and the salubrious weather of these hills are perfect for tea farming. The hill station has about 80,000 miles of tea plantation. The town has an old world colonial feel to it.

Kozhikode – Spicy haven on the Malabar coast

Originally known as Calicut, Kozhikode is a beautiful city in Kerala. It is well-known as a paradise for those who wish to explore nature and history at its best. From churches, temples, historic monuments to sanctuaries and waterfalls, Kozhikode has everything what one requires to make it a perfect holiday in Kerala. In addition, savor the great blend of different traditions like Arabic and Chinese.

Kumarakom – A glimpse of paradise

Located near Vembanad Lake, Kumarakom is a tourist heaven. The quiet little settlement is blessed with alluring sceneries, lovely weather and striking environment. The backwaters are fringed by coconut grooves, fresh paddy fields and villages. Houseboat rides are simply relaxing and out of the world. The Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary is one of the must-visit places in Kerala. It is home to many bird species including the migratory visitors, the Siberian storks.

Thrissur- Kerala’s Cultural Capital

Thrissur the “Cultural Capital of Kerala “is one of the must visit tourist places in Kerala. Built around a 65-acre hillock, the town is home to several temples, cultural centers, churches and several colorful cultural festivals. The city was one of the oldest sites of human settlements. There are many relics of megaliths and dolmens belonging to the Neolithic period. The vibrant Thrissur Pooram Festival is one of the major attractions that draws visitors in large numbers.

Wayanad – Nature’s very own garden

Wayanad the ‘land of paddy fields’ in Malayalam, scenic beauty combined with the thrilling adventures makes it a favorite among visitors. Wayanad has plenty of tree house of them. Trekking is one of the exciting pleasures of the town.

Fort Kochi – The Crowned Queen of Arabian Sea

Fort Kochi is often the gateway to God’s Own Country. The city has history, heritage and multi-ethnic culture, it is one of the most visited travel destination in Kerala. Fort Kochi has much to offer to tourist with museums, palaces, synagogues, Hindu temples, churches, heritage buildings, art galleries, beaches.

Thekkady (Periyar Tiger Reserve) – Wildlife Adventures in Abundance

Thekkady is a natural bliss with wilderness snuggled amid the lush greenery of Western Ghats. The forests of Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary resided the Periyar Lake are the well-known tourist spot. Also the coffee and spice plantations are truly incredible. Periyar, is inhabited by almost 35 species of fauna, like elephants, tigers, sambars, gaurs, etc. Also, almost 265 species of birds inhabit the greenery. One can also enjoy the activities like safari, bamboo rafting, jungle patrol, jungle camp, border hiking etc.

Thiruvananthapuram – Beach City Built on the Seven Hills

The capital city is one of the most beautiful and greenest cities of India. While the blessed beauty is owing to the beautiful beaches along with serene backwaters fringed by palm and coconut groves. While the historic monuments and revered shrines keep the visitors busy. The Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple above all is the holiest. The holy abode of Anantha Padmanabha is a source of spiritual bliss.

Kovalam

Kerala’s Beach Paradise Kovalam offers a lot to the tourists, in addition, the pleasant weather, soothing breeze, golden soft sand and tall coconut trees add more charm to this little piece of paradise. Ayurveda massages are also very soothing.

Shopping in Kerala

Delhi has very popular and lively market, which you will definitely find very interesting:
  • Antiques
Not only is Kerala a great place for picking up furniture, it has many antiques to offer as well. There are beautifully carved boxes, temples, miniature snake boats on offer as well.
  • Bronze Items
The typical Kerala home is adorned with a lot of bronze artifacts. These will include the statues of animals, birds, Gods and Goddesses, Diya stands, Agarbatti stands and a whole lot more. Most of these items are available in shops and government-run emporiums in all the major cities in the state.
  • Cotton Clothes
Since the black soil of the Deccan Plateau is ideal for cotton growing there is a good cotton and hosiery clothes market here.
  • Gold and Jewelry
The Keralite women are very fond of gold and jewelry. The designs are made by hand and can be quite intricate.
  • Silk
Kerala silk is very famous. The traditional bridal sari is made from raw material and has a border which is made of gold thread. The gold thread is hand woven into the silk at the looms.
  • Spices
The country’s only Pepper Exchange is located in Jew Town on Fort Cochin in Kochi city. The trading hours’ witness frenzied activity that rivals any major stock exchange in the world. It is an interesting experience in case you are interested.

Kerala Cuisine

Coconut grow in abundance in Kerala and consequently coconut kernel, coconut milk is widely used in dishes for thickening and flavoring. Spices plays an important role in Kerala cuisine. In Kerala its worth trying their cuisine. Few are listed below for your reference:
  • Puttu and Kadala Curry
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  • Appam with Stew
This is favorite food of Kerala. It is a rice pancake with a soft and thick center and a crispy, paper thin outside.
  • Idiyappam
Idiyappam is basically made of rice flour, water and salt. Numerous strands of vermicelli are entwined together to make this version of an appam.
  • Nadan Kozhi Varuthathu (Spicy Chicken Fry)
This chicken fry is something that is out of this world. The fiery taste of this popular Kerala food item on your tongue will leave you craving for more!
  • Kerala Prawn Curry
This traditional prawn curry notches up the Kerala Cuisine to another level on a whole, it is amazing how simple components in a dish come together to make something so beautiful.
  • Malabar Parota
This is a mouth-watering street food originating from the Malabar region of the coast. It has a flaky, crispy and crumbly texture which melts in your mouth
  • Kerala Style Fish Molee
This Kerala Cuisine has that special something. Lightly fried fish made into a stew in an earthen pot has to taste good no matter
  • Sadhya
The traditional authentic Kerala meal, Sadhya is served with rice and 12-20 dishes in a fresh plantain leaf. The most popular festival in Kerala Onam is incomplete without this traditional meal.
  • Erissery (Pumpkin and Lentil Stew)
Filled with healthy ingredients of gram and pumpkin, is one of the traditional kootan in Kerala.
  • Naadan Kozhi Curry
The red piquant Kerala chicken curry is a perfect blend of spices and meat. If you are hardcore non-vegetarian, this is a must try.
  • Ada Pradhaman
Very sweet dessert with spices and nuts, ada pradhaman is the king of kheers in Kerala.
  • Chatti Pathiri
With similarities to Italian dish lasagna, chatti pathiri is layered pastry mostly prepared in Northern Malabar region.

Interesting Facts

  • Ayurveda in Kerala
Kerala is probably the only state in India that pursues Ayurveda as the primary treatment modality for lots of diseases and disorders. And it also boasts of the first Ayurveda resort in the world – the Somatheeram, located just south of the Kovalam Beach.
  • The land of Elephants
We can call Kerala land of Elephants instead of Land of coconuts, this is because this state houses more than 700 elephants mostly owned by religious institutions and temples.
  • Kerala backwaters are geographically unique
Kerala is known for its tranquil backwaters that calm the soul. But what is not so well known about Kerala is that the backwaters have a unique geography. The lakes and lagoons run parallel almost along the entire west coast of Kerala. What is even more interesting is the course of these waters. The lagoons twist, turn, run into land and make for a very intricate network. The majority of the backwaters consists of 5 lakes linked by narrow canals.
  • Home to the richest temple in the World
One of the lesser known facts about Kerala, and one that is at once humbling and awe-inspiring is that it houses the richest temple in the whole world. The Padmanabhaswamy Temple is not just the richest temple, but the wealthiest institution of worship on the globe because of its towering assets of gold and precious stones.
  • Kerala receives India’s first rainfall
Kerala receives the country’s earliest rainfall, mostly on or around the first of June. And merely ten days later, the rains begin in Mumbai.

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