Kerala is situated in the Malabar Coast of Southwestern India. ”The Spice City of India” stretches for about 360 miles (580km) along the Malabar Coast, varying in width from roughly 20 to 75 miles or 30 to 120 km.

The residents there are called Malayalis  and Malayalam language is spoken by them. It is popularly known for its beautiful backwaters, wildlife sanctuaries and beaches. Kerala is blessed with a unique set of geographical features that have made it one of the most beautiful tourist destinations in Asia. This beautiful land has lush green scenic landscapes and crystal clear beaches that will leave one awestruck. Its enchanting beaches, backwaters, lip smacking food, timeless traditions, rich variety of flora and fauna are the center of attraction. Kerala not only offers a lot of tourist destinations to visit but is also known for its culture and cuisine. Kerala has a unique culture and it is one of the most developing states of India in terms of literacy and way of living.

How To Get To Kerala
“God’s own country” Kerala is conveniently accessible by air, trains & road. The state houses three international airports named as Thiruvananthapuram International airport, Kochi International airport and Kozhikode International airport. Trains like Rajdhani  Duronto  and superfast express along with mails and passenger trains are available for Kerala. There are regular buses available from Mangalore, Mysore and Bangalore in Karnataka and Coimbatore, Chennai, Madurai and Nagercoil in Tamil Nadu.

BEST TIME TO VISIT KERALA
Winter Season between September to March is the best time to visit Kerala. During this season Kerala has a comfortable climate and pleasant weather with less humidity. This season is moderately good to plan a peaceful vacation.

One of the best times to enjoy the natural beauty of Kerala and its treasures is highly recommended during the months of March to June. During the summer season the temperature fluctuates between 29 to 35 degrees centigrade. The temperature remains high throughout the day and even at night.

During  Monsoon, the temperature ranges from a maximum of 23 to 19 degrees centigrade. Monsoon in Kerala creates magic. It  is considered as the best time to undergo famous ayurveda treatments from this state. Its vibrant culture and verdant greenery comes alive during the monsoons.

Best Places To Visit In Kerala
Munnar is considered as the center of attraction in Kerala. It is one of the most beautiful places to visit in Kerala. It is one of the highest producers of tea in the Indian Subcontinent. The view of the undulating hills as touch the clouds in Munnar rejuvenates mind and soul. From Palm fringed backwaters, scenic waterfalls to sunny beaches, misty mountains and gushing streams Munnar has it all.

Wayand is one of the most prime hill stations in the south. This area is famous for its large number of camping and trekking trails, breathtaking waterfalls, caves and bird watching sites. Wayanad also calls to experience the stunning beauty of Karapuzha Dam, Pookode and Karlad lake as well. This area has become a tourist favorite over the years.

Kozhikode is dubbed as the “City of Sculptures”. The district is famous for folk songs and ballads known as Vaddakan Pattukal. The “Sweet Meat Street” is a popular tourist hub and is a center of marketing of many products that are locally produced in the region.

There are also many malls for shopping in Kerala as well like lulu Mall, RP Mall.

Festivals In Kerala
There are several festivals in Kerala that are celebrated and each festival has its own distinct fragrance and music. Kerala also hosts festivals that are celebrated for a number of days. These festivals give a rich glimpse of the heritage of the state.

Onam is one of the most important and most popular festivals in Kerala. Onam is a harvest festival and is celebrated with much pomp and show. People sing and dance together and celebrate the festival with great devotion.

Along with that the festivals celebrated here are Vishu festival, Thrissur Pooram Festival, Attukal Pongala Festival, Kerala boat festival, and many more. One can witness the purity of Kerala by celebrating these festivals with the people of Kerala.

Accommodation In Kerala
Kerala is highly considered best and suitable for luxury to budgeted holidays respectively.  We can find accommodation for every budget in Kerala. There are agencies that provide customized packages including  Kerala honeymoon tour packages. Kerala is one of the high in demand city for couple vacations. Houseboats, Hotels, Guest houses  are available in every corner of Kerala. It will be good if one pre books an accommodation for availing budgeted deals.

Top Indian Holidays offers great deals on Kerala tour packages and premium hotel bookings.

KERALA AS WILDLIFE AND BIRDING DESTINATION
There are many wildlife sanctuaries in Kerala flocked with exotic birds and reeked with aged moss-laden trees and deep-rooted mangroves. Nested in the hills of western ghats, the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary or Thekkady Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the most popular one in Kerala. This wildlife sanctuary is an excellent place to spot some really interesting wildlife creatures such as flying squirrels, lion tailed macaques etc. One can also indulge in trekking and boating at the Periyar wildlife sanctuary. Other highlights in  wildlife adventure trip can be planned with Idukki wildlife sanctuary, Wayand wildlife sanctuary, Chinnar wildlife sanctuary and many more to explore the rich culture of flora and fauna in Kerala.

Kerala being lush green all over there are several bird sanctuaries where exotic species of migratory and local birds thrive. The major bird sanctuaries in Kerala include Thattekkad, Kumarakom and Kadalundi.

Thattekkad bird sanctuary or the Salim bird sanctuary is one of the best bird heavens in India. The rare species that are seen here are Ceylon Frogmouth, Rose billed Roller and  Malabar.

The best way to explore the Kumarakom bird sanctuary is by taking a backwater tour. Birds such as Kingfishers, Cuckoos, Fowls and Herons are commonly seen. The migratory season is between November to February. Himalayan larks and Siberian storks are some of the migratory birds.  

Kadalundi bird sanctuary has more than 150 species of birds. These include Lesser sand plovers, Whimbrels, Gulls, Herons, Sand pipers and Terns. Siberian cranes arrive in November and stay for about five months.

Attractions

Boat Race in Kerala
Boat races are locally known as’ Vallam Kali ‘. Boat races are among the grandest traditions that are still alive and thriving in Kerala. People go to these events in large numbers to witness these snaked shaped beauties that go head to head in rhythm. These snake boats are canoe-style and are also known as ‘chundan vallam’ and these are upto 100 feet long. This spectacular boat race is highly recommended to be experienced in person so as to know their true beauty. This boat race is organized  during the festival of Onam that is the annual harvest festival of Kerala.

The best time to visit Kerala to enjoy this snake boat race is from August to October.

Snake boat is the pride of the villages in this region and every region has a snake boat of its own. The different types of boat races are held are the Nehru trophy boat race, Payippad boat race, Aranmula boat race and many more. The Aranmula boat race is the oldest among them.

Luxury Backwater
The scenic Kerala backwater houseboat comprises serene stretches of lakes, canals and lagoons located parallel to the coast of the Arabian Sea. The backwater regions of Kerala are the most popular tourist destinations in the world. The Kerala backwater packages are the best way to experience the mesmerizing beauty of Kerala.