Kerala offers a range of destinations to choose from. Busy cities, beautiful beaches, cool green mountains, wildlife sanctuaries, traditional palaces and temples, the soothing backwaters and authentic Kerala hotels provide the traveler with a unique experience. The untainted beauty of Kerala will touch you with its freshness.

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Kerala, a narrow strip of emerald green paradise in south western India, is sandwiched between the Western Ghats on its East and the Arabian Sea on its West. Blessed with meandering rivers, lagoons, backwaters, rich vegetation, lush green hills, and exotic wild life, it truly is ‘God's Own Country' and there is a lot to see and do. A great way to explore what is on offer is take a tour in Kerala.

Start your journey or Kerala tour from the active port city of Cochin (Kochi) and get to the picturesque location of Munnar. If you have time to spare, you can visit a few other places on the way. From Munnar move on to Thekkady. Visit the Idukki Dam, Wagamon and Aruvi on the way. Alternatively, you could take a direct route from Munnar to Thekkady, enjoying the scenery along the way.

Travel along the KK Road out of Thekkady to Kottayam and from there, to the most spectacular backwater getaway of Kumarakom. Also check out the beaches and waterways of Alappuzha.

Places in southern Kerala and Tamilnadu can be accessed by road - the NH47 (National Highway 47) runs along the coast. Kollam, a much famed cashew hub, is worth a visit, and so are the Paalaruvi Dam and Thenmala (trekking trail) on the Tamil Nadu border. Thivananthapuram, well known for its palaces and the Pathmanabapuram Temple, and the beaches at Kovalam are a few other must-see locations. While in Tamil Nadu, do not miss the waterfalls and temples at Thenkasi and Courtrallam.

It is recommended that you take a taxi or Kerala tour to explore this region. It may cost more, but it saves a lot of travel time. Using a bicycle or a rented motorcycle is also a good alternative.

It is easy to find a hotel in Kerala, check out some of our places to stay, or if you want to choose a place based on location, our map can show you the way. Our hotels in Kerala offer great value for money.

Kerala has several unique geographical and cultural features that make it extremely attractive to tourists from all over the world. Beaches, backwaters, hills, valleys, wildlife, waterfalls, paddy fields, green plantations in the high altitudes, Ayurvedic wonders, art forms and festivals, historical and cultural monuments, mouth watering cuisine - what more can one ask for!

Sail across the tranquil backwaters of Quilon and Alleppey in traditional houseboats and treat your taste buds to the state's exotic cuisine while onboard. Sailing along the backwaters is one of the biggest attractions for visitors. This intricate network of lagoons, lakes, rivers and canals is an intrinsic part of the local lifestyle. The boats sail across shallow lakes and canals, which are lined by swaying palms and dotted with Chinese fishing nets. Watch coir (coconut fibre), copra and cashew being loaded onto boats. You can catch a glimpse of the people living on small settlements on unbelievably narrow strips of land between the water bodies. And if you're lucky, you might even see traditional boats with their gigantic sails and dragon shaped prows.

Travel to the picture perfect hill stations of Ponmudi and Munnar, the blue lagoons at Veli, visit the stunning green plantations, discover the exotic wildlife, marvel at the high mountain peaks and deep valleys, visit the magnificent forts and intricately decorated temples - and what's more, each of these destinations is just about two hours away from the next! That itself is a rare advantage, for you won't have to miss a thing.

There are many great places to see in Southern India. Being the gateway to the South, many flights arrive in Chennai . After taking in the city, you can head west, seeing the sights of Bangalore (Karnataka), before heading to Kerala, and then north along the amazing coastline to Goa. You could then continue north via Pune to the vibrant city of Mumbai.

Kerala has the distinction of never being directly governed by the British. Even during the colonial reign in India, the areas in and around Thiruvataamkoor in Kerala were ruled by the native kings, with the people following age-old customs and traditions. There are no major changes in the life style even today, and the rich heritage and culture are still intact. Hinduism has been prevalent in Kerala since its early days. St. Thomas, the disciple of Christ, later propagated Christianity here. For the past two thousand years Christianity and Judaism have thrived here. Islamic influence is strong in Northern Kerala. This diversity of religious belief is reflected in all aspects of life including food, clothing and even the dialects of the local language, Malayalam.

Kerala is equally rich in art and culture. Immerse yourself in the "lasya bhava" of Kerala's classical dance form Mohiniyattam, or experience the drama of "natya" in Kathakali, another classical dance form of Kerala. "A Day with the Masters" at the Kerala Kalamandalam will give you a glimpse of the magical world of Kerala's large canvas of performing arts. Treat your senses to the delights of Kerala, and fall in love with this mesmerising land!

We can help with every aspect of your travel to Kerala. So choose your destination, select the accommodation in Kerala which meets your needs and relax. Kerala Hotels will do the rest.