BACKWATERS
This term refers to the network of waterways stretching from Kollam in the south to Cochin in the north and includes lakes, lagoons, rivers, canals and…
Kerala
CENTRAL BEACHES
The quiet and undeveloped beaches of central Kerala are quite different from the more touristy beaches in south Kerala. The land is flatter here too so…
COCHIN (KOCHI)
This historic harbour city is also Kerala's commercial capital. Cochin International Airport is approximately one hour north of the city. Being a harbour…
HOUSEBOATS
Kettuvallams or rice barges converted to houseboats are a unique feature of the Kerala Backwaters. These boats were originally used for transporting rice…
KOZHIKODE (CALICUT)
Kozhikode (Calicut) is the main city of the Malabar region. The airport does take a number of international flights from a range of airlines but currently…
MUNNAR
At around 1,600m above sea level the hill station of Munnar (previously known as the High Range of Travancore) is one of the highest tea growing areas…
NORTHERN BEACHES
The northern part of Kerala is known as the Malabar region and it includes the districts of Kasaragod (the most northerly) and Kannur. There are attractive…
PERIYAR NATIONAL PARK
Periyar is between 900m and 2,000m above sea level and is said to offer the visitor the best chance to see wild elephant in the whole of India. The park…
RURAL & REMOTE KERALA
If you like to get away from the main tourist areas and get off the beaten track then this section is for you. The accommodation listed is not at a 'destination'…
SOUTHERN BEACHES
The beaches of southern Kerala are serviced by Trivandrum Airport. There is a variety of beaches in the far south of Kerala offering visitors a…
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM
Trivandrum (as it is usually called) in the far south of Kerala is the state capital. There is a range of business hotels here and these can be useful…
WAYANAD
Wayanad is a rainforest area in the Malabar section of the Western Ghats. Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary is part of the Nilgiri Biosphere, which also incorporates…
