ABOUT KERALA
ABOUT KERALA
Information on Kerala:
The state of Kerala, is a verdant land interspersed with mountains, forests, and beaches, thus aptly known as “Gods Own Country”, and is certainly a traveler’s delight. The state itself has three distinct travel circuits and gives a traveler a choice of destinations.
The areas covering North Kerala are Kannur, Wayanad, Kozhikode, and Mallapuram belt. The Central portion covers Alapuzha, Idyllic, Kottayam and Ernakulam and the Southern part covers, Kollam and Tiruvanthapuram. Though Kanya Kumari, is not part of the State, from a traveler’s perspective, Kanya Kumari holds tourist potential and is generally clubbed with the southern circuit.
Major airports are Tiruvanthapuram and also the state capital is in the south. Cochin is roughly in the centre of the state and Calicut (Kozhikode). International flights, notably from the Gulf, are regularly serviced from all the 3 airports. circuit.
The railways have a good network in the State, running from North to South. All major Indian cities are covered by the rail network. The cities covered by train includes, Mumbai, Goa, Bangalore, Chennai, Secunderabad and a daily service exists to all the cities mentioned. Traveling along the West Coast say from Goa into Kerala is a visual treat along the Konkan route.
Road network is popular for over night destinations. To and fro services exists to places like Chennai, Pudhucherry (an old French town), Bangalore, and short distances towns within a proximity of 300-500 Kms. like Coimbatore, Ooty, Mysuru, Madurai, and Kanyakumari. route.
Although, Kerala has a steady inflow of tourists all the year round, the winter months of the (Northern hemisphere), is considered ideal (Nov to Feb), and is generally regarded as “peak season”. However, monsoons, June to Aug is equally thrilling and the landscape changes to lush green, a visual treat to the eyes and certainly a photographer’s delight as it would be a fascinating experience capturing the flora and fauna on celluloid.
The remaining months, though not part of the season, can still offertouristsrespite, if they head to Munnar and Thekkady as it mild and still pleasant. Tourists can expect good deals and offers during this period. circuit.
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Kerala has an array of options for the discerning traveler. Depending on the choice and duration, it can cater to every budget. Accommodation can be broadly categorized into Budget (no frills), mid - sized and the High End, depending on the convenience of a traveler. What to see is covered separately under the section “Kerala Tourist Package”.
Unwind yourself in an array of packages. You could opt for a standard tour package if it suits you and your budget, or you could customize your own, traveling at your own pace and leisure! Here is a panoramic view of what to expect in the numerous options we have on offer.
FAIRS & FESTIVALS IN KERALA
God's Own Country by mixing cheer, fun India is a country of fairs and festivals and Kerala is not different from this. Beside the main festivals that are celebrated all over India, there are many local festivals of Kerala which show the rich and distinct culture of thand pleasure. So take a close glimpse at the Kerala fairs and festivals which could be classified into religious festivals, harvest festivals, temple festivals and more. High points or features of the exciting Kerala fairs and festivals are mentioned below in brief
ONAM
Onam is the largest or the traditional ten day harvest festival of Kerala celebrated in the month of August - September (starting of the Chingam month of Malayalam Calendar) with much grandeur and fanfare. No wonder the king of festivals in Kerala “Onam” continue its charm and rituals from first to ten days, but first day, “Atham” and tenth day, “Thiruonam” are most significant of all.
VISHU
Vishu festival is the astrological New Year of Kerala celebrated in the month of April (first day of Malayalam month - Medam) is treated as good, lucky or fortunate day. There are many traditional vibrant rituals and customs performed by Keralites on Vishu day with fun, pleasure and happinessbut some of the major glimpse of Vishu festival are:Vishukani, Vishukaineetam and Vishu pulari.
TRISSUR POORAM
Thrissur Pooram is one of the wonderful and vibrant temple festivals of Kerala celebrated in the Malayalam month of Medam, which generally comes in April or May. It is a time for the two traditional groups “Paramekkavu” and “Thiruvambadi” to present or show their majesty or grandiosity by contesting or challenging with each other in terms of the clothed elephants and umbrellas.
BOAT RACE
Nehru Trophy Boat Race” noted as the largest snake boat race in the world held every year on the second Saturday of August at Punnamada Lake near Alleppey is one of the most competitive and famous boat race in “God’s Own Country” and no wonder it is the best time to book Alleppey Tour Packages.