Things to know before traveling to Kerala
Geography: Flanked by the Arabian Sea on the west and the mountains of the Western Ghats on the east, Kerala is undoubtedly the most beautiful place one can ever experience. This peninsular poetry sits in the southernmost lap of India and extends north-south along a coastline of 580 km with a varying width of 35 to 120 km approx. Imbued in the hot and wet coastal plains gradually rising in elevation to high hills of ever so soothing western ghats. Kerala has access to numerous backwater lagoons and lakes that put a surge on the beauty quotient of the place. Vembanadu lake living in the state of Kerala with an area of 260 sq.km turns out to be the longest lake of India.
About Kerala: Blessed with plush beaches and some of the most exotic places, it has got all the ingredients to acquire peace in today’s stress bloating life. Serene geographical features, impeccable cultural heritages and world class hospitality makes it a standard bearer for all the other getaway destinations.
Climate: Kerala stands in midst of greenery and mostly dons tropical climate. Situated in tropic region, it experiences humid tropical wet climate by major part of Earth’s rainforests. Kerala receives an average rainfall of 118 inches (3,000 millimeters) annually. Summers (February-May) and Monsoon (June- better part of October), it carries pleasant whether which easily dissipates all the hassles of life and put you in the state of peace.
You must know below points before you travel to Kerala
| Ideal Duration | 6 Nights – 7 Days |
| Ideal Season | Between September to March |
| Off Season | April to Aug |
| Nearest Airports | Cochin, Trivandrum, Kannur, Calicut |
| Capital of the state | Trivandrum |
| Neighbouring states | The Indian state of Kerala borders the states of Tamil Nadu on the south and east, Karnataka on the north and the Lakshadweep Sea coastline on the west |
| Famous for | Tea-Coffee Plantations, Serene Beaches, Fishing, Dams, Backwaters and dense forests |
| What to buy | Spices, Banana Chips And Cashew Nuts, Tea and Coffee, Aroma Oils, Coir Handicrafts, Shell Showpieces, Kathakali Masks, Jewelry, Nettipattam, Kasavu Mundu And Dresses |
| Experiences | Ayurvedic treatment, Backwater cruising, Boating, Elephant ride, Jeep Safari, Aqua Tourism |
| What to carry while traveling | Insect repellent Light, loose, cotton or linen clothes Woolens, scarf/muffler, caps, jackets Umbrellas Swimming costumes Comfortable footwear – Flip Flops Sunscreen Sunglasses Medicines(Prescribed by doctors) like Avomin to avoid vomiting in ghats Sanitizer Water Bottle Snacks Power Bank Spacious bags Enough Cash Tissue papers Mouth Freshers Flight tickets Detailed Itinerary of the tour plan |
| What not to do while traveling to Kerala | Do not carry Unwanted baggage Avoid unlicensed “massage parlours” masquerading as Ayurveda health clinics. Avoid country hooch. Stick to beer Avoid hole-in-the-wall eateries Take off your footwear when you enter a place of worship or someone’s home Do not dress in revealing clothes Don’t point at people Don’t drink water from random places Don’t make physical contact with strangers Don’t wander alone at night Do NOT litter, and DO bathe every single day Make your own drinks or in front of your eyes even at a public place Stay away from secluded places (though there are none now, but still!) Stay away from drugs Do not do any “romance” in the public if you go with your partner |
| Local languages | Malayalam, English |
| Useful Keywords for | Hello: halēā Hello Namaskaram Yes: Athe No: Venda, Alla Thank you: Nanni Welcome: Swagatham Pure veg: Sudha sasyabukh Non Veg: Mamsa buk Eggs: Motta Vegetables: Pachakkari Stop: Nirthu Move: Adangu, Chalikku Slow: Pathukke Fast: Vegam Cost: Vila Medicine: Marunnu |
| ID Documents to carry | Indians: Aadhar Card, Driving lisence, Passport Foreigners: Passport and valid visa |
| Ideal for | Honeymoon, Family |
| Suitable airlines | Indigo, Spicejet, Air Aisa, Air India |
| Public Holidays (Regional) Tentative* | Jan: Mannam Jayanthi Apr: Maundy Thursday Vishu Jul: Kara amkkadaka Vavu Aug: Ayyankali Jayanthi First Onam Thiruvonam Sept: Third Onam Fourth Onam |
| Weekly Off for tourist places | Mondays ( For most of the tourist places) |
