Kerala Holiday Reviews

Holiday Review Kerala

    In this lush, tourist-friendly southern state, positioned between the Arabian Sea and the Western Ghats, beaches, waterfalls, rice paddies and verdant green hills create a postcard-perfect landscape. Houseboats traverse its many waterways, providing an intimate look at its rural terrain. Rejuvenation programs through Ayurveda Ð alternative, natural medicine Ð are popular here; the cool June and mid-October monsoon seasons are considered ideal for healing therapies

• Our Review of Kerala...The southern Indian state of Kerala is a fascinating, peaceful, atmospheric region for relaxing tropical beach holidays. Like Goa, Kerala offers stunning, gently shelving, golden sandy beaches, swaying coconut palms, delicious food, exotic markets and an incredible range of accommodation, from the simplest backpacker’s lodge to charming houseboats and amazing, exclusive, luxury hotels. Kerala has the added attraction of its famously sleepy, evocative backwaters, lakes and traditional waterside villages: a beautiful lush, green region, perfect for lazy boat trips. Friendly, laid-back beach resorts like Allepey, Kovalam and Varkala beaches boast beautiful settings, offer superb watersports, and feature the typical Kerala mix of relaxing Ayurvedic therapies, massage, yoga and meditation centres. There are wonderful Kerala beaches and plenty of traditional Keralan culture in quieter resorts like Chowara and Marari. Paravur and Poovar are ideal for glorious, restful beaches and discovering the famous Kerala backwaters. And for an absorbing insight into Keralan culture, explore the atmospheric markets and beaches of the historic state capital Trivandrum.
  
  Guest Reviews of Kerala...“If you have found Northern India tiring, try Kerala. It doesn’t get much more relaxing than this. Amazingly friendly people and the most unforgettable atmosphere. Chowara beach was perfect for just lazing around. Amazingly high standards for the price.”
  Mrs B Hunter, Luton, UK
  
  “Kerala is so relaxing because you switch off completely from home. Top hotel service and fabulous beaches. Poovar was just what we wanted. The local food is heaven for vegetarians. Didn’t want to come home (especially in January!)”
  Mr P Henderson, Burnley, UK
  
  “A week is not long enough if you want to relax on the beach and explore the backwaters and visit Cochin and Trivandrum and the highlands and the religious and nature sights! We loved Kerala even more than Goa. A great region if you’ve never been to India before because it’s so laid back and unhassly. Lovely people”
  Ms S Smith, Edinburgh UK