The Beautiful Kerala Magic, India

And thanks to Marcela here we go once more to India, this time getting some info and tips on Kerala, a beautiful state in the south-western part of India. All photos are work of photographers at commons.wikimedia.org.

South-western India, particularly in the Mumbai area, is rapidly becoming one of the world's favourite tourist destinations. This is a truly fascinating part of the world, and among the most beautiful of these areas is Kerala. Kerala has no less than 14 different districts, each of which has its own special attractions. This is a truly magical place, a showcase of India's many diverse cultural and natural wonders, the sort of place you really don't want to miss. Grab some travel insurance, and come and check it out for yourself.


Kerala, basics

Kerala was once known as the Spice Coast of India in ancient times. It was a famous trading centre doing business with the ancient world. Traders came from Greece, Rome, the Arabian Peninsula, and China. In the early years of the expansion of the European maritime powers, Britain, Holland, France and Portugal all established trading centres in this area.

These days, it's doing business with the modern world. There is an almost endless list of things to see and do in Kerala, and if you want to visit this incredible place you really do need to plan your tour to make sure that you see as much as possible.

From Kasaragod district in the north to Thiruvananthapuram in the south you can expect surprises and fascinating experiences. Ayurveda medicine, rejuvenation therapy, and yoga are all part of India's long history of extraordinary achievements. Festivals, performing arts, home stays and even houseboats are just some of the features in Kerala.


The natural wonders are equally fascinating. The seemingly endless beaches of Kerala provide a long and beautiful accompaniment to your tour through this fabulous place. You can see elephants, waterfalls and an never-ending range of wildlife all native to the area.

Getting around Kerala

This is the sort of place where you really need to plan in advance what you want to see, how you want to see it and when you want to see it. It's a good idea to do your research first and establish a few priorities so you can organize your trip around Kerala. Don't over-plan your tour, though. It's always a good idea to leave some time available to do the things you really want to do without being pressured by schedules.

The best option is definitely to work your way along the Kerala districts in one single direction, rather than moving backwards and forwards and potentially spending more time traveling than actually seeing anything. That's expensive, and certainly not the best use of time, especially when you could be enjoying yourself instead of simply traveling back and forth.


Kerala has excellent accommodation, and you can start exploring your options through Kerala.org, the official tourism website. Services and amenities are excellent, and if you like Indian food, you’ve certainly come to the right place!

Southern Indian food is famous even in India, and you're in for a real treat. All you need are some cheap travel insurance and enough time to see Kerala properly, and the rest is easy.