Things to Know Before Visiting Kerala
When someone says they’ve found a paradise on the Earth, it’s sure to be ‘Kerala’. After all, this is the perfect place for everyone on the earth to be at. This builds up the combination of beaches surrounded by numerous coconut trees.
This is a state on India’s tropical Malabar Coast, having the highest literacy rate in India. Also known as ‘God’s own country’ Kerala is on the must-visit list of every individual who aims to enjoy the serene beauty of the earth.
If you are also planning for the Kerala holidays, here are some things that you must know about this place.
Best time to visit
Since it is not a hill station or a place where one can experience fresh snowfall, but still there is certainly a good time to plan your holidays to Kerala India. Keeping in mind the weather conditions, festival schedules and other things, it is suggested to plan your trip between October and March.
Visiting here before this time can ruin all the fun as torrential monsoon rains and flooding can make visiting the beach towns pretty unpleasant and travel inland potentially tricky. And when you plan your visit beyond March month, you might experience extremely high temperatures, with blistering hot days proving unmanageable for most travelers. So make sure to plan your trip to make the most of your time in this God’s own country.
Multiple names for cities
While this is very unusual and often causes confusion, many cities in Kerala have multiple names, most probably due to due to the linguistic complexity and remnants of colonialism. Many towns and even airports in Kerala are referred to by two or three different names. For example, Trivandrum is also known as Thiruvananthapuram. At the same time, many people also call AlleppeyAllapahauza.
While all the names are known by people, when you are booking your flight tickets, it is suggested to double-check before making the purchase.
Almost everyone speaks English
Whether you are European or British planning to visit Kerala on luxury holidays India and are wondering if you can understand their language or if anyone here will be able to speak your language, then don’t worry as almost everyone here speaks English. Given the high levels of education and literacy in Kerala and that English is the lingua franca, you can freely travel anywhere in Kerala and stay comfortable with your native language i.e. English. Malayalam is actually the official language of Kerala and there are many languages and dialects spoken here. You will find that English works as a bridge for everyone to connect with global travelers.
It’s a relatively small state
One thing that might surprise you about Kerala, which is known as one of the most-visited places by global as well as national travelers, is that this is a relatively small state of India, which is what makes Kerala the perfect choice for standalone two or three-week adventure.
The distances to travel to attraction places in Kerala are relatively short and manageable. Whether traveling by bus or train, you can reach anywhere within 6 hours, with many places being much shorter. This helps get rid of those overnight journeys on trains or buses.
Cracking beaches
We all know that Goa is one of the most preferred locations for beach lovers from all over the world. But a little-known fact about Kerala is that its coastline is home to a handful of EXCELLENT beaches. Of course, you will not have the option to join late-night techno parties or very busy roads along the beaches, it’s still fun to enjoy the eyegasmic views at the beaches in Kerala.
If you are up for a great beach vacation where you can enjoy good food and a quiet backpacker vibe, the Kerala holidays are something that you must go with. Similarly, if you want to experience an off-the-beaten-track paradise, go to Kannur.
Incredible options for food lovers
Whether you are coming all the way from Australia or another state of India to Kerala and wondering if you can find something to eat during your holidays in Kerala India, don’t worry as you are going to have endless options.
The options available for food lovers are endless, each of them having just the right amount of spice, delicate seasoning and lots of coconut milk, which adds a lot of taste to almost every cuisine in Kerala. It might come as a surprise that Kerala is an exceedingly good place for vegetarians too.
A budget backpacker destination
When you are looking for an affordable option to explore India in its real sense, holidays to Kerala India are sure to be your ideal choice as this place can be explored at the lowest budget possible. You will have many cheap hotels to stay in as well as eat in without worrying about quality and hygiene.
Apart from being a great choice for luxury holidays India, Kerala is also a budget backpacker destination where you can enjoy your stay as well food on a budget. So even if you want to enjoy months of traveling in the lap of nature, Kerala is going to be the right choice you can make without worrying about your bank balance.
Very friendly people
Whether you go shopping in the local market or enjoy adventure activities alongside the beaches, one thing that you’re sure to notice everywhere during your trip to Kerala is ‘smiling faces’. People are very friendly and will surely greet you and welcome you to their homeland. Just make sure to smile as you walk down the street and everyone will smile back. It will make your day a great one.
Final Words
We hope we’ve mentioned everything that will help make you better understand Kerala so you can enjoy your time on holiday in Kerala India. This is truly a wonderful place for everyone to visit once in a lifetime, whether you are a young adult or a retired senior.
