Kerala Travel Guide

A Charming Myth Explains the Creation of Kerala, the narrow state running 560 km (350 mi) along India's western coast. Parashurama, an avatar of Vishnu, performed a series of penances to atone for a grievous sin, and the god of the sea rewarded his devotion by reclaiming Kerala from the deep.

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Kerala Hotels

Many Kerala resorts make use of traditional regional architecture, from tribal-style huts to elaborate wooden manors. Heritage properties transplant or...read more

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Kerala Restaurants

Eating out is a relatively new concept in Kerala; the older generation views restaurants with a great deal of suspicion and the act of dining outside the...read more

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    Pleasures on the Harbor: Snap a sunset photo of Fort Cochin's massive Chinese fishing nets and stroll to a local seafood joint to sample the day's... Read more

  • Ayurveda, Balance & Bliss

    Ayurveda is everywhere in Kerala and much of the rest of India, in spas, beauty parlors, hospitals, pharmacies, nursing homes, and even supermarkets... Read more

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