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Kerala Holiday Destinations – An Overview

by luxurytraveltoindia 17 May 2012

Famed as the God’s Own Country, Kerala is one of the most alluring and attractive states in India. It is very popular among vacationers…
RE: Kerala in March/April

by gustaakimaafho 18 March 2012

1) In April, the weather in Kerala generally hovers around mid 30 degrees centigrade. So expect hot and humid weather: I am afraid not…
RE: Northern Kerala Mararikulam, Calicut, Elsewhere?

by Giora 08 November 2011

mike30: Muziris was never Roman, though like several other places in India, Roman artifacts have turned up here indicating that there…
RE: Northern Kerala Mararikulam, Calicut, Elsewhere?

by Grahamapoole 07 November 2011

Thank you so much Giora and Soul Curry. Being an ancient Geek (yes Geek not Greek), I've also looked up Kannur in "Trains at a Glance"…
RE: Northern Kerala Mararikulam, Calicut, Elsewhere?

by SoulCurry 07 November 2011

Another vote against Calicut/Kozhikode, and I totally second Giora about Kannur. Plenty to see and do and since it's off the beaten track,…
RE: India June-September, monsoon advice??

by trvllvr 21 June 2011

June is the wrong time to visit the beaches. Kerala is nice during the rains, if you love rains that is. Beaches are a no-no. But rest…
RE: Kerala

by ansh_jain_97 30 October 2010

Spending a whole month in Kerala? That's err...a unique one! There is great stuff there, houseboats, backwaters, some fine beaches, hill…
RE: South Indian inspiration

by ansh_jain_97 10 October 2010

From kerala to Goa, try to stop by the beach in Mangalore. There is Fort Bekal in Kerala 1 hr south of Mangalore. How muych time do…
RE: Mumbai to Trivandrum in 20 days?

by ansh_jain_97 19 September 2010

#1- I don't think OP plans to visit Nepal- and it's not worth to add and crush the itinerary with it, imho.
Hi, ellie, welcome to…
RE: Goa and Kerala, 17 days in Jan... what to do?

by ansh_jain_97 06 September 2010

Munnar is a nice, lovely plantation town. ANd you're missing the bit in between- places in Karnataka. Like Gokarna, the beach city of…
Kerala, north coast

by traveldig 31 August 2010

Being a keen walker, I would love to escape the public transport madness for a while and walk for 2-3 days along the north coast of Kerala…
Re: bekal in kerala

by vikramraj 01 May 2010

hello, Bekal is a nice place. There is a quality accommodation called Nirvana @ Bekal, just infront of Bekal fort and less than 100m…
Trip Report: Northern Kerala

by macca 05 March 2010

After 5 mostly enjoyable, successful trips to India I've realised what a huge gap there can be between how it is portrayed in the LP guide…
RE: Mumbai to to Kerala and beyond...

by sabchi 09 January 2010

The Art of Living Ashram of Sri Sri Ravi Shankar (not the sitarist) in Bangalore for the spiritual quest. Check http://www.srisri.org/contac…
North-Kerala: Sleeping with open windows

by Henrik2000 05 January 2010

Hi, where in North Kerala can I sleep with open windows (and still privacy), because they have extra moscito nets on the windows? I lurve…
RE: North Kerala, Kappil Beach (nr. Kasagorde + Bekal): Accomodation available?

by Henrik2000 29 December 2009

Thanks again! Just called them and they are full until 2nd of Jan. Anyway from the web site it is not fully clear if they are on the beach…
RE: North Kerala, Kappil Beach (nr. Kasagorde + Bekal): Accomodation available?

by sabchi 29 December 2009

Just saw this place recommended on the kerala government's tourism website. Check this place in Bekal. http://www.kteesresidency.com/inde…
RE: North Kerala, Kappil Beach (nr. Kasagorde + Bekal): Accomodation available?

by Henrik2000 29 December 2009

Thanks, that's a tad disappointing, but will have to see what can be done.
RE: North Kerala, Kappil Beach (nr. Kasagorde + Bekal): Accomodation available?

by sabchi 29 December 2009

Bekal and surroundings are perhaps just being developed as tourist spots, but that too probably high-end options like The Lalit group…
RE: North Kerala, Kappil Beach (nr. Kasagorde + Bekal): Accomodation available?

by Henrik2000 29 December 2009

Sabchi, thank you also here. The Super Luxury is way above my budget. I'd prefer sth up to 2500, if real nice or in a big town up to 5000.…
RE: Chennai to Kerala itinerary

by sabchi 29 December 2009

I loved Bekal, and the hills of Wayanad, around Sulthan Bathery for the caves, the forests, the falls, and for everything. Plus the cuisines…
RE: North Kerala, Kappil Beach (nr. Kasagorde + Bekal): Accomodation available?

by sabchi 29 December 2009

Not exactly in Bekal, but nearby: If you are looking at Super Luxury, http://www.neeleshwarhermitage.com/ Something in the Rs 2000/-…
North Kerala, Kappil Beach (nr. Kasagorde + Bekal): Accomodation available?

by Henrik2000 28 December 2009

Hi, is there decent accomodation on Kappil Beach near Kasagorde + Bekal in north Kerala? Would like sth with private bathroom and happy…
RE: bekal in kerala

by sabchi 07 October 2009

The restive sea is a treat to watch from the Bekal Fort. For accommodation one can also think of the Nalanda Resorts, 24 km from Bekal,…
RE: bekal in kerala

by sims499 06 October 2009

Bekal Beach camp is lovely place, the accom cost now is around 3800+ for two all inclusive and after 20th dec 09 they might have a different…