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RE: Sober June

by lynnekeys 20 May 2012

Went on hols to İran ın 2007 and we had no alcohol for a whole month; I was craving a cold beer much of the tıme we were there. When we…
Package Tour to Kerala – Notable Destinations

by luxurytraveltoindia 17 May 2012

Kerala is a beautiful Indian state. It is located on the Malabar Coast alongside the azure Arabian Sea in Southern India. It is regarded…
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…
Top Three Beaches to Visit on Kerala Holiday

by luxurytraveltoindia 17 May 2012

Kerala is one of the most popular holiday destinations in India located at southwest coastline of the country. Beaches are the prime attract…
Things to Do during Tours in Kerala – the God’s Own Country

by luxurytraveltoindia 17 May 2012

Kerala, the God’s Own Country, is one of the most beautiful states in India. It is located on the Malabar Coast alongside the azure Arabia…
Re: Is this doable for two weeks in Kerala?

by paulputt 16 May 2012

Yes it's doable. Couple of days in Cochin(Fort Kochi) then head for Allepey backwaters which is not far away, suggest taking a car,…
Re: Varkala or Kovalam? Which beach is calmer?

by torontomm 12 May 2012

I would return to Varkala for the general relaxed vibe of the Varkala resort area and the stunning vista of red Varkala cliifs, beach…
RE: Varkala or Kovalam? Which beach is calmer?

by joegoozey 12 May 2012

+Varkala is, over+ rated ...
RE: Varkala or Kovalam? Which beach is calmer?

by nijkerk 12 May 2012

You wont see me there...never again .Kov. what a dump....
RE: Varkala or Kovalam? Which beach is calmer?

by SFSwains 12 May 2012

Thanks All! I think we'll start with a few days in Kovalam to relax and recover from traveling (and swim) before we head to Varkala to…
RE: Varkala or Kovalam? Which beach is calmer?

by Aurin 11 May 2012

It's important to understand surf and tides if your planning on swimming in Varkala or any ocean for that matter. A big wave can hit the…
RE: Varkala or Kovalam? Which beach is calmer?

by Grahamapoole 11 May 2012

Aurin - I preferred Varkala also but the swimming there is distinctly dangerous altho' you imply otherwise. There are frequent local…
RE: Varkala or Kovalam? Which beach is calmer?

by vinodbhojak 11 May 2012

My vote goes to Varkala.
Re: Varkala or Kovalam? Which beach is calmer?

by Aurin 11 May 2012

Varkala is far better place. Swimming is excellent provided you know how to swim and is [map of Varkala. |varkala.mobi] not during the…
RE: Varkala or Kovalam? Which beach is calmer?

by nijkerk 11 May 2012

Leaving aside the swimming...Kovalam is imo a truly awful place these days...As above, I havent seen Varkala for many years...I remember…
RE: Varkala or Kovalam? Which beach is calmer?

by ruggedtoast 11 May 2012

I was once turned over 180 degrees by a wava, and hit my head when about chest high in water in Varkala beach. I was ok but it did give…
RE: Varkala or Kovalam? Which beach is calmer?

by tilos 11 May 2012

Kovalam would be a better spot for getting over jetlag. Climbing up and down the cliff in Varkala is a pain.
RE: Varkala or Kovalam? Which beach is calmer?

by John555 11 May 2012

Beaches literally are scarce after monsoon. Kovalam.
RE: Varkala or Kovalam? Which beach is calmer?

by joegoozey 11 May 2012

Varkala is not a calm and swimmable beach. You can swim it, but it's rough with high powered rollers and a decent undertow. Windy ...…
Varkala or Kovalam? Which beach is calmer?

by SFSwains 10 May 2012

Hi there - my husband and I are starting a one-year RTW trip with our flight into Trivandrum in mid-October. While we're not planning…
Re: Rain in august in Kerala

by flanagan 22 April 2012

I have been twice in Kerala during monsoon,both times in August, and both times for about 2,5 weeks.Never rained more that 3-4 hours at…
RE: Surfing in India....

by edwardseco 20 April 2012

Kovalam in Chennai.?
Re: Surfing in India....

by Jamal_surf 20 April 2012

Aloha everyone! Chennai has some reasonably good spots for surfing. like Kovalam and Mahabalipuram, you can rent boards and also try…
Re: Surfing in India

by Jamal_surf 20 April 2012

Aloha everyone! Chennai has some reasonably good spots for surfing. like Kovalam and Mahabalipuram, you can rent boards and also try…
Re: Surfing in India?

by Jamal_surf 20 April 2012

Aloha everyone! Chennai has some reasonably good spots for surfing. like Kovalam and Mahabalipuram, you can rent boards and also try…