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Mesmerized at Munnar
Blog: Arnab Maity Travel and Photography - 8 May 2012
One of the most difficult times for a long distance rider is when his body stops listening, starts malfunctioning and lands him into a soup! Last night had taken a terrible toll on my body, thanks to the high fever I had developed in the evening! I had been shivering all night under doses of antibiotics and antipyretics and things were looking extremely grim when I went off to sleep, thinking about calling off the trip.
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Bangalore To Munnar: From Mundane Highways to Misty Hills
Blog: Arnab Maity Travel and Photography - 5 April 2012
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Rain Ride to the God’s Own Country
Blog: Arnab Maity Travel and Photography - 3 April 2012
The Route:Bangalore-Krishnagiri-Salem-Perundurai-Kangayam-Dharapuram-Udumalpet-Munnar-Kumily-Thekkady-Kumily-Kanjirapally-Thoduphuzha-Angamaly-Chalakudy-Thrissur-Chalakudy-Athirapally-Angamaly-Ernakulam-Kochi-Alappuzha-Kollam-Thiruvananthapuram-Kovalam-Nagercoil-Kanyakumari-Madurai-Dindigul-Salem-BangaloreTotal Distance Covered : 2300 kmsTRIP REPORT----------------------The Ignition:
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Experiencing Ayurveda at Kerala
Blog: Arnab Maity Travel and Photography - 19 March 2012
Ayurveda is an ancient medicinal science native to India. If you have grown up in India, it is highly likely that you have been exposed to some or the other forms of Ayurveda in your life. The Neem twig as a toothbrush or the combination of Basil, Ginger and Honey as a cure for throat infections have had their implementations in Indian households since ages unknown. Although, various forms of it have been practiced all around India, it is the state of Kerala and its enterprising people who have made a global brand value out of it.
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Why Travel To India?
Blog: Kerala India Travel - 10 February 2012
This is a guest post with some ideas of other places to combine with Kerala on your India trip.
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Planning Your Trip To Kerala
Blog: Kerala India Travel - 9 February 2012
On this site you’ll find a wealth of resources to help you plan your trip to Kerala – from choosing your itinerary to recommended hotels and experiences. If you are new to this site this post will highlight some of the articles that will help you plan your trip.
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Guest Post - India, the Coastal Delight
Blog: A Wandering Mind - 15 November 2011
Given that India is the largest peninsular country in the world, there is a vast coast line with the Bay of Bengal, Indian Ocean and the Arabian Sea sweeping in on three sides of the nation.
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Preparing for a trip to Kerala
Blog: Kerala India Travel - 27 June 2011
Preparing for a trip to Kerala doesn’t have to be difficult but there are some basics that you should take care of before your holiday. Arrange Travel Insurance – As with any trip abroad you should arrange for travel insurance to cover your luggage and any medical expenses that may arise.
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Top India Destinations Of 2011
Blog: Vagobond.com - 31 May 2011
India is big and there are just too many cities and too many states to see them all in short period of time.
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Kerala with Kids
Blog: My Little Nomads - 15 February 2011
A guest post about the fantastic highlights of a trip around kerala.READ MORE AT: Kerala with Kids Most emailed post: Buying Air Tickets – How to find the best flights and cheapest fares
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7 Unique and Cheap Places to Stay in India
Blog: Never Ending Voyage - 21 September 2010
We fell in love with India during our three months there. Between the food, the chaos, the colours, the welcoming people and the constant challenge, the stunning scenery, tranquil temples and unexpected events – cows stopping traffic and the serenade on a canoe – it’s impossible to pinpoint a single reason why.
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The Canal Bazaar
Blog: Indian Bazaars - 20 September 2010
In Alleppey, spices are sold on little wooden platforms on the street.
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Photo of the Week: Kathkali Performers
Blog: Never Ending Voyage - 16 May 2010
Last week our Photo of the Week featured Kathkali performers in Kerala, India applying their extravagant makeup in preparation for a performance.
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Bazaar Road
Blog: Louise Heal - 13 May 2010
If you’re interested in spices, head to Bazaar Road in Kochi. Running from Fort Cochin to Mattancherry, this 1.5km stretch of road is where Kerala’s commodities come to be sold. Not sure about the drugs, but the rest makes sense
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Let's Get Together
Blog: Louise Heal - 10 May 2010
It was early evening in Fort Cochin. The fish-sellers (“You buy, we cook”) were setting up stall along the seaside walkway. Drivers parked white Suzuki Marutis along the pavements, mopeds whizzed by and families streamed towards the ice-cream sellers. But on Comrade Abu Square, the focus was on an earnest young man with a bushy beard and long black hair, who sat on a platform and shouted too loudly into a microphone. Eventually, he took a bow and left the platform to a small ripple of applause. Next to the stage, a man flicked a switch and the music began.
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Messing About on the River
Blog: Louise Heal - 10 May 2010
Backwater cruises are everywhere in Kerala. From the government tourist office to your guesthouse, everybody will try to sell you a trip on a converted rice barge. But if you’d like to see the backwaters in a more low-key way, then a trip in a traditional wooden canoe might be just the ticket. Travelling almost at water level, you’ll get off the main rivers into a network of narrow canals and see village life close up.
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Photo of the Week: Kathkali Makeup
Blog: Never Ending Voyage - 9 May 2010
Kathkali is a classical Indian epic dance and drama performance. We got to this show in Fort Kochi, Kerala early to watch the performers applying their intricate makeup.
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Anjengo Fort
Blog: Louise Heal - 6 May 2010
Anjengo Fort doesn’t look like much these days: a blackened square stone structure that is 4m tall and 50m square at the most. Anjengo Fort
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One Caste, One Religion, One God
Blog: Louise Heal - 6 May 2010
A Hindu temple that is open to anybody is a bit unusual in Kerala. Finding one with a picture of Jesus, a picture of Buddha and an Islamic script is, well, unique. But then Nanoo Swami’s philosophy of “One Caste, One Religion, One God” must have had Hindus throughout Kerala choking on their morning chai when he first expounded it at the end of the 19th Century. (To put this in context: at the time, even the approach roads to Hindu temples were off-limits to the lower castes).
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Interview with a Recent Kerala Visitor
Blog: Kerala India Travel - 12 April 2010
This week´s post is an interview with my mum Sheila McNeaney. My parents recently returned from a trip to Kerala in February 2010, so I thought it would be useful to share their up to date tips and advice on planning an itinerary for a short six day trip to Kerala.
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Quiet Alternatives to Alleppey for Kerala Houseboat Trips
Blog: Kerala India Travel - 28 March 2010
Alleppey is one of the most popular destinations in Kerala. It is the houseboat hub and a good place to set off and explore the Kerala backwaters. However the number of houseboats here has grown over the last few years and houseboat traffic jams are now a common sight.
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Bazaar Tour 3 : Varkala, Kerala
Blog: Indian Bazaars - 28 March 2010
This post is a part of the series on Bazaar Tours in India. For those travelling to Varkala, in Kerala, soaking in the experiences at the Cliff Bazaar overlooking the sea makes up a large part of one's stay at Varkala.
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Best Places to See Elephants in Kerala
Blog: Kerala India Travel - 21 March 2010
Who doesn’t love elephants? If you love them as much as I do and would like to see some on your trip to Kerala, here are the best places to find them. If you’d like to spot elephants in Kerala in the wild you’ll need to visit one of the national parks.
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Quiet Alternatives to Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
Blog: Kerala India Travel - 7 March 2010
Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is the most popular destination in Kerala for wildlife viewing, but often the crowds can make it difficult to spot any animals. As part of our Quiet Alternatives series here are a few off the beaten track wildlife sanctuaries you could visit instead of Periyar.
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A Guide to Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
Blog: Kerala India Travel - 28 February 2010
Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the largest and most visited wildlife reserves in India, and one of Kerala’s most popular destinations. It’s located in the Cardamom Hills section of the Western Ghats at an altitude of 900m-1800m.
