Kerala is known for its backwaters, hill stations, festivals and traditional art forms. Among its cultural treasures is Kalaripayattu, a traditional martial art that combines physical strength, flexibility, discipline and skill. Practised in dedicated training spaces called kalaris, this martial […]
Kerala’s Island Life: Places Where Water Shapes Everyday Living
In some parts of Kerala, water is more than a beautiful part of the landscape. It is part of the way people travel, work, fish, farm and connect with neighbouring communities. Narrow canals pass beside homes, boats connect islands to […]
Kerala Wildlife Beyond Tigers and Elephants: 8 Experiences and Where to See Them
When people think of wildlife in Kerala, they usually picture elephants in the forest or tigers in the Western Ghats. But some of the state’s most memorable encounters involve smaller, rarer or easily missed animals: a lion-tailed macaque in the […]
Kerala’s Best Viewpoints: 8 Places With Incredible Landscapes
Kerala is known for its beaches, backwaters and mist-covered hills, but some of the state’s most memorable views are found from places where the landscape seems to stretch endlessly in front of you. From high mountain roads and tea-covered slopes […]
Kerala Beyond the Backwaters: 8 Water Experiences to Try
Kerala is famous for its backwaters, but the relationship between the state and water goes much further than a peaceful cruise. Its rivers, lakes, canals, beaches and coastal waters create opportunities for very different kinds of experiences. You can paddle […]
Kerala in November: Best Places to Visit, Things to Do & Travel Tips
November brings a noticeable change to Kerala. The monsoon season is easing, the hill regions become attractive for outdoor trips, the backwaters invite longer boat rides, and the state’s cultural calendar begins filling with festivals and events. It is also […]
Kerala Village Tourism: 6 Places to Experience Local Life
What if your Kerala holiday could show you more than famous beaches, hill stations and backwaters? Picture a narrow canoe moving through a quiet canal, fishermen working along the water, paddy fields stretching beyond village homes, or a local craft […]
Chakyar Koothu: Kerala’s Traditional Art of Storytelling and Satire
What if an ancient epic could make an audience laugh, think and see everyday life from a different perspective? That is the distinctive appeal of Chakyar Koothu, a traditional performing art of Kerala closely associated with Kutiyattam, the state’s Sanskrit […]
Kerala Cuisines: A Food Journey Through the Flavours of Kerala
You can travel across Kerala without leaving the dining table. The flavours change as the landscape changes. Along the coast, fresh fish and seafood meet coconut, curry leaves and spices. In central Kerala, rice, vegetables and elaborate feasts are deeply […]
7 Places to Visit in Kasaragod: Forts, Beaches, Hills & Backwaters
What if there is a part of Kerala where a sea-facing fort, quiet backwaters, forested hills and centuries-old traditions can all become part of the same trip? That is Kasaragod. Located at the northern end of Kerala, Kasaragod has a […]










