Theyyam, when gods come down to earth
A Theyyam performance, in my eyes, is a larger-than-life experience. Imagine being in an obscure village in Kerala in the […]
India, Kerala, South
India, Kerala, South
Kannur, the land of spice trade, coastal life, and theyyam
Kannur is beautiful and quiet. Can there a better combination for slow travelers? I reached Kannur from Madurai, a destination […]
India, Kerala, South, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips
Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary: a comprehensive guide
The Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary (also known as the Periyar Tiger Reserve) is one of the largest national parks in India. […]
India, Kerala, South
Kumily, the land of Kalaripaitu, wildlife, spices and tea
Kumily: there is something about that name that I like very much. It kind of rolls down my tongue in […]
India, Kerala, South, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips
A complete Kerala backwaters guide
Kerala backwaters are one of the most popular destinations in the world. Located in the sunny south Indian state of […]
India, Kerala, South
Munroe Island, the quiet backwater getaway
Sounds of twittering birds; swish-swish of the feathery coconut fronds; a low mooing of a cow, and an occasional swoop […]
India, Kerala, South
Kollam, memories of toddy shops and a lesser-known side of Kerala
One of my funniest experiences in Kerala is attending Vallam Kali in Kollam. Famously known as the Kerala snake boat […]
India, Kerala, South, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips
A two days Kochi itinerary and travel guide
The Keralite port city is called Kochi. Cochin is the anglicized version of the name and they refer to the […]
India, Kerala, South
A perfect stay in Cochin in Kerala
I have been visiting Cochin for some years now and it remains one of my favourite cities in India. There […]
India, Kerala, Photo Essays, South, Travel Extras, Trip Photos
Postcards from a Kerala holiday
For most foreign travelers, a Kerala holiday is what lures them to India in the first place. Needless to say, […]