Anakottil: Kerala’s Unique Sanctuary for Elephants Love Elephants? Then you have one more reason to love Kerala…because Elephants are an integral part of life here. Elephants are loved, revered and groomed and given a prestigious place in the state’s colourful cultural space. There are many places where one can go elephant spotting in Kerala…but we would like to draw your attention
‘Metre’ Tea anyone? Don’t miss this on your Kerala Holiday! Wayside tea shacks or ‘chayakkadas’ as they are called in the local lingo are a ubiquitous feature of Kerala. Every village road has one. They are typically ramshackle sheds with thatched roofs. A couple of benches and desks and a glass cupboard displaying traditional food items such as puttu, appam, banana fritters and other delicacies
The Koodiyattom: A 2000 year old gem in Kerala’s treasure trove! Discover the Koodiyattom- one of India’s oldest living theatrical traditions. Believed to be 2000 years old and recognized by UNESCO as one of the masterpieces of the oral heritage of humanity, we tell you why this is one of Kerala’s many dances not to be missed. The beginnings of Kerala’s dramaturgy can be traced to this
Sting wows audiences as Kerala hosts International Hay literature festival! It was an unforgettable night for music maniacs and literature enthusiasts alike in Kerala. The occasion was the finale of the three day 23rd international Hay literary festival which was held in Kerala this year and attended by renowned authors from across the world. Irish musician and political activist Bob Geldolf and his band ‘Boomtown
Karimeen- Kerala’s official State fish! Did you know that Kerala has an official state fish?! You hear of national flowers and animals and birds- but a State fish?! What else would you expect from the Spice Coast of the world? Yes friends, the ‘Karimeen’ or pearlspot occupies this prestigious position in Kerala. Read on to know why… As in most
The Mother of all martial arts - ‘Kalaripayattu’! For those of you who thought Kung Fu or Karate were the ultimate and oldest forms of martial arts, here is a shocker. The mother of all martial arts is in fact - ‘Kalaripayattu’, the martial art form of Kerala. Said to be more than 3000 years old this is one of the oldest and
Kerela?…Keraala?…Kerala?! The great name debate. What’s in a name? that which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet… …wrote Shakespeare and this is very true of Kerala. However one question we get asked (far too often to be ignored) is how one spells/ pronounces Kerala. Kerela?.. Keraala?…Keralaa? we are asked by well meaning travellers. We
Thrissur Pooram: Kerala’s Most Colourful Cultural Extravaganza Thrissur (also spelt Trichur), is the cultural capital of Kerala. However, it’s for the annual Pooram held there that the city is famous for. Held during the Malayalam month of Medam which falls between April-May, Pooram it is a heady mixture of pomp and pageantry lasting nearly thirty six hours. It is one of the
Get into high spirits on Kerala’s local brew - Toddy! Any tourist travelling along the highways and byways of Kerala is likely to notice a distinctive black-and-white board with a single Malayalam word written on it. And that word is ‘Kallu’, which means toddy, a traditional, local alcoholic drink. Toddy is extracted from the inflorescence of the coconut tree using an indigenous technique developed by
Footloose in fun-filled South India The four south Indian states of Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry share a common Dravidian root and have cultural, linguistic and traditional affinities. To the traveller, these states in combination offer the ingredients of the holiday of a life time. On offer is a wide range of avenues for relaxation, adventure, leisure and learning.
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