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How to Get to Kerala: The Four Airports, Trains and Interstate Buses
Kerala has four airports on India’s e-Visa list (Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram, Kozhikode and Kannur), a rail line that runs the length of the state, and…
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Kerala Entry Rules: e-Visa, ID and Forest Permits for Visitors from Outside Kerala
Foreign visitors need an Indian e-Visa and an e-Arrival card, and can fly straight into four Kerala airports. Indian travellers need only photo ID.…
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The backwaters, slowly
How to experience the Kerala backwaters the slow way: houseboat vs shikara vs public ferry, Alleppey vs Kumarakom vs Munroe Island, and booking direct.
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Getting around Kerala without a driver
How to travel Kerala on trains, KSRTC buses, public ferries and autos, with honest costs and how to book each. You do not need…
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When to visit Kerala: a season-by-season guide
A month-by-month guide to the best time to visit Kerala, including the two monsoons, the dry season, and the festival calendar.
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Kerala travel FAQ
Honest answers to the real questions about travelling in Kerala: visas, safety, monsoon, dress, alcohol, money, connectivity, solo and family travel.
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How to plan a slow Kerala trip yourself
A master guide to planning a slow Kerala trip yourself: choosing two or three bases, sequencing them, sample 10-day, 2-week, and 3-week itineraries, and…
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What Slow Travel Really Means (And Why Kerala Is Built for It)
Slow travel means staying longer, moving less, and paying real attention. Here is what the idea is all about, where it came from, and…