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Monsoon Season | The Best Time To Visit Kerala

K erala does not have incessant rains that stop all activity . It rains for a few hours with sunny interludes. Occasionally the rains might stretch on for a few days but sunshine is never far away. These golden interludes provide an equilibrium to life's natural flow Kerala has mainly two rainy seasons. The Southwest Monsoon that arrives in the month of June is called Edavappathy, as it comes in the middle of the month of Edavam on the Malayalam Calendar. Mid October witnesses the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon. In the Malayalam calendar this month is called Thulam and hence the name Thulavarsham meaning the 'The Rains in Thulam'. The rain clouds gather from the Bay of Bengal and hurry to Kerala through the Palakkad Gap in the Western Ghats. The swirling, jostling, billowing dark messenger of life sailing on the wings of northeast winds is a breathtaking sight to behold. The art forms of Kerala demand the utmost dedication and training. These native a...

Importance of Ayurveda in Kerala Tourism

Ayurveda is a holistic healing science which comprises of two words, Ayu and Veda. Ayu means life and Veda means knowledge or science. So the literal meaning of the word Ayurveda is the science of life.  The history of Ayurveda which can be traced back to the Vedic Ages clearly lays out instructions to maintain health as well as fighting illnesses through therapies such as massages, herbal medicines, diet control and exercise. Ayurveda is a complete way of life. Since ancient times Ayurveda has stood for the wholesome physical, mental and spiritual growth of humanity around the world. Today, it's a unique, indispensable branch of medicine, a complete naturalistic system that depends on the diagnosis of your body's humours - vata, pitta and kapha - to achieve the right balance. Kerala is probably the only state in India where Ayurveda is used as a mainstream medicine. Kerala's equable climate, natural abundance of forests (with a wealth of herbs and medicinal pla...

Things to Consider When Choosing Your Stay in Thekkady

Planning your holidays can really be a very challenging thing to do. Deciding where to spend your time off, saving up the money you need, the time it takes to organize everything – there’s a lot to prepare for to make your holiday worthwhile! One of the most challenging and time-consuming parts of it all is picking the perfect place to stay. Resorts are meant to relax and enjoy with your family or friends. Each traveler is different from the next and therefore has different needs when it comes to their ideal holiday away. What fits others won’t necessarily fit for you. It becomes easy to trim down your choices significantly by focusing on your own personal ideals. So each resort team should be careful about the requirements of the travelers and move according to that. Some of the things to consider when choosing your stay are as follows: Location: When deciding on the location of your accommodation, it is important to consider the purpose of your trip. If you’re pla...