How to Make Most Out of Your Holidays in Kerala?
Encapsulating an array of geographical and cultural diversity, Kerala seems to be a haven for all types of travellers. Whether it’s the calm and leisure provided by the backwaters or the lilting of the village folk songs, Kerala would find a way to soothe everyone’s heart. Holidays in Kerala not only acquaint you with the vast diversity our country has to offer but also give a visceral experience that remains intact in your memory. While a lot of people could give you an itinerary for the ideal Kerala tourism, it is crucial that you make it a uniquely personal experience rather than following the run-of-the-mill-choices.
There is no dearth of beauty and splendor in Kerala. Since holidays in Kerala are a respite albeit momentarily from the mundane, they should be structured in a way that covers all the essential elements of Kerala. Bookings and reservations are one of the primary tasks of your trip to Kerala. However, the real challenge lies in constructing a schedule that befits your vacation. Here’s helping you overcome this challenge so that you can indulge in Kerala unflinchingly.
Simple Ways Make Most Out of Your Holidays in Kerala
1. Go Slow and Be Patient
The idea of a vacation might seem like an easy one without any difficult responsibilities. However, it is important to keep in mind that the trip might turn out to be an absolute disaster if it is crammed with too many activities. People usually go to the extremes while taking trips to places. They either expect unreasonably from this hiatus and put too many things on their itinerary or pack their bags with nothing in mind. Needless to say, such kind of arrangement doesn’t let you enjoy your vacation delightfully and ends with exhaustion and weariness. Kerala could provide an invigorating experience if given the time to savor its elements in no haste.
It is important to accept that you can’t cover all the destinations a place has to offer. Keeping this in mind, it is prudent to keep fewer destinations on your itinerary so that you have enough time to savor each of them. So, be patient and walk through the woods, rejuvenate your body with Ayurveda or bathe the elephants cheerfully.
2. Plan in Advance and Avoid Overscheduling
Many researchers have claimed that happiness and excitement are at the peak before the trip even begins. This is because anticipation can contribute a major deal to human happiness. When you think about the simple pleasures Kerala can put you through, you would feel much of the same feeling as the trip would bring. Thus, planning and jotting down the places you would like to visit could be an essential exercise before you embark on the trip to Kerala.
The thought of covering this vast place in entirety might be enticing however that will do more harm than good. Take time in researching and deciding which places appeal to you the most before you put them on your wishlist. This can not only add to your anticipatory pleasure but also help you avoid the hassle that can occur during the trip. For instance, giving some thought and time to planning would help you select the right stay, make basic travel arrangements and pack your essentials properly. If you have less time, visit one place (like Kovalam, Kalamachal) so that you can savor one destination blissfully.
3. Hire a Reputed Tour Operator
While the thought of hiring a local tour operator would seem a tedious job, it could turn out to be quite helpful for a place like Kerala. Tour operator has imbibed enough knowledge that could prepare any itinerary beautifully. Mostly, tour operators have associated with several hotels and know the famous destination that needs to be included in your Kerala tour. They could help you with making choices or getting a cheap and feasible deal wherever you go. Also, Kerala has a large number of people speaking Malayalam. Thus, a tour operator could help you with providing the right tour driver who would in turn help you to overcome the language barrier thereby maintaining an untarnished exotic experience.
4. Indulge in New and Offbeat Things
Everyone will recommend you to go for an Ayurvedic Spa or lift your spirits with some authentic Kathakali dance in Kerala. However, you might want to kill the travel bug by visiting some unexplored areas and doing some unusual things.
• Fishing With Chinese Nets: With the evolved and advanced fishing techniques, you can learn some new tips and tricks with the fishermen. Fishing with these huge nets and giving a hand to the fishermen could be a thrilling activity.
• Admire The Native Craftsmanship: Take a trip to Beypore and see how the craftsmen employ their skills in making ‘Arabian Dhows’ or ‘Urus’.
• Athirapally Waterfalls: If you are someone who is loves trekking, enjoy the cool breeze and extensive landscape while you make your way to the top.
• Calm Your Soul In The Silence Valley National Park: When you want to drift a little from the humdrum of the maddening tourists and the clichéd things, you could let yourself loose here. Spend some moments in sheer tranquillity amidst nature to invigorate yourself.
• Experience a Countryside Life at Thekkekadu: Preserving the rural lifestyle, Thekkekadu is an island amidst the backwaters of Kerala. You could take a break from the city life and try some new and local things in this hamlet.
• Forget Beer and Drink Toddy: No matter where you go, there is no company like alcohol. While in Kerala, drop your usual beers and try out Toddy. It is traditional liquor made from coconut and is also served as a condiment with Malabar delicacies.
5. Experience the Local Culture and Cuisine
Even though lucrative and luxurious hotel might appeal to your vacation mode more, try out home stays as much as possible. Living with the locals and stepping into their shoes could be a great way to disconnect from the past and leave old patterns behind. Stepping out of your comfort zones and connecting with the locals could give you an unparalleled experience. While you are grooving to some local symphonies, you could try the following to relish your holidays in Kerala:
• Sadya: traditional Kerala meal made from rice, lentil, and vegetables served on a banana leaf.
• Karimeen Polichatu: Pan-fried fish with shallots and curry leaves.
• Erachi Ularthiyathu: Fried beef preparation served with steamed rice.
• Sulaimani Chai: Indian black tea.
6. Take Lots of Pictures and Disconnect from the Internet
Reaching out for your camera and updating your social media could be a futile exercise as it might take away the mood set by the place. Thus, you should take in the aura of the place and revel in everything completely before you bring out the camera. At the end of the vacation, the feeling might help you live the experience vicariously and not the pictures.
Vacations could be a great way to strengthen family bonds and develop new ones. Since you are in a relatively relaxed mood, you might want to devote your time to people who go unnoticed amidst the fever and fret of life. Travelling together is a great way to reminisce and build new indelible memories.
7. Avoid the Work Sandwich
For a lot of people, the time before a trip is really hectic as they are crammed with huge amounts of work. In such cases, one ends up feeling more exhausted than excited as soon as the trip commences. To avoid such dreary feelings, it is important to understand that you are taking a vacation to get away from all the work and deadlines. Once that sinks in, space out your extra work properly so that your time before the trip is not occupied with completing files.
To avoid the work pressure once you reach the holiday destination, it would be prudent to inform your colleagues about the vacation. This enables them to distribute the work to other people in your absence well in advance and not drown you in excess exertion once you return.
Also, do not return just a day before you’re supposed to get back to work. This might engulf you with unpleasant feelings and you will not be able to work whole-heartedly. Thus, return a day or two before the trip so that you can get used to the monotony again and update yourself with whatever you missed.
We have given you a compendium of useful information about everything you could do to make your Kerala tour memorable. In case you need any more information or help with the same, please approach Kerala Holidays Pvt Ltd and we will be happy to assist in your planning.
