Advice please - Mumbai and Kerala

sparrow71 · Jul 14th, 2009, 21:16

My husband and I are travelling to Mumbai and Kerala in the last week of November and first week of December. Any tips, advice on where to go in Kerala would be appreciated. However, I do have a couple of specific questions.
1) What will the weather be like in both places, especially at night.
2) What should I wear (or rather not wear)? I don’t want to offend anyone. What are thoughts on western woman wearing the salmar kameez?
Any thoughts and advice would be much appreciated, it will be my first time in India.

rajered · Jul 14th, 2009, 21:44

What are your looking for? Beaches, Hill Station, Wildlife, Temples....

sparrow71 · Jul 14th, 2009, 21:51

We are def keen to do a backwater boat trip for a couple of nights and an spa. Other than that any tips would be appreciated.

rajered · Jul 14th, 2009, 22:03

Cochin could be place for you. You can have backwater boat trip, spa, wildlife (Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary), hill station (Munnar) and beaches (Fort Kochi Beach, Cherai Beach). You could cover these places in around 10 days

sparrow71 · Jul 14th, 2009, 22:05

That's great, thank you.

Anne F Gorrissen · Jul 14th, 2009, 23:34

Re what to wear. I am most comfortable in SK = loose and flattering at the same time while protecting your skin against the sun. I am such convert that I also wear them during the warm months in NYC.

arunganpath · Jul 15th, 2009, 20:24

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Originally Posted by sparrow71

1) What will the weather be like in both places, especially at night.
2) What should I wear (or rather not wear)? I don’t want to offend anyone. What are thoughts on western woman wearing the salmar kameez?
Any thoughts and advice would be much appreciated, it will be my first time in India.

1. Weather would be bit humid in Mumbai and may be slightly cooler in Kerala.
2. In Mumbai, you can wear anything that is not revealing. In Kerala, have your choice of dresses.. Something that would cover your entire body would be acceptable.

LoneRider · Nov 3rd, 2009, 18:06

Fly down to Cochin (Kochi)
1.Travel by road to Munnar Tea estates, Thekkady wild life santuary, Kumarakam Backwaters, Fort Kochi beaches etc.
2. Visit Guruvayoor temple and move on to Trivandrum and further to Kanyakumari if time permit

Kerala is a modern state, wear comfortable clothes, Salwaar Kameez is ideal.

Excellent weather during Nov, night ~20-24 C

Jul 14th, 2009, 21:16	#1
sparrow71 Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: England Posts: 3	Advice please - Mumbai and Kerala My husband and I are travelling to Mumbai and Kerala in the last week of November and first week of December. Any tips, advice on where to go in Kerala would be appreciated. However, I do have a couple of specific questions. 1) What will the weather be like in both places, especially at night. 2) What should I wear (or rather not wear)? I don’t want to offend anyone. What are thoughts on western woman wearing the salmar kameez? Any thoughts and advice would be much appreciated, it will be my first time in India.

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LoneRider Thumping Pride of Seawoods MotorcycleClub Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Bombay Posts: 14	Don't miss these Fly down to Cochin (Kochi) 1.Travel by road to Munnar Tea estates, Thekkady wild life santuary, Kumarakam Backwaters, Fort Kochi beaches etc. 2. Visit Guruvayoor temple and move on to Trivandrum and further to Kanyakumari if time permit Kerala is a modern state, wear comfortable clothes, Salwaar Kameez is ideal. Excellent weather during Nov, night ~20-24 C __________________ Hi Yo Ride Away

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Anne F Gorrissen Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New York City Posts: 29	Re what to wear. I am most comfortable in SK = loose and flattering at the same time while protecting your skin against the sun. I am such convert that I also wear them during the warm months in NYC.