February 5 day trip to kerala

madaboutpugs · Oct 21st, 2009, 04:07

Hi
I am visiting India in February and would like to spend 5 days in Kerala as a side trip from Delhi.
Can any one offer advice on the best part of kerala to stay for a mixture of travel/sights, shopping, relaxation and a rice boat trip to make the most of the time we have there?

A nice mid priced place to stay

Do we need to take anti malerials
Kind regards
Pug

zakjac · Oct 21st, 2009, 12:49

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Originally Posted by madaboutpugs

Hi
I am visiting India in February and would like to spend 5 days in Kerala as a side trip from Delhi.
Can any one offer advice on the best part of kerala to stay for a mixture of travel/sights, shopping, relaxation and a rice boat trip to make the most of the time we have there?

A nice mid priced place to stay

Do we need to take anti malerials
Kind regards
Pug

Since you have only 5 days in Kerala and you are interested in the Rice boats.You should visit Kumarakom/Allepey where you get to see the House/Rice boats floating on this huge lake.They are normally overpriced if you plan to stay in one of them.It is more economical if you hire a boat as a group.Some charge about Rs 10k for a night.You can also visit Cochin.You can spend some time in fort Kochi and see the laid back life and the beautiful sunsets.
And Malerials are a must if you are not provided with sleeping nets.
Have fun

vineeth009 · Oct 25th, 2009, 11:18

hi,
allaphuzha,kovalam beahc,varkala beach,wayanad,munnar.....and for the accommodation please go through this link www.keralatourism.org

pundabee · Oct 25th, 2009, 11:41

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Originally Posted by zakjac

And Malerials are a must if you are not provided with sleeping nets.

Based on.....? You are giving medical advice that contradicts the advice of medical authorities. Kerala and Delhi are both very, very low risk.

CliveG · Oct 25th, 2009, 17:26

Pundabee is correct in saying that the incidence of malaria is very very low in Kerala such that I do not take anti-malarials when I am there BUT it is up to individuals whether they take them. If you feel it would give you more confidence and peace of mind then why not take them. At certain times of the year the incidence o Dengue fever and Chickungunya is higher than malaria so protection from being bitten is possibly more important, Mosquito nets, DEET etc.)
As for visits you could base yourself in Cochin (maybe Fort Cochin from) where you can visit palaces, got to Cherai Beach, shop in Fort Cochin and Cochin itself, visit the Kathakali and Marital Arts Centres, do a one day trip to the backwaters and/or if you feel you have time spend a night in Munnar. Sometimes less is more if you want to get a feel of an area rather than rushing around in the enclosed space of a taxi/bus or train.

Keith H · Oct 26th, 2009, 12:49

Not that keen on anti-malarials myself - everybody needs to make a personal decision, of course.
I use a good repellant at mosquito-inclined times and try and cover up a bit. Also, spraying your room with an insect spray an hour or so before bed is a good idea, or, if you have a balcony, a mosquito coil outside is helpful.

Oct 21st, 2009, 04:07	#1
madaboutpugs Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: uk Posts: 2	February 5 day trip to kerala Hi I am visiting India in February and would like to spend 5 days in Kerala as a side trip from Delhi. Can any one offer advice on the best part of kerala to stay for a mixture of travel/sights, shopping, relaxation and a rice boat trip to make the most of the time we have there? A nice mid priced place to stay Do we need to take anti malerials Kind regards Pug

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