Kerala Suggestions

mixiebug · Oct 23rd, 2009, 22:08

Hey all,

I will be going to Kerala this end of December. How many days should I spend there? Is 5 days good enough? Also, which areas in Kerala would you recommend?

Cheers!

ribhu95 · Oct 23rd, 2009, 23:51

What interests you - beaches ? Mountains ? Backwaters ? SPAs ? Temples ?

If you can let know your interests, then IMers might be in a better position to respond.

ribhu

mixiebug · Oct 24th, 2009, 01:24

Definitely beaches and the backwaters. If I have time, I would like to check out the mountains too. thanks.

ribhu95 · Oct 24th, 2009, 02:12

If beaches and backwaters are of interest to you, please do check out varkala, kovalam, cochin for the beaches...

And kumarakom, alleppey for the boat houses.

Some amount of research on the above places in indiamike will give you loads of information.

Is 5 days enough ? Obviously not....If that is what you have, then plan and make the most out of it.

ribhu

erin_zita · Oct 24th, 2009, 04:20

You could check out my 1 week Kerala itinerary suggestions article for some ideas.

5 days isn't much, but is doable if you focus just on the backwaters and 1 beach (Marari is nearest for backwaters).

vineeth009 · Oct 25th, 2009, 11:24

hi,
i think you must visit allaphuzha,munnar,wayanad,kova lam beach,varkala beach...for the accommodation details www.keralatourism.org

kpatil82 · Oct 25th, 2009, 22:59

Hi Guys,
One of tour operator offered following package.

3 nights and 4 Days RS 18000/- FOR 2 PERSONS

2 Nights at Munnar and 1 Night at House Boat

Munnar HOTEL LE-CELISTIUM - Breakfast and Dinner Included
House Boat All Meals Included
A/c Indica all transfers and Sightseeing

Please let me know if it is good, I am trying to low down budget upto 14000/- may be i can compromise in Hotel and Non A/C indiaca.

I saw LE-CELISTIUM website quotes 2500/- per day, Any decent hotel with 1000 - 1200/- perday would be good for me ?

Kindly Suggest.

CliveG · Oct 26th, 2009, 05:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by kpatil82

Hi Guys,
One of tour operator offered following package.

3 nights and 4 Days RS 18000/- FOR 2 PERSONS

2 Nights at Munnar and 1 Night at House Boat

Munnar HOTEL LE-CELISTIUM - Breakfast and Dinner Included
House Boat All Meals Included
A/c Indica all transfers and Sightseeing

Please let me know if it is good, I am trying to low down budget upto 14000/- may be i can compromise in Hotel and Non A/C indiaca.

I saw LE-CELISTIUM website quotes 2500/- per day, Any decent hotel with 1000 - 1200/- perday would be good for me ?

Kindly Suggest.

Check out The Munnar Inn that has rooms for about Rs1200 per night or you could consider homestays which are much cheaper.
Up in the hills non A/c car would be fine as it is cool.

lathish · Oct 28th, 2009, 03:43

Try negotiation.Tell them you dont need dinner.Mostly there are time frame when the dinner would be served and you dont want to reach back to hotel from your day trip just to have dinner.you can always opt for other places to eat in Munnar.there are plenty out there. Also tell them some other agency provided better rates like 13K etc. Tell them AC is not must but ask them to provide them AC car in case you need one and latter make a agreement to pay AC price per KM in case you feel hot while in car.Dec is usually good to travel around without AC

vineeth009 · Oct 31st, 2009, 13:15

allapey beach ,allapey backwater and house boats,varkal beach,wayanad,munnar,kovalam beach...and if you want more details
go to the official website of kerala tourism www.keralatourism.org

Oct 23rd, 2009, 22:08	#1
mixiebug Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: new york Posts: 8	Kerala Suggestions Hey all, I will be going to Kerala this end of December. How many days should I spend there? Is 5 days good enough? Also, which areas in Kerala would you recommend? Cheers!

Oct 24th, 2009, 01:24	#3
mixiebug Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: new york Posts: 8	Kerala Suggestions Definitely beaches and the backwaters. If I have time, I would like to check out the mountains too. thanks.

Oct 24th, 2009, 04:20	#5
erin_zita Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 45	You could check out my 1 week Kerala itinerary suggestions article for some ideas. 5 days isn't much, but is doable if you focus just on the backwaters and 1 beach (Marari is nearest for backwaters). __________________ Kerala India Travel An independent guide to planning your trip to Kerala

Oct 25th, 2009, 22:59	#7
kpatil82 Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Pune Posts: 1	Kerala Package. Hi Guys, One of tour operator offered following package. 3 nights and 4 Days RS 18000/- FOR 2 PERSONS 2 Nights at Munnar and 1 Night at House Boat Munnar HOTEL LE-CELISTIUM - Breakfast and Dinner Included House Boat All Meals Included A/c Indica all transfers and Sightseeing Please let me know if it is good, I am trying to low down budget upto 14000/- may be i can compromise in Hotel and Non A/C indiaca. I saw LE-CELISTIUM website quotes 2500/- per day, Any decent hotel with 1000 - 1200/- perday would be good for me ? Kindly Suggest.

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Oct 23rd, 2009, 23:51	#2
ribhu95 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 262	What interests you - beaches ? Mountains ? Backwaters ? SPAs ? Temples ? If you can let know your interests, then IMers might be in a better position to respond. ribhu

Oct 24th, 2009, 02:12	#4
ribhu95 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 262	If beaches and backwaters are of interest to you, please do check out varkala, kovalam, cochin for the beaches... And kumarakom, alleppey for the boat houses. Some amount of research on the above places in indiamike will give you loads of information. Is 5 days enough ? Obviously not....If that is what you have, then plan and make the most out of it. ribhu

Oct 25th, 2009, 11:24	#6
vineeth009 Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: kerala Posts: 87	hi, i think you must visit allaphuzha,munnar,wayanad,kova lam beach,varkala beach...for the accommodation details www.keralatourism.org

Oct 28th, 2009, 03:43	#9
lathish Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Kochi Posts: 89	Try negotiation.Tell them you dont need dinner.Mostly there are time frame when the dinner would be served and you dont want to reach back to hotel from your day trip just to have dinner.you can always opt for other places to eat in Munnar.there are plenty out there. Also tell them some other agency provided better rates like 13K etc. Tell them AC is not must but ask them to provide them AC car in case you need one and latter make a agreement to pay AC price per KM in case you feel hot while in car.Dec is usually good to travel around without AC

Oct 31st, 2009, 13:15	#10
vineeth009 Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: kerala Posts: 87	allapey beach ,allapey backwater and house boats,varkal beach,wayanad,munnar,kovalam beach...and if you want more details go to the official website of kerala tourism www.keralatourism.org

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