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Are you planning to go on vacation with your family members but you’re yet to find a perfect place of your choice? Or are you on an official trip and you want to see some fascinating pieces of stuff before heading back to your company or office. Are you a tourist seeking for where an event to explore and you’re yet to find a great area/place for your adventure?
Irrespective of the group you belong to, there is one place I would love to recommend and that’s Kerala.
Where is Kerala and what makes it so Unique
Kerala is a huge state created on the 1st of November 1956 (62 years ago) and it’s located at the Southwestern Region of Malabar Coast in India. It has over 38,863 km2 (15,005 sq mi), making it one of the largest states in the Asian country.
With well over 40 million citizens, Kerala is known for its diverse cultures and wide-range of food, norms, and festivals. Despite the numerous cultures, languages, and races; Kerala has an official language which is known as Malayalam.
As a stranger, you don’t need to worry too much about learning many languages; you only need to learn the Malayalam language and you’ll be able to communicate fluently like the son of the land — isn’t that amazing?
That’s not enough, the people of Kerala — whose nicknames include: Spice Garden of India, Land of Coconuts and God’s own state — are very friendly and welcoming, you can be rest assured of your safety because you’re ‘home away from home’
Talking of Kerala’s uniqueness, their festivals, food, and other events make it the best place to be at all times. If you’re not convinced with some unique traits have mentioned above, don’t be too quick to judge. Just take a look at the next paragraph of this article to see other exciting things you can do in Kerala;
* Watch Kathakali Performance
Kathakali is an ‘all-in-one’ art show which is often characterized by wide range of colorful costumes, wears, face masks and other eye-catching attires. It’s called ‘all-in-one art show’ because it contains wide range of performances such as choreography, dance, drama, music, vocal performances among others.
According to research, Kathakali has been in existence since the 17th century, though, no one can specify its year of origination. You wouldn’t want to miss this.
* Pay a visit to Iringal Craft Village
Kerala isn’t just known for good food only, it is also known as a good craft-making state. The State’s Tourism Department set up a spacious craft village in Kozhikode (a district in the state) where traditional artisans create many mind-blowing objects /products.
Craft village is the best arena for you to learn how to make some important products from raw materials such as coir, bamboo, coconut shells, husk, coconut leaves, sand, palm leaves among others.
* Stay with Traditional Families during your visit
Most tourists prefer booking a hotel room throughout their visit to Kerala, however, I will advise you to stay with some people during your time in the state. This will help you learn a lot about Kerala’s culture and their cooking as you have the chance to chat with them and ask series of questions.
* Don’t miss the Kalaripayattu Bout
The Kalaripayattu Bout is a must-watch show that showcases Kerala’s ancient martial arts. It’s one of the oldest martial art shows in the world, hence, you can’t afford to miss the breathtaking actions such as running, somersaulting, swinging of spears and daggers, jumping among others. You’ve been watching it on TV; it’s time you see it live in Kerala.
* Embark on a trip to Sandalwood Forests
When we talk of forest in India and Asia at large, we can’t but mention Sandalwood forests located at Marayoor. The forest contains a wide range of trees, and it produces a very cool atmosphere where you can relax and feel refreshed.
Apart from the trees, there are some fascinating features in Marayoor, they include factory of the Forest Department, Thoovanam Waterfalls and ancient rock paintings.
* View a Theyyam Performance
Theyyam performance is a scenario where some groups of actors create a fierce-looking but colorful and well-costumed Warrior so as worship him. In short, Theyyam is a way of worshipping an idol-like creature so as to experience success and prosperity in all their endeavors. You’re not mandated to bow to the creature/ warrior; it’s a matter of choice.
* Ride on an Elephant’s back
This is one of the liveliest activities you must do during your stay in Kerala. Riding on an elephant’s back makes you feel thrilled and comfortable. It also renders you an experience you won’t forget anytime soon. You don’t need to be scared of its size, many Elephant handlers are readily available to guide and guard you throughout the exercise.
* Engage yourself in an Ayurveda Massage
This massage isn’t like every other massage because it comprises the ancient method of massage and the modern-day massage technique. Warm plants are combined with massaging oils before being applied to the body and bones for great effective actions. It helps to stimulate nerves and muscles and it helps you feel more relaxed and more energized.
* Ride in a boat down Periyar River
Periyar River is one of the largest rivers in Kerala, hence, it’s important you experience what it is to boat-ride on it. Safety measures are put in place, should there be any case of emergency. You don’t need to worry about your health and personal luggage.
* Boat-ride the Alleppey Backwaters at Sunset
The last, but not the least, thing to do in Kerala is to view the sunset via the Alleppey backwaters. Allepey is known for numerous tourist attractions, however, experiencing a sunset is an event you wouldn’t want to miss out and that can only be possible by taking a boat at Alleppey’s backwater.
