Called the ‘God’s Own Country,’ Kerala is famous for its tropical weather and cascades of greenery stretching through the western ghats. Also, the slender coastline of this place will let you experience the best of Indian traditions and picturesque natural beauties.
While in Kerala, you can look forward to Ayurvedic massage treatments, the serene backwaters of Alappuzha, the serene tea plantations of Munnar and great tastes in vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes.
While planning for the top sightseeing in Kerala that helps add zeal to your stay, OYO family hotels are helpful in ensuring a comfortable stay. Let us explore it more.
As the largest chain of hotels across India, OYO family hotels are one of a kind, offering a unique experience for your every stay. You can select from various accommodations – Collection O, Capital O, Palette Hotels, Township, Premium, Flagship, and Home.
When searching for Kerala hotels at low prices with top-notch amenities, browse through the OYO website or the OYO App to get the facilities you need at affordable costs.
Inside the mind-boggling landscape of the place, here is a list of the top sightseeing in Kerala.
The Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary is a great place for nature lovers. You will be a part of a boat cruise, spotting uncommon and migratory birds – heron, egret, Siberian crane and waterfowl. Also, you can combine this activity with a houseboat stay by the Vembanad Lake.
By taking the Periyar jungle ride, you can experience the beautiful views of the Mullaperiyar Dam, Idukki town, sprawling vineyards and lush green vegetable farms. You can elongate the stay with a night camp or return to your hotel as needed. Also, here you will find the Periyar Lake, offering a great bamboo rafting experience, letting you indulge in a first-hand experience of Kerala’s rich flora and fauna.
While you can always book hotels in Kerala with OYO to experience a fulfilling holiday, staying in a tree house in Wayanad is a different vibe. With this, you can stay close to nature and participate in other activities like mountain biking, rappelling, nature walks and rock climbing.
Known as the ‘Gateway to Kerala,’ Kochi has a rich cultural heritage and great architecture for you to experience. You will also get glimpses of the Dutch, Chinese, French, Portuguese, and Arabs culture. Make sure to experience a walking tour across Fort Kochi and places like Jewish Synagogue, Jewish Synagogue, Chinese fishing nets and more.
Kerala cuisines are marked for their abundance of coconut, tapioca and rice tossed mostly in spices like cloves, ginger and black pepper. So while you are in Kerala, indulge in savouring these authentic preparations and connect with the rich heritage of the ‘God’s own country’ at its best.
When you have a long day planned, start your morning with Puttu and Kadala curry, one of the breakfast staples in Kerala. Puttu is a steamed rice cake with a cylindrical shape cooked with coconut. The Kadala curry is an authentic Kerelian delight made with chickpeas, coconut milk and shallot spices. The whole is usually served with grated coconut and ripped bananas.
Made from a speckled fish found in the backwaters of Kerala, Karimeen Pollichathu is a traditional Syrian Christian delicacy. While cooking, the Karimeen (pearl spot fish) is marinated with red chillies, lemon juice and other natural spices. Then they are wrapped in plantain leaves and baked as well.
Specially made during the festival of Onam across all Kerala households, the Palada payasam is a sweet, rich delicacy you cannot afford to miss. There are different variations of the same. Ingredients like milk, rice ada, sugar and ghee are part of the traditional recipe.
Known as Karimean Pollichathu, the Kerala-style Prawn curry is a traditional meal to experience. The cooks use coconut milk, jaggery, salt and turmeric to create a great to-taste savoury item.
So that is all, helping you with an authentic tour of the ‘God’s own country: Kerala.’ For a comfortable stay and access to Kerala hotels at low prices, browse through OYO’s website or download the App at your convenience.
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