In TRAVELER’s April issue seasoned India traveler, Anthony Weller, visits Kerala for a taste of the southwestern region of India. Here we offer the best links on traveling to Kerala.
Basics
Entering India
India Government
Information on entry requirements for India
Getting There
India Ministry of Tourism
Brief description of transportation options to Kerala
Making Telephone Calls
AT&T World Traveler-India
Current country and city calling codes—with dialing instructions
Determining Time Difference
Time and date.com
Direct link to the current time and date in Bangalore, India
Checking Weather Forecasts
CNN
Direct link to the current weather forecast for southern Kerala
Essentials
Where to Eat
Rough Guides
Direct link to a glossary of food terms used in India
Where to Stay
Kerala Tourism
Accommodations throughout Kerala
Hotels Kerala
Comprehensive guide to accommodations throughout Kerala
Kerala Tourism Development Corporation
Kerala’s largest hotel chain with links to accommodations throughout Kerala
How to Get Around
Kerala On-line
On-line guide to traveling in Kerala—including the southern railway
Things to Do
Attractions
Kerala Tourism
Listings of beaches, backwaters and monuments
Kerala Tourism
Descriptions of Kerala’s popular destinations, with photos of each
Cultural Events
Kerala Tourism
Listing of fairs and festivals throughout 2005
Ayurveda
Introduction to Ayurveda therapy, Kerala’s well-known cultural activity—with a listing of resorts
Travel Guides
Language Tools
Kerala Tourism
Basic translations from English to Malayalam—Kerala’s official language
Map Links
Kerala Online
Links to maps of each of Kerala’s districts
Media
Magazines & Newspapers
Kerala.com
Links to Malayalam and English newspapers
For More Information
Kerala Department of Tourism
Official on-line version of the Department of Tourism, Government of Kerala monthly newsletter
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