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Stories from Kerala
Culture, festivals and hidden corners — local guides to help you plan a better trip.
Hidden Spots · 26 September 2026 · 4 min read
Backwater Villages Most Visitors Miss
Canoe through narrow canals, watch coir being made and eat at a family kitchen — the slower side of the backwaters.
Hidden Spots · 22 September 2026 · 5 min read
Quiet Hill Spots Beyond Munnar
Skip the crowds at the main viewpoints with these calmer corners of Kerala's tea country.
Culture · 16 September 2026 · 6 min read
Theyyam: North Kerala's Living Ritual
In the villages around Kannur, performers become deities for a night. A respectful guide to seeing Theyyam.
Culture · 2 September 2026 · 5 min read
Watching Kathakali: A First-Timer's Guide
Painted faces, eye movements and hand gestures that tell epic stories. Here's how to enjoy your first performance.
Festivals · 18 August 2026 · 5 min read
Onam: How Kerala Celebrates Its Harvest Festival
Flower carpets, snake boat races and a 20-dish sadya — what to expect if your trip falls during Onam.
Festivals · 4 August 2026 · 4 min read
Snake Boat Races on the Backwaters
Over a hundred oarsmen, one long boat and a lake full of cheering crowds — Kerala's vallam kali explained.