When to go dans le Kerala ?
The monsoon season and the many religious festivals are the state's major events. Hindu festivals of course, such as the famous Thrissur Pooram, but Kerala has a multicultural identity where Muslims and Catholics celebrate their religious festivals with equal fervor. These ancient traditions coexist harmoniously with a variety of cultural events such as the film festival in Thiruvananthapuram or the contemporary art biennale in Kochi-Muziris.
The weather in Kerala is tropical, so the region does not experience great climatic variations. There are, of course, dry (peak in April and May) and wet seasons. The southwest monsoon reaches the coast in early June and, within a few days, it spreads to Maharashtra and covers the whole country by mid-July. Temperatures in Kerala oscillate throughout the year between 25 and 30 °C.
When to go to Kerala? The best time to visit Kerala is from October to March, and the two best months to visit this southern part of India are January and February. As with all popular seasonal destinations, there are disadvantages to coming to India during the peak tourist months: tourists flock to Kovalam and Varkala for example. Hotels also inflate their prices during these periods, so one may prefer to come during the off-season (April, September, October and March), when it is less crowded and prices are negotiable again. The monsoon floods Kerala between June and September. Some areas are at their most beautiful during the monsoon (notably the Western Ghats), but then it is difficult to travel and there is a greater risk of being exposed to diseases such as malaria. Floods, power outages and natural disasters are not uncommon either. When to go to Kerala? Ideally in September-October and March-April, or even from December to March, taking care to book your accommodation well in advance.
Travel dans le Kerala
Ideas for holidays and week-end breaks dans le Kerala
Le Kerala est un État assez petit à l'échelle de l'Inde et il est facile d'en explorer différentes facettes au cours d'un même séjour. Kochi (Cochin) et Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum) constituent les portes d’entrée les plus fréquentes du Kerala. Les deux villes possèdent un aéroport international et sont bien reliées aux grandes villes du pays (Bangalore, Madurai, Mumbai, etc.). On utilise encore couramment les noms coloniaux des villes, mais officiellement le nouveau nom s’applique, ce qui peut dérouter le visiteur de prime abord. L’aéroport de Kannur est le plus pratique pour accéder à Kasaragod, ville de départ du circuit du Nord du Kerala.
Voici quelques idées d’itinéraires qui vous permettront de découvrir le Kerala, ou de l’explorer plus en profondeur pour ceux qui connaissent déjà. Bénéficier de 1 ou 2 jours supplémentaires pour effectuer chacun des circuits proposés permet d'en profiter plus sereinement.
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Discover le Kerala
Kerala, at the south-western tip of the Indian peninsula, boasts unique landscapes, an intense cultural life and a well-educated population. Separated from the rest of the country by the Western Ghats, this small state has always been protected from the incursions of invaders from the land, and opened up to the world through maritime trade. Jews, Christians, Muslims and Hindus traded spices here for centuries, creating a cultural mix that is unique in India. Kerala is well worth spending at least two weeks in if you want to explore its many facets: sailing on a houseboat on the backwaters, discovering the colonial architecture and religious diversity of Fort Kochi, strolling along the beaches of Varkala, observing wildlife in the many sanctuaries and national parks, or enjoying a cup of tea in the middle of the plantations.
