Kerala Holidays

TRIP IDEAS FOR "Families with Kids"

TIPS FOR A CHILD-FRIENDLY HOLIDAY IN KERALA

What to Pack

In more rural areas certain items are harder to find, though Kerala has developed to cater any type of holidaymakers. Sun tan lotion, mosquito spray, Insect bite cream are some of the basics to pack in your carrying bag. A small umbrella, Car Seat aren’t too easily found so if you are able put into the check list and Disposable nappies a good idea to pack!

How to Travel

Highly recommended to have a specious vehicle with a driver at your disposal while traveling inland if you have small children. Just bear in mind that time and distance in Kerala don’t correlate as you might imagine. Train journeys, while wonderful, can be similarly lengthy.

Where to Stay

If you are traveling with children, it’s always worth checking on the room arrangement before making any travel commitment because the set-ups obviously change from one place to the next. There are great family rooms, interconnecting rooms, private villas and attic rooms. These are the set-ups we would recommend for a child friendly holiday in Kerala.

Beach Holidays

Kerala’s beaches can look stunning, but when it comes to swimming you have to be treated carefully. The Marari and Kovalam beaches thought to be the best and safest beach for kids and a great spot for watersports too! At the right time of year, the places like Varkala and Poover Island becomes the safest beaches.

Making of the food

Most restaurants will serve simple foods like fish & chips, burgers, omelets, pasta when catering for children. However, in rural areas or off-the-beaten you will most of the food to be on the little spice-life! In this situation you are most welcome to say “Don’t make it spicy or Don’t add chili” and your food will be made according to your requirement.

Medical Care

Access to good doctors and medical care in Kerala is moderate, of course many locals would be happy to recommend natural and ayurvedic medicine. Dengue fever is a concern in some parts of the island, so a good mosquito spray in the late evenings are recommended.