City: Kerala
Top Things to do in Kerala
What to do and see in Kerala, India: The Best Lessons & Workshops
Kerala (/ˈkɛrələ/), called Keralam in Malayalam (where Kerala is the adjectival form), is a state in South India on the Malabar Coast. It was formed on 1 November 1956 following the States Reorganisation Act by combining Malayalam-speaking regions. Spread over 38,863 km (15,005 sq mi), it is bordered by Karnataka to the north and northeast, Tamil Nadu to the east and south, and the Lakshadweep Sea to the west. With 33,387,677 inhabitants as per the 2011 Census, Kerala is the thirteenth-largest Indian state by population. It is divided into 14 districts with the capital being Thiruvananthapuram. Thiruvananthapuram is the largest city in the state. Malayalam is the most widely spoken language and is also the official language of the state.
Restaurants in Kerala
1. Nimi's Lip Smacking Classes
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5.0 based on 197 reviews
Nimi SunilKumar Award-winning culinary demonstrator and award-winning author of cookbook "Lip-Smacking Dishes of Kerala " (Gourmand world cookbook winner of the third Best local cuisine book in the world) and "4 o'clock temptations of Kerala "conducts classes on authentic Kerala cuisine in most afternoons. Enjoy, taste and learn the magic of Kerala cuisine with her. Limited seats only. Guests are requested to book for the classes directly through the email address or by phone. Kindly book your seats at the earliest!
Reviewed By katiemH6564OH
An amazing afternoon spent with Nimi has taught me so much about Keralan food. As someone with fairly limited cooking skills and no previous experience cooking Indian food, the class was not intimidating and the explanation extremely clear. Nimi starts with an in depth explanation of spices and how they are used in keralan cooking, how things compares to north Indian cooking, tips on how to cook with the spices and suitable substitutes if you can find those spices back home. After this we started preparing the dishes Nimi had chosen for us, she gave us all a chance to get involved with various tasks and made sure to explain each step and answering any questions. After a few hours we could finally enjoy the fruits of our labour, which were delicious! Nimi is very knowledgable, patient, humble and brought good humour to the afternoon. She even encouraged us to email her with any questions whenever we liked. Nimi is understandably only able to conduct classes for 2 or more people. As I was travelling on my own, I asked if there were any upcoming classes already confirmed that I could join. She kindly organised a class for me and another solo traveller who had enquired and I'm so glad it worked out, the experience was amazing.
2. Me Met Me - Yoga Studio
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5.0 based on 9 reviews
Me Met Me is the story of how I reclaimed joy, peace and purpose in my own life. But first I had to get acquainted with the helplessness of depression, anxiety, insomnia, grief and various physical ailments. Personal experience and a decade of research has gone into developing workshops that have helped thousands across the globe. And so, it gives me great joy, to invite you to learn the science and wisdom you need to steer your life towards health and happiness. We offer you and your team, well researched and customisable modules that are designed to improve wellbeing. The sessions are primarily on stress, sleep and motivation. Our modules are a judicious blend of behavioural science, psycho sensory interactions, mind body interventions and inspired from Vedic wisdom. This means that you will find the sessions effective, engaging and empathetic. Most of our clients experience immediate relief.
3. Pranam Yoga Joseph
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5.0 based on 47 reviews
We began Pranam Yoga with the aim of spreading the authentic knowledge of traditional Yoga with all its spirituality to the world. Pranam Yoga was started by Joseph, a serious Yoga practitioner who has more than 38 years of experience in teaching Yoga. We were always able to provide the best training and individual attention to each of our students, and that is what we think is unique about us. Pranam Yoga was started 25 years ago and was registered with the International Yoga Alliance in 2018 to provide authoritative Yoga training to learners from around the world. Over these years, we have successfully completed more than 2000 classes. Our 200 hours Yoga TTC program is among the best training programs which promise overall discipline of the body and mind. Also, the program is popular among the best Yoga classes in Trivandrum. We invite all those who love Yoga and its purity to our Yoga teacher training in Varkala, to raise their skills to the sublime level.
Reviewed By csuidan - Lombok, Indonesia
I started coming to Jospeh during my time off my other practice, but this quickly changed and his classes started to be part of my daily routine. He has developed his own style of yoga that really resonated with me. He takes you through warm ups and exercises created to open the body into the more advance positions. Joseph has an incredible understanding of the human body and knows how to teach us, how to manipulate certain parts of our bodies to come into these postures. His knowledge and experience of yoga is amazing, HOWEVER, the thing that made him most stand out for me is his true passion and energy everyday in class. To watch someone smile, laugh and truly enjoy teaching and practicing is inspiring! You will leave his classes feeling more alive, invigorated and energized for life! I will be back to see him for sure!
4. Hachi Chocolate Homemade & Honey
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5.0 based on 42 reviews
I started baking cakes and chocolates for my daughter who craves for dark chocolates. Being a mom I always wanted to give the best quality products to her and finally I decided to make it. Her happiness,love and smile motivated me to create more varieties of it and started learning it in detail with full dedication. This chocolate secret spread across the community and I started receiving orders from family and friends. Later over years, the business grew and we named it as Hachi Chocolates from Maggie's Kitchen. We would like to share our love to you too.
Reviewed By sumangalac - Kolkata (Calcutta), India
While searching online we read about this place. Excellent place to buy home made chocolates from. I highly recommend that you visit Hachi Chocolates neat National Park Ticketing Office. The owners Maggi and Felix are wonderful people who are extremely helpful.So far the most delicious homemade chocolates I’ve ever tasted.
5. Progressive Yoga Varkala
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5.0 based on 16 reviews
ONLINE VIRTUAL CLASSES DURING COVID PANDEMIC via Zoom, Skype or WhatsApp Help reduce stress and anxiety with a meditation, pranayama (breathing technique) or yoga class. Suitable for all abilities. Regular group or one off authentic meditation and pranayama classes. Individual traditional Hatha Yoga classes.
Reviewed By Nave_Fire - London, United Kingdom
Varkala's Hidden Gem It is said that in every place there hides a treasure only available to those who truly seek to find it. After 11 months living in Varkala and not really feeling called by any of the commercial yoga schools I met Yogacharya Ullas D Kumar by some incredible synchronisities. He offered a 21 days meditation program, no drop in, no break. He promised I would see results. As someone who struggles to trust, I was surprised to find myself signing up without a thought. Ullas is an incredibly humble advanced teacher with so much knowledge. During this deeply transformational time together I discovered so much about myself and unlearned just as much. Ullas's classes are designed to dissolve ego. So, the practice is repetitive and focused. You must be willing to surrender your ideas about how things should be and trust the immense source of ancient knowledge that he is. His classes are for those committed to diving deeper into self-knowledge and who wish to develop a consistent practice to support the expansion of consciousness. So, if you are ready to challenge yourself and to grow, you will certainly enjoy his classes. This time with Yogacharya was so immensely valuable, I shall forever cherish it.
6. Ekalavya kalari
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5.0 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By Sharon_vijayakumari
Master your body to make strength, flexibility and endurance part of your nature; master speed to move faster than the enemy’s eyes can see; master the weapon to make it an extension of your own limbs. Work on yourself, not seeking victory, revenge, wealth or honor. Instead, see the path – the endless pursuit of self-perfection – as the goal, for this is Kalaripayattu.
7. PadmaKarma
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5.0 based on 13 reviews
PadmaKarma is owned and run exclusively by a female yogi, Padma Nair. Padma is a passionate versatile and an authentic Indian yoga teacher with over 30 years international teaching experience, holds Masters degree in Indian Philosophy which she teaches with amazing flair and comprehension and has extensive Sanskrit knowledge. Experience yoga in all its bliss in the country of its origin with dedication to meditation pranayama, asana practice, teaching techniques, spiritual awareness, yoga philosophy, chanting and satsang Experienced massage practitioners can also learn the extraordinary deep body treatment of Kerala, Chavutti Thirummal during their visit to Padmakarma. The atmosphere is Tranquil, meditative, spiritual, accepting and supportive space is idyllically situated in a grove of swaying coconut palms, surrounded by birds and frogsong yet just two minutes walk from the sunshine and amenities of Lighthouse Beach make Padmakarma the ideal location for your yoga retreat/TTC
8. Kerala Arts And Crafts Village, Kovalam
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
Garden of traditional art and craft at Kovalam, the hot spot in the world tourism map – that is Kerala Arts & Crafts Village. A centre for art, culture and entertainment, it is conceived and implemented with multiple objectives ranging from resuscitation and nurturing of obsolescing handicraft skills and indigenous technologies, diversification of products, assurance of a decent life for the craftsmen by expanding the market and enhancing the price, earning of foreign currency through tourism marketing, to the improvement of the livelihood of the natives implementing the Responsible Tourism Policy.
9. Prana Yoga Vidya
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4.5 based on 124 reviews
I teach Hatha Yoga (Ancient) @ Hotel Green Palace, Varkala. Two classes a day. Morning 8am and evening 4.30pm...have more than 10 years of teaching experience...was a voluntary teacher with famous Sivananda Yoga Ashram for 3 years...well versed in Yogic scriptures and has a reputation among independent travelers in Varkala ...travels around the World to spread the message of Yoga, Peace and Love.....
Reviewed By TrailBlazer305509
Great class, great teacher, in each class Haridas throws in something new so it is never boring, suitable for beginners or experienced yogis, Haridas quickly came to know my practice and knew when I needed an assist, I felt completely safe and trusted Haridas, looking forward to coming back to Varkala to attend class with Haridas, thanks Haridas
10. Yog Mandala
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4.0 based on 31 reviews
Daily Meditation, Hatha, Vinyasa Flow, Ashtanga yoga classes. Yoga Teacher Training course - 600 hours. Dr Kamaraj holds a Bachelor of Naturopathy & Yogic Sciences (BNYS) degree and is a Yoga Alliance International Certified Yoga Teacher.
