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Kerala: God's Own Country

Kerala, also known as "God's Own Country," is a captivating destination located on the southwestern coast of India. With its scenic beauty, rich cultural heritage, and tranquil environment, Kerala offers a unique experience for travelers and nature enthusiasts

Rishikul Yogshala, located in Kerala, is a renowned destination for yoga enthusiasts seeking a transformative experience. Nestled amidst the serene beauty of Kerala’s landscapes, Rishikul Yogshala offers a sanctuary for individuals to delve deep into the practice of yoga and start a journey of self-discovery.

Best Tourist Places To Visit In Kerala

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When going on a journey to Kerala for a Yoga Teacher Training Course with Rishikul Yogshala, you’re not just opening yourself up to an enriching experience of self-discovery and wellness, but also to the breathtaking beauty and culture of this incredible state in southern India. Kerala, often referred to as “God’s Own Country,” is a haven of lush landscapes, serene backwaters, and a rich tapestry of traditions.

As you deepen your practice and explore the yogic wisdom in this picturesque setting, we're excited to share with you the best tourist places to visit in Kerala that will leave you mesmerized.

Munnar

Munnar is like a green paradise surrounded by tall hills. It’s a perfect place if you love nature. You can see vast tea gardens and hills that look like waves and enjoy the chill of cool weather. You can walk in the tea gardens, see animals in Eravikulam National Park, and even go for a boat ride on Kundala Lake.

Alleppey

Alleppey is a unique tourist place in Kerala, which is known for its waterways and special boats called houseboats. You can take a peaceful ride on boats through calm canals with lots of palm trees. You will also have the opportunity to taste delicious local food and watch the sunsets here; they’re really pretty.

Fort Kochi

Fort Kochi is an old town with buildings from different parts of the world. It’s like stepping back in time. You can see big nets used for fishing, which came from China long ago. Also, you’ll find lots of art and performances happening here

Varkala

Kovalam has lovely golden beaches and clear blue water. It’s a great place to relax in the sun or try fun water sports. And if you want to feel healthy, you can try Ayurvedic treatments, which are good for your body and mind.

Thekkady

Thekkady is where you can see wild animals and thick forests. Imagine going on a boat in a lake where you can spot elephants, tigers, and other animals. It’s like an adventure! You can also take a walk through spice gardens and learn about different spices

Trivandrum

Trivandrum is the capital city of Kerala, and it’s full of culture and history. There’s a grand temple called Padmanabhaswamy Temple, and you can visit museums like Napier Museum. Walking in the city streets is also a nice way to experience Kerala’s culture.

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Travel and visa

Travelling to India to be trained in Yoga is very exciting. The enthusiasm to study and discover yoga is a truly a great experience on the sacred planet. The hallowed earth of India offers many great opportunities to yoga lovers to improve the level of their health and enjoy a hale and hearty lifestyle.

Furthermore to yoga, there are many medical treatments such as Ayurveda and spa treatments that draw thousands of travellers to visit and explore yoga. The international day of yoga welcomes many people from all over the world. With the growing fame of yoga, the Indian government has shown a rule that foreign persons can apply for e-visa not only for entertainment reasons but also for temporary yoga courses.

1. The Eligibility Criteria for Visa

The people who want to discover yoga can apply for an “e-Visa.” The visa is suitable for an exact duration of time. The travellers should not buy tickets until their entire visas and passports are cleared of your ownership. All visas are applicable from the date of issue not from the date of your access to India. The many popular is the tourist visa, which works for six months. Foreign people who want to learn yoga for above six months can apply for a tourist visa. The e-visa service has been increased to 166 countries and 5 Indian ports.

2. Who Needs Visa to Travel to India?

All people who are travelling to India, with children apart from Nepalese and Bhutanese nationals, need a visa to travel to India. Before applying for a visa, it is the better option to get in touch with your yoga center and know all the information about the type of visa that is all right for them

3. Tourists Visa

If you want to play travelling to India for a short period, i.e., six months or less, then you will require a tourist’s Visa. This visa is only applicable for tourism reasons. The holders of tourist visas are not entitled to any employment within India. It is based on the number of people travelling to India for yoga courses the tourist visa is categorized into two parts

  • Single Entry: This is a visa aimed at single travellers who can visit India for up to 6 months. The tourists need to go away to India once the duration is ended. They must have to apply for a new visa to come back to India.
  • Multiple Entry: With different entries, the tourists can go away from India and re-enter India without getting a new visa. The extended period that travellers can stay in India at one time is six months.

4. Fees for e-visa

The cost of an e-visa for a country varies from place to place. The bank dealings are 2.5% which is charged moreover on applicable e-visa costs. The fee must be given at least 4 days before the predictable travel. In case of stoppage, the application will not be processed.

5. The Airports where e-visa holders can visit India

There are around 28 airports in the country from where the e-via holders can come into India. The list of Indian airports is given below:-

Ahmedabad, Amritsar, Bagdogra, Bengaluru, Bhubaneshwar, Calicut, Chennai, Chandigarh, Cochin, Coimbatore, Delhi, Gaya, Goa, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Madurai, Mangalore, Mumbai, Nagpur, Portblair, Pune, Tiruchirapalli, Trivandrum, Varanasi & Vishakhapatnam) and 5 selected seaports (i.e. Cochin, Goa Mangalore, Mumbai and Chennai).

But if you are coming to Kerela for a Yoga retreat so, here are four major airports available and they are:

There are three functioning international airports in Kerala, situated in the major cities of the state. These are perfectly connected with the rest of the countries all over the world. Furthermore, these Kerala Airports are appropriately located as far as the connectivity of tourist attractions in the city is concerned.

6. Cochin Airport

Cochin Airport is a major and largest airport in Kerala available with 3 terminals serviceable for both domestic and international flights. The third terminal (T3) opened in March 2017 is almost 2.5 times more than the other two terminals of the airport. The airport also deals with one cargo terminal.

The international flights hook up you to some of the most popular attractions such as Abu Dhabi, Colombo, Kuala Lumpur, Muscat, Singapore, and Riyadh. A person can board domestic flights from Cochin airport to get to several other Indian states i.e. Jaipur, Pune Hyderabad, and Visakhapatnam.

7. Trivandrum International Airport

This airport is situated rarely 7 km from the city center, Trivandrum International Airport is one of the busiest airports in India. It is a leading gateway for travellers to Middle Eastern and South-Eastern countries such as Dubai, Oman, Singapore, Sharjah, Bahrain, Mahe, and Colombo. This is one of the top airports in Kerala and it also offers a pilot training center. This international airport serves 2 terminals and has a traveller handling capability of around 1.95 million every year. However, Terminal 1 manages all the domestic flights, Terminal 2 handles all the international flights.

8. Calicut International Airport

This is also popular Kozhikode Airport or Karipur Airport, this air terminal stands the third for being the busiest airport in Kerala and stands as the 7th best international airport in the nation. Situated around 28 km from Kozhikode city center, this is one of the top international airports in Kerala with advanced facilities. The airport is well-connected to many foreign locations such as Kuwait, Doha, Muscat, Bahrain, Dubai, and more. Calicut International Airport serves two terminals and is the main base for Air India Express.

9. Kannur International Airport

This posh airport is designed to offer supreme connectivity for Keralites, travellers and avid travellers. The airport runs domestic flights to major Indian cities such as Bengaluru, Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad, and Thiruvananthapuram.

10. Standards Requirements of Tourist's Visa

The Indian embassy in our state has approached with the rules and regulations that you must obey while you are applying for a visa.

The requirements are given below:-

    1. Need a valid passport with six months of validity if you want to visit India.
    2. Passport size photos.
    3. Fully Done Application form.
    4. Proof of Residency
    5. Application Charges
    6. A birth certificate.
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