Kerala has fourteen districts that are spread across the length and breadth of the region. The districts are actually the major cities of Kerala. All the cities of Kerala have been lavishly blessed by Mother Nature and have immense tourist potential. The Cities of Tourist Attraction in Kerala includes Alappuzha - The Backwater Country, Ernakulam - The Commercial Capital, Pathanamthitta - The Great Pilgrimage Centre, Idukki - The Green Country, Thiruvananthapuram - The Capital of the State and Thrissur - The Cultural Capital of Kerala

Kerala was one of the first states in India to pioneer the concept of Homestays and make it a successful industry, providing a much needed source of extra income to the locals, while at the same time giving travelers more than a peek at the real Kerala. Under this Homestay concept, you get to stay with a family who can show you around and also help you to find what makes Kerala tick. Your accommodation and food is taken care of at a nominal cost.

You will in all probability be staying with a family whose members are well versed in English or at the least can speak decent English. All the people offering homestays are vetted by the Government and will have to register themselves as such.

Budget
Rs 500 (~10 US$) and Rs 1200 (~20 US$) are magic numbers when you are looking for budget Non-AC and AC rooms respectively. Most budget hotels in Kerala will have a room in this price. You can expect basic facilities with a bed, T.V and an attached bath-room.

Mid-range
For a more comfortable stay, you need to shell out above 750 Indian Rupees(~15 US$) for a Non AC room or More than 1800(~36 US$) for an AC Room. This category would include many 3 star hotels. You could expect to have more spacious rooms, English proficient concierges, Airport/Railway Station Pick-Up and Drop. However if you are expecting a cheap extended stay hotel, with attached kitchenette, India is the wrong place to be in. Only 5 star hotels and resort cottages provide extended stay facilities.

If you are in one of those yet to develop tourist spots like Munnar, you can find hotels only in this range.Themed resorts also would fall in the category. Prepare to shell anywhere above Rs 2000 and you could rent out a whole cottage in an idyllic location and they do come with kitchens.

Star Rated
Five Star hotels in India don't come cheap. If you are willing to stay in these hotels, most of them throw in a guided tour or a packaged tour as a compliment. Most Five star hotels provide attached kitchenette and if you are sick of Indian food, this is an option.

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