LOCATION
Bethsaida Hermitage lies directly on the coast in the southern Indian state of
Kerala. Known as ‘God’s Own Country’, Kerala boasts the highest literacy rate in
the whole of India and is home to lush greenery, beautiful beaches, rich culture
and more coconuts than you can shake a stick at! |
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The temperature here ranges from a cool 20’C to 32’C. In June, July and August,
we see monsoon rains and our plants get their water supply for the whole year,
and from mid-September to the end of March the temperatures are moderate, we
have no rain and day after day of breezy, tropical sunshine.
Climate Chart of Kerala (temperature C) |
| Months |
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
| Max. Temperature |
30 |
31 |
32 |
34 |
34 |
30 |
29 |
29 |
30 |
30 |
30 |
30 |
| Min. Temperature |
22 |
23 |
24 |
25 |
25 |
24 |
23 |
23 |
23 |
23 |
23 |
22 |
| Avg. days with rainfall |
1 |
1 |
3 |
7 |
10 |
17 |
14 |
9 |
8 |
12 |
9 |
4 |
Click here to see the weather today in Kovalam
Getting here has become very easy with many airlines flying to the new Trivandrum
International airport which is located 18km away from the Hermitage. A 30 minute
taxi ride is all it takes to get you here once you’ve landed. Let us know your
flight details and we’ll arrange your transfer for you so there will be someone
waiting to welcome you at the airport.
Airlines that fly to Trivandrum International Airport are
Emirates, Sri Lankan Airlines, Jet Airways, Indian Airlines, Qatar, Gulf Air and Air Deccan.
Please note that you will most probably need a tourist visa to get into India, therefore please check with the Indian embassy in your country well in advance of your trip for any documents you’ll need for them to issue you a visa.
You should check with your doctor about health advice for this area. Most visitors do not need any vaccinations or to take any kind of drugs for prevention but we advise you to seek medical advice nonetheless. |