Kerala

Coconuts and kalari, synagogues and backwaters, seafood and kathakali. There’s much more to Kerala than the swaying palm trees make it out to be. Un[travel] into a trader’s wonderland, laden with spices and beautiful people, haven to Jews and Christians alike. Nothing in ‘God’s own country’ is ever understated. From its people and politics to the fiery cuisine, everything in Kerala is in abundance. Tranquil backwaters make this ‘the’ tourist destination of the country with houseboats marking picture-postcard views across the waterway. Erstwhile nude beaches of Kovalam now make way for Kerala’s own slice of Goa on its shoreline in Varkala and the serene Mararikulam. Plan ahead to make your visit coincide with the super-enthusiastic annual snake boat races in Alleppey in August. Head over to the Western Ghats with its ecologically diverse treasures and spectacular tea gardens.

Featured Trips

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Kerala Kraving

What is it that makes a trip to Kerala so worthwhile? Tea covered misty hills, backwaters, waterfalls and lovely beaches – enough to make your trip a memorable one. Drive through the beautiful misty mountains of Munnar covered with tea plants that seem like a bonsai decoration. Spend a night inside a houseboat on the backwaters of Alleppey. If you are lucky enough you will be served a fresh catch. Moving on to Kovalam, you will have enough time to explore all the beaches. Temples, palaces and art galleries make Trivandrum a true heritage city and only a full day tour does justice to it.

6 Days | INR 24000 per person

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Kerala To Kanyakumari

From Kerala and all the way to Kanyakumari – this trip doesn’t leave any stone unturned to make it a pleasurable one. Tea covered misty hills, backwaters, waterfalls and lovely beaches – enough to make your trip a memorable one. Drive through the beautiful misty mountains of Munnar covered with tea plants that seem like a bonsai decoration. Spend a night inside a houseboat on the backwaters of Alleppey. If you are lucky enough you will be served a fresh catch. Moving on to Kovalam, you will have enough time to explore all the beaches. 270-degree view of the sea is quite a treat at Kanyakumari. Oh! Did we mention the golden sunsets here?

7 Days | INR 28000 per person

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Enchanting Kerala

Get ready to bowled over by the charm called Kerala. It has got some beautiful backwaters, charming houseboats, idyllic beaches, historic monuments and delectable food culture. For ages, Kochi has been the harbour that received mariners from all over the world, and you see a slice and shades of China, Portugal, Arabia, Britain, and Holland to it. The verdant and perennially cool Munnar is a haven of peace and tranquillity. The lush green hills, the sprawling tea plantations and the beautiful climate add to the charm of the region and produce a mesmerising bounty of scenes. The endless chain of hills with scented spice plantations along with tea, coffee and spices make Thekkady adorable. The placid lake located near the Periyar national reserve is a place to enjoy a tranquil time of boating and providing you with a chance to spot herds of elephants and birdlife. The backwaters of Alleppey comprise a dreamy network of myriad canals, lagoons, rivers and lakes. The crescent-shaped beach of Kovalam is dotted with various hotels and restaurants, and it is indeed a perfect place for leisure and relaxation.

9 Days | INR 29000 per person

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Wonders Of Kerala

Gods own country is best-known for its network of lakes, lagoons, canals, beaches and hills. The lush green hills, the sprawling tea plantations and the beautiful climate add to the charm of Munnar and produce a mesmerising bounty of scenes. Home to Nilgiri Tahr, Rajamala entices with rich flora and provide magnificent view of tea plantations and the surrounding hills caressed by a blanket of mists. Nestled amidst lush and evergreen locales, Mattupetty Dam's exhilarating settings offer enthralling options for trekking, speed boating, motor boating, and kayaking. The endless chain of hills with scented spice plantations along with tea, coffee and spices make Thekkady adorable. The backwaters of Kerala comprise a dreamy network of myriad canals, lagoons, rivers and lakes. See pristine backwaters of Alleppey on a houseboat; meander through its laidback canals, fringed by paddy fields, rustic villages and swaying coconut palms. Kovalam is an ideal place to spend romantic, relaxing and enjoyable moments amidst serene backwaters with palm fringed shores. Being the south Most tip of India, one can see the sunset and sunrise from Kanyakumari.

8 Days | INR 26000 per person

Best time to Visit

For clearer skies, opt for a slot between the early September to the end of March. The beaches look their best early November through to March. Backwater rides are pleasant because of the dip in humidity. Though mid-October and November does see a fair amount of rain with the North-West monsoons.

Sultry summers set in by April to the end of May with fairly high outdoor temperatures. The hilly areas of Munnar and Wayanad have the perfect temperatures.

Monsoons arrive by the first week of June right through to the end of August. Cool temperatures with overcast skies and green all around make this a visit like none other.

How to reach

Air:

  • Karipur International Airport, Kozhikode (Calicut)
  • Cochin International Airport
  • Thiruvanathapuram International Airport

Rail:

Trains from the rest of India connect all major cities and towns in Kerala.The railway stations at Kochi and Trivandrum are the busiest.

Road:

All major cities are well connected by national highways, and smaller towns by state highways. Villages have well-maintained tarmac as well.

Inspirations

Offbeat in Munnar

God's Own Cuisine

Chasing Monsoon in Kerala