Kerala, India
God's Own Country: backwaters, tea hills, beaches and Ayurveda.
All of India
About Kerala
Kerala packs misty tea estates, palm fringed backwaters, golden beaches and wildlife reserves into one green coastal state. It is also the home of authentic Ayurveda, with the monsoon months considered the best season for treatments.
Top things to do in Kerala
- Houseboat night on the Alleppey backwaters
- Tea estates and viewpoints of Munnar
- Periyar Tiger Reserve in Thekkady
- Cliff beaches of Varkala and Kovalam
- Fort Kochi's heritage lanes
- Traditional Ayurveda retreats
- Best time to visit
- Sep to Mar for sightseeing and beaches; Jun to Aug for monsoon greenery and Ayurveda
- How to get there
- International airports at Kochi (COK), Thiruvananthapuram (TRV) and Kozhikode (CCJ), with direct flights from the Gulf and most Indian cities.
- Ideal for
- Honeymoons, Families, Wellness, Nature lovers
Trips that include it
Good to know
How many days do I need for Kerala?
Five to seven days covers Kochi, Munnar, Thekkady and an Alleppey houseboat. Add two or three days for a beach stay in Varkala or Kovalam.
Is Kerala worth visiting in the monsoon?
Yes. June to August brings lush landscapes, quieter roads, lower hotel rates and the ideal climate for Ayurveda treatments.
Combine it with
Enquire
Send your dates and number of travellers. We reply with an itinerary and price.