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Kerala travel guide

Kerala offers a distinctive mix of Alleppey's backwater houseboats, Munnar's tea plantations, Thekkady's spice-growing hills and Kochi's colonial-era waterfront. It appeals equally to honeymoon couples, wellness travellers and families looking for a slower-paced holiday.

Why visit Kerala

  • Overnight houseboat cruises through Alleppey's backwaters
  • Tea plantations and viewpoints around Munnar
  • Periyar wildlife sanctuary and spice plantations at Thekkady
  • Kochi's Fort Kochi heritage area and Chinese fishing nets
  • Ayurvedic wellness and rejuvenation programmes

Best time to visit

September to March generally offers pleasant weather across the state. Contact Tripeizer for current seasonal advice, particularly around the monsoon months.

Recommended duration

5 to 7 nights, typically combining Kochi, Munnar, Thekkady and Alleppey.

Things to do

  • Overnight houseboat stay in Alleppey backwaters
  • Tea garden visits and Eravikulam National Park near Munnar
  • Periyar Lake boating and spice plantation tour in Thekkady
  • Fort Kochi walk and Chinese fishing nets
  • Kathakali or Kalaripayattu performance
  • Kumarakom backwater village and bird sanctuary

Food

Kerala specialities such as appam with stew, fish moilee and sadya on banana leaf, along with fresh seafood along the coast.

Shopping

Spices, coir products, Kathakali masks and Kerala's traditional handloom sarees.

Culture

Rich traditions of Kathakali dance, Kalaripayattu martial arts and backwater village life shape Kerala's cultural identity.

Family travel

Houseboat stays, wildlife sanctuaries and hill station walks are generally comfortable for family groups.

Couples & honeymoon

Private houseboat stays and hillside resorts in Munnar are among Kerala's most popular honeymoon experiences.

Hotels

Choices include heritage homestays, backwater houseboats, hill resorts in Munnar and beach or backwater resorts near Kochi and Kumarakom.

Flights

Kochi (COK), Thiruvananthapuram (TRV) and Kozhikode (CCJ) airports have direct connections from most major Indian cities.

Visa information

No visa is required for Indian nationals visiting Kerala.

Kerala holiday packages

Kerala Backwaters & Hills — Kerala, India holiday package by Tripeizer
5N / 6DNature Retreat

Kerala

Kerala Backwaters & Hills

Experience Kerala's misty hill stations, lush tea plantations, peaceful backwaters and unforgettable houseboat stays.

  • Munnar Tea Gardens
  • Alleppey Houseboat
  • Thekkady Wildlife
  • Kerala Backwaters

Price on request for your dates

Customised quote based on your travel dates & preferences

Travel tips

  • Book houseboats in advance, especially during winter weekends
  • Carry light cotton clothing, as humidity is generally high along the coast
  • Keep a buffer day between hill and backwater legs for travel time

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FAQs

Yes, an overnight or day houseboat cruise in Alleppey or Kumarakom is one of Kerala's signature experiences.

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