Incredible India

Kerala

God's Own Country

Houseboats drifting through palm-lined backwaters, misty tea hills, wildlife reserves and Ayurveda — Kerala is India at its most serene.

Best timeSeptember – March
Ideal trip5 – 8 days
Great forFamilies · Honeymooners
Overview

Why travellers love Kerala

Houseboats drifting through palm-lined backwaters, misty tea hills, wildlife reserves and Ayurveda — Kerala is India at its most serene. Plan around September – March for the best weather, and allow 5 – 8 days to see it properly.

Kerala, known as God's Own Country, is a narrow strip of tropical green between the Western Ghats and the Arabian Sea. Palm-lined backwaters, misty tea hills, spice forests, golden beaches and centuries-old Ayurveda traditions make it one of India's most loved holiday destinations.

Highlights

  • Alleppey (Alappuzha) - cruise the backwaters on a traditional houseboat.
  • Munnar - rolling tea estates, Eravikulam National Park and cool mountain air.
  • Thekkady - Periyar wildlife sanctuary, spice plantations and Kathakali shows.
  • Kochi - Chinese fishing nets, Fort Kochi and Mattancherry heritage.
  • Kovalam & Varkala - beach resorts and clifftop sunsets.

Getting there: Fly into Kochi (COK) or Trivandrum (TRV); both are well connected to all major Indian cities.

Don't miss

Highlights of Kerala

The experiences we build most Kerala trips around — your expert will fit them to your pace.

Alleppey backwaters

A night aboard a private houseboat on Vembanad Lake.

Munnar tea hills

Rolling estates, waterfalls and cool mountain air.

Thekkady

Periyar wildlife, spice gardens and Kathakali.

Kochi

Chinese fishing nets, Fort Kochi cafés and colonial lanes.

Holiday packages

Kerala packages

2 ready-made itineraries — each one can be tailored to your dates and budget.