About Kerala
Kerala is India's tropical south at its most serene — a lush ribbon of palm-fringed coast, emerald backwaters and misty mountains. Life moves slowly here, whether you're drifting through a maze of canals on a converted rice barge or sipping fresh coconut water on a quiet beach.
A typical Kerala journey weaves together the historic port of Kochi, the tea-carpeted hills of Munnar, a wildlife reserve such as Periyar, and a night aboard a traditional houseboat in the Alleppey backwaters. Add an Ayurvedic spa retreat and you have one of the most relaxing trips in all of India.
Top Things to Do
Backwater houseboat cruise
Glide past paddy fields and waterside villages on a private houseboat with a chef preparing fresh Keralan meals on board.
Tea country in Munnar
Walk through fragrant tea estates, visit a tea museum and enjoy panoramic Western Ghats views.
Ayurveda & wellness
Unwind with traditional treatments at a certified Ayurvedic centre — Kerala is the home of Ayurveda.
Explore Fort Kochi
Stroll streets blending Portuguese, Dutch and British heritage, art cafés and the iconic cantilevered fishing nets.
Highlights
- Overnight cruise on a private Alleppey houseboat
- Rolling tea plantations and cool air of Munnar
- Colonial-era Fort Kochi and its Chinese fishing nets
- Spice gardens and a Kathakali dance performance
- Authentic Ayurvedic massage and wellness treatments
- Wildlife spotting at Periyar Tiger Reserve
Know Before You Go
- Houseboats stop cruising at sunset for safety, so plan a relaxed onboard evening.
- Kerala is humid year-round — pack light, breathable clothing.
- Vegetarian and seafood options are excellent; flavours are coconut-rich and can be spicy.