Best time to visit Kerala

Sample 5N/6D Kerala itinerary

01Cochin

Arrive Cochin · Fort Kochi walk

Arrive COK. Fort Kochi Chinese fishing nets, St. Francis Church, Mattancherry Palace, Jew Town, evening Kathakali performance.

02Munnar

Cochin → Munnar tea gardens

Drive to Munnar (4-5 hours) through spice plantations. Check-in resort. Free evening.

03Munnar

Tea estates + Mattupetty + Echo Point

Tea Museum, Mattupetty Dam, Kundala Lake, Echo Point, Top Station viewpoint. Eravikulam National Park (Nilgiri Tahr) if season.

04Thekkady

Munnar → Thekkady · Periyar boat ride

Drive to Thekkady (3 hours). Periyar Lake boat ride (chance of wild elephants). Spice plantation tour. Kalaripayattu martial arts show.

05Alleppey

Thekkady → Alleppey · Houseboat

Drive to Alleppey (4 hours). Board private houseboat by noon. Cruise the backwaters, watch village life, freshly caught fish for lunch and dinner. Sleep on the water.

06Depart

Alleppey → Cochin airport

Disembark by 9 AM. Drive to Cochin airport (1.5 hours).

Sample pricing (per person, twin sharing)

CategoryNightsFrom (INR)
3-star + Deluxe houseboat5N/6D₹19,900
4-star + Premium houseboat5N/6D₹29,900
5-star (Kumarakom Lake Resort / Taj) + luxury houseboat5N/6D₹49,900

Ayurveda add-on

Kerala is the world capital of authentic Ayurveda. We arrange 7-14-21-day Panchakarma and rejuvenation packages at government-recognised centres in Kovalam, Kumarakom and Varkala. Ideal for chronic-pain, stress, sleep and post-illness recovery. Monsoon (Jun-Aug) is traditionally considered the most effective season.

FAQs

Munnar or Thekkady — pick one?
If short on time, Munnar for landscape, Thekkady for wildlife. Both together is the classic Kerala trip.
Houseboat overnight — is it comfortable?
Deluxe and premium houseboats have AC, attached bath, real beds, in-house chef. Standard houseboats are simpler. We recommend deluxe minimum.
Kerala honeymoon or Kerala family?
Kerala is famously versatile — honeymoons at Kumarakom lake resorts, families in Munnar hill resorts, seniors on Ayurveda retreats.
Fly to Cochin or Trivandrum?
Cochin (COK) is the standard tourist entry. Trivandrum (TRV) makes sense if starting from South (Kovalam/Kanyakumari).
Vegetarian food?
Extremely easy — Kerala has strong vegetarian traditions. Onam sadya (26-item veg thali) is a highlight.
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