Kerala can be familiar without being fully known.

Village lanes, home kitchens, working crafts, forest trails. The Kerala you haven't seen yet.

Discover Kerala

There's more here than the map shows

Most people know Kerala through the same few images: a houseboat, a tea slope, a beach at sunset. All of it is real, but it's the outside of the place. The rest lives in the villages, the kitchens, the workshops and the trails, and in the conversations that only happen when you stay somewhere instead of passing through.

If Kerala is home, or once was, you may find the familiar has more to it than you remember. If you've only visited, the same is true. Depending on the season and your interests, your journey can open up local farms, traditional crafts, village life, food traditions or cultural practices such as Theyyam. We plan around what you'd like to find.

Places to explore

Each destination brings a different landscape and a different way of experiencing Kerala.

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Idukki

Tea and spice plantations, highland landscapes and forest country around Munnar and Periyar.

Explore Idukki

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Wayanad

Rainforest, coffee and spice plantations, mountain landscapes and wildlife across the Western Ghats.

Explore Wayanad

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Alappuzha

Backwaters, canals, paddy fields and village landscapes, with plenty to experience beyond the houseboat.

Explore Alappuzha

Why Visit

Ways into Kerala

Backwater Life

Canals, paddy fields and daily life on the water.

Monsoon

Kerala in the rains, when the pace drops and the landscape changes.

Ayurveda

Ayurvedic treatments and wellness stays for those looking to include restorative time in their journey.

Food

Home cooking, spice country and regional meals.

Crafts & Livelihoods

Traditional skills, and the people who keep them going.

Festivals & Traditions

Performing arts and rituals, depending on the season.

Farms & Plantations

Tea, spice and coffee country, seen up close.

Walks & Treks

Forest trails, ridge walks and village lanes.

Experiences

Six ways to spend the week

The same state can make for very different trips. Here are a few ways to build a week in Kerala.

Nature escapes

Move between hills, forests and waterways with time outdoors and enough space to enjoy the surroundings.

Honeymoon trips

A slower route with carefully chosen stays, scenic surroundings and time for the two of you to enjoy the trip.

Family holidays

A comfortable mix of places and activities, planned around different ages, interests and energy levels.

Adventure tourism

Trekking, kayaking, cycling and other outdoor experiences can give the trip a more active rhythm.

Wildlife safaris

Explore Kerala's wildlife regions with suitable routes, timings, permits and local arrangements.

Cultural experiences

Experience Kerala through its food, performing arts, festivals, crafts, places of worship and living traditions.

Plan Your Kerala Journey

Where would you like to begin?

Tell us what draws you to Kerala, how much time you have and what you would like the trip to include. We will help shape the route.

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