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Kerala

Backwaters, tea hills and Ayurvedic calm

About Kerala

Why we love Kerala

Tea-carpeted hills in Munnar, houseboats drifting through the backwaters of Alleppey and quiet beaches at Marari — Kerala is God’s Own Country, at its own gentle pace.

Best time to visit: September to March is ideal. The monsoon (June to August) is lush, quiet and the traditional season for Ayurvedic treatments.
Country: India; Domestic (India)
Curated journeys: 1; Ready itinerary

Kerala is a green ribbon of land between the Western Ghats and the Arabian Sea, and few places in India feel as restorative. In the hills around Munnar, tea estates roll over the slopes in neat emerald rows, mist settles in the valleys and the air smells of cardamom and eucalyptus.

Down on the coast, the backwaters are a world of their own — a web of canals, lagoons and lakes where kettuvallam houseboats drift past paddy fields, village churches and coconut palms. A night on board, with fresh karimeen cooked by your own chef, is one of India’s most peaceful experiences.

Add the spice gardens of Thekkady, the colonial lanes of Fort Kochi, the beaches of Marari and Varkala, and the ancient science of Ayurveda, and Kerala becomes a journey that leaves you calmer than when you arrived.

A houseboat drifting past water lilies on the Kerala backwaters

Coconut palms on a tiny island in Vembanad Lake, Kerala

A fisherman paddling a wooden canoe across the backwaters at dawn

Morning sunlight over the tea gardens of Munnar

Mist drifting through the tea-covered hills of Munnar

Experiences

Things to do in Kerala

The moments we build every Kerala journey around — add, swap or skip any of them.

Overnight cruise on a private houseboat in Alleppey or Kumarakom
Walk through the tea estates of Munnar and visit a tea museum
Spot elephants and birdlife on Periyar Lake in Thekkady
Explore the Chinese fishing nets and spice markets of Fort Kochi
Watch a Kathakali performance
Canoe through the narrow village canals at dawn
Rejuvenating Ayurvedic massage
Unwind on the beaches of Marari or Varkala

Curated journeys

Journeys to Kerala

Every itinerary is a starting point — we tailor hotels, pace and experiences around you.

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Kerala5 Nights · 6 Days

Kerala: Munnar Tea Hills & Alleppey Backwaters

Tea-carpeted hills, a spice-scented forest and a private houseboat night on the backwaters — Kerala’s classic journey at an easy pace.

Tea estates and Eravikulam National Park in Munnar
Spice plantation walk in Thekkady
Boat ride on Periyar Lake
Private houseboat night with your own chef

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₹28,999 per person

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Good to know

Questions about Kerala

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Is a houseboat stay comfortable?

Premium houseboats have air-conditioned bedrooms with attached bathrooms, a sun deck and a private crew including a chef. Air-conditioning typically runs from evening to morning.

How many days do we need for Kerala?

Five to six nights covers Munnar, Thekkady or Kumarakom and a houseboat in Alleppey. With a week or more, add Fort Kochi and a few days at the beach.

Can we include Ayurveda in our trip?

Yes — from a single massage to a full 7, 14 or 21-day programme at a certified Ayurveda resort, planned after a consultation with the resort’s doctor.

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