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Kettuvallam houseboat on the palm-lined Alleppey backwaters

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Kerala tours for international travellers

In short

Why visit Kerala?

Kerala adds green hills and calm water to a South India journey: tea estates in Munnar, spice gardens in Thekkady, an overnight houseboat on the Alleppey backwaters and the old port of Fort Kochi. Most travellers spend 5 to 7 days in Kerala, ideally between October and March.

Best time
October to March
Ideal length
5–7 days
Arrive via
Kochi (COK)

Places we include in Kerala

October to March. June to September is the southwest monsoon: lush, quieter and good for Ayurveda, but with heavy rain.

Journeys

Tours that include Kerala

15 days / 14 nights

South India Grand Experience

Chennai · Mahabalipuram · Thanjavur · Madurai · Munnar · Kochi · Alleppey

Temples, tea hills and backwaters in one journey, with luxury stays throughout.

from ₹1,85,000View itinerary

Good to know

Kerala travel questions

Straight answers to what international travellers ask us most.

All questions

Is a Kerala houseboat stay worth it?

Yes, for most travellers. A one-night private houseboat on the Alleppey backwaters, with an onboard cook, is often the highlight of a Kerala trip. We book only inspected boats with good safety standards.

Can I combine Kerala with Tamil Nadu?

Yes. Our 15-day South India Grand Experience links Chennai and the Tamil temple towns with Munnar, Kochi and Alleppey by private car.

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