Kerala
Exploring God’s own country
Kerala is one of India’s most beautiful states. From its spiderweb of lazy backwaters to the tea-covered hills of the Western Ghats, Kerala’s landscapes are breathtaking – and that’s before you even consider its 600km of coastline and beaches.
However, there is more to Kerala than just natural beauty. This is a place famous for its ecotourism initiatives and its unique culture and traditions, whether houseboats on its waterways or its vibrant Kalaripayattu martial art, said to be a precursor to Kung Fu. Kerala is also home to Ayurveda, a healing therapy using natural herbs that goes back more than 5,000 years. Come to Kerala to nourish both your body and mind.
Exploring Kerala's backwaters
Exploring Kerala's famed waterways by houseboat
The 'backwaters' is the name of the enchanting palm-lined waterways that are synonymous with Kerala. This 900-odd kilometre labyrinth of canals connects large regions of Kerala and was constructed centuries ago for transporting cargo, such as spices and rice. Traditional boats called kettuvallam (made by tying pieces of wood together with coir rope, made from coconut fibres) collected the cargo from isolated villages along the waterways and carried it to traders in town...read more
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Golden Triangle and best of Kerala
India's classic route combined with Keralan adventure
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Kochi
The port city of Kochi (also known as Cochin) is Kerala's biggest conurbation, but is actually made up of a collection of tiny islands and outcrops... -
Munnar
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Eravikulam
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Kumarakom
Kumarakom is the perfect jumping off place for houseboat tour in Kerala... -
Alleppey
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Thekkady
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Periyar National Park
Found near Thekkady in the Western Ghat mountains, Periyar National Park is home to sought after populations of elephants and tigers... -
Kottayam
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Varkala
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Mangalore
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Kannur
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Wayanad
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Cheruthuruthy
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Kollam
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Kovalam
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Mararikulum
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Trivandrum
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Kanyakumari
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Places to go in Kerala
Kerala Tours
South India Beyond Backwaters
Private tour & houseboat cruise through Kerala
13 daysFrom $1,842| Kerala | |
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Cruise & Sailing, Family, Active, Nature & Wildlife, Culture |
Kerala's Backwaters & Beaches
Private tour to Kerala's highlights
7 daysFrom $1,265| Kerala | |
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Cruise & Sailing, Beach, Family, Active, Nature & Wildlife, Culture |
Kerala Family Tour
Adventures for all ages
10 daysFrom $1,595| Kerala | |
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Custom itinerary, Private guided tour |
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Cruise & Sailing, Beach, Family, Active, Nature & Wildlife |
Kerala Cycling Tour
See Kerala on two wheels
13 daysFrom $2,605| Kerala | |
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Custom itinerary, Private guided tour |
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Cruise & Sailing, Beach, Active, Cycling, Nature & Wildlife, Culture |
Tropical Kerala
In-depth tour of Kerala's highlights
14 daysFrom $2,285| Kerala | |
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Custom itinerary, Private guided tour |
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Luxury, Beach, Family, Active, Nature & Wildlife, Culture |
Kerala and Karnataka Highlights
14 day culture and leisure tour across Kerala and Karnataka
14 daysFrom £2,614| Kerala, Karnataka | |
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Safari, Luxury, Beach, Family, Adventure, Active, Walking, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, Culture, Cities, Culinary, Food, Wine |
Kerala Travel Companies
Yonder
Tailor-made luxury holidays to Asia
| South Asia, Southeast Asia | |
| Custom itinerary, Private guided tour | |
| Safari, Luxury, Beach, Family, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks, Culture, Spiritual |
Active India
Tailor-made luxury, cultural and active tours of India
| India | |
| Custom itinerary, Private guided tour | |
| Cruise & Sailing, Safari, Luxury, Beach, Family, Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Cycling, Nature & Wildlife, Culture, Responsible Travel |
Bespoke India Travel
Making India incredible!
| South Asia | |
| Custom itinerary, Private guided tour | |
| Safari, Luxury, Honeymoon, Beach, Family, Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Water Sports, Active, Walking, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture, Archaeology, Spiritual, Festivals, Cities, Museums & Galleries, Indigenous Tourism, History, Culinary, Food, Wine |
Red Lantern Journeys
Culture, culinary, and adventure tours in Asia
| South Asia, Southeast Asia | |
| Small group tour, Private guided tour | |
| Luxury, Beach, Family, Adventure, Caving, Water Sports, Kayaking, Canoeing, Ziplining, Active, Walking, Cycling, Swimming, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, National Parks, Culture, Cities, Museums & Galleries, Indigenous Tourism, Culinary, Food, Solo Travel |
Rainforest Cruises
Exotic Riverboat & Small Ship Cruises
| South America, South Asia, Southeast Asia | |
| Custom itinerary, Private guided tour | |
| Cruise & Sailing, Safari, Luxury, Honeymoon, Beach, Family, Adventure, Active, Nature & Wildlife, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture, Culinary, Food |
Reality Tours and Travel
See the real India
| India | |
| Custom itinerary, Private guided tour | |
| Cruise & Sailing, Safari, Beach, Family, Adventure, Active, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, National Parks, Culture, Archaeology, Spiritual, Cities, Museums & Galleries, History, Responsible Travel, Community-led Tourism, Solo Travel |
Indus Bound
Bespoke & authentic travel to the sub-continent
| South Asia | |
| Custom itinerary, Private guided tour | |
| Safari, Luxury, Honeymoon, Beach, Family, Active, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture, Archaeology, Spiritual, Festivals, Cities, Museums & Galleries, History, Culinary, Food, Train |
India for Beginners
| India | |
| Small group tour | |
| Safari, Beach, Family, Adventure, Backpacking, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Walking, Overlanding, Yoga, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, National Parks, Culture, Archaeology, Spiritual, Festivals, Cities, Museums & Galleries, History, Culinary, Food, Solo Travel, Women Only |
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