
Palm-fringed backwaters, misty tea hills, Ayurvedic retreats and serene houseboats — Kerala is South India’s most soothing, soulful escape.
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Overnight on a private houseboat through palm-lined canals.
Rolling green hills, waterfalls and cool mountain air.
Periyar sanctuary, spice plantations and boat safaris.
Rejuvenating spa retreats and Kovalam’s shores.
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September to March for pleasant weather across the state.
5–7 nights for a well-rounded trip.
Kerala is best from September to March for 5–7 nights. The classic route is Kochi → Munnar (2 nights) → Thekkady (1 night) → Alleppey houseboat (1 night) → Kochi, with drives of 3–4 hours. A comfortable trip costs about ₹18,000–35,000 per person excluding flights.
Kerala quick facts for Indian travellers (updated 13 October 2026)
| Best time to visit | September–March; June–August monsoon is ideal for Ayurveda |
|---|---|
| Ideal duration | 5–7 nights |
| Classic route | Kochi → Munnar → Thekkady → Alleppey → Kochi — 5-day plan |
| Getting there | Fly into Kochi (COK); Thiruvananthapuram (TRV) for Kovalam and Varkala |
| Houseboat price | ≈ ₹8,000–25,000 per night for two, all meals included |
| Budget per person (5 days) | ₹18,000–28,000 budget · ₹32,000–55,000 comfort, excluding flights |
| Best for | Honeymoons, hill stations, backwaters, Ayurveda, wildlife |
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Straight answers to the questions Indian travellers ask us most about Kerala.
Kochi → Munnar (2 nights) → Thekkady (1 night) → Alleppey houseboat (1 night) → Kochi. With 7 days, add Varkala or Kovalam beaches. Follow our 5-day Kerala itinerary.
5 days covers Munnar, Thekkady and the backwaters; 7 days adds a beach and a slower pace.
Yes — misty Munnar resorts, plantation stays and a private houseboat night make it India's favourite domestic honeymoon.
About ₹8,000–12,000 per night for a standard 1-bedroom houseboat with meals, ₹12,000–18,000 for deluxe and ₹18,000–25,000+ for premium, depending on the season.
September to March for pleasant weather. December–January is peak season; the June–August monsoon is green, quiet and the traditional season for Ayurveda.
By private car with driver — the most practical option on hill roads. Drives are about 3–4 hours between each stop.
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