01 · Heritage
Fort Kochi
A walkable historic quarter shaped by Indian Ocean trade and colonial encounters.
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South India · Cultural guide
Kerala – The Malabar Coast
Backwaters, Ayurveda, spice routes and a lush tropical rhythm
Best time · October to March; June to September for monsoon AyurvedaIdeal stay · 7–12 days6 places to experience
Why it matters
A living cultural landscape.
Kerala combines palm-lined backwaters, Western Ghats tea country, historic trading ports, beaches, wildlife and deeply rooted wellness traditions.
Kerala’s Malabar Coast connected India with Arab, Chinese, Jewish and European trading worlds for centuries. This exchange shaped its architecture, cuisines and unusually diverse religious heritage.
Kathakali, Mohiniyattam, Kalaripayattu, mural painting and temple arts remain central cultural forms. Ayurveda has a particularly strong institutional and living presence here, while Onam celebrates shared stories of prosperity and homecoming.
Do not miss
6 curated highlightsPlaces to visit
02 · Nature
Alleppey Backwaters
Canals, lagoons, paddy fields and village life experienced by private houseboat.
03 · Nature
Munnar
High-elevation tea estates, misty viewpoints and Western Ghats biodiversity.
04 · Wellness
Kumarakom
A serene Vembanad Lake base for wellness, birdlife and backwater stays.
05 · Beach
Kovalam
A crescent-shaped beach destination near Thiruvananthapuram.
06 · Wildlife
Thekkady and Periyar
Forest landscapes, spice gardens and wildlife-focused activities.
Plan well
Know before you go.
Best time
October to March; June to September for monsoon Ayurveda
Ideal duration
7–12 days
Getting there
Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram are the principal international gateways. Kozhikode serves northern Kerala.
Local intelligence
Travel thoughtfully.
1
Choose responsible houseboats with proper waste-management practices.
2
Ayurvedic treatments should be prescribed by a qualified doctor.
3
Allow extra road time in the hills.
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Golden Triangle & Kerala Highlights
Delhi → Agra → Jaipur → Kochi → Munnar → Alleppey → Kochi
View itinerary →Royal Rajasthan & Kerala
Delhi → Agra → Jaipur → Jodhpur → Udaipur → Kochi → Kumarakom → Alleppey → Kovalam → Thiruvananthapuram
View itinerary →Kerala Ayurveda, Backwaters & Beach Wellness
Kochi → Kumarakom → Alleppey → Kovalam → Thiruvananthapuram
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