Kerala — Tour Highlights and Travel Tips
Tour Highlights
- Take in the many attractions of Kochi, arguably Kerala’s most compelling city, with highlights including Fort Kochi, the atmospheric streets of Mattancherry, and many more
- Hit the beach for some downtime during your Kerala holiday at Kovalam, the state’s premier seaside destination
- Sample the relaxed way of life along the waterways by taking a backwater cruise, something no visitor should leave without experiencing
- Escape the heat and humidity and make your way to Munnar, a former hill station that boasts extensive picturesque tea plantations
- Watch a performance of Kathakali, a traditional drama, for a taste of Kerala’s unique cultural heritage
- Get your wildlife fix in Periyar National Park where you stand a good chance of seeing elephants, sambar and gaur as well as the more elusive leopards and tigers
- Witness the power of nature on your Kerala trip at Athirappally Falls, often referred to as the ‘Niagara Falls of India’
Travel Tips
- The perfect time for a Kerala vacation is between January and March when the weather is at its most pleasantly cool. Avoid May and June when the heat and humidity can become unbearable.
- If you plan to visit Munnar or other hill stations, remember to pack some warmer clothes since the evenings can be chilly at any time of the year.
- If you are on a budget, replace a boathouse experience on the backwaters with a simple hop on a local ferry — the trip from Alappuzha to Kottayam is a good choice for this.
- Kerala is renowned for its numerous vibrant festivals, and there’s a good chance that your trip will coincide with some sort of celebration. Be sure to keep up to date with what’s on while you’re travelling so you don’t miss out.
- If you are looking for something to read before or during your trip, Arundhati Roy’s Booker Prize-winning 'The God of Small Things' set in Kerala’s backwaters is the obvious choice.
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