Kerala Tour Packages
Customized Kerala trips planned around your dates, interests and travel style.
- Type
- State, South India
- Ideal trip
- 6–7 days
- Best months
- Sep–Feb
- Places we cover
- 15 destinations
Why visit Kerala
Kerala at a glance
Quick answers from our Kerala travel guide, which covers each topic in detail.
What is Kerala known for?
Kerala is known for its backwaters (houseboat cruises around Alappuzha and Kumarakom), the tea estates of Munnar, spice and wildlife country around Thekkady, Kochi's colonial old town, and beaches at Varkala and Kovalam.
Things to do in Kerala
- Overnight houseboat on Vembanad Lake
- Tea estates and Eravikulam National Park in Munnar
- Periyar boat safari and spice gardens at Thekkady
- Fort Kochi's Chinese fishing nets and old town
- Cliff-top beach at Varkala
How many days are enough?
Six to seven days covers Kochi, Munnar, Thekkady and an overnight houseboat. Four days is enough for a backwaters-only trip.
Best time to visit Kerala
Late September to November, just after the monsoon, when the backwaters are full and green and prices are below the December–February peak. December to February is the driest and busiest season.
Month-by-month detail in the guideHow to reach Kerala
Cochin International Airport is the main gateway. Alappuzha is about 2 hours away by road, and Thiruvananthapuram airport serves Kovalam and Varkala. Kerala is also well connected by rail.
How much does it cost?
Our Kerala backwaters guide estimates a 4-day trip with one houseboat night at about ₹14,000 on a budget, ₹27,000 mid-range and ₹65,000+ for luxury. The houseboat is the biggest variable.
Suggested itineraries
Popular Kerala routes
Starting points we adapt to your dates and pace. Each stop links to our detailed guide.
Package duration
How long is your Kerala trip?
Pick a length to start with. We plan the route to match it.
3 Days
A short break: one base and the highlights nearby.
5 Days
Two or three places, without rushing between them.
7 Days
The classic circuit, with a slower day built in.
10+ Days
Add off-beat stops, longer stays and slower travel.
Popular places
Best places to visit in Kerala
Mix and match from 15 Kerala destinations we have detailed guides for. Tell us which ones interest you.
Munnar
Rolling tea estates climbing into the clouds, a rare flower that blooms once every 12 years, and the coolest hill air in Kerala — the complete guide to Munnar.
Alappuzha (Alleppey)
The 'Venice of the East' — a maze of palm-lined backwater canals best explored overnight on a converted rice barge — the complete guide to Alappuzha.
Kochi
Chinese fishing nets silhouetted against the sunset, spice-trade history layered under Portuguese and Dutch influence, and Kerala's most walkable old town — the complete guide to Kochi.
Thekkady
Boat safaris across a reservoir ringed by elephant herds, and spice plantations still growing the cardamom and pepper that built Kerala's ancient trade routes — the complete guide to Thekkady.
Kumarakom
A quieter, greener answer to Alleppey's backwaters, with a bird sanctuary on Kerala's largest lake — the complete guide to Kumarakom.
Varkala
A red laterite cliff running straight along the Arabian Sea, lined with cafes above the sand — one of Kerala's few beaches with a view like this — the complete guide to Varkala.
More places we plan trips to
Experiences
Things to do in Kerala
Activities, sights and local experiences, grouped by destination, to help you decide what to include.
Beaches
Beaches in Kerala
Beach-by-beach guides with the season, swimming conditions and which beach suits whom.
Adventure
Adventure in Kerala
Activity guides with seasons, difficulty and safety, to plan the active part of the trip.
Wildlife
Wildlife in Kerala
National parks, tiger reserves and sanctuaries, with seasons, safaris and how to book.
Spiritual travel
Spiritual places in Kerala
Temples, shrines and pilgrim routes, with seasons, bookings and how to plan the visit.
Heritage and culture
Heritage of Kerala
Monuments, UNESCO sites, crafts and routes, with seasons and how to plan the visit.
Hill stations
Hill stations in Kerala
Hill towns, seasons, snow and routes, with realistic drives and where to stay.
Nature travel
Nature in Kerala
Forests, waterfalls, lakes and valleys, with the seasons that suit them.
Road trips
Road trips in Kerala
Routes, driving times, overnight stops and the seasons to go.
Is Kerala suitable for families?
Yes. Short drives, houseboats, Periyar boat safaris at Thekkady and gentle beaches make Kerala one of the easiest family trips in India.
Explore family holidaysIs Kerala good for a honeymoon?
Yes. A private houseboat night, a Munnar plantation stay and a few days at Varkala or Kovalam make a classic honeymoon route.
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Kerala trip FAQs
What is Kerala known for?
Kerala is known for its backwaters (houseboat cruises around Alappuzha and Kumarakom), the tea estates of Munnar, spice and wildlife country around Thekkady, Kochi's colonial old town, and beaches at Varkala and Kovalam.
How many days are enough for Kerala?
Six to seven days covers Kochi, Munnar, Thekkady and an overnight houseboat. Four days is enough for a backwaters-only trip.
What is the best time to visit Kerala?
Late September to November, just after the monsoon, when the backwaters are full and green and prices are below the December–February peak. December to February is the driest and busiest season.
How do you reach Kerala?
Cochin International Airport is the main gateway. Alappuzha is about 2 hours away by road, and Thiruvananthapuram airport serves Kovalam and Varkala. Kerala is also well connected by rail.
How much does a Kerala trip cost?
Our Kerala backwaters guide estimates a 4-day trip with one houseboat night at about ₹14,000 on a budget, ₹27,000 mid-range and ₹65,000+ for luxury. The houseboat is the biggest variable.
Is Kerala good for a family holiday?
Yes. Short drives, houseboats, Periyar boat safaris at Thekkady and gentle beaches make Kerala one of the easiest family trips in India.
Is Kerala good for a honeymoon?
Yes. A private houseboat night, a Munnar plantation stay and a few days at Varkala or Kovalam make a classic honeymoon route.
How does Kudozz Club plan a Kerala trip?
You share your dates, budget range and interests through the enquiry form. Our in-house team builds a day-by-day Kerala itinerary around that and discusses it with you by email. Nothing is a fixed package.
Can I change the route or duration?
Yes. Add or drop places, extend the trip, change the pace or combine it with a neighbouring state. The routes on this page are starting points, not fixed departures.
Why don't you show package prices?
Because the price depends on your dates, hotel category, group size and how you travel between places. Rather than advertise a 'starting from' price that changes later, we quote for your actual trip.
Plan your Kerala trip with us
Tell us your dates, who's travelling and roughly what you want to spend. We'll shape the route around it.
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