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Kerala is a land of wonderfully varied experiences, from drifting the backwaters on an overnight houseboat to walking through mist-wrapped tea gardens and watching the fierce artistry of Kathakali. Whether you seek wildlife safaris, Ayurveda, beaches or spice-scented plantation walks, the state packs an extraordinary range into a compact area. This guide gathers the very best things to do across God's Own Country, so you can shape a holiday around the experiences that appeal to you most. Holiday Vibez weaves your chosen highlights into a seamless itinerary.

Top things to see & do

Backwater Houseboat Cruise — Kerala
Backwater Houseboat CruiseDrift overnight through the Alleppey or Kumarakom canals aboard a private Kettuvallam, with meals cooked fresh on board.
Tea & Spice Plantations — Kerala
Tea & Spice PlantationsWalk among Munnar's tea estates and Thekkady's cardamom and pepper gardens to see how Kerala's famous produce is grown.
Wildlife Safari at Periyar — Kerala
Wildlife Safari at PeriyarTake a boat safari on Periyar Lake at Thekkady for a chance to spot elephants, bison and abundant birdlife.
Ayurveda & Wellness — Kerala
Ayurveda & WellnessExperience Kerala's renowned Ayurveda tradition with treatments and therapies, especially atmospheric in the monsoon season.
Kathakali & Theyyam — Kerala
Kathakali & TheyyamWitness Kerala's dramatic classical dance-drama and the vivid ritual art of Theyyam in the Malabar north.
Beaches & Cliffs — Kerala
Beaches & CliffsRelax at Kovalam and Varkala, where golden sands, lighthouse views and dramatic cliffs meet the Arabian Sea.
Overnight houseboat gliding through palm-fringed backwaters in Kerala

Suggested itinerary

Day 1
Tea hills of Munnar

Walk the estates, visit dams and viewpoints, and explore the Tea Museum before an evening in the cool high ranges.

Day 2
Spice country & wildlife

At Thekkady, tour a spice plantation, take a Periyar boat safari and enjoy an evening Kathakali or Kalaripayattu performance.

Day 3
Backwater houseboat

Board a private houseboat at Alleppey, cruise the canals past village life, dine on board and moor overnight on the water.

Day 4
Beaches & Ayurveda

Head to the coast for beach time at Kovalam or Varkala, rounding off with a rejuvenating Ayurveda session.

Indicative Kerala package prices (per person on twin-sharing; land package):

Trip DurationIndicative Price (per person)
Short trip · 2 Nights / 3 Daysfrom ₹11,999
3 Nights / 4 Daysfrom ₹13,499
4 Nights / 5 Daysfrom ₹19,999
5 Nights / 6 Daysfrom ₹26,999
6 Nights / 7 Daysfrom ₹34,999

Indicative starting prices from our current Kerala packages — your final quote depends on hotels/houseboat, season and flights. Share your dates for an exact, itemised quote.

Cruise the backwaters

No Kerala trip is complete without the backwaters. An overnight houseboat on the Alleppey or Kumarakom canals is the state's signature experience — a private Kettuvallam with its own crew and cook, gliding past paddy fields, coconut palms and waterside temples. Sunset over Vembanad Lake and a still night afloat linger long in the memory.

Explore hills, tea and spice

The Western Ghats give Kerala its cool green heart. Walk among Munnar's tea estates, ride to viewpoints and dams, and visit Thekkady's spice gardens to see cardamom, pepper and clove growing. Wayanad adds misty hills, the ancient Edakkal caves and waterfalls for those venturing north.

Wildlife and nature

Kerala's forests teem with life. The Periyar sanctuary at Thekkady offers boat safaris in search of elephants and bison, while Eravikulam National Park above Munnar shelters the rare Nilgiri Tahr. Wayanad's reserves and the region's waterfalls, such as Athirapally, add further natural drama.

Culture, Ayurveda and cuisine

Kerala's culture is as rich as its landscape. Watch the elaborate Kathakali dance-drama or the ritual Theyyam of the Malabar coast, indulge in the state's famed Ayurveda treatments, and savour the local table — appam and stew, Malabar dishes and the celebratory vegetarian sadya served on a banana leaf.

Beaches and coast

The Kerala coast rewards those who linger. Kovalam's golden crescents and lighthouse, Varkala's dramatic cliffs, and the tranquil shores of Poovar and Bekal offer relaxed sea days. These make a perfect finale after touring the hills and backwaters.

  • Kovalam — lighthouse beach and cafes
  • Varkala — clifftop paths and sea views
  • Bekal — historic fort beside the sand
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