Kerala

Kerala hugs the southwestern tip of India, blessed with the Arabian Sea on one side and the Western Ghats on the other. Between them lies a world of coconut-fringed backwaters, wildlife sanctuaries, Ayurvedic heritage, and one of India’s most distinctive culinary traditions.

Top Attractions

• Alleppey (Alappuzha) — houseboat stays on the backwaters
• Munnar — tea gardens and misty hill station
• Kochi — Fort Kochi, Chinese fishing nets, Kathakali
• Kovalam / Varkala — beaches and cliff-top cafes
• Periyar — wildlife sanctuary and spice gardens

Getting There

Fly into Kochi International Airport (COK). Coimbatore to Munnar is also a scenic 4-hour drive.