Athirapally · 1 night
Sample itinerary, we tailor it to you
About this Kerala itinerary
This is the perfect tour for those wanting to venture into the unexplored and enchanting highlights of North Kerala, experiecing its rich cultures and traditions and many stunning locations. On this tour, stay in the historic port city of Cochin, enjoy a houseboat cruise, experience a train journey through stunning locations, visit famous temples and ancient boat building yards, explore the bustling fish markets and be entranced by the beautiful, traditional Kerala dance and Kerala's only drive-in beach.
Everything below is a sample. Our team in Cochin will stretch it, shorten it, swap the hotels up or down a category and build the days around what you actually want to do.
Trip highlights
- Travel through Cochin
- Travel through Athirapally
- Travel through Wayanad
- Travel through Tellicherry
- Travel through Calicut
Route & map
Where the Classic North Kerala, 9 Nights route takes you
Cochin
2 nights
Athirapally
1 night
Wayanad
3 nights
Tellicherry
2 nights
Calicut
1 night
Calicut Airport
1 night
Where you'll visit
Cochin, or Kochi as it is now called, is divided into Old Cochin (comprising Fort Cochin and Mattanchery) and Ernakulam, which is a bustling metropolis and is considered the commercial capital of Kerala. It is the only district in Kerala where you can experience urban comforts on a par with other major cities in India and also the history of many centuries bygone.
Day by day
Your itinerary, day by day
Welcomed by Kerala Travel Centre representative at the airport and transferred to your hotel in Cochin. Often referred to as the spice capital of the world, Cochin's spice trade can be traced back to the time of the pharaohs and the pyramids. As you walk the streets of Cochin, you can feel the aroma of these spices wafting in the breeze. Check into your hotel, relax for a while, and as the dusk falls, go on an enchanting sunset cruise to glimpse the city silhoutted against a starlit sky.
Overnight · The Koder house with a vehicle at your disposal
Where you'll stay
Choose your comfort level
The route stays exactly the same, you are only choosing the level of hotel. Prices vary by category and your expert confirms the exact quote for the level you pick. Any individual stay can also be swapped.
Cochin · 2 nights
The Malabar House Residency
Wayanad · 3 nights
Rain Country
Tellicherry · 2 nights
Ayesha Manzil
Calicut · 1 night
The Raviz resort and spa, Kadavu
When to go
The best time to visit Kerala
Jan
31°C
12mm
Feb
32°C
20mm
Mar
33°C
45mm
Apr
33°C
120mm
May
32°C
250mm
Jun
29°C
650mm
Jul
28°C
600mm
Aug
28°C
380mm
Sep
29°C
250mm
Oct
30°C
290mm
Nov
30°C
170mm
Dec
30°C
40mm
30°C
Avg temperature
236mm
Avg rainfall
- Best
- Good
- Monsoon
October to March, the sweet spot
Kerala is at its best from October to March, when the rain has cleared, the backwaters are full and the coast is dry. April and May are hot and humid but quiet, and the south-west monsoon from June to September brings heavy afternoon rain, deep green hills and the lowest prices of the year. Many Ayurveda guests deliberately choose the monsoon, when the treatments are considered most effective.
Good to know
What's included
Included
- B&B at all hotels except where cited on the itinerary
- Chauffeur driven AC car
- Sunset cruise
- Kathakali performance
- Ayurveda massage
- All entrance fees
- Guide charges
- Assisted airport transfers and international flights
Not included
- International flights (quoted separately)
- Visas
- Travel insurance
- Lunches and dinners unless stated
- Tips and personal expenses
Pricing
Indicative price
*Indicative price
£1,092
per person, twin share
Excluding international flights
Prices exclude international flights. Includes accommodation, private transport, sightseeing and activities as described. This is a private tour, fully customisable. Adjust hotels, add destinations, change the pace. Final price varies with group size, season and hotel choice. Share your preferred dates and we will send a personalised itinerary and an accurate quote.
Image gallery
A glimpse of the journey
Make this trip yours
Our Kerala team will reshape every day of this itinerary around you, then price it properly.
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