Trivandrum · 2 nights
Sample itinerary, we tailor it to you
About this Kerala itinerary
Specially designed tours for those looking to experience the vibrant and colourful culture of Kerala. The tour includes a stay in a beach resort and the historic port city of Cochin; visits to temples, boat-building yards, an elephant sanctuary, an art centre and historical palaces; performances of Kerala's traditional dances and martial arts demonstration.
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 Trivandrum
- Travel through Alleppey
- Travel through Cochin
- Travel through Guruvayoor
- Travel through Palakkad
Route & map
Where the Cultural Kerala, 9 Nights route takes you
Trivandrum
2 nights
Alleppey
1 night
Cochin
2 nights
Guruvayoor
1 night
Palakkad
2 nights
Calicut
1 night
Calicut Airport
1 night
Where you'll visit
Located on the west coast and near the extreme south of the state, Thiruvananthapuram, otherwise known as Trivandrum, is the capital of Kerala.The British, during their rule, found the name to be too complicated and rechristened it 'Trivandrum'.
Day by day
Your itinerary, day by day
You will be welcomed by a Kerala Travel Centre representative at the airport and drive to your hotel. The southernmost part of Kerala, Trivandrum, is bounded by the wooded highlands of the Western Ghats in the east and northeast and the Arabian Sea in the west. A long shoreline with secluded, internationally-renowned beaches, historic monuments, backwater stretches, hill stations and a rich cultural heritage are awaiting you here.
Overnight · The hotel 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.
Alleppey · 1 night
Hibiscus Villa
Cochin · 2 nights
Brunton Boatyard
Guruvayoor · 1 night
Kanoos Residency
Palakkad · 2 nights
Planters Retreat Homestay
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
£1,340
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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