Kerala · When to go
When is the best time to visit Kerala?
Month by month advice from our Cochin team: the dry season, the monsoon, and the quiet sweet spots most visitors miss.
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Kerala · Planning
How many days do you need in Kerala?
How long for the backwaters, hills and a beach, and when it is worth adding Tamil Nadu.
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Kerala · Family
Is Kerala good for families with children?
Houseboats, elephants and gentle pacing, and why Kerala works for all ages.
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Kerala · Planning
Backwaters or beaches: which is right for you?
How to split your time between Kerala's two headline experiences.
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Kerala · Food
What should you eat in Kerala?
From the sadya feast to Malabar seafood, the dishes worth seeking out.
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Kerala · Food
In Rick Stein's wake: a slow eating tour of coastal Kerala
From the fish auctions of Fort Kochi to a backwater kitchen where four generations still cook over firewood.
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Kerala · Planning
Kerala, mapped: coast, hills and backwaters
How the state fits together, and the sensible order in which to travel it.
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Kerala · Planning
Ten small things to know before you go
Practical habits our specialists pass on to every guest before they fly.
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Kerala · Planning
Kerala holidays: the complete planning guide
Where to go, how long to stay, when to travel and how a Kerala holiday fits together, from our Cochin office.
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Kerala · Visas
India visa for UK citizens: the e-visa step by step
Who needs a visa for India, which e-Tourist visa to choose, and how to apply on the official site without paying an agent.
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Kerala · Places
Munnar travel guide: tea hills, walks and where to stay
What Munnar is really like, how long to stay, the best walks and when the tea hills are at their best.
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Kerala · Places
Varkala travel guide: the cliff beach in south Kerala
What Varkala's cliff is like, who it suits, the best beaches and how it compares with Kovalam and Marari.
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Kerala · Places
Fort Kochi: what to see and do
The Chinese fishing nets, Mattancherry, the spice markets and how many days to give Kerala's old port.
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Kerala · Places
Wayanad travel guide: Kerala's northern hills
Forests, plantations, caves and wildlife in north Kerala, and how to add Wayanad to a trip.
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Kerala · Places
Kerala backwaters and houseboats explained
Alleppey or Kumarakom, one night or two, and how to choose a good houseboat.
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Kerala · Places
Kerala beaches compared: Kovalam, Marari and Varkala
Which Kerala beach suits you, when the sea is calm and where to stay on the coast.
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Kerala · Places
Kumarakom travel guide: Vembanad Lake and its resorts
Kumarakom's lakeside hotels, bird sanctuary and backwater cruises, and how it compares with Alleppey.
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Kerala · Places
Thekkady and Periyar National Park: a visitor's guide
Boat trips, forest walks, spice gardens and what wildlife you can realistically see at Periyar.
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Kerala · When to go
Kerala weather month by month
Temperature, rain and humidity through the year on the coast and in the hills.
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Kerala · Planning
Things to do in Kerala: 15 experiences worth planning for
From a backwater canoe trip to a theyyam ritual, the experiences our Cochin team rates most.
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Kerala · Culture
Onam: when it is and how to experience it
Kerala's harvest festival explained: dates, the Onam feast, flower carpets and snake boat races.
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Kerala · Culture
Theyyam and Kathakali: where and when to watch
Kerala's two most striking performance traditions, how they differ and how to see them respectfully.
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Kerala · Planning
Where is Kerala? Map, time zone and getting there
Kerala's location in India, its time difference from the UK and the main airports.
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Kerala · Safety
Is Kerala safe? Including advice for solo women
Honest safety advice for Kerala: health, roads, the sea, and travelling as a woman on your own.
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Kerala · Planning
Ayurveda in Kerala: how to choose a retreat
What Ayurveda is, how long a proper course takes, the best season and how to tell a genuine centre from a spa.
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Kerala · Planning
Kerala honeymoon guide
Where to stay, how long to go and how to make a Kerala honeymoon feel special without rushing.
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Kerala · Planning
Planning a Kerala holiday: local specialist or do it yourself?
An honest look at when booking Kerala yourself works, and where local knowledge makes a real difference.
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