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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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6 min read · Updated Aug 2026

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Monsoon light over the green tea hills of Kerala

KeralaWhen 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.

6 min read

A houseboat moving through the Kerala backwaters at first light

KeralaPlanning

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.

5 min read

A family walking a spice garden path in Kerala with a local guide

KeralaFamily

Is Kerala good for families with children?

Houseboats, elephants and gentle pacing, and why Kerala works for all ages.

6 min read

A narrow backwater canal beside a palm fringed Kerala beach

KeralaPlanning

Backwaters or beaches: which is right for you?

How to split your time between Kerala's two headline experiences.

4 min read

A banana leaf sadya feast laid out in a Kerala home kitchen

KeralaFood

What should you eat in Kerala?

From the sadya feast to Malabar seafood, the dishes worth seeking out.

7 min read

Early morning light on a Rajasthani fort wall in northern India

IndiaWhen to go

When is the best time to visit India?

A country of many climates, and how to time the region you are heading to.

8 min read

A heritage hotel courtyard in India at dusk

IndiaMoney

How much does a tailor-made India trip cost?

What shapes the price, and how to travel well at every budget.

6 min read

Tea pickers on the terraced slopes of Sri Lanka's hill country

Sri LankaPlanning

How many days do you need in Sri Lanka?

Tea country, wildlife and coast, and a realistic guide to pacing the island.

5 min read

A quiet coastal road in southern Sri Lanka

Sri LankaSafety

Is Sri Lanka safe to travel right now?

An honest, up to date view from our team on the ground in Colombo.

5 min read

Fishing boats among the limestone karsts of northern Vietnam

VietnamWhen to go

When is the best time to visit Vietnam?

North to south, the weather varies hugely, and here is how to time it.

7 min read

A quiet lantern lit lane in old Kyoto, Japan

JapanPlanning

How many days do you need in Japan?

Tokyo, Kyoto and beyond, and how long to allow for a first trip.

6 min read

Autumn maple colour beside a temple garden in Japan

JapanWhen to go

When is the best time to visit Japan?

Cherry blossom, autumn colour and the quieter seasons in between.

7 min read

Cloud forest canopy at sunrise in Costa Rica

Costa RicaWhen to go

When is the best time to visit Costa Rica?

Dry season, green season, and the wildlife each of them brings.

6 min read

A traveller sharing a home-cooked meal in a Kerala garden kitchen

KeralaFood

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.

9 min read

Aerial view of Kerala's coast, backwaters and inland hills

KeralaPlanning

Kerala, mapped: coast, hills and backwaters

How the state fits together, and the sensible order in which to travel it.

4 min read

A local market stall in Kerala with spices and produce

KeralaPlanning

Ten small things to know before you go

Practical habits our specialists pass on to every guest before they fly.

6 min read

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