Travel Guides
Practical, honest advice written by our experts on the ground: when to go, how long you need, what it costs, and how to make the most of every destination.
8 guides
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
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
KeralaFamily
Is Kerala good for families with children?
Houseboats, elephants and gentle pacing, and why Kerala works for all ages.
6 min read
KeralaPlanning
Backwaters or beaches: which is right for you?
How to split your time between Kerala's two headline experiences.
4 min read
KeralaFood
What should you eat in Kerala?
From the sadya feast to Malabar seafood, the dishes worth seeking out.
7 min read
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
KeralaPlanning
Kerala, mapped: coast, hills and backwaters
How the state fits together, and the sensible order in which to travel it.
4 min read
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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