Plan a Kerala Tour – A Step-by-Step Guide to Plan Your Kerala Tour Package

If you are in the planning stages of a Kerala tour, I recommend that you read the information below. This is something I’ve produced based on my personal experience organizing Kerala tour packages for numerous visitors like you. You can make sure that this article will assist you in planning every detail of your trip.

Making Plans for a Trip to Kerala

Decide how many days you can spend in Kerala before beginning any research to arrange your trip there. This is essential because you can only choose your travel destinations based on your leave.

If you have a sufficient amount of vacation time, explore Kerala’s tourist attractions and decide on the number of days with the aid of the tour operator. Freeze your arrival and departure dates in both scenarios.

You can purchase your tickets to Kerala once your Kerala vacation package is complete. Always reserve up to Cochin when making reservations for a subsequent flight. Another alternative is Trivandrum; however, only reserve a trip to Trivandrum if Kovalam or Kanyakumari are your first two stops. The only time Calicut is worthwhile is if Wayanad is your first stop.

How can I get to Cochin?

Cochin is also known as Ernakulam and is also written as Kochi. You can make a bus reservation to Ernakulam at the same time. Since some trains only stop at one station, you can choose to schedule a trip to either Ernakulam North or Ernakulam South. ERN or ERS is the station code for train reservations. Make a reservation for a flight to Cochin or Kochi (location code is COK).

By all means, try to get to Cochin as soon as you can to visit as many places as possible on our Kerala tour packages. When planning a Kerala tour, this should be a preference.

Kerala can be reached by train, flight, or bus from Coimbatore, Bangalore, Mysore, Chennai, Hyderabad, and other nearby cities. The best method from Coimbatore is by bus. You can choose between all three alternatives if you’re leaving from Bangalore. Typically, a bus from Bangalore to Cochin takes 9 to 12 hours. These days, multi-axle Volvo buses arrive in Cochin in 9 to 10 hours. Depending on the state of the roads, this varies. There is a checkpoint at the border between Tamil Nadu and Kerala, and on extremely rare occasions, buses have arrived late as a result of inspection at this checkpoint.

The Bangalore-Cochin route is well-served by buses, making it a viable alternative for travellers from Bangalore who want to travel to Kerala. You might even search for sleeper buses.

From Bangalore, it takes a train for about 12 hours, but finding a ticket is the major problem. This is your best choice if tickets are available. Anyhow, make an effort to reserve a bus or train that arrives in Cochin early in the day. If flying is your preferred method, make sure your flight arrives at least before noon.

If flying is your preferred method, make sure your flight arrives at least before noon.

Travel from Hyderabad to Cochin

The best transport options from Hyderabad are by train or by air. Buses should only be taken as a last resort because they take about 18 – 22 hours.

Buses and trains are available from Mangalore. You can either travel to Cochin directly from Mysore via bus, or you can first travel to Bangalore and then Cochin. You have a choice of travelling by bus, train, or flight if you are leaving from Chennai. The travel time to Cochin by train and bus is nearly 12 hours. If you’re planning a trip to Kerala from Chennai, Mangalore, or Mysore, you should consider this alternative.

You can travel to Kerala by train or flight from Delhi, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Mumbai, Delhi, or any other destination. If you’re coming from another country, you can choose to fly directly there. You can also get out at one of the airports in major cities and travel to Kerala by train.

To minimize complications, you must make every reservation in advance.

You may purchase a return ticket once your continuing travel has been scheduled. Please be cautious regarding destinations and departure times when purchasing a return ticket. I advise you to reserve this just once the package, or at the very least, the itinerary has been decided.

Choose the Tourist Destinations in Kerala

When planning a trip to Kerala, this is another factor that must be considered. Here, we need to decide on the ultimate destinations to be visited. The number of days you have and your interests need to be balanced at this point. This should be made easier for you by a brief summary of the main tourist attractions in our Kerala holiday packages.

Major Tourist Destinations in Kerala

  • Cochin: If you fly into Kerala, here is typically where you land. If you want to explore the sights in Cochin, you may either do it the first day after arriving there or if you have time on the last day, go for it.
  • Munnar: The best tourist destination in our Kerala trip packages is Munnar. Munnar is a hill station in Kerala. You would like to see that 100 times. 
  • Thekkady: When you go boating in Thekkady, you can visit the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. Adventure travel, as well as ecotourism, are both quite popular in Thekkady.
  • Alleppey/Kumarakom: This is the location for a houseboat cruise. In addition to a gorgeous beach, Alleppey features a variety of resorts where visitors can unwind.
  • Thiruvananthapuram: The capital of Kerala, is a popular tourist destination in India. Nearby beach villages Kovalam and Varkala are well-known. The city is renowned for its distinctive architectural design, which combines elements of Kerala architecture with British and Dravidian influences. 
  • Kanyakumari: Although Kanyakumari is in Tamil Nadu, it is nevertheless recommended to visit if you are traveling up to Trivandrum (and if time allowed).
  • Athirapally-Vazhachal: Athirappilly-Vazhachal Falls, at over 80 feet high, is Kerala’s most famous and largest waterfall. You can’t help but be amazed at the natural world’s utmost force and splendor when you see the water rushing into the ground. This area is significant to ornithologists, and bird watchers can find many uncommon and colorful species here.
  • Cherai: Cherai is another beach in the vicinity of Cochin.
  • Guruvayoor: Guruvayoor is a pilgrimage site with the famous Krishna temple. At this location, there is an elephant sanctuary with more than 65 elephants.
  • Wayanad: Wayanad is a tourist destination in Kerala’s northern region. Wayanad is about 300 kilometers north of Cochin.

Plan Kerala Tour Itinerary

When you plan a Kerala tour, the itinerary plays an important role. This should be well balanced with sightseeing and free time with family. From the above-listed major tourist destinations, make a list of places you wish to cover in our Kerala tour packages.

I shall be writing about all these places in detail below with the travel time required for each. After reading this post, you would be in a position to finalize the places to visit depending on your leave from the office. Once the places of visit and the number of nights in each destination are finalized, the itinerary can be prepared with ease.

Cochin:

Most of the time, this is the place where you land in Kerala. If you have enough days in Kerala, a full-day visit to Cochin is worth doing. Cochin has a lot of sightseeing places including Marine drive, Chinese fishing nets, and Fort Cochin where you can visit the Dutch palace, the Jew Synagogue, etc.

For more info read our blog post: 9 Must-See Places in Cochin.

If you are short of time, I suggest you move directly to your first destination from Cochin. This can be Munnar which is a 4 to 5 hours drive from Cochin, Thekkady which is 5hrs drive, Alleppey 2hrs, Guruvayoor 2hrs and Athirapilly-Vazhachal, a short 2 hours drive. If you want Kovalam as your first destination, it is better to arrive at Trivandrum instead of having a hectic journey of 6 to 7 hours on the same day of arrival. This will be a good take when you plan a Kerala tour and need to be finalized properly.

For every travel, you need to consider halting time in between for sightseeing, food, etc. When your first destination is Alleppey Houseboat, make sure you reach Cochin at least by 9 AM so that you can check in to Houseboat at Noon. If your arrival is after 10 AM at Cochin, then don’t plan the Alleppey Houseboat cruise on the same day, as a check-in to the houseboat is at Noon and check-out is at 9 AM the next day. If you are reaching Cochin after 3 PM, then don’t plan any travel on that day. In this case, the best option is to stay in a hotel near to airport or railway station depending on how you come to Cochin.

Stay near Airport

Most hotels near the airport offer free pick-up from the airport, thus helping you save money on a vehicle for that day. Do inform your travel agent about your mode of arrival, so they can book the hotel accordingly. Cochin airport is almost 20km from Cochin city/railway station.

If you are planning to stay at Cochin on arrival day, normally check-in time of all hotels is 12 Noon and if you are reaching early morning, do inform this in advance to your travel agent. In this case, you can request for early check-in. Most of the hotels allow this subject to room availability and do note that breakfast will not be complimentary for this day.

If you are planning to travel to other destinations on the same day, I suggest you start directly to that destination, instead of having a half day sightseeing of Cochin and then traveling to the next destination. If you are arriving at Cochin by train or bus or after a long flight journey, try to refresh yourself before driving from Cochin to your next destination. This helps you to enjoy the trip right from the beginning and you can do all your sightseeing on the way. Coordinating your first destination in accordance with your arrival time is very important. This should also be taken care of when you plan a Kerala tour as you can save a lot of time here.

Munnar

Munnar, a hill station, is one of the most beautiful places in our Kerala tour packages. There are lots of Tea plantations and more than a dozen places to see near Munnar. This is a must-see place if you are visiting Kerala. The climate will be mostly cold throughout the year. Munnar is 140km from Cochin.

When you plan a Kerala tour, if you wish to have a better understanding of Munnar, read our blog post: 13 must visit places in Munnar!

If you are traveling to Munnar, you should try to stay there at least for 2 nights. For your onward journey, the travel time listed from Cochin is 4 to 5hrs, but, you will reach Munnar in about 7 to 8 hrs only. There are lots of sightseeing spots in between. You can enjoy waterfalls and rolling hillsides with tea gardens on the way. During this travel enjoy as much as you can on the day and don’t be in a rush to reach Munnar. You can even visit spice plantations on the way. After enjoying the scenery, you will be reaching Munnar by evening only.

If you feel, you can spend some time in the market. If your hotel is away from Munnar town, try to have food and finish all activities in town and move to a hotel. Coming back from the hotel to town at night is not a good idea as there can be fog on the road and driving is not safe.

Second day at Munnar

The second day should be dedicated to sightseeing in and around Munnar. If you want to cover almost all the places, try to start sightseeing by 8.30. Or you can choose places to visit according to your interest and mood. Purchase spices, tea, etc. while you go shopping. Do visit Eravikulam National Park to see the endangered mountain goat of South India, the Nilgiri Tahr.

Selecting the resort/hotel is most important while you are in Munnar. Every hotel in Munnar is not in town, you will find hotels within a radius of approximately 30km from Munnar. See Hotels in Munnar . Most of the good resorts are away from the city. If you are a person who wishes to stay in the city, do make sure the hotel you select is in the city itself. If you want to be away from all traffic and love to have a relaxed mood select a resort/hotel accordingly. While approaching any tour operator, if you have a specific choice, make sure you communicate this clearly.

Hotel Selection at Munnar

It is always better to do a Google search on the hotel selected. Nobody can tell you whether you will like a hotel or not. As this is very subjective and depends upon your interests and background. Personally, I like to stay away from the city when I am on holiday and used to prefer hotels outside the city. But for business trips, I prefer city hotels. This needs to be considered when you plan the Kerala tour itself. Else you land up staying in a hotel which you may won’t feel good with.

A normal package can be prepared with a 2-night stay at Munnar. If you wish to stay at Munnar for 3 nights, you will get a lot of time to relax. A package with one night in Munnar is not that advisable. I have seen many times people taking packages with one night at Munnar and one night at Alleppey when they have only 3 days to spend. This is not a good idea as they will not be able to cover neither Munnar nor Alleppey.

From Munnar, you can travel to the next destinations like Thekkady, Alleppey, or Cochin. Moving to Kovalam directly from Munnar is not a good idea as traveling time would be minimum 10hrs. If you are moving to Cochin to catch a return flight/train do make sure you have minimum 6hrs in between, as you may even stop for food during this travel. So do your time planning accordingly.

Here is an easy-to-follow map with the major tourist spots in Munnar. This map will help you in planning your itinerary during your visit to Munnar.

Click here to read the Munnar travel guide which gives more ideas on Munnar

Munnar Tourist Destinations Map to plan Kerala tour

Distance to various places from Munnar
  • Distance from Munnar to Madurai – 130KM
  • Distance from Munnar to Cochin    – 135KM
  • Distance from Munnar to Aluva     – 130KM
  • Distance from Munnar to Theni      – 165KM
  • Distance from Munnar to Thekkady – 110KM
  • Distance from Munnar to Trivandrum     – 280KM
  • Distance from Munnar to Alleppey – 190km
  • Distance from Munnar to Kodaikkanal – 180km

Thekkady

The famous Periyar wildlife sanctuary is in Thekkady. Thekkady is sometimes referred to as Kumily or Periyar. Thekkady is the best place to visit if you are interested in adventure and eco-tourism activities. If you are not interested in such activities, you have only Periyar wildlife sanctuary to see.

For more info read our blog post: More info about Thekkady 
To watch wildlife closely, you need to go boating through the Periyar River. Wild animals, forest areas of Periyar sanctuary, and Mullapperiyar dam from long view can only be seen during this boating. Vehicles are not allowed inside the sanctuary for sightseeing.
Boating in Thekkady has fixed timings and the guest needs to be personally in the queue to get tickets. You need to give your personal details as well as show your ID card while taking this ticket. Depending on the season, the rush for boating varies. In peak seasons, there might be a heavy rush, so try to be in the queue at least 3 to 4 hrs before the departure time. This time needs to be considered when you plan the Kerala tour itself.

Thekkady has a lot of activities/shows running in the evening. If interested, you can watch Kalarippayattu (martial arts of Kerala), Kathakali, Magic shows, musical fountain, tribal dance, etc. You can also go for an Ayurveda massage, Elephant ride, Elephant bath, Elephant shower, Spice plantation tour, etc. You can plan for boating through the Periyar River as well above activities if you have one night stay at Thekkady. Unless you are interested in adventurous activities, don’t stay for more than 2 nights there. If you are opting for two-night stay, you can relax on the second day enjoying the wilderness of Thekkady.

Second Day at Thekkady

If you are an adventurous person, this is the place for you. Plan for 2 or 3 nights at Thekkady and you get to do all sorts of adventure activities here. You can go for the Gavi tour which includes a full-day Jeep safari, trekking, etc., bamboo rafting, eco-tourism, nature walking, night patrolling, etc. Go through the details for these activities and fix the number of days you want to stay at Thekkady. Whether to stay for 2 nights or 3 nights should depend on your interest and need to be taken care of when you plan the Kerala tour itself.

From Thekkady you can move to Alleppey, Munnar, Cochin, Madurai (Tamil Nadu), Kodaikkanal (Tamil Nadu). Again Kovalam is not a good idea as there will be a lot of traveling.

Very recently we have found a website where you can do online bookings for boating at Periyar. Though we have not tried this, one of our guests did it themselves. Thought of sharing that website here.

Online booking for Periyar boating can be made at www.periyarfoundation.org.

Click here to read my travel experience to Thekkady

Distance to various places from Thekkady
  • Distance from Thekkady to Kumily – 4km
  • Distance from Thekkady to Munnar – 110km
  • Distance from Thekkady to Alleppey – 150km
  • Distance from Thekkady to Cochin – 170km
  • Distance from Thekkady to Kodaikkanal – 120km

Houseboat Cruise in Alleppey

Alleppey is another destination that you need to consider when you plan a Kerala tour. The destination is famous for Kerala-style houseboats. Alleppey has a good beach also. A houseboat cruise is a different experience and should not miss this if you have enough holidays with you. Houseboats give a different feel than staying in a hotel. These floating villas have a dining hall, rooms with bathrooms, and kitchens. The number of rooms varies from one to nine as of now.

Houseboat cruises can be of two types; you can either opt for a 21 hrs overnight cruise or can take a morning cruise for 5 to 6 hrs.

If you are opting for a morning cruise, you have to check in at 10 AM and check-out will be at 4 or 5 PM depending on the cruise provider you opt for. In this case, you will be greeted with a welcome drink (lime juice or tender coconut) and will serve lunch prepared on the boat and evening snacks. The boat will cruise through the inland canals, backwaters, and lakes. And you can also watch the long stretch of paddy fields at Alleppey (Kuttanad). This cruise, I am sure, will be one of the most memorable experiences of your lifetime.

The boat will halt during lunch timings and food is prepared in the boat itself. The boat will have a Captain (driver), Cook, and sometimes a helper too depending on the size of the boat. These boats are engine driven.

Timing of Houseboat

For an overnight stay houseboat cruise (21hrs), you need to check in to the houseboat at 12 Noon and check-out will be at 9 AM the next day. The boat will take you for a cruise at 12 Noon and will be going around till lunchtime. The boat will halt for lunch and after lunch, it cruises till 5.30 to 6 PM and then anchors till the next day morning. You will be cruising again the next day for at least an hour before checkout.

For this kind of cruise, you will be getting a welcome drink, lunch, evening snacks, tea, dinner and breakfast for the next day morning. Food is prepared in the boat itself and all boats will have their fixed menu. They take your food preference before you reach Alleppey and raw materials will be stored in boat before it leaves the shore.

If you are a non-vegetarian, you will be getting rice, vegetables (2 types), fish fry, curd, pickles, pappad, and Sambar for lunch and chicken, chappati, rice, vegetable curry, and dal for dinner. If you are a vegetarian, the menu is similar with some changes. It will be Payasam instead of fish fry for lunch and one more variety of veg curry instead of chicken for dinner. For breakfast, it will be idly sambar, omelet, and bread butter jam.

Strong Suggestion for Houseboat

It’s always advisable to inform them in advance if you have any specific preference as once you start the journey getting raw materials is not easy. If you have children with you and want more milk or such food, don’t forget to inform that in advance. During the cruise, you can purchase prawns, and extra fish on your own (if you feel like it). The crew will cook and serve that for you. Whether a day cruise or full-time houseboat needs to be finalized considering all the above aspects when you plan a Kerala tour.

AC in Houseboat

If you are opting for A/C Houseboat unless specifically mentioned A/C operates from 9 PM to 6 AM only. If you require full-time A/C or need extra hours, then inform the houseboat operator in advance. You will be charged extra unless your package is with a full-time A/C houseboat. If you want extra A/C time, they need to carry extra fuel with them and unless you tell them in advance, this will be difficult.

While on board, do close the windows and doors of your room in the evening. As it is in water and flies may enter in the evening. Houseboats are usually parked in a safe place where the owner of the houseboat has easy access or is near his house. Houseboats are of different categories and rooms may not be as big as your hotel room.

The biggest disadvantage of the houseboat is that if there is some issue with A/C or TV at night, it may not be able to get repaired till the next day.  Getting an electrician late at night to that halting place may not be possible.  But such things happen very rarely.

Depending on your interest, either go for a 21hrs cruise or take a morning cruise and then stay in a resort at Alleppey or Kumarakom.

Click here to read my experience in houseboat will help you to understand more about cruise.

Kumarakom and Alleppey Resorts

Alleppey is famous for Houseboats, backwater resorts, and beaches whereas Kumarakom is for Houseboats and backwater resorts. Both are just 30km apart. Both places have decent resorts as well as houseboats. Depending on the option selected, you may move to that place. You can plan for a resort stay either after a Houseboat morning cruise or for the next night after an overnight cruise.

If you have enough days, I always suggest taking one night stay in a resort after your Houseboat cruise.  In most cases, you will be reaching Alleppey or Kumarakom after a 3-night stay at Munnar, Thekkady, or any other place and a resort stay here will definitely relax you.

You can either move back to Cochin to catch your flight back or can travel ahead to Kovalam after this relaxing stay.
While selecting a resort at Kumarakom or Alleppey, make sure you do enough research. Make sure the resort is as per your liking because there are few things to do when you are in a Kumarakom/Alleppey resort. You can visit Alleppey beach in the evening and can relax. Some backwater resorts do provide additional facilities like pedal boating, a swimming pool, and an Ayurvedic spa. There are resorts providing countryside boating, fishing, and cooking class. This resort can be either at Alleppey or Kumarakom and I know some good backwater resorts on the way to Cochin also. Alleppey or Kumarakom for a stay should be finalized according to your interests considering the above facts. You may do this when you plan the Kerala tour itself.

What after Alleppey

Once you are done with Alleppey and Kumarakom, you have several options. It depends upon your travel plan. You can either move towards Cochin and return home on the same evening or stay at Cochin and travel to Guruvayoor or Athirapilly-Vazhachal the next day. Or you can move south from Alleppey to visit Kovalam, Trivandrum, Varkala, and Kanyakumari. You also have the option of going to Thekkady or Munnar from here if you started the tour from Trivandrum. Alleppey lies almost midway between Trivandrum from Cochin.

Distance to various places from Alleppey
  • Distance from Alleppey to Cochin – 80km
  • Distance from Alleppey to Munnar – 190km
  • Distance from Alleppey to Thekkady – 140km
  • Distance from Alleppey to Trivandrum – 170km
  • Distance from Alleppey to Kovalam – 180km
  • Distance from Alleppey to Kanyakumari – 250km

Varkala

Varkala lies between Alleppey and Trivandrum and has a good beach. There are several beach resorts if you want to stay here. Opt for this place, only if you have extra days, or skip this place. This is a great place to be considered when you plan a Kerala tour.

Trivandrum and Kovalam

Trivandrum is the capital city of Kerala. At Trivandrum, you can visit the famous Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple, Museums, art gallery, Zoo, etc. If you have plans to visit the temple, make sure you have the required dress to get inside. Pants or jeans are not allowed for both ladies and gents. The temple can be visited between 5 to 11 in the morning or 3 to 6 in the evening. Visit other places as per your interest and time availability.

While at Trivandrum, it’s advisable to stay at Kovalam which is famous for its beach. If you are really on a tight schedule, one night stay is sufficient but we recommend a two-night stay to fully enjoy this place. When you have two nights at Kovalam, you can visit Trivandrum one day and next day you can visit Kovalam beaches. Select a resort as per your interest at Kovalam.

There are some luxury resorts at Poovar also. Poovar is a place just 14km from Kovalam and is famous for its estuary, where backwater and sea meet!  To fully unwind you can extend your stay for one more night, either at Kovalam or at Poovar.

Return from Kovalam

If Kovalam is your last destination, try to book a return ticket from Trivandrum which helps you to spend enough time at this place and to avoid the long journey of 6 to 7 hrs to Cochin. If your return ticket is from Cochin, try to leave Kovalam at least 8 hrs in advance to be on the safer side. And if the return ticket is for a morning flight/train from Cochin, make sure you stay at Cochin instead of rushing from Kovalam on the last day. Stay between Kovalam and Poovar also is an important factor that needs to be consisted and should fix when you plan a Kerala tour.

From Kovalam, you can do a day visit to Kanyakumari. You can spend one night at Kanyakumari if you have time.  Kanyakumari is 90km from Trivandrum and is almost 2hrs drive. There is a Kerala-Tamil Nadu check post in between.

If your tour is starting from Trivandrum, you have the choice of moving to Kanyakumari, Varkala, Alleppey, and Cochin from here.

Distance to various places from Trivandrum
  • Distance from Trivandrum to Cochin – 250km
  • Distance from Trivandrum to Munnar – 310km
  • Distance from Trivandrum to Thekkady – 270km
  • Distance from Trivandrum to Kovalam – 13km
  • Distance from Trivandrum to Kanyakumari – 90km

Kanyakumari

Though Kanyakumari is not in Kerala, if you are traveling up to Trivandrum, I suggest visiting Kanyakumari too, if you have time. Try to have one night stay at Kanyakumari so that you can see the sunset as well as the sunrise. Make sure you reach Kanyakumari before 4 PM to see the evening. If you are on a tight schedule, you can also do a day visit to Kanyakumari.

Guruvayoor Temple

The famous Sree Krishna temple is at Guruvayoor. Guruvayoor is 90 kilometers, a 2-hour drive from Cochin towards North West. Though it is only a 2hrs drive from Cochin, you can expect a long queue and will have to wait for about 2 to 4 hrs to enter the temple.

If you stay overnight, you can visit the temple in the evening when the crowd is less. At around 7 PM, there are lots of rituals happening there. When I go, I visit the temple at 6 PM, have a darshan, stay inside the temple till 8 PM, and return to the hotel. Then I wake up at 2.30 AM and revisit the temple early morning at 3.30 AM and return to the hotel. During this time, the rush will be less, and one can go inside quickly.

There is an elephant Sanctuary near to temple where you can see more than 60 elephants, and it is a must-see place if you are visiting Guruvayoor temple. If you are interested in visiting temples in Kerala when you plan a Kerala tour, this is an ideal destination.

Athirapilly-Vazhachal Waterfalls

There are few good resorts in Athirappily –Vazhachal region. Athirapilly Vazhachal is the biggest waterfall in Kerala and is approximately 70km from Cochin. If you have enough holidays, you may consider visiting this place. During the Athirapilly visit, either you can stay in Athirapilly or come back and stay at Cochin.

Cherai Beach

Cherai is ideal for a beach visit and is only 30km from Cochin. Either you can have an overnight stay here or visit if you have enough time.

Wayanad

Wayanad is approximately 300km from Cochin towards the north. If this is your first destination, try to book a ticket to Calicut.   If your next destination is towards the south, suggest taking a night’s stay at Cochin. The drive from Wayanad to Cochin takes 7 to 8 hrs. A 3-night visit is advisable as all sightseeing places in Wayanad are not close to each other. When Wayanad is your last destination, you can book a return ticket from Calicut instead of driving back to Cochin.

Hope with the above details; you will be now able to chart your travel itinerary with the destinations chosen and the number of nights to be spent at each location decided.

Itinerary to plan Kerala tour

I am mentioning Some suggested route plans here.  I would recommend deciding on the number of days to at each location. This itinerary will help you to get the routing done quickly for your holidays.

If arrival is at Cochin
  1. Cochin – (135 km) – Munnar – (110 km) – Thekkady– (160 km) – Alleppey resort – Alleppey Houseboat – (80 km) – Cochin
  2. Cochin – (135 km) – Munnar – (110 km) – Thekkady– (160 km) – Alleppey resort –Alleppey Houseboat – (80 km) – Varkala – (150 km) – Kanyakumari– (90 km) – Trivandrum/Kovalam – (230 km) – Cochin
  3. Cochin – (80 km) – Alleppey resort –Alleppey Houseboat – (210 km) – Kanyakumari– (90 km) – Trivandrum/Kovalam – (230 km) – Cochin
  4. Cochin – (135 km) – Munnar – (110 km) – Thekkady– (160 km) – Alleppey resort –Alleppey Houseboat – (80 km) – Cochin – (90 km) – Guruvayoor– (140 km) – Athirapillyvazhachal– (70 km) – Cochin
  5. Cochin – (300 km) – Wayanad– (300 km) – Cochin – (135 km) – Munnar – (110 km) – Thekkady– (160 km) – Alleppey resort –Alleppey Houseboat – (80 km) – Varkala – (150 km) – Kanyakumari – (90 km) – Trivandrum/Kovalam Cochin
If arrival is at Trivandrum
  1. Trivandrum/Kovalam – (90 km) – Kanyakumari – (150 km) – Varkala – (80 km) – Alleppey Houseboat –Alleppey resort – (160 km) – Thekkady – (110 km) – Munnar – (135 km) – Cochin

Check the Weather Conditions

Kerala has a typical tropical climate around the year. December and January are relatively colder months, and the weather starts warming up in February. April – June is the summer months when it can be pretty hot and humid. The South-West monsoon season from June – September sees a lot of torrential rainfall. Following that, there is the North-East Monsoon that runs from October to December.

It’s best to plan your trip based on the weather conditions as well. Hill stations remain cool year-round, and you can expect a higher tourist population during the summer months. Kerala is quite enchanting during the monsoon season, and you can enjoy the weather if you come prepared with appropriate rain gear.

Selecting a Vehicle for the Kerala tour

Dzire/Ethios – Sedan Vehicle

Do select a vehicle as per the number of people traveling and the luggage you carry. When the number of people traveling is three or fewer, suggest Sedan. When four people are traveling, there will be enough luggage, and a Sedan is a vehicle that does not have a luggage career. In Kerala, finding a sedan with a carrier is difficult.

Ertiga/Enjoy

If there are 4 to 5 people, choose Ertiga, Tavera, and Inova for better luxury. If there are seven or more people in your group, then travel in a Tempo traveler.

Toyota Inova

You will be traveling approximately 150km every day that too through hilly areas. If you try to save money by congesting yourself in a vehicle, travel will not be relaxing, not only that your car will find it difficult in pulling through hills. There should be space to keep your luggage also while selecting the vehicle.

Luggage/Cash/ID card while planning a Kerala Tour

While traveling, try to carry minimum luggage. Also, try to take a minimum of cash with you and fewer ornaments. You will find a lot of ATMs in Kerala.

Do carry the ID card of every person who travels with you. For hotel Check-in ID card is required.

I hope this article helps you in planning your Kerala trip smoothly and to decide the itinerary. You may contact me at director@paradise-kerala.com for any clarifications required. I would be the happiest person in this world to clarify for you. I am reachable on 9947876214 at any time.

If you find me wrong anywhere in the article, I am open to discussion and will update the same.

Thank you very much, and I wish you a great Kerala experience.

Check out our latest blog post:Kerala Hotel Booking Guide – How to Select a Hotel of Your Choice

414 Comments

  1. Sreedhar V on February 26, 2013 at 5:11 pm

    This is really very good information for someone who is not aware of Kerala or someone who cannot decide on what/how to plan to visit in Kerala. It is really useful. Lot of practical information about various places in Kerala.

    After reading this blog, I am able to firm up my vacation plan in Kerala.

    • Sunu Philip on February 26, 2013 at 6:04 pm

      Thank you Sreedhar for dropping by. We are glad to be of help..!

      • Meena on November 30, 2019 at 3:55 am

        I want to know the places which are near to Munnar as I’m specific in spending four days in Munnar only I want to explore more munnar

        • Ratheesh R.Nath on December 2, 2019 at 1:31 am

          Thank you, shall contact you back in your email and help

    • Anurag Goel on May 13, 2017 at 10:21 am

      It’s a wonderful article and has helped many people to plan Kerala trip. I plan to visit Kerela with my wife and 1 year kid in 3rd and 4th week of October 2017.
      My plan includes Cochin – Munnar – Thekkady- Alleppey – Kovalam/Trivandrum 9 days trip.
      I want to know whether self drive would be a good option or should I hire a local vehicle with a driver? I am a confident driver and believe I can manage it. Who provides such services of self drives where in I can.pick up the vehicle from Kochi airport and drop back at Trivandrum airport on last day of the trip?
      Thanks in advance.

  2. Louis Jeysus on March 7, 2013 at 5:46 pm

    The link 9 places to see in Cochin is mis-directed and leads to the same page as 13 places to see in Munnar

    • Sunu Philip on March 11, 2013 at 6:39 am

      Thank you Louis for the heads up. Corrected the link. Hope you enjoyed this Kerala tour planning guide.

  3. Rajeev on March 12, 2013 at 3:41 am

    Links is really help full with all the details mentioned. No need of go ogle for Kerala destination. route map is clear can help our friends too if they plan.

    Your service are excellent, i have availed your service 3 times in the past.

    • Sunu Philip on March 12, 2013 at 5:18 am

      Thank you Rajeev for your kind words.

  4. Vijay Shirke on March 14, 2013 at 4:52 am

    Hi …the info provided is excellent and will surely help for an memorable journey ahead….we look forward to get associate with you and your team shortly

    Vijay

    • Sunu Philip on March 14, 2013 at 6:51 am

      We are happy to be of help. We look forward to hearing from you…

  5. Satish on March 16, 2013 at 3:53 pm

    We enjoyed kerala trip very well with the help of Paradise Holidays.. Their support is awsome…and Its a memorable trip..

    Thanks to Riteesh and Pardise Holidays….

    • Sunu Philip on March 20, 2013 at 9:07 am

      Thank you Satish for your kind words. Well, that is our mission….to make your Kerala trip most memorable!

  6. Grierson, Director - Marketing, ASIAN TRAVELLER, Cochin on March 18, 2013 at 4:18 am

    This is very informative work. It looks very much Practical oriented facts which will be very useful to anybody who like to make a trip to Kerala.

  7. Nicky on March 18, 2013 at 12:17 pm

    Nice info.
    Hope you missed few other beautiful places in kerala.
    Checkout this blog in malayalam…
    http://entekazha.blogspot.com/

    • Sunu Philip on March 20, 2013 at 9:08 am

      Thank you Nicky for dropping by. We will sure check out your blog.. Keep in touch.

  8. sreenivas on March 26, 2013 at 12:04 pm

    Very informative and thank you very much Rateesh. providing the information.

  9. Ajay on March 27, 2013 at 9:35 am

    Thanks for your grateful informations, am working in Tourism Portal, so it will be helpful info for my works.

  10. Colonel Praveen Mehra (Retd) on March 28, 2013 at 11:35 am

    We with another couple been on holidays organised by Paradise from 12 to 18 March 2013.Thanks to Jai-Shree & Rathneesh for maling our holidays enjoyble.
    Rathneesh – your write up is excellent .

    With all the best,

    • Sunu Philip on March 28, 2013 at 12:25 pm

      Thank you for your kind words. Your feedback is our motivation.

  11. JAGATH CHELAMKURI on April 4, 2013 at 12:29 pm

    Our Kerala trip was really well planned by Paradise Holidays and we have enjoyed more then expected in our trip.Their support is very good and Its a memorable trip. All the best to Paradise Holidays Team & Thanks to Sridevi Riteesh and Pardise Holidays Team

  12. Vishal Chavan on April 14, 2013 at 2:48 pm

    Mr Nath, thanks for putting this information together. I am travelling to Kerala in 6 weeks time from today & thru your company, excited on what to expect there & waiting to be there. Thanks!!

  13. Dhaval Shah on April 17, 2013 at 6:27 am

    sir, It’s excellent information provided by you. Hope it will surely help for an memorable journey at Kerala tour. All information are very useful to the visitors. Lot of practical information about various places in Kerala given by you. Hope my kerla tour will be memorable.

  14. nishii on April 22, 2013 at 6:35 am

    Thanks for sharing the useful information.Alleppey is an awesome place..I used to go there with my friends.We enjoyed a lot.This month also we are planning,and we booked our tickets to kerala

  15. nadim husain on April 24, 2013 at 1:27 pm

    Excellent article! After reading this article we are leaving whole of our trip planning on u. We are worried about mansoon and weather condition. Details/ Probablity of weather condition in kerla during each month of a year could be of great help. U can add it to ur beautiful article.

    • Sunu Philip on April 25, 2013 at 5:40 am

      Thank you Mr.Nadim. Glad you found this article useful. We will definitely work on adding details regarding weather conditions in Kerala very soon.

  16. vinod arora on April 28, 2013 at 3:57 am

    very useful information. This will help to plan my trip.

  17. dr. mahesh shinde on May 15, 2013 at 3:37 pm

    valuable information to plan my honeymoon trip…

  18. mariya john on May 21, 2013 at 11:05 am

    Good post . Thank you for sharing this Valuable information with us .

  19. BALAJI K SURAMPURI on May 21, 2013 at 2:56 pm

    THE ARTICLE IS VERY INFORMATIVE.
    LOOKING FORWARD FOR A MEMORABLE TRIP.
    WHAT IS THE WEATHER LIKE IN MAY -JUN ?

  20. Ashish Nagpure on June 1, 2013 at 12:27 pm

    U done a great job sirji hats of to u it is very use full to all the people like me to enjoye the kerala

  21. Vidya Sagar on June 10, 2013 at 7:55 am

    Thank you very much for your blog with lot of information on Kerala Tour and how to plan …..Excellent..

    ….Vidyasagar

    • Sunu Philip on June 11, 2013 at 3:59 am

      Thank you so much. Really appreciate your encouraging words.

  22. deepak on June 18, 2013 at 9:46 am

    its really helpful blog
    plz try to include which season is best to visit kerala
    thank u

    • Ratheesh R.Nath on June 18, 2013 at 12:22 pm

      thank you sir
      you can visit any time in Kerala, if you love rain June July is best

  23. Harish on June 24, 2013 at 4:09 pm

    This is really awesome. I can see what is going to happen. Looking forward to meet you.

  24. Conal Duffy on June 25, 2013 at 9:19 am

    Excellent places awesome location every year i used to come to india and visit different location. Previous year i stayed in kerala its awesome place and its really gods own country. next year i planned for Tamil Nadu let see how it would be. I will stay in coimbatore Hotel Vijay Park from their i will start my jouncy hope it wound be really ineterseting

  25. naveen on June 28, 2013 at 4:25 am

    planning to Munnar Thekkady Kumarakom & Alleppy we are couple i want to know july is the best season or not.

  26. Pradeep on July 3, 2013 at 4:23 am

    really useful information and tips..
    thanx a lot for the info..

    i was planning to visit both munnar and allepy in a 3 days time,
    but after reading ur blog i decided to go and enjoy 1 by 1 rather than trying to cover all in a rush..

    hope can enjoy my Munnar honeymoon trip in sep-13..

    • Sunu Philip on July 4, 2013 at 12:24 pm

      Thank you and wishing you happy holidays in Kerala.

  27. Ms Manika Rakshit on July 4, 2013 at 7:01 am

    Extremely helpful bolg….thanks for sharing your insight..Please advice me a budget resort in Alleppey for night….next day we’ll go for day river cruise….we will come from kolkata to cochin by flight…..will spend 2 nights at cochin will come to Alleppey and stay in a resort…
    Thanks once again

    • Sunu Philip on July 4, 2013 at 12:27 pm

      Oh…Thank you Ms.Manika. We hope you will have a wonderful time in Kerala. You can contact our travel planning team to get up-to-date information. Please call this number – +91 963378 8866.

  28. Kerala Houseboat on July 9, 2013 at 6:23 am

    This is really awesome content & very useful for kerala tours

  29. B Seal on July 10, 2013 at 11:03 am

    Thanks a lot for giving valuable information. I and my friends are really grateful to you for giving such detailed information on everything about Kerala visits.

  30. Dr.Deepanjali singh Beniwa on July 11, 2013 at 2:06 pm

    Hi sir,
    Simply MIND BLOWING post on Kerala,cant expect more while planning a trip, Awsome job done, very informative !!!!! Cheers!!

    Planing kerala trip in mid Nov. Hope the trip would be simple n enjoyable after going through all the info. provided by u…..
    Excellent Post !!!

    Dr.Deepanjali singh Beniwal.

  31. S.K.Malik on July 22, 2013 at 7:32 am

    Dear Dr.Deepanjali singh Beniwal. If you are planning a Kerala trip then you are at the right place and in right contact. Myself and my wife had planned our trip during Oct.2012 through Paradise Holidays. Believe ma it was one of the best organized tour I ever had. The vehical and the driver provided by the agency were excelent. The stay, food and sight seeing arrangements were also very good. Had a real nice and memorable trip.

    S.K.Malik

  32. Sundar M on July 25, 2013 at 4:12 am

    Superb and excellent information for the people who want to travel Kerala.
    Thanks so much for the information. we are hoping that we will have good time during our trip.
    Sundar

  33. dr keval on July 26, 2013 at 8:54 am

    hi
    thanks for useful information.
    we are planning our Diwali vacation in Kerala this year…
    how much days we required for it?

  34. dr keval on July 27, 2013 at 11:23 am

    we are three couples with child (adult-6, child-5) and have 10-12 days, pl. send detail planning..
    thanks

  35. Amita Nash on July 31, 2013 at 5:08 am

    Hi I am Amita,Awesome! Its in fact amazing Blog for A visit to the incredible kerala is a memorable lifetime experience.kerala are definitely the most beautiful culture in India and its Onam festival are Most Famous.That such a small terrain can hold diverse geographical features and cultures is a wonder in itself there are still some conflicts on kerala best time to visit, read more on kerala packages for detailed information.

  36. Brahmam Koduri on August 6, 2013 at 10:31 am

    Hello Ratheesh, you have done a good job; I have gone through your entire blog. It has excellent info about Kerala places. It is inspiring to visit Kerala. And also we got nice feedback about your company Paradise Holidays. We are travelling to Kerala in this month thru your company; we are looking forward to seeing Kerala!!
    Thank you so much for your nice blog post!!! 🙂

    • Sunu Philip on August 6, 2013 at 11:31 am

      Thank you Mr Brahmam. We are very happy to be of help. We look forward to meeting you soon!

  37. Raguraman T M on August 7, 2013 at 4:31 pm

    Hello Team, Am plan to make my trip by Sep 15th for honeymoon trip and I plan to cover both Munnar & Alleppey for 3 days plan is this possible to do? please assist. Thanks

    • Sunu Philip on August 8, 2013 at 5:44 am

      It is indeed our pleasure and privilege to help you have an awesome vacation in Kerala. I will forward your email ID to our travel expert team and they will get back to you. Or you can call us directly to +91 963378 8866.

  38. Pranav on August 8, 2013 at 12:22 am

    Great article Ratheesh. Very informative and attention to details given to the things that may come handy and not thought when traveling unless required. Thanks for putting this.

    Cheers,
    P

    • Sunu Philip on August 8, 2013 at 5:43 am

      Thank you Mr Pranav for your encouraging words.

  39. Hemant on August 10, 2013 at 9:18 am

    Your article was really nice. Our is a group of around 10/12 people who want to come to Kerala in Dec. vacations. Can you please plan our tour with hotels and a transport vehicle. We will book our own rail tickets from Pune.Our plan is as follows.If you can suggest some good changes it is welcome. Our budget per head will be 10/11 thousand per head.

    Day 1-Cochin-2 Nights stay-Visit Cherai beach
    Day2-,Athirapilly waterfalls
    Day 3-Move to Munnar- 2 nights stay.
    Day4- Munnar sight seeing
    Day5- Thekkady-sight seeing- 1 night stay.
    Day6-Backwaters 6 hours cruise at Alleppey and stay at Kumarkom resorts-1 night
    Day7-Move to Trivandrum, see Padmanabhaswamy temple stay at Kovalum-1 night
    Day8- Morning move to Trivendrum.Sight seeing

    Next day morning leave for Pune
    Please reply on my email id

    • Sunu Philip on August 12, 2013 at 4:48 am

      Thank you My Hemant. I will forward your enquiry to our travel team who would be very happy to help you plan your Kerala trip.

  40. Imtiyaz on August 12, 2013 at 4:29 am

    This is a great article. I have planned a Kerala trip this week starting from 15th Aug. Is it safe (and enjoyable) to visit places like Cochin, Munnar, Thakkedy, Alleppey given that this year it’s raining in abundant?

  41. MANISH LUVANI on August 19, 2013 at 8:30 am

    Very Good Information. Realy helpful…Thanks a lot

  42. Anand on August 19, 2013 at 2:12 pm

    This is excellent information; very helpful. I have already booked a tour from your company in September; hoping to have a good time.

  43. k n n ramakrishna on August 27, 2013 at 7:52 am

    excellent sir ,thank u for lot of information

  44. Milind on September 1, 2013 at 8:12 am

    The article is very useful. I am planning to visit Kerla in November 13. tried to search for the information about the tourist destination. My search ends here. No need to go elsewhere.
    I am happy that all the important information, tips for tourists are available here.
    Now I am in a position to plan each minute detail and expecting that my tour will be memorable.

  45. zia on September 8, 2013 at 12:25 pm

    Mr Rateesh,
    Great article. Initial fears to plan are over. Am determined to visit Kerala in Dec for sure.
    Thanks once again
    Zia.

    • Sunu Philip on September 10, 2013 at 5:42 am

      Thank you Zia. Glad you found this article inspiring!

  46. zia on September 8, 2013 at 12:29 pm

    Can u help me plan my trip for 14 days at Kerala . We are 2 + 2 kids ( 9 and 16). Shall appreciate if you could send me the details on my email id .
    Choice of Hotel : Outside Town ( 3 star )
    Choice of vehicle : AC – Indigo

    Also would be interested to know the approx. overall expense ( +/- 10- 15 % )

    regards

    Zia

    • Sunu Philip on September 10, 2013 at 5:43 am

      Oh..we love to help you Zia. I will forward this info to our travel team . They will take good care of you.

  47. Manish on September 12, 2013 at 7:28 am

    hi,
    we are 3 couples and have only 7 days with us for touring.
    Actually i want to known that 7 days are enough for traveling in Kerala.
    please provide me the budget for 7 days in 3 star hotel include vehicle (in nova)
    please revert me asap in my email id.
    Email id: manishgusain03@gmail.com
    Phone no: 9924101514

    • Sunu Philip on September 18, 2013 at 5:48 am

      Thank you for visiting our blog. We will revert back asap with the details.

  48. Dr Prasanth Pillai on September 15, 2013 at 2:09 am

    An excellent overview on Kerala travel. Congrats!

  49. Reshmi on September 23, 2013 at 10:36 am

    hello
    Firstly thanks for this useful blog.I am from kolkata. i will be there next year in January. i want to cover Trivandrum/Kovalam – – Kanyakumari – – Varkala – – Alleppey -Thekkady – – Munnar – – Cochin.

    i will arrive by flight to Trivandrum first. i have 2 questions.
    1) how many days does it take to cover all places? becoz i have 8 days in hand to cover all cities. and i will be returned from Ernakulam by train to kolkata.
    2 ) where to hire a cab in reasonable price? i will be coming with my husband only.

    please reply me

  50. Shradha on September 30, 2013 at 9:41 am

    This is an awesome information and brilliantly explained.
    Thanks a lot for it.

    • Sunu Philip on October 7, 2013 at 10:23 am

      Glad you found this info useful. Do check often, we are planning more awesome stuff here..:)

  51. Praveen on October 21, 2013 at 6:16 am

    Hi, I am planning to travel to Kerala towards the last week of December. I plan to travel one way by train so that my family can enjoy Konkan journey as well. Can you please help us which train and on which sector (Mumbai – Cochin or Cochin – Mumbai) should I take so that i get the maximum scenic view during the day time?
    Only constraints that I have is the train should be starting or leaving during the weekends only else Duronto from Cochin to Mumbai is good?

    thanks

  52. raj singh on October 24, 2013 at 5:02 am

    dear sir
    i wanted to know that weather of Kerala (Munnar) will be good for 7 months baby in the month of December. Awaiting for your reply.
    thanking you.

    • Sunu Philip on October 28, 2013 at 4:36 am

      Thank you Raj. It will be little cold during December in Munnar and might come down to 10°C. If your baby is used to cold climate, it will be fine.

  53. Alpesh Daftary on October 25, 2013 at 5:48 am

    Very useful information.
    I put a query on your portal and was suppose to be called by your executive but it hasn’t happened.

    Regards.

    • Sunu Philip on October 28, 2013 at 4:38 am

      I am so sorry for the delay Alpesh. Somehow it might have got missed. Extremely sorry for the inconvenience We will make sure that you will be contacted very soon by our travel team. Thank you for taking time to contact us again!

  54. Alpesh Daftary on October 25, 2013 at 5:51 am

    What is ideal time of season to have a Kerala trip ? Can you offer personal (not in group) package tour from Mumbai ? If so, send me detail of package with Air fare and rail fare .

    • Sunu Philip on October 28, 2013 at 4:39 am

      Dear Mr Alpesh, I have sent your request to our travel team. They will get back to you very soon. Thank you.

  55. Saidas Shinde on November 23, 2013 at 4:28 pm

    Hello Sir, Good evening !!!!!!!!

    Today Morning we reached at our native place with lot of memories with paradise holidays.Last five days,We really enjoying Kerala trip with Paradise holidays.its very fantastic experiance for us.You are having very co-operative team.Our driver uncle Mr.Mohan taking lot of care of us.every stay at kerala was very fantastic experiance.every person was taking care of our needs and help us to being our trip special.Thanks for being our holiday special.

    Thanks & Regards

    Saidas Shinde
    Pune
    08149134916

    • Sunu Philip on December 2, 2013 at 4:24 am

      Thank you so much. We are indeed happy to be able to give you our best!

  56. Sandeep Chakrawarthi on December 7, 2013 at 7:53 am

    Dear Ratheesh & Swethi,

    Visiting and spending days in Kerala is a very amazing and interesting experience. We had been planning for spending some time at Kerala since last few years. Finally, we had reached, enjoyed and got much information about Kerala tradition, places and more amazing scenic view.

    All this has happened wonderfully with kind of service and help from Paradise Holidays tourism.

    We are very thankful to the Tourism Organization for being such a professional in providing amazing service in the beautiful place like Kerala.

    We are also thankful to the Car Driver Mr. Manikuttan, who have shared all the informations and safely and timely made us to visit all the places during our trip.

    We will be eagerly waiting for more tours in Kerala with help & service from you people.

    Thanks a Lot
    Sandeep Chakrawarthi & Padmini Sandeep

    • Sunu Philip on December 12, 2013 at 5:20 am

      Thank you Mr.Sandeep for your awesome testimonial. We are privileged to serve you here.

  57. Deepesh on December 11, 2013 at 4:08 am

    Hi,

    I am looking for honeymoon package in Feb 2014, could you please help me for the same for 6 N & 7 Days.

    I will be in cochin on 16th Feb.

    • Sunu Philip on December 12, 2013 at 5:21 am

      Thank you Mr.Deepesh for your interest. I will pass on your info to our travel team and they will get back to you asap!

  58. Krishnan on December 12, 2013 at 8:00 am

    Dear Ratheesh,

    The blog look very interesting and informative to a lay man to plan his trip. Hope I should be able to finalize a trip for Feb’14.

    Regards,

    Krishnan

    • Sunu Philip on December 13, 2013 at 5:09 am

      Thank you Mr. Krishnan. Glad to be of help!

  59. Nirav V on December 12, 2013 at 5:14 pm

    Hi, My parents had travelled with Paradise Holidays in Nov-11 and it was a memorable trip for them. I have booked the trip in Jan with paradise holidays….Hope this will be the memorable trip for me too…..and the information and response so far from your end is very good…..

    • Sunu Philip on December 13, 2013 at 5:06 am

      Looking forward to meet you here Mr.Nirav. We do try our best to make it as memorable as possible for our esteemed guests!

  60. Venkatesh on December 24, 2013 at 7:02 am

    Hi,Firstly thanks for this very useful blog. Im planning to make my trip by Mar 15th for honeymoon trip and I plan to cover both Munnar & Alleppey. could you please help me for the same for 3 N & 4 Days. Please assist. Thanks.

  61. Naveen R on December 24, 2013 at 11:16 am

    Extremely helpful bolg….thanks for sharing your insight..Please advice me a budget resort in munnea and Alleppey for nigh.

    I am looking for honeymoon package on 16th Jan 2014, could you please help me for the same for 4 N & 5 Days.

    Thanks once again

  62. Subbu on December 25, 2013 at 2:44 pm

    Excellent blog and very practical tips. Helps me plan my Kerala trip very well.

  63. Vijit Agrawal on December 30, 2013 at 5:13 pm

    Hi!!! Ratheesh
    I wanted to visit Kochi, but I have a very tight schedule, I think its only one full day. Could you please tell me how to manage time there. I will be coming on 11 jan 2014 2:00 AM and return ticket is of 12 jan 2014 8: 00 PM.
    Please help me out..
    Thanx

  64. Anbu on January 2, 2014 at 4:31 pm

    Hi.. How better is Munnar from Ooty (during Feb)….. Have booked for Cochin-Athirapilly-Allepey(through Paradise holiday) , and Ooty thru friends.. Would want to know abt Munnar preference with Ooty… So that i might change options from Oooty to Munnar….

    Thanks in advance!!!

  65. MANAS DEB on January 26, 2014 at 5:47 pm

    Extremely very helpful blog if i received the same before 7days ago then I will planning for minimum 10 days for Kerala Tour ” God’s Own Country”

  66. Pramod Gadekar on February 18, 2014 at 6:04 pm

    Dear sir,

    I am Planning Honneymoon tour from 5th MAY 2014 for 8 to 10 days in kerala. is it a good time to come in Kerala for Honneymoon in the month of May. Kindly give me your Pune office contact details.

    • Sunu Philip on February 21, 2014 at 1:27 pm

      Thank you for your Interest. I will pass the information to our team today!

  67. Sudesh Tharkude on February 25, 2014 at 5:03 pm

    can u send me package for tour on 5th march to 11 march

    • Sunu Philip on February 27, 2014 at 4:44 pm

      Thank you Mr.Sudesh for your interest. Our travel team will get back to you with the details!

  68. Anjana dasgupta on March 5, 2014 at 6:06 am

    Thank u sir for ur valuable feedback.We are going to plan our holiday during our puja vacation this year.This article will help us immensly,i think….

  69. rajsangary@gmail.com rajasangary on March 5, 2014 at 1:21 pm

    May I know the rate for this package

    • Ratheesh R.Nath on March 6, 2014 at 9:17 am

      sure sir, shall contact you on the email id provided

  70. Sathish Kumar on March 8, 2014 at 8:27 pm

    After googling lot about kerala tourism, I find this blog as “The Best” as it gives very clear and insightful information.
    In addition, Along with the concluding “Get the Route Plan Done” column, if the approximate price for the packages given, it would have been an Pucka Planning material.
    Anyways, Great work, hope this ll help me for our tour ahead.

    • Sunu Philip on March 10, 2014 at 11:38 am

      Thank you Mr. Sathish. Glad to be of help

  71. Alok on March 9, 2014 at 10:00 am

    Impressive guidance.. thx. for the same.. i am dreaming to drive down directly from Bangalore to visit all these places ? please guide me how safe will it be ?

    ALok

    • Sunu Philip on March 10, 2014 at 11:41 am

      Thank you Mr. Alok. Driving down is ok but it can become little tiring. And it depends on the number of days you will be spending in Kerala.

  72. ojal Pardesi on March 19, 2014 at 11:06 am

    This blog is too good and informative to me and my family are planning to travel on 23 March 2014. It is useful and shall plan my itinarary accordingly.

    Thanks,

    Ojal Pardesi

  73. Tyson F. Gautreaux on March 24, 2014 at 11:51 am

    I just want to say I’m all new to blogging and site-building and certainly liked your page. Probably I’m planning to bookmark your site . You certainly come with very good well written articles. Thanks a lot.

  74. K. Ananth on April 25, 2014 at 5:09 am

    Hi Ratheesh, really fantastic information given by you. I think this may the best information for the people who plans to visit Kerala. Excellent. Thank you

  75. Omkar on April 28, 2014 at 10:33 am

    This is very useful info for me as I am planning holidays in Kerala.
    Thanks.

  76. Subba Rao on May 2, 2014 at 10:34 am

    Sir,

    I would like to travel kerala for honeymoon (4days), like to cover cochin, munnar, alleppy (house boat), kovalam, kumarakom.

    Tour starts at trivandrum
    and drop me at Cochin.

    Please let me know about the budget package price & itenary.

    Thanking you.

    • Sunu Philip on May 8, 2014 at 6:40 am

      Thank you Subba for contacting us. We look forward to help you plan a very relaxing honeymoon trip in Kerala. Our travel team will get back to you!

  77. Khushbu Parmar on May 5, 2014 at 7:40 pm

    Dear sir…me along with my friend is planning trip to Kerala in second weak of June. Need advise on stay ..with budgeted hotels .. and on tour guide too. Can I have ur contact no to get in touch with yourself. Thank u.

    • Sunu Philip on May 8, 2014 at 6:37 am

      Thank you for your interest Ms.Khushbu. I have forwarded your query to our travel team. They will get back to you.!

  78. Nilesh tulaskar on May 10, 2014 at 7:48 am

    Sir,

    This information about kerala is very helpful. I would like to travel kerala for 7days, like to cover cochin, munnar, Thekady, alleppy (house boat), kovalam, kumarakom.

    Tour starts at cochin.
    .

    Please plan for me a more enjoyable vacation with budget price.

    Thanking you.

    • Sunu Philip on May 23, 2014 at 5:11 am

      Thank you Mr.Nilesh. We will get in touch with you asap!

  79. Kanwaljit Singh on May 25, 2014 at 11:26 am

    An excellent information compiled and dished out for people like me who want to know more and explore Kerala. I intend visiting the place with my family in the month of June specially for Munnar & Kovalam beaches. Kindly let me know whether, its the right time, in the light of Monsoon. Heard monsoons are quite harsh and one is stayed put in the Hotels during the season.

    • Sunu Philip on June 9, 2014 at 4:59 am

      Thank you Mr.Kanwaljit Singh for your kind words. Happy to be of help. June and July are our Monsoon months. They are exotic in their own way…but can be little harsh on some days. I love monsoon and it is the best time to get your body and mind refreshed. And traditionally, these are the months suggested by Ayurvedic Vaidyas (doctors) for best results in their treatments!!

  80. A.K.BHANDARI on May 30, 2014 at 2:46 pm

    It is very useful & adviseable informations for kerla tour.I sent a message to make 7-10
    days tour plan kerla.we both r 75-76 years Sr.citizens,will come retun by train.which station will be better for reservation & month for visiting &required budget

    mobile:91+9779389389

    • Sunu Philip on June 9, 2014 at 5:00 am

      Thank you Mr. Bhandari. Our travel team will get back to you!

  81. k c dave on June 8, 2014 at 10:26 am

    mire cal.. written by experience – hand

  82. Rajesh on July 12, 2014 at 6:20 am

    Nice information. In fact I contacted you this March regarding my tour plan but that did not materialize. I will surely visit Kerala in March 2015 and would approach Paradise Holidays for my arrangements

    • Sunu Philip on July 21, 2014 at 4:53 am

      Rajesh, We would love having you plan your Kerala trip with us. we will try our best to make it as memorable as possible. Do get it touch with us!

  83. chris landry on July 12, 2014 at 8:10 pm

    Thanks for sharing your thoughts on how to plan Kerala tour.
    Regards

  84. Suresh Kumar on July 24, 2014 at 6:21 am

    Hi Ratheesh,

    This is the most informative and to-the-point information regarding Kerala Travel I have seen on internet after going through all the tripadvisor.com’s of the world.

    It had been a great experience with Paradise Holidays since my first trip in 2009 and since then I have done 2 trips myself and 1 for a friend. Happy to see Paradise Holidays growing like a successful start-up… Initiating operations within family, taking it to different cities, launching new Logo (like it a lot!), engagement in CSR and most important – creating confidence!

    All the very best for future!!!

    Regards,
    Suresh

    • Ratheesh R. Nath on September 6, 2014 at 12:24 pm

      Thank you very much sir, Guests like you made us.

  85. Amar on August 15, 2014 at 2:35 pm

    Excellent and detailed information. A rarity
    Thanks
    Amar

  86. Amit on August 17, 2014 at 5:29 pm

    We are couple + 2 kids and want to plan 8 days tour.
    Requirements – Sightseeing, Pure veg jain food, Comfortable hotel stays

    pls revert on my cell – 9422620771

  87. Neelam Dhir on August 22, 2014 at 4:40 am

    Very useful and informative blog. It is of great help to people like me who are planning to visit kerala first time. Thanks for the help.

  88. chandiprasad on August 22, 2014 at 4:57 am

    It’s indeed great information ,who should know before visiting a place like Kerala , I see Mr. Ratheesh has covered most important aspects of Kerala trip ,which makes our trip smooth. Thanks

  89. Urja Shah on August 24, 2014 at 8:17 am

    Hello,
    Very nice information. I would like to know whether is it possible to cover Kerala plus Karnataka for honeymoon. We are planning for 10 days trip. Please help me with your valuable feedback.

  90. Vishnu on August 30, 2014 at 8:25 am

    Such a wonderful post. Rarely, we could see such detailed information like Route Planning, A/C in House Boat etc..

    Such detailed information will help people to even plan the trip by themselves. Hats off !!!

  91. Amit Bhansali on September 6, 2014 at 7:18 am

    WoWwwwwwwwwwwwwwww….

    Really great, after I read above guidance I am very happy to go Kerala without any hesitation.

    Thank you

    Amit Bhansali

  92. ASHOK A. MAKWANA on September 19, 2014 at 11:20 am

    Sir,

    This is very good information. Such a useful details. After read this I will planning for 7-8 days in Kerala.

  93. Nilesh Godase on September 23, 2014 at 9:51 am

    I am planning for my Honeymoon in the month of Dec 2014. so i need some help to plan it with excellent way.
    please kindly revert to me on my cell 9881715727

  94. lav on October 7, 2014 at 10:07 am

    Thank u Mr nath, it is really a very useful information.

  95. Pramod Agrawal on November 3, 2014 at 5:59 am

    Dear Mr Nath,
    Infact I am already under finalizing stage my trip to Cochin,Munnar (2N), Alleppey (2), Cochin (2N) thru your organization wef 16/17 Dec14. Fortunately I gone thru your this blog “Kerala tour planning” & find very intensive helpful information. Now it has put us in a dilemma if we a couple being senior Citizen can bear the cold/winter of a hill station i.e. Munnar. We are resident of Chhattisgarh & normally minus temp never occurs even in winter season. Please give a genuine advise.
    Thanks

    • Sunu Philip on November 14, 2014 at 2:59 pm

      Well, Mr Pramod, I have forwarded your concern to our travel team. They will get back to you! Thank you for visiting our blog!

  96. K.N. MOTWANI on November 4, 2014 at 7:15 am

    Dear Shri Nath,
    I have gone through your article Plan your Kerala Trip, which is very informative for the tourists.
    We 4 adults from Gujarat would like to visit Kerala in last week of January 15 for approx.7 days and pick up and drop in will be from Ernakulam. We would like to visit Cochin, Munnar, Tekerry and Alleppy. I request you to send me good ittenarary for the same including cost of transporation, meals and budget hotels.
    Thanks
    K.N. MOTWANI

  97. AP SINGH on November 9, 2014 at 2:34 pm

    My requirement is same as Mr KN Motwami above. Only different is that iwant to start from delhi and my time is first week of February 15. Kindly quote the prices.

  98. dr rajesh agraval on November 17, 2014 at 5:18 am

    Dear Mr Ratheesh nath
    Indeed a nice informative blog.
    This shows ..what & how much difference there …in a tour operator ..when managed by simply educated & science student !!!!!
    Science student always do thing in systematic way.
    The writeup shows your deep involvement.
    It is informative for Kerala per se but it is educative also in a way that people will start thinking this way before planning their next holidays!!!
    Thumbs up

    • Sunu Philip on November 17, 2014 at 1:45 pm

      Thank you Dr. Rajesh for your encouraging words!!

  99. manisha on November 26, 2014 at 4:42 pm

    me n my fiance are planing a january tour to kerala, this blog helped us and v almst planend evrythn… thanks a lot.. looking forward to approach paradise holidays for our arrangements..

  100. Ajaz Ahmed on December 5, 2014 at 1:03 pm

    Dear Sir/Madam…
    I am really impressed by the information you have provided on your Web page and by the comments of the visitors who have enjoyed with your group. I along with my family are visiting kerala on 5th Jan and have planned to see nearby areas also as we are staying for twenty days. I request you to kindly arrange our tour package in such a manner which will be always remembered and without fatigue. We will be 4 persons including me my wife n two kids of age 2 and 5.

  101. Shyamala Nair on December 21, 2014 at 7:04 am

    Really, its great that you have provided all the information. We are planning for a holiday trip to Munnar, Thekkady, Alleppy on 22nd Feb 2015 (4 Adults). Please let me know the itinerary and quote. Pick up and drop point : Eranakulam.

    • Sunu Philip on December 29, 2014 at 11:31 am

      Thank you Shyamala for your interest. Sorry for the delay in replying. Our travel team will get back to you ..asap!

  102. TejaS Garje on December 28, 2014 at 8:30 pm

    Thanks for a helpful information.I want to plan a trip to kerala.I am from PUNE.we want to celebrate our anniversary in Jan 2015.dates will be between 14-20 Jan.so plz guide me in making this tour as memorable one.no will be 09970557111.

    • Sunu Philip on December 29, 2014 at 11:23 am

      Thank you Tejas for your interest. Our travel team will get back to you!

  103. Hemant on January 19, 2015 at 2:49 pm

    Extremely informative, after reading the blog can say confidently.

    THERE IS NOTHING THAT I DO NOT KNOW OF KERALA TOURISM. WHATEVER I DO NOT KNOW IS NOT WORTH KNOWING. (Hope this is true)

    Thanking you so much for the power packed information. If approximation of the rates were given it would have been more helpful to better plan our trip.

    Once again thanking you

    Hemant Gagwani

  104. Hemant on January 19, 2015 at 2:58 pm

    Dear Paradisians,

    Shall be visiting Kerala in the first week of April. (04 Persons including 02 senior citizens) do not intend to run around and no adventure treks. Intend to enjoy peace and calm and some worthwhile places including guruvayoor temple. Think Munnar is best. Do send us the itinerary including rates for 3 star hotels or resorts.
    Thanks
    Hemant Gagwani

  105. Pranab Mitra on January 22, 2015 at 1:05 am

    We are planning a trip to Kerala in march 2015 for 8\10 days,honeymoon? 50 year late!!!! Two seniors 75\67 yes, still can walk. Will appreciate a suitable plan/iteniery. Budget GBP 800 for two of us. Look forward to your advice. Thanks. Pranab mitra. Hornchurch,UK. Phon . 0044 1708 459189,

  106. Zara on January 28, 2015 at 2:50 pm

    Extremely helpful trip advise for me as I am planning a 9 day break in Kerala.

    • Sunu Philip on February 12, 2015 at 5:48 am

      oh Zara…so glad this blog helped you in your Kerala tour planning! Keep in touch!

  107. Vyankatesh on January 29, 2015 at 7:47 am

    Very nice blog.. Very useful.. thank you..

  108. Swami Madhurananda (Madhu) on February 5, 2015 at 9:23 am

    Hello Mr. Ratheesh,

    Greetings!

    Read your blog with great interest. It is very informative. Thanks.

    We have already booked Hotels in Munnar, Thakkedy etc. through your Paradise Holidays.

    Feedback: May be you would like to provide the map of entire Kerala by marking these tourism related places?

    Regards,
    Madhurananda

    • Sunu Philip on February 12, 2015 at 5:36 am

      Thank you so much…Madhurananda!

      And yes…we will definitely think about a resource like that!

  109. Madhurananda on March 10, 2015 at 6:05 pm

    Dear Mr. Ratheesh,

    As expected we had wonderful time at Munnar, Thekkady, Kumarkoah and backwater. Thanks again to your blog. Needless to say, when we have to visit Kerala again, we will only book it through Paradise Holidays.

    All the Hotels that your people had booked was realy great. Also driver Mr. Kumar, such a special person. He is both kind and knowledgeable.

    Thanks to Ms. Sylvia, who was so patient since the beginning of our interaction until we finalised the programme. Thanks also to your entire team, who have directly or indirectly participated in making our trip a great success.

    My few feedback:

    1. As mentioned earlier, you may think of providing entire kerala map along with the one already mentioned above.

    2. You may like to include Fun Adventerous Park along with the site seeing places. It was most exciting experience to be there. I am sure, no young people would like to miss it.

    3. We had to wait for more than 45 minutes to make our payment in your office, on the day we arrived at Cochi on 28th February. For most of us time is so important. It would be great if u find some ways to shorten that time.

    Thanking You again.

    Wishing all the Best for Paradise Holidays,

    Regards,
    Madhurananda

  110. Ayusha on April 2, 2015 at 1:20 pm

    A debt of gratitude is in order for a supportive information.I need to plan a trek to kerala.I am from PUNE.we need to praise our commemoration in June. Please guide me my tour plan.

  111. Ligia on April 3, 2015 at 5:48 am

    Your tips are awesome thanks for sharing your thoughts on how to plan Kerala tour.

  112. Rocky on April 3, 2015 at 7:58 am

    I also plan for a Kerala travel trip with my friends. so this blog is very informative and important for me.

  113. Prasun Paul on April 23, 2015 at 10:20 am

    Have a plan to visit Kerela. DATE OF ARRIVAL -25-10-2015 and will visit Munnar, Thekkady, Kumarkoah and backwater. Need to book with Paradise Holidays as I have heard that it provides the best package. I shall be accompanied with my mother aged 70, my wife aged 38 (both are patients of CMC Vellore) and my daughter aged 11 years. I shall go directly from Vellore (Katpadi Jn) to Ernakulam. Reach on 25th morning at around 6.50A.M. Return journey date will be 29-10-2015 to Howrah(West Bengal). I would request you to give the best option as I shall be taking the people for a change. So keeping that in mind revert at the earliest so that I may plan at my end likewise.

  114. Gurvinderjit on July 31, 2015 at 9:46 am

    best information Mr. Nath

  115. Shweta on August 21, 2015 at 5:44 am

    This is very informative and explained in easy words.

    Great effort and your advisers are helpful to assist. Thanks.

  116. Ajay Kumar on September 13, 2015 at 5:49 am

    Excellent information table in just a click.

  117. Siva Reddy Pulluru on September 17, 2015 at 10:40 am

    Very informative and help full. Though I’m reading it after I booked my trip it is very helpful to make my trip most memorable.
    Thanks Ratheesh for your efforts for putting many things together here at one palace.

  118. Pratul on October 16, 2015 at 6:34 am

    This is really great. It will help lot of first time visitors plan their itinerary.

  119. Nilesh Joshi on October 17, 2015 at 8:40 am

    Dear Sir, A very nice blog indeed.
    I stumbled upon ur website while googling for Kerala vacation. I’m yet to visit Kerala and have submitted my query for quote through your website. Then I received a response email wherein I also received the link of your blog. I can see a sincere passion in your blog to assist the novice person to plan the tour in your beautiful state. I’m not sure how my Kerala tour will materialize but having gone through your blog Kudos to you for your endeavors to help people in traveling. God bless!
    Regards-Nilesh Joshi

  120. Sushrutha Dodderi on October 20, 2015 at 5:18 pm

    That is a very very very good blog. Helped me a lot. Really. Thanks. 🙂

  121. Muthal D N on November 4, 2015 at 10:54 am

    Quite Informative Sir,
    Please can u recommend value added activities at Munnar, Thekkady etc….
    Thanks..

  122. ABHIJIT BHOLE on February 24, 2016 at 10:52 am

    I have been to Kerala for honeymoon from 03.12.2015 till 10.12.2015, and its been a soothing and refreshing experience visiting there. thanks to Kishor Jacob for advising us the most worth places of visit. And also our driver Nisar. he was a good accompany talking to. thanks for making our trip memorable.

    • Sunu Philip on March 8, 2016 at 9:19 am

      Thank you so much for your kind words. We are so happy to hear that your Kerala trip with us was truly memorable!!

  123. aparna on February 24, 2016 at 8:29 pm

    i am planning to make a tour with my mother ,she is a nature lover so please tell me the place i can take her ,make a route and how much it will cost me and 15 days trip

  124. Deepak Shah on February 26, 2016 at 6:07 am

    Dear Mr. Ratheesh,

    As per our expectation we had wonderful time at Munnar, Thekkady, Allepey & Cochin. Needless to say, when we have to visit Kerala again, we will only book it through Paradise Holidays.

    All the Hotels which were booked were really great . Also driver Mr. ShreeKumar, was both easy person to deal with.

    Thanks to Ms. Nupur, who was so patient since the beginning of our interaction until we finalised the programme. Thanks also to your entire team, who have directly or indirectly participated in making our trip a great success.

    My few feedback:

    1. Also there was a communication gap in Allepey between Houseboat & driver which was sorted out though we have to wait around 30 min roadside.

    2. We had to wait for more than 30 minutes while leaving for Cherai in morning, on 23rd February same day our flight was scheduled later in afternoon so time was of essence for us. It would be great if you find some ways to shorten that time.

    Thanking You again.

    Wishing all the Best for Paradise Holidays,

    Regards,
    Deepak Shah

  125. Biswajeet on March 2, 2016 at 4:51 pm

    wonderful ,really good one ,

  126. Kalpesh on March 6, 2016 at 7:55 am

    It’s better if have Complete Package. Though, it’s very informative and helpful to plan the kerala tour. Thanks for it.

  127. Daniel on April 6, 2016 at 3:23 pm

    Excellent article, a big thanks to the author. It was very informative
    Thanks

  128. ejaz panhalekar on April 15, 2016 at 6:25 pm

    for one couple for month may 2016
    all including cost for 5 night 6 days
    not any hide cost
    please tell me emi
    give me three option

    • Sunu Philip on April 19, 2016 at 11:51 am

      Our Travel Team will contact you soon.

  129. Lynda on April 18, 2016 at 3:27 pm

    We hope to spend a week after a tour of north India. We would like to relax as well as see some sights, including an overnight stay on a house boat. There will be 4 of us ( middle aged), what would you recommend? Your site is brilliant by the way 🙂

    • Sunu Philip on April 19, 2016 at 11:50 am

      Our Travel Team will contact you soon.

  130. Siva Sathya on April 19, 2016 at 10:19 pm

    Hi Team, I would like to travel to munnar and allapey for four days in the May month after 20th. Could you please assist, Thanks

    • Sunu Philip on April 22, 2016 at 5:08 am

      Sure Siva. We are forwarding your enquiry to our travel team and the team will contact you soon.

  131. abasaheb patil on May 12, 2016 at 9:51 am

    I M FROM KOLHAPUR,MAHARASHTRAP.PLS HELP ME TO PLAN KERALA TOUR WITH MY WIFE & 2 CHILDREN.I DON’T KNOW ABOUT KERALA.I WANT TO VISIT MUNANR ,THEKKADY ETC

    • Sunu Philip on May 13, 2016 at 6:44 am

      Don’t Worry,our travel team will contact and guide you.

  132. abasaheb patil on May 12, 2016 at 9:54 am

    CAN I COME BY CAR & I HAVE 5 DAYS TO SPEND IN SUCH PLACES.

    • Sunu Philip on May 13, 2016 at 6:42 am

      Our Travel Team will contact you soon.

  133. PAWAN KUMAR on May 16, 2016 at 9:08 am

    Hi I want to spend 4 day tour in kerala and arriving on Trivendrum. Please let me know package and what will be cover in Kerala.

    Thanks,
    pawan

    • Sunu Philip on May 17, 2016 at 5:18 am

      Our travel team will contact you soon.

  134. S.G. Nandimath on August 30, 2016 at 8:58 am

    Nice article. Nicely prepared with full devotion. It will help everybody. Thanks a lot.

    • Sunu Philip on September 12, 2016 at 6:25 am

      Thanks a lot Nandimath!

      Continue reading our blog posts and get more information about Kerala.

  135. Monika on September 12, 2016 at 8:21 am

    Great Article post. Thanks for sharing important information.

  136. Prathmesh on September 12, 2016 at 9:44 am

    Thanks for such amazing information, This will definitely help us planning our first Kerala trip in October.

  137. JINAL DESAI on September 27, 2016 at 6:36 am

    This information is more than enough for any individual who is planning tour for first time and i dont think i need any guide or travel agent for hotel bookings or for seeking which place to visit in kerala and i am really more than happy to get soo much information here only. Thank you soo much and will add up if i get some more information related to kerala. 🙂

    • Sunu Philip on September 29, 2016 at 4:55 am

      Hi Jinal,
      Thank you very much for your interest in Kerala and I’m glad to hear that you liked our article. Keep reading our blog articles.

  138. Padmini Reddy on October 4, 2016 at 12:57 pm

    Wooooowwww.. very knowledgeable post 🙂 thanks alotttt for such a nice description 🙂 Got a lot of info to plan properly 🙂

  139. Rahil Bijnori on October 24, 2016 at 1:54 am

    Detailed Information.. Very nice.! Impressed!

    I would like to visit kerela if you can provide package details. Thanks.

    • Sunu Philip on October 24, 2016 at 4:17 am

      Hi Rahil,
      Thank you, our team will get back to you.

  140. Abnmwio on October 24, 2016 at 9:47 am

    Hey
    Hello everbody how is it going.
    Is anyone planning to visit Kerala in India

  141. Jambha Shenoy on October 24, 2016 at 10:12 am

    Hi,
    Ratheesh
    Your blog is so good you have provided step by step guidance for planning a trip to Kerala it helped me a lot.
    Thank you very much
    Goodbye

    • Sunu Philip on October 25, 2016 at 5:08 am

      Hi Jambha,

      Glad to hear that our blog post helped you efficiently plan your trip to Kerala.

  142. Abhishek on October 27, 2016 at 1:47 pm

    Hello, Thanks. This is of great help and a step by step guideline. Felt like, i am been walked through all the destinations 🙂

    We have a 18 month old daughter and wish if you could highlight some Dos and Donts when Kid are on board.

    Wish to also understand if North Indian Veg foods are easily accessible ?

    Thank you in anticipation.

    • Sunu Philip on October 28, 2016 at 4:54 am

      Hi Abhishek,
      I’m glad to hear that you liked our post.
      We will soon update the post by considering your point of view.

  143. Monika on November 15, 2016 at 5:43 am

    Hello, Nice information sharing in Article it is very useful topic present in the websites.

  144. piyusha on November 30, 2016 at 1:21 pm

    A very beautiful article.Thank you so much.It helped me a lot.

    • Sunu Philip on December 1, 2016 at 5:21 am

      Hi Piyusha,
      Glad to hear that our blog post helped you.

  145. prasad jambhekar on December 13, 2016 at 4:39 pm

    very informative and useful post. thanks.

    • Sunu Philip on December 21, 2016 at 6:28 am

      Hi Prasad,
      Glad to hear that you found the article useful. Continue to read our blog to know more about Kerala.Thank you!

  146. JASPAL SINGH on December 15, 2016 at 3:59 pm

    Hi
    I want to take 9 to 5 houseboat at Allepy. However I am unable to find the online fares . Kindly advise where to book that houseboat. I want it on 30.12.16

    • Sunu Philip on December 21, 2016 at 6:34 am

      Hi Jaspal,
      We hearty welcome you to experience the mind blowing beauty of Kerala.
      Please feel free to contact us at info@paradise-kerala.com to get the details of visiting places and packages.

  147. Julia Watson on December 26, 2016 at 9:52 am

    Thanks for sharing this wonderful information. I was looking for finest place to visit in Kerala, and no doubt I found it, just because of you. Detail itinerary will help to plan a best trip to Kerala. Thanks again…….

    • Sunu Philip on December 30, 2016 at 8:19 am

      Hi Julia,
      I’m glad it helped. Thank you

  148. manish wadhwani on February 14, 2017 at 10:22 am

    first of all, i would thank you for this useful post. Sir, I am planning to visit Kerala in mid-november. Is it advisable? and i m planning to reach cochin (2 nights), munnar (3 nights) and alleppey (2 nights). kindly advise..
    thanks

    • Sunu Philip on February 17, 2017 at 7:54 am

      Hi Manish,
      Thank you for reaching out. Our travel team will get in touch with you soon or feel free to contact us at info@paradise-kerala.com to get the details of the places to visit and other services.

  149. Poonam kapur on February 20, 2017 at 2:21 pm

    We are reaching Cochin on 6thof March and leaving on11th of March,could you tell the plan for five nights and six days.How much is the cost of two people

    • Sunu Philip on March 3, 2017 at 11:17 am

      Hi Poonam,
      Thank you for reaching out. Our travel team will get in touch with you soon or feel free to contact us at info@paradise-kerala.com to get the details of the tour packages and other services.

  150. yogeshwari on March 8, 2017 at 12:05 pm

    HI
    Nice information sharing in Article
    I am planning to visit Kerala in mid-may.
    How many days r required for above tour.
    plz give some planning for that.

    • Sunu Philip on March 14, 2017 at 11:03 am

      Thank you for reaching out. Our travel team will get in touch with you soon or feel free to contact us at info@paradise-kerala.com to get the details of the tour packages.

  151. Poetree Sarovar Portico on March 10, 2017 at 12:01 pm

    Thanks for the valuable guide.

    • Sunu Philip on March 14, 2017 at 10:50 am

      Hi Poetree Sarovar Portico,
      Thank you for reaching out, we are really glad to hear that you find the article Valuable.

  152. Namrata on March 20, 2017 at 5:03 am

    Ratheesh R. Nath, Hi Dear.!! Kerala is the beautiful place in India. And Thank you such much to give best places of Kerala in your article.!! After reading this article, I will plan to go Kerala’s trip.

  153. vijay kumar oruganti on May 16, 2017 at 9:06 am

    Very useful information, while planning for Kerala.
    but it would be better if we go through this blog before we make our plan to know the best spots to visit in Kerala.

  154. Anurag Chandrakar on May 21, 2017 at 3:46 pm

    Impressed by the given travel information on tourism and is very useful for a naive too !

    Actually i want to know the minimum budget for 3 days including fooding and lodging If I reach from cochin

    Regards
    Anurag

  155. sunita on May 26, 2017 at 5:02 am

    Thanks very much for sharing this information. Very helpful indeed!

    • Sunu Philip on May 30, 2017 at 7:06 am

      Hi Sunita,
      We are really glad to hear that you find the article informative. Continue to read our blog to find more interesting articles.

  156. Ajay Raje on June 13, 2017 at 6:41 pm

    Hi maam! This is amazing information! However I leave tomorrow with my mum to Kerela for a trip of 10 days starting from Ernakulam. I’m really worried we’ve picked a wrong time to travel. Also I’m confused where to start and where to end! Your assistance would really help me out. Thank you

  157. Deepak Ku Dash on June 18, 2017 at 4:38 pm

    Nice article
    Planning to have a seven days trip to Kerala in October last with my wife & daughter.Your information will help us to plan properly.

    • Sunu Philip on June 22, 2017 at 6:05 am

      Hi Deepak,
      We hearty welcome you to experience the mind blowing beauty of Kerala.
      Please feel free to contact us at info@paradise-kerala.com to get the details of visiting places and packages.

  158. Jeremiah on July 15, 2017 at 3:52 am

    Hi,
    Very good information, keep up the good work. Thanks for sharing.

  159. Martin Lois on July 15, 2017 at 9:28 am

    Nice post mate.

  160. Adya on July 20, 2017 at 12:09 pm

    Hey your blog is very nice, such useful information you are sharing. I really like your blog the information is very accurate.

  161. Omkar Dubey on July 21, 2017 at 10:19 am

    This is a good and informative blog. Well-written and represented with beautiful pictures and have shared so many information about the place.

  162. Sanjay on August 2, 2017 at 7:35 am

    Thanks for the information… I really love your blog posts… especially this guide for those planning a trip to Kerala

  163. Waseem Pahadi on September 14, 2017 at 11:36 am

    Just wow. This is great. God bless.

  164. sachin on September 28, 2017 at 5:43 pm

    It’s a wonderful article and has helped many people to plan Kerala trip. I plan to visit Kerela with my wife and 2 daughters in 4th week of October 2017.
    My plan includes Cochin – Munnar – Thekkady- Alleppey – Kovalam/Trivandrum 5 days trip.
    I want to know whether I can travel from pune to cochin by flight?
    Are you manage travel by flight?
    Want estimate for 4 persons.
    contact : 9881602100
    Thanks in advance.

    • Sunu Philip on October 3, 2017 at 10:15 am

      Hi Sachin,
      Thank you for reaching out and we hearty welcome you to experience the mind blowing beauty of Kerala.
      Please feel free to contact us at info@paradise-kerala.com to get the details of visiting places and packages.

  165. Tarun on October 12, 2017 at 3:45 pm

    How is it to plan travel between various points on our own Vs taking a package? Is it easy enough to book cabs/taxis after reaching kerala or booking a package in advance is better?

    • Sunu Philip on October 27, 2017 at 6:12 am

      Hi Tarun,
      I think booking a package in advance is safest and better thing to do. Cabs and taxis are available with the packages if you go for that.

  166. Neha on November 15, 2017 at 1:19 pm

    Useful Information, your blog is sharing unique information….
    Thanks for sharing!!!

    • Sunu Philip on November 17, 2017 at 9:52 am

      Hi Neha,
      Really glad to hear tha you find the article useful.

  167. Purushottam on December 13, 2017 at 6:31 am

    Awesome .. Simply Awesome…

    Its an awesome, appropriate, customized information one seeks for. You have mentioned everything in a proper way. Whatever question I had got cleared by just reading your blog.
    Thank you for giving your time in writing this unique and important INFO …

  168. Aga on January 7, 2018 at 2:39 pm

    Hi! Very useful tips! We’re considering 3 days by the beach. Which place is better: Varkala or Kovalam? We’re looking for a cosy guesthouse or cottage rather than resort. Where are the charming and calm pubs by the beach or ayurvedic spots? Thanks a lot ! 🙂

    • Sunu Philip on January 11, 2018 at 6:36 am

      Hi Aga,
      Thank you for reaching out and we hearty welcome you to experience the mind blowing beauty of Kerala.
      Please feel free to contact us at info@paradise-kerala.com to get the details.

  169. Tanisha on January 10, 2018 at 2:27 pm

    Hi,

    I am planning to visit Kerala in last week of February. Please tell me whether this would be the good time or travel or we should postpone it further. I just don’t want to miss any fun while being in Kerala

    • Sunu Philip on January 11, 2018 at 6:36 am

      Hi Tanisha,
      Thank you for reaching out and we hearty welcome you to experience the mind blowing beauty of Kerala.
      Please feel free to contact us at info@paradise-kerala.com to get the details of visiting places and packages.

  170. PK on February 19, 2018 at 11:48 am

    Could you plan for our 3 days tour in Kerala ?
    If we will arrive in Cochin…

    • Sunu Philip on February 23, 2018 at 5:39 am

      Hi PK,
      Thank you for reaching out and we hearty welcome you to experience the mind-blowing beauty of Kerala.
      Please feel free to contact us at info@paradise-kerala.com to get the details of visiting places and packages.

  171. sachin trivedi on February 23, 2018 at 2:35 pm

    Thanks a lot for great information. This blog has cleared many of my doubts.. Thanks ..

    • Sunu Philip on March 8, 2018 at 4:29 am

      Hi Sachin,

      Really glad to hear that our article helped you clear your doubts. Thank you and keep on reading our blog!

  172. Henry on March 8, 2018 at 10:25 am

    I am planning to visit Wayanad on my next vacation with my family. So I was in search of best resort to stay. This blog will really help me on my trip.

    • Sunu Philip on March 14, 2018 at 7:53 am

      Hi Henry,

      Glad to hear that you found our article useful. Thank you!
      If you need any assistance please feel free to contact us at info@paradise-kerala.com.

  173. Uday on April 18, 2018 at 10:21 am

    I am planning to do Kerala trip on coming month, Is this right time to visit Kerala on May?

  174. faseeh on May 29, 2018 at 10:07 am

    good informative blogs thank for sharing

  175. NITESH KUMAR on July 8, 2018 at 11:20 am

    Very interesting post, we enjoyed each and everything as per written in your post. Thank you for this article because it’s really informative.

  176. vishakha on July 13, 2018 at 8:32 am

    Hello,

    This is very interesting and helpful blog!

    Must say, good work guys.

    Wanted to know, typically how many days are enough for kerala trip?

    Thank

    • Sunu Philip on July 31, 2018 at 1:03 pm

      Hi Vishakha,

      If you want to cover only the major tourist hubs in Kerala, then 5-7 days are mostly suggested. Please feel free to contact us at info@paradise-kerala.com to get more details of the travel packages.

  177. AMAR YADAV on July 13, 2018 at 10:11 am

    I am planing to visit Kerala with my family for 5-6 days in mid of August. Is it worth to visit Kerala in mid-August

    • Sunu Philip on July 31, 2018 at 12:51 pm

      Hi Amar,

      Yes, Mid-August is a great time to visit Kerala. Please feel free to contact us at info@paradise-kerala.com to get more details of the travel packages.

  178. S Abdul Khaleel on July 25, 2018 at 6:48 pm

    Very good info. thanks for this.
    Planning my tour in the month of October in Dushera Holidays.
    I will connect once again in the month of September after finalizing the dates.

    Thankyou once again.

  179. Arun Das on August 21, 2018 at 9:45 am

    First of all thanks for the beautiful article. all the valuable information explained very well. Definitely, this article will use when I planning for a trip to Kerala.

  180. Ankita on August 30, 2018 at 4:21 am

    Thanks a lot for great information. This is amazing and awesome information! It is really useful information.

  181. ekballoke on October 3, 2018 at 10:50 am

    This is definitely one of the best articles I have read in this website! Thanks

  182. Ankita on October 6, 2018 at 7:07 am

    I really loved reading your blog.Superb and Interesting post .Thanks for sharing this information, because it is very valuable and useful blog for everyone. Really awesome article.

    • Sunu Philip on October 11, 2018 at 12:58 pm

      Thank you, Ankita!

    • Babita yadav on October 17, 2018 at 9:46 am

      Thanks for sharing a part of your expertise through this blog. Reading this blog was a delight.
      It made me feel as if I was actually seeing it through my own eyes.

  183. Tentaran on October 15, 2018 at 12:11 pm

    Very nice blog thnaks for sharing.

  184. Ratheesh R.Nath on October 18, 2018 at 4:38 am

    Thank you

  185. Crimsonholidays on October 26, 2018 at 7:09 am

    Nice Blog. Keep sharing.

  186. Chanakya on October 26, 2018 at 3:21 pm

    This is such a elaborate narrative on Kerala. I really loved reading it. Superb and Interesting post .Thanks for sharing this info, because it was very valuable and useful in panning my trip to Kerala. I’m planning to Visit Kerala between 30th Oct 2018 and 5th Nov 2018.

    Kudos to the team!

    • Ratheesh R.Nath on October 30, 2018 at 3:54 pm

      Thank you and shall contact you back for the trip

  187. Jamsheed on October 27, 2018 at 1:58 am

    Nice piece of information for the people who would like to visit Kerala tourist locations. Keep Going..

  188. Palak Jain on October 29, 2018 at 7:29 am

    Hey, This is very useful and interesting article. Thanks for sharing this information and your experiences.

  189. Sumit on November 9, 2018 at 6:15 am

    Hi Team

    well said Customer should always decide the dates and travel duration so that they can plan their holiday as per requirement.
    The destination also explained very well.

    keep posting

  190. Saptarshi Bhattacharya on November 22, 2018 at 5:42 am

    Nice blog post.Thank you.

  191. gruhkhoj on February 11, 2019 at 12:44 pm

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  192. jay prakash gurgela on March 5, 2019 at 1:17 pm

    searching for kerala tour plan ….plz help……….

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    • Sunu Philip on April 8, 2019 at 12:24 pm

      Hi Jay Prakash,

      Sorry for the late reply. We are forwarding your inquiry to our team and they will call you very soon.

  193. Rakesh on March 31, 2019 at 11:00 am

    Very nice information.
    any one can plan kerala trip easily after reading this blog.
    thanks.
    write one blog on veg food in Kerala,it will be more helpful to all vegetarians.

    • Sunu Philip on April 8, 2019 at 12:11 pm

      Sure Rakesh, we will add one article regarding the Vegetarian Dishes. Thank you for your support.

  194. Praveen Kumar Singh on April 21, 2019 at 1:12 pm

    sach a very helpful information
    really love reading it

  195. Priya Singh on April 24, 2019 at 5:23 am

    Good information to read. This post is very effective and images also helping us to understand your point. Hey, I am so glad to read your thoughts because I really enjoyed reading this. The way you explain your travel experience is truly awesome.
    Thank you for this article because it’s really informative, I love reading your blog

  196. Danish on May 8, 2019 at 10:56 am

    hi
    nice article i have read it.

    • Sunu Philip on June 27, 2019 at 6:06 pm

      Thank you for reading the article, Danish.

  197. Sneha on June 27, 2019 at 5:41 pm

    This is one of the best planning blogs I’ve come across! Will share it with my network!

  198. Ellen Willfred on July 1, 2019 at 9:53 am

    Nice article about kerala Tour. thanks and keep sharing.

    • Sunu Philip on July 6, 2019 at 6:56 am

      Thank you very much Ellen Willfred. Keep reading our other articles.

  199. Dr Gyanendra Fulzalke on July 11, 2019 at 7:11 pm

    Nice and helpful information. Thank a lot

  200. Reshu Gupta on July 12, 2019 at 1:53 am

    hello
    Aapka post bhut hi accha lga bt aap bta sakte h Kerala k tour k liy minimum kitne din lagege jisme jyada s jyada destination cover ho sake. Hum August m 7days ka tour banana chahte h! Plz reply

    • Sunu Philip on July 17, 2019 at 4:45 am

      Hi Reshu,
      We are forwarding your request to our planning team. They will help you to plan your tour properly.

  201. Srijan on July 29, 2019 at 7:37 am

    Thanks a lot for the post! I am planning for a Kerala trip with my wife and parents and have the following requirements –
    1) Will reach Cochin by Train, so will need an Innova on the same or next day to travel in and around Kochi and go to Munnar

    2) Is there any bus option to travel from Cochin to Munnar?

    Kindly provide me details if possible and relevant contact person please

    • Sunu Philip on August 9, 2019 at 4:51 am

      Hi Srijan,
      We have forwarded you inquiry/ requirement to our planner team.

  202. ajeesh kumar on August 2, 2019 at 12:13 pm

    Very detailed blog. Thanks for sharing. This will be very useful for me.

  203. Alok Singh on September 4, 2019 at 8:56 pm

    Thank you Mr Ratheesh, for sharing such detailed information.

    We hope to visit soon.

    Regards
    Alok Singh

  204. Roslia Santamaria on October 1, 2019 at 6:55 am

    wow!! so many great things and amazing pictures.
    Thanks for sharing this.

  205. Mahesh Patil on October 28, 2019 at 5:48 pm

    Hello,
    I am planning my trip from Cochin, Can I use Indica for 8 days? or I can plan my trip with local bus services?
    If I need to plan with Indica, can I get it from 1st day?
    Need contacts for the same. Please advice.

    • Sunu Philip on November 3, 2019 at 12:46 pm

      Hi Mahesh,
      Our trip planner will contact you soon.

  206. jignesh on November 6, 2019 at 6:11 pm

    good expplanation.
    hi, can you give us honeymoon package detail for flight land at cochi munnar-thekedy-allepy\kumarkom-kovalam depart to trivendrum for 6 night 7 days or 7 night 8 days

    • Sunu Philip on November 7, 2019 at 10:01 am

      Thank you, Jignesh. We are forwarding your request to our trip planner team.

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  208. Shruthi on November 28, 2019 at 6:02 am

    AS am new to Kerala, its really helpful for me. Thank you

  209. Elan P on November 28, 2019 at 8:24 am

    Good article. So much useful for others.

  210. deepak on December 3, 2019 at 11:28 am

    first of all thanks a lot for your information, secondly kindly let me know traveling cost by car for below.
    may i know how many days i have to book hotels in each city for normal visit, as i will come from Delhi to Kochi.
    Cochin – (135 km) – Munnar – (110 km) – Thekkady– (160 km) – Alleppey resort – Alleppey Houseboat – (80 km) – Cochin
    thanks
    deepak

    • Ratheesh R.Nath on December 4, 2019 at 3:45 am

      thank you and shall contact you on the email provided

  211. Angelia Jansen on December 6, 2019 at 4:53 am

    Nice blog..!! really happy to read this blog

  212. Melbin on December 20, 2019 at 8:00 am

    Hi Thanks for sharing the information about back waters of kuttanad in kerala also I Have also visit Houseboat Alleppey in kerala it’s one of the beautiful experience in my life

  213. Smriti Saxena on December 26, 2019 at 3:42 pm

    Great i also like to go with this tours and travel with your organization. such a beautiful information you updated.
    Thanks for sharing this beautiful info about Kerala tour. if you like to travel in mumbai tours or any another person want to travel in mumbai sightseeing tour or dharavi tour or bike tour. please visit our website to know more for booking.

  214. Manoj Agarwal on January 3, 2020 at 10:38 am

    Kerela is a really beautiful place to visit, has amazing food and sightseeing options, beaches, etc, found this blog really helpful for complete planning of the trip. It has all the places to visit along with the traveling time and prices. Thank you.

  215. Diya John on January 10, 2020 at 10:01 am

    Valuable information. Thanks for sharing!!

  216. Govindraj on January 14, 2020 at 12:12 pm

    planning for Kerala trip please mention packages

  217. Elan P on February 4, 2020 at 9:44 am

    Valuable informations about Kerala tour packages. Thanks team. For more details: https://paradise-kerala.com/kerala-tour-packages.html

  218. Naira P on February 4, 2020 at 10:17 am

    Very interesting blog about kerala tour packages. Kerala is such an amazing country. Follow https://paradise-kerala.com/kerala-tour-packages.html

  219. Riya Sharma on February 7, 2020 at 5:50 am

    Thank you so much for this post. This blog is very nice.

  220. Athi on February 17, 2020 at 5:38 am

    Thanks for sharing. Good information

  221. seewheelers on February 26, 2020 at 9:42 am

    Good one keep update more things

  222. Abhinav Nair on March 31, 2020 at 8:12 am

    kerala is a beautiful place to visit. great content.

  223. Tushanki Shrivastava on May 27, 2021 at 9:54 am

    I am regular reader of your blog and again this is the great and best steps for Kerala Tour. So thanks for sharing this blog

    • Ratheesh R.Nath on May 27, 2021 at 12:12 pm

      Thank you and happy to understand the blog helped you.

  224. arya on September 15, 2021 at 6:45 am

    Nice blog and this is a great guide for a plan to Kerala tour

  225. Kavitha Dasari on November 16, 2021 at 6:51 am

    Thank you for great information, keep posting.

  226. Gaurav jaiswal on March 23, 2022 at 8:10 am

    Amazing article,while reading the article i just feel i am in kerala..Very clear discription is given about kerala.i love this article,and i am sure my visit to kerala will be wonderfull…

  227. Ankita Badhiye on November 10, 2022 at 9:26 am

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    Thank you for sharing such important and valuable information with us. I really enjoy reading your blog. All formate and images are very effective.

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