Kerala Travel Guide: Everything You Need to Know

A shorter, quieter version of Kerala built specifically for couples — fewer transfers, longer stays in each place, and small romantic details woven through the itinerary. Two nights of tea-hill calm in Munnar are followed by a lakeside stay in Kumarakom with a private houseboat evening, designed for doing very little, very beautifully.

Best Time to Visit Kerala The ideal window to visit Kerala is September to March. Favourite The Holiday Makers recommends planning 6-9 days to comfortably cover the region's highlights without rushing between locations.

Top Highlights - Private candlelight dinner on a houseboat deck - Couple's Ayurvedic massage in Kumarakom - Private sunset cruise on Vembanad Lake - Munnar tea hills stay with valley-view room - Room decoration on arrival night

Sample Itinerary Day 1: Arrive Kochi → Munnar — Land in Kochi and drive directly to Munnar (approx. 4 hours). Check into a valley-view room decorated for your arrival. Evening at leisure amid the cool hill air.

Day 2: Munnar — Tea Gardens & Viewpoints — Morning walk through a working tea estate followed by visits to Mattupetty Dam and Echo Point. Afternoon free — many couples choose a quiet café overlooking the plantations.

Day 3: Munnar → Kumarakom — Drive to Kumarakom on the shores of Vembanad Lake (approx. 4.5 hours). Check into a lakeside room. Evening couple's Ayurvedic massage followed by a private candlelight dinner by the water.

Day 4: Kumarakom — Private Houseboat Evening — Morning visit to Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary. In the afternoon, board a private houseboat for a sunset cruise through the backwaters, with dinner served on the open deck as the sky turns amber over the water.

Day 5: Kumarakom — Leisure Day — A day with nothing scheduled. Use the resort pool, or book an optional spice village tour. This is the day built for doing absolutely nothing.

Day 6: Kumarakom → Kochi — Departure — Drive back to Kochi for your departure flight, carrying the quiet of the backwaters home with you.

Budget Guide ₹26,000 – ₹38,000 per person, covering accommodation, daily breakfast, private transfers and sightseeing. Final pricing depends on travel dates, hotel category and group size.

Good For Kerala suits Honeymoon, Family, Cultural, Luxury travellers, making it a versatile choice depending on how you want to experience the trip.

Favourite The Holiday Makers' Kerala Honeymoon Retreat package follows exactly this route, with visa assistance (where applicable), private transfers and 24×7 support included. Contact our team on WhatsApp for a personalised quote.