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Misty tea hills, tranquil backwaters and timeless traditions — thoughtfully planned journeys by local travel mentors who know every hidden corner.

Featured Kerala Experiences

Discover our handpicked collection of authentic Kerala experiences, crafted by local experts who know every hidden gem and cultural treasure.

Traditional Kerala houseboat with thatched roof floating on serene backwaters surrounded by coconut palms
Bestseller
Alleppey & Kumarakom
4.8(234)

Backwater Bliss Experience

3 Days 2 Nights
Houseboat StayAyurvedic Spa+2 more
₹15,999₹19,999
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Green tea plantation hills in Munnar
Premium
Munnar Hill Station
4.9(189)

Munnar Tea Garden Retreat

4 Days 3 Nights
Tea Factory VisitEravikulam National Park+2 more
₹22,999₹27,999
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Kathakali performers in traditional costume and makeup
Kochi & Thrissur
4.7(156)

Cultural Heritage Journey

5 Days 4 Nights
Fort Kochi WalkKathakali Performance+2 more
₹18,999
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Serene Ayurvedic spa treatment room with traditional oil lamps and natural herbs setup
Wellness
Kovalam & Varkala
4.9(98)

Ayurvedic Wellness Escape

6 Days 5 Nights
Panchakarma TreatmentBeach Yoga+2 more
₹32,999₹39,999
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Kerala Festival Calendar

Experience Kerala's vibrant cultural heritage through its colorful festivals and traditional celebrations throughout the year.

January 2026

Perfect time to visit Kerala with pleasant weather and numerous cultural events

28°C
Average Temperature
Caparisoned elephant with golden nettipattam at Thrissur Pooram
Temple Festival

Thrissur Pooram

Thrissur
2 Days

Kerala's most spectacular temple festival featuring decorated elephants, traditional percussion, and magnificent fireworks display.

May 10, 2026
Traditional Kerala snake boats (chundan vallam) on the river
Water Sports

Nehru Trophy Boat Race

Alleppey
1 Day

The most famous snake boat race in Kerala's backwaters with traditional Chundan Vallams competing in thrilling races.

August 12, 2026
Colourful Pookalam flower carpet made for Onam
Cultural Festival

Onam Festival

Statewide
10 Days

Kerala's harvest festival celebrating King Mahabali's return with flower carpets, traditional dance, and grand Onam Sadhya feast.

September 15, 2026
Theyyam performer in red costume with a large ornate headdress
Ritual Art

Theyyam Ritual

Kannur
3 Days

Ancient ritualistic art form where performers transform into living gods through elaborate costumes and divine possession.

December 20, 2026

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Handpicked stays

From heritage homestays to backwater resorts, we suggest places we would happily stay in ourselves.

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