Kerala Backwaters
Drift through a green world of palms and paddy fields
India · South India
Kerala
Backwaters, tea hills and the slow art of living well
Overview
Discover Kerala
Kerala unfolds gently — houseboats drifting through palm-fringed canals, misty tea estates in Munnar, spice gardens, Ayurveda and a coastline shaped by centuries of trade.
Water, hills and coast
A classic Kerala journey moves through three landscapes. Begin in Kochi, where Chinese fishing nets, Portuguese churches and a historic Jewish quarter reflect the port's trading past. Climb into the Western Ghats to Munnar's tea estates and Thekkady's spice plantations, then descend to the backwaters around Alleppey and Kumarakom for a night aboard a private houseboat.
The backwater rhythm
Life on the backwaters is unhurried: villagers paddle to market, kingfishers dart along the banks and the cook prepares karimeen fried fish and fresh appams on board. We work with carefully selected houseboat operators and recommend single-bedroom boats for couples and premium multi-cabin boats for families.
Restore and renew
Kerala is the home of Ayurveda, and many resorts offer authentic programmes under qualified doctors — from a short rejuvenation to a fourteen-day treatment. End your journey on the beaches of Marari or Varkala, where the pace slows even further.
Highlights
- Overnight private houseboat on the backwaters
- Tea estates and viewpoints of Munnar
- Spice plantation walk in Thekkady
- Fort Kochi heritage walk and Kathakali performance
- Authentic Ayurveda at a wellness retreat
- Quiet beach days at Marari
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Kerala in pictures
Signature experiences
Moments to plan around in Kerala
Curated holidays
Kerala itineraries
Starting points for your journey — every itinerary can be tailored to your dates, pace and style.
INDIA
KERALA
Kerala Tour Package
04 Nights / 05 Days
Kerala typically covers the state's iconic mix of lush hill stations, wildlife sanctuaries, and serene backwater houseboats.
STARTING FROM
₹28,590
/ person
+ 5% GST
- 3★ Hotel
- Breakfast
- Sightseeing
- 24×7 Support
INDIA
KERALA
Kerala Luxury Escape
06 Nights / 07 Days
Fort Kochi, the tea hills of Munnar, a private houseboat night and a beachfront finale — Kerala at an unhurried, luxurious pace.
STARTING FROM
₹89,500
/ person
+ 5% GST
- 6 nights in boutique and luxury hotels including 1 night on a private houseboat
- Daily breakfast; all meals on the houseboat
- Private air-conditioned car with driver
- Fort Kochi walking tour with guide
- Kathakali performance tickets
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