Fourteen districts, one long coastline
From mist-covered mountains and quiet backwaters to golden beaches and hidden escapes, discover the places that make Kerala unforgettable.
Explore Kerala
Hill stations, backwaters, beaches and heritage towns. Start with the places travellers return to.
Hill station, Idukki
A hill station at about 1,600 metres in Idukki, surrounded by tea estates, with Eravikulam National Park and Anamudi close by.
Wildlife & forest, Idukki
Backwaters, Alappuzha
Backwaters, Kottayam
Heritage & culture, Ernakulam
Waterfall, Thrissur
Beach, Thiruvananthapuram
Beach, Thiruvananthapuram
Three crescent-shaped beaches separated by rocky headlands, about 16 km south of Thiruvananthapuram, with a lighthouse above them.
By landscape
Mountains, coast, backwaters or forest: every journey here starts with a landscape.
District by district
Fourteen districts strung along the coast, with the Western Ghats rising behind them.
Bekal
Muzhappilangad Beach
Vythiri, Kuruva Island
Kozhikode, Kakkadampoyil
Nilambur
Silent Valley, Nelliyampathy
Athirappilly, Guruvayur
Fort Kochi
Munnar, Thekkady
Kumarakom
Alappuzha, Marari Beach
Gavi
Ashtamudi, Thenmala
Varkala, Kovalam
Places to stay
Houseboats on the backwaters, homestays in plantation country, resorts above the sea. Contact them directly, with no booking fees.
Munnar
Resorts
A resort in Munnar, in Idukki's tea country.
Vagamon
Resorts
Valley-view cottages on 20 acres at Vagamon, with space for large families and solo travellers.
Thattekad
Resorts
A colonial-style river house on two acres beside the Periyar at Thattekad, with a pool, yoga and sunset boat rides.
Munnar
Resorts
An 18-room boutique hotel on a 90-year-old cardamom and coffee estate at 5,000 feet, 15 minutes from Munnar.
Kallar Mankulam Road
Resorts
A Kallar–Mankulam road resort near Munnar offering jeep safaris, plantation visits and Munnar sightseeing.
Paniely
Resorts
20 balcony rooms on the river at Paniyeli Poru, between Kodanad elephant centre and Thattekad bird sanctuary.
Muvattupuzha
Resorts
A resort at Muvattupuzha in eastern Ernakulam, set among greenery and wildlife.
Kalpetta
Resorts
Cottages near Kalpetta with large screened windows and private gardens with rain showers.
Things to do
Waterfalls after the monsoon, dawn treks through tea, a Kathakali night. Find what to do, then find who can take you.
Travel guides
Kakkadampoyil
A hill village in the Kozhikode hills with viewpoints, waterfalls and pool resorts, easy to reach for a weekend.
, 1 min read
Alappuzha
What a kettuvallam houseboat trip includes, how long cruises last, what to ask before you book and when to go.
, 1 min read
Travel guide
Edakkal Caves, Chembra Peak, Banasura Sagar, Kuruva Island and Tholpetty: how to plan a few days in Wayanad.
, 2 min read
The backwaters
Lakes, canals and lagoons run for hundreds of kilometres behind the coast. Spend a night on a houseboat, paddle a village canal at dawn, or simply watch the light go gold over Vembanad.
Explore the backwatersKumarakom
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