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Destinations

Where you'll go in Kerala.

A living map of the state — coast, backwaters, hills and heritage. Ask about any destination and we'll help you piece the route together.

Kochi

Colonial port city where Kerala meets the world.

Best for
Culture, food, arrival hub
Duration
2 nights
Nearby
Fort Kochi, Marine Drive, Cherai Beach

Munnar

Rolling tea hills wrapped in mist.

Best for
Cool climate, plantations
Duration
2–3 nights
Nearby
Eravikulam NP, Top Station

Alleppey / Alappuzha

The heart of Kerala's backwaters.

Best for
Houseboats, waterways
Duration
1–2 nights
Nearby
Kumarakom, Marari Beach

Kumarakom

Quiet lakeside village and bird sanctuary.

Best for
Slow travel, birdlife
Duration
2 nights
Nearby
Vembanad Lake, Alleppey

Thekkady

Spice hills and Periyar's wild edges.

Best for
Wildlife, plantations
Duration
1–2 nights
Nearby
Periyar Reserve, Vandiperiyar

Varkala

Red cliffs above the Arabian Sea.

Best for
Beach, wellness, cafés
Duration
2–3 nights
Nearby
Kappil, Anjengo Fort

Kovalam

Crescent beaches near the capital.

Best for
Beach breaks, Ayurveda
Duration
2 nights
Nearby
Poovar, Vizhinjam

Thiruvananthapuram

Kerala's cultural and coastal capital.

Best for
Temples, museums
Duration
1 night
Nearby
Kovalam, Poovar

Wayanad

Rainforests, waterfalls and tribal heritage.

Best for
Nature, treks
Duration
2–3 nights
Nearby
Edakkal Caves, Banasura

Kozhikode

Malabar coast — food, history and beaches.

Best for
Food trails, culture
Duration
1–2 nights
Nearby
Kappad Beach, Beypore

Thrissur

Kerala's cultural capital and festival heart.

Best for
Art forms, festivals
Duration
1–2 nights
Nearby
Athirapally Falls, Guruvayur

Palakkad

Paddy fields, forts and mountain passes.

Best for
Offbeat, heritage
Duration
1 night
Nearby
Silent Valley, Malampuzha

Kannur

Theyyam rituals, looms and quiet beaches.

Best for
Culture, beaches
Duration
1–2 nights
Nearby
Payyambalam, Muzhappilangad

Bekal

A sea-facing fort and untouched North Kerala coast.

Best for
Beaches, forts
Duration
1–2 nights
Nearby
Nileshwar, Kappil Beach
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