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What clothes should tourists wear in Kerala?
Lightweight and breathable clothing is generally suitable because much of Kerala has a tropical climate.
Carry comfortable footwear, sunglasses and sun protection for sightseeing. A light layer can be useful in hill stations.
Modest clothing is recommended when visiting temples and other religious places. Individual temples may have specific dress requirements.
Itinerary
7 Days / 6 Nights Itinerary – Kerala Backwaters Tour Guide
Kochi → Kumarakom → Alappuzha/Kuttanad → Kollam → Munroe Island → Varkala → Thiruvananthapuram
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Itinerary
7 Days Kerala Itinerary – Beaches, Backwaters, Wildlife & Munnar
Thiruvananthapuram → Kovalam → Varkala → Alappuzha → Thekkady → Munnar → Kochi
Explore →What should I pack for a Kerala holiday?
Useful items include lightweight clothing, comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, mosquito repellent, reusable water bottle and personal medicines.
During the monsoon, add an umbrella or lightweight rain jacket. For hill stations, pack a light jacket or warmer layer.
What food should I try in Kerala?
Kerala cuisine varies considerably across the state. Popular dishes and experiences include:
Appam with stew, puttu with kadala curry, idiyappam, Kerala parotta, fish curry, seafood dishes and traditional Kerala sadya served on a banana leaf.
Coconut, curry leaves and regional spices feature prominently in many dishes.
Which Kerala Attractions Should First-Time Visitors Choose?
For a first trip, try to experience several different sides of Kerala rather than visiting similar destinations.
A particularly balanced itinerary could include:
Fort Kochi → Munnar → Alappuzha/Kumarakom → Varkala
This combination provides history and culture in Kochi, mountains and tea plantations in Munnar, Kerala’s famous backwaters around Alappuzha and a beach experience in Varkala.
Travellers with additional time can add Thekkady, Wayanad, Athirappilly, Jatayu Earth’s Center or other destinations according to their interests.
What makes Kerala different from other Indian destinations?
Kerala combines an unusual variety of experiences within one state: Arabian Sea beaches, extensive backwaters, Western Ghats, tea and spice plantations, tropical forests, wildlife, Ayurveda traditions, distinctive cuisine and a rich cultural heritage.
You can wake up beside the sea, spend another night on a houseboat and then travel into mist-covered mountains.
That diversity is one of the main reasons Kerala continues to attract travellers from India and around the world.