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How can I experience Kerala beyond the popular tourist attractions?
Consider adding a village stay, local homestay, plantation visit, canoe journey, traditional food experience or lesser-known beach to your itinerary.
Travelling more slowly often provides a better opportunity to experience Kerala's landscapes and everyday culture beyond its famous attractions.
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 →Is it worth adding Periyar Tiger Reserve to a Kerala itinerary?
Definitely yes if your itinerary already includes Munnar or central Kerala. A combination such as Munnar → Thekkady → Alappuzha/Kumarakom gives you three very different Kerala experiences: tea-covered mountains, wildlife and forest, then backwaters.
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.
Should I book accommodation in advance?
Advance booking is recommended during peak tourism periods, major festivals and holidays, particularly for popular destinations such as Munnar, Varkala, Alappuzha and Wayanad.
Booking early is also advisable when you want a specific type of accommodation, such as a sea-view room, private villa, treehouse or premium houseboat.
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.