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Frequently asked question
Is Kerala suitable for senior citizens?
Yes, provided the itinerary is planned appropriately.
Backwater resorts, comfortable hotels, scenic drives and relaxed beach destinations can work particularly well for older travellers.
Check accessibility carefully before booking houseboats, treehouses, hill properties or attractions involving extensive walking or stairs.
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 is Ayurveda tourism in Kerala?
Kerala is strongly associated with traditional Ayurveda practices.
Visitors can find Ayurveda resorts, wellness retreats and treatment centres offering various therapies and wellness programmes.
Travellers seeking treatment rather than a general spa experience should research the facility carefully and check the qualifications of practitioners.
What types of accommodation are available in Kerala?
Kerala offers a remarkably diverse range of stays, including:
- Hotels
- Beach resorts
- Homestays
- Houseboats
- Backwater resorts
- Villas
- Serviced apartments
- Heritage hotels
- Ayurveda resorts
- Wellness retreats
- Hill resorts
- Plantation stays
- Treehouses
- Eco resorts
- Hostels
- Cottages and bungalows
- Farm and village stays
Is Kerala suitable for a road trip?
Yes. A Kerala road trip can combine beaches, backwaters, cities, plantations and mountains within a relatively compact geographical area.
However, distances can be deceptive. Roads through towns and mountainous areas may make journeys considerably longer than the distance alone suggests.
Avoid planning too many destinations in a short itinerary.
Is Kerala suitable for solo travellers?
Yes. Kerala attracts many solo travellers, including backpackers and international visitors.
Destinations such as Varkala, Fort Kochi, Munnar and Wayanad offer hostels, homestays and other accommodation suitable for independent travellers.