Keralam is not one landscape but many. In a single week you can walk colonial streets in Fort Kochi, wake up above the clouds in the tea hills of Munnar, breathe in the spice gardens of Thekkady and drift through the backwaters of Alleppey.
Further north, the Malabar coast tells a different story, of ancient forts, French Mahe, Theyyam, handloom villages and some of India’s finest food. In the south, red cliffs, royal Thiruvananthapuram and quiet lagoons meet the Arabian Sea.
Our Keralam Essence journeys bring these regions together in carefully paced six-day routes, each including accommodation, meals, transportation and sightseeing, so you can see the real Kerala without rushing it.
Five routes, five sides of Kerala. Pick a journey below, or ask us to tailor one for you.
6 Days / 5 Nights
Where dramatic cliffs meet misty mountains, royal heritage, traditional handloom, golden beaches, tranquil backwaters and the Arabian Sea.
Varkala → Jatayu → Ponmudi → Thiruvananthapuram → Kovalam → Poovar
Varkala Cliff and beach sunsets, Jatayu Earth’s Center, Ponmudi’s misty hills and forest landscapes, Thiruvananthapuram’s royal heritage, Padmanabhaswamy Temple, traditional Balaramapuram handloom and weaving, local shopping, Kovalam’s iconic beaches and lighthouse, Poovar backwaters, mangrove waterways, boat cruises and the relaxed coastal charm of South Kerala.
6 Days / 5 Nights
Where colonial heritage meets misty tea plantations, spice-scented hills, wildlife landscapes and the serene waterways of Kerala.
Fort Kochi → Munnar → Thekkady → Alleppey
Fort Kochi heritage streets, Chinese Fishing Nets, colonial architecture, Munnar tea plantations and mountain viewpoints, Tea Museum, Mattupetty Dam, Thekkady spice plantations, Kathakali or Kalaripayattu experience, Alleppey's enchanting backwaters, traditional houseboat cruise or sunset shikara experience, coconut-lined canals, village landscapes and the authentic flavours of Kerala.
6 Days / 5 Nights
Where ancient forts, heritage villages and living traditions meet magnificent waterfalls, traditional weaving, local shopping, golden beaches and the multicultural charm of historic Kochi.
Palakkad → Kalpathy → Kollengode → Cheruthuruthy → Athirappilly → Kuzhupilly → Cherai → Fort Kochi
Palakkad Fort, Kalpathy heritage village, Kollengode palace and countryside, traditional Palakkad handloom weaving and shopping, Tholpavakoothu shadow puppetry, Kerala Kalamandalam and classical performing arts, Athirappilly and Vazhachal Waterfalls, Kuzhupilly and Cherai beaches, coastal sunsets, Kochi Water Metro or sunset boat cruise, Fort Kochi heritage walk, Mattancherry spice-route heritage, Kerala handloom and handicraft shopping, and the authentic cultural flavours of Kerala.
6 Days / 5 Nights
Where historic Malabar shores meet misty mountains, ancient caves, tribal heritage, traditional shipbuilding, coffee plantations and unforgettable forest experiences.
Kozhikode → Kappad → Beypore → Wayanad
Kozhikode Beach and Malabar cuisine, Kappad and the Vasco da Gama heritage, Beypore's traditional Uru shipbuilding, Wayanad's scenic mountain landscapes, Lakkidi 180° Viewpoint, Pookode Lake, En Ooru Tribal Heritage Village, Edakkal Caves and ancient rock engravings, 900 Kandi Eco Park, coffee and spice plantation experiences, Wayanad handloom and local shopping, village life, traditional crafts and the authentic cultural soul of North Kerala.
6 Days / 5 Nights
Where historic forts meet pristine beaches, traditional handlooms, French heritage, Malabar flavours and timeless coastal landscapes.
Kannur → Thalassery → Mahe → Bekal → Kasaragod
St. Angelo Fort, Kannur Lighthouse, Payyambalam Beach, Muzhappilangad Drive-in Beach, Thalassery Fort, Kannur's traditional handloom weaving and shopping, authentic Malabar cuisine, Mahe's French heritage, Kappil Beach, Bekal Fort, Ananthapura Lake Temple, Chandragiri Fort, village experiences, coastal sunsets and the authentic cultural charm of North Malabar.
Tell us your dates, interests and budget. Our Kerala team will put together an itinerary just for you.