Kerala Tour Packages

What’s more? In order to cherish an old era, one can visit a few of primeval sites. Take some time out to stroll through the Paradesi Synagogue, an ancient site constructed in 1568, and choose to dig into history while marvelling at its elaborated gold platform and fancy chandeliers. Fort Kochi, a historical monument, can also be another attraction to explore the heritage. Stop by this hotspot as dusk falls, and left stunned with glimpses of its colonial mansions and striking Portuguese churches.

From the backwaters of Alleppey to the enthralling landscapes of Munnar, and from the trekking trails of Wayanad to the pristine beaches of Kochi, come here to cherish the natural beauty which has no end. With our tour packages for Kerala, travelers have an opportunity to discover alluring landscapes encompassing lofty mountain ranges, coffee, spices and tea plantations, golden beaches, emerald backwaters, amazing wildlife, and powerful art forms. With such a wide spectrum of placid choices, opting for our economical Kerala holiday packages makes life worth living.

Personal Experiences Of Our Happy Travelers

Just take a look at the below mentioned travelogues, and find what our customers have to say about their trip to Kerala taken with TravelTriangle.

1. Mohan Joshi: Either it’s about time or budget, TravelTriangle is always there to serve you!

Duration: 3 Nights 4 Days

Accommodation: Resort, Houseboat

Experiences cherished: Houseboat Stay in Alleppey, Shopping in Local Market, Maritime Museum

Come back for: Boat Ride in Poovar Island, Golden Beach

I usually remain out of town because of my work. And, this is the first time in seven years that I got a chance to take my wife on a romantic tour. However, still had just 4 days with me, so I chose Kerala as our destination. I got in touch with TravelTriangle representatives, and booked a perfect Kerala tour package that let us covered most of the tourist hotspots; and that too within my budget. We started our excursion from Kovalam while covering attractions like: Trivandrum Zoo, Napier Museum, Sree Chitra Art Gallery, and others; and then head to a popular spa centre as suggested by our driver. The next morning, we head towards the Poovar Island. There we enjoyed boating and a sojourn at the Golden Beach. We also visited Maritime Museum, Padmanabhaswamy Temple, and Kanakakunnu Palace. The most exciting part of our trip was the houseboat stay in Alleppey. An escape to serenity amidst natural beauty, it was altogether a different experience. Besides that, before winding up the tour, we also got a chance to explore the local markets of Bangalore. We are thankful to TravelTriangle for offering us such a well-curated Kerala package, and helping us make beautiful memories together.

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2. Pradeep Porika: TravelTriangle offers the best itineraries, and connects travelers with the best agents for an experience that is unmatchable!

Duration: 4 Nights 5 Days

Accommodation: Hotel

Experiences cherished: Eravikulam National Park, Munnar Sightseeing

Come back for: Elephant Park, Backwaters in Alleppey

I wanted to take a trip to Kerala with my family; and thus seeking a travel agency that fits my bill. And, I found TravelTriangle as the best portal to book a Kerala trip package with, for they provide the best itineraries and competitive quotes that match with my preferences. We began our exploration from Munnar covering Rose Garden, and Eravikulam National Park; and stopped by Marine Drive and St. Francis Church in Kochi. The highlight of our trip was sailing through the backwaters in Alleppey. It was heaven! We couldn’t thank enough to TravelTriangle for such a perfect Kerala tourism package that made our family bond even stronger.

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3. Ravi Bansal: Want a customized package that caters to every requirement of yours? TravelTriangle is the best portal to go for!

Duration: 4 Nights 5 Days

Accommodation: Resort, Hotel, Houseboat

Experiences cherished: Boating in Thekkady, Mattupetty Dam

Come back for: Periya River Boat Ride, Houseboat Stay in Alleppey

I was seeking a tour to Kerala with my family; and wanted to book it through a trusted portal. Offering some of the best Kerala tour packages that come with an option of customization, TravelTriangle seemed to be the ideal place to get it done from. TravelTriangle took us to Munnar, where we cherished scenic views, explored the spice plantation, enjoyed elephant ride, and stopped by Mattupetty Dam. While, jungle safari in Thekkady, boat ride on the Periyar River, and a houseboat stay in Alleppey added some beautiful memories to our journey.

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Kerala Holidays - Must Try Dishes and Restaurants

Embark on a tour to this serenely attractive place, and slow down oneself for a laid-back vacation that stores a bevy of experiences for every tourist. Get ready for a scrumptious treat while savouring multi-cuisine dishes that Kerala has to offer to its visitors. A few must-try Kerala dishes include Appams, Dosai, freshly prepared Seafood, Meen curry and Quail eggs. To gorge on these delicacies, and to make the most of our holiday packages to Kerala, the best way is opting for booking a package during the many cultural festivals of the state, including Onam, Vishu and other major festivals; and grabbing a chance to experience the grandeur of Kerala, like never before.

Here is the list of best places to enjoy the delicacies of Kerala:

1. Mezban, Kozhikode

Cuisines: Ground Asma Tower, Mavoor Rd, Arayidathupalam, Kozhikode, Kerala 673004

Timings: 7:30 AM to 11:00 PM

TripAdvisor Rating: 4/5

Location: Ground Asma Tower, Mavoor Rd, Arayidathupalam, Kozhikode, Kerala 673004

Serving the authentic Malabar food along with the Chinese and Continental cuisines, Mezban Restaurant in Kozhikode never ceases to soothe hunger pangs of its visitors. With its sumptuous delicacies and a wide range of dishes on the menu, it beguiles visitors to come back again.

2. Villa Maya, Trivandrum

Cuisines: Indian, Asian, International

Timings: 12:00 AM to 9:00 PM

TripAdvisor Rating: 4.5/5

Location: Airport Road, Trivandrum Vallakadavu, Trivandrum 695008 India

Owing to its proximity to Enjakkal Junction and excellent ambiance, where one can choose to sit indoors or outdoors, this restaurant draws quite a huge flock each day. Come here to take delight in well-prepared cuisines amidst lush greenery while enjoying live music.

3. The Rice Boat, Kochi

Cuisines: Seafood, Asian, Indian

Timings: 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM, 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM

TripAdvisor Rating: 4.5/5

Location: Willingdon Island Taj Malabar, Kochi (Cochin) 682009 India

Overlooking the tranquil waters, The Rice Boat Restaurant is located within the Hotel Taj in Malabar. Offering a heavenly experience along with authentic Southern cuisines, this place has a blend of traditional and modern culture to take delight in.

4. The Asian Kitchen by Tokyo Bay

Cuisines: Asian

Timings: 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM, 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM

TripAdvisor Rating: 4.5/5

Location: St. Francis Church Road, Cochin Club Opp Parade Ground, Kochi

This is one of the top restaurants in Kerala that serves Asian food. The restaurant is a wonderful place to enjoy your food and you will definitely love the ambiance of the place. The place is crowded by people at all times and you are advised to make advance reservations if you wish to visit this restaurant.

5. Ginger House Restaurant

Cuisines: Local Cuisine

Timings: 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM

TripAdvisor Rating: 4/5

Location: Jew Town, Kappalandimukku, Mattancherry, Kochi, Kerala 682002

This restaurant offers an outdoor seating for travelers to enjoy the high and classy dinner. The restaurant has a beautiful ambiance and the pathway is filled with stones and you will get to see a lot of arts and crafts on the way. The restaurant has a cool and calm ambiance and makes for a wonderful dining with your loved ones.

What Are The Experiences That Make Kerala A Famous Holiday Destination?

Breathe in the fresh mountain air and serene landscapes in Munnar, go sailing along the backwaters on a houseboat in Alleppey, marvel at the magnificent estuaries and giant Chinese fishing nets of Cochin, and go to the national park in Thekkady - indulge in a plethora of such enriching experiences, only in Kerala. Our travel packages have been created with an endeavor to leave every wanderer with an experience that may tickle their memories forever. Here is the list of best activities one must try on his Kerala trip:

1. Spice Plantations Tour

Popular as the land of spices, spice plantations have been a major attraction in Kerala. Being the leading producer of exclusive spices like: clove, cardamom, star anise, vanilla, nutmeg, and more since 3000 years, the place serves many aromatic dishes that are food for the soul. Kerala tour packages including airfare lets you go for these exotic spice plantation tours which will take you to an aura full of mixed and exotic flavours of spice plantation.

2. Houseboat Stay

Comprising an opportunity to cruise on a houseboat, tour packages for Kerala let one explore the rich culture and wildlife, and enjoy a rendezvous with hundreds of bird species, odd tigers and wild elephants.

3. Adventure Activities

Besides sightseeing of major attractions, and romantic excursion while sailing through the backwaters, here one can also indulge in adventure activities, like: hiking and boat racing to feel some adrenaline rush; keeping its visitors hooked till the entirety of their voyage. Vallam Kali, a boat race, is one of the traditions that can be enjoyed during the harvest festival of Onam.

4. Shopping

With an array of souvenir items to choose from, a shopaholic would be provoked to spend money extravagantly. Here, one can pick attractive handicrafts made with coconut shells, ivory, wood, metals and more; outlandish spices and gold ornaments as a token of remembrance that reflect history, art and culture of the state. The popular Aranmula Kannadi, a metal mirror, is an exceptional object, something that people must-buy on this tour. Apart from that, ayurvedic products, crunchy banana chips, purest forms of aromatic oils and essence, houseboat models, and kasavu mundu- a traditional attire with a golden zari border are a few things that can tickle memories of this expedition for life. Being home to craft, culture, and art, the list of shopping items in Kerala can be bigger. And, it is often hard to decide on what to buy and what not.

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5. Try Delicious Food

Try delicious food in Kerala which is known for aroma and amazing flavours. The dominant ingredients of Kerala food are coconut, rice, turmeric, curry leaves, mustard seeds, turmeric, and asafoetida. The popular dishes that you must try on your visit are puttu and kadala curry, appam with stew, idiyappam, spicy chicken fry, Kerala prawn curry, stir-fried beef in Kerala style, Malabar parota, Kerala style fish molee, banana fritters, palada payasam, sadhya, pumpkin and lentil stew, Thalassery biryani, nadan Kozhi curry, fried grounded mutton curry, ada pradhaman, chatti pathiri, and coconut toddy.

6. Witness The Snake Boat Race

Snake boat races are a common sight of wonder and awe in Alleppey. One can best witness this activity during the Onam festivities. Witnessing the races will surely give you a sense of adrenaline rush. It is one of the most unusually usual activities that take place in Kerala and a Kerala tourist package will truly let you enjoy the moment of it. You will find several other people who will be there to cheer for the boat race. Moreover, if you wish to cheer from up close, you can opt to rent a boat.

7. Jeep Ride & Safari

Thekkady is one of the ideal places to go for a jeep safari in Kerala. It is situated just 2.6 km away from the Periyar National Park. Owing to its vicinity from the national park, the surroundings are home to vivid flora and fauna and thus a jeep safari let you in for an exotic safari. In addition to being highly diverse, this area is also incredibly scenic.Therefore, you will get to enjoy all the charms of being in the vicinity of wilderness.

8. Bird Watching

Kerala also has numerous avenues for bird watchers, the most prominent one being the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary. The sanctuary is situated at a distance of 141.8 km from Munnar. This bird sanctuary is an ideal place to visit for bird watching as one might spot many migratory birds. Some of the birds that you can spot here are Siberian Cranes, waterfowl, egret, lark, heron, flycatcher, cuckoo, Brahminy kite, moorhen, etc. Vembanad Lake alongside several migratory birds is truly a sight to behold. The best time to visit Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary is during the months of June to August. However, if you wish to spot migratory birds, one can visit during the months of November and February.

9. Witness A Kathakali Performance

Witnessing a Kathakali performance in Kerala is one of the best things to indulge on a trip to Kerala. Kathakali is a classical Indian dance form that is very prevalent in this southern state of India. In this dance form, dancers wear vibrant makeup, face masks, and costumes. The word Kathakali means “story-play”. The dance narrates numerous folk tales through a lot of facial expressions and intriguing body postures. Even though it is widely practiced, it is best to witness it in Varkala. You can opt to add this activity in the itineraries of Kerala travel packages by contacting the travel consultant.

10. Go Bamboo Rafting

Bamboo Rafting is one of the most intriguing activities to indulge in Kerala. It is a truly unique experience that offers both an adrenaline rush and a sense of serenity. One of the best places to go for bamboo rafting is in Periyar Lake of Periyar National Park. It is an offbeat experience that leads you deeper into the wilderness. Moreover, you might even get to spot elephants and tigers on the shore.

What Are The Best Places For A Sojourn In Kerala?

Experience the spectacular view of the lush green mountains, valleys, and forests as you travel to this gorgeous state with our Kerala tourism packages from India. Here is list of best places to stay and enjoy the scenic beauty of kerala:

1. Bio Veda Ayurvedic Hill Resort

Star Category: 2 star

Price Per Night: INR 1,870 onwards

Location: Kalipara,Neyyardam, 695572 Kovill?r, India

A popular hilltop retreat, Bio Veda Resort attracts tourists owing to its amazing ayurvedic treatments available at reasonable rates. Either one is traveling solo or with their soulmates, this ayurvedic resort has a relaxing experience to offer. While enjoying a stay here, one can also explore the surrounding valleys, local market at Kalikaddu, and Neyyar Dam.

2. Harvest Fresh Farms

Star Category: 2-star hotel

Price Per Night: INR 3,275 onwards

Location: Near Thekkady,Lower camp Melegudallur, Periyar, Tamil Nadu 625518

Located in the vicinity of Thekkady, Harvest Fresh Farms introduces its visitors with the pristine natural beauty away from the bustling city life. As the name suggests, it houses an organic farm, and uses fresh vegetables and fruits for the preparation of food served to its customers.

3. Somatheeram Ayurveda Resort

Star Category: 4-star

Price Per Night: INR 8,400 onwards

Location: Chowara, South of Kovalam, 695501 Kovalam, India

Located in Kovalam, this resort offers a truly immersive ayurvedic experience. Comprising about 15 acres of verdant grounds, private beach, and a large pool, it makes for a perfect stay on a seaside holiday.

4. Amaana Plantation Resort, Kerala

Star Category: 4-star resort

Price Per Night: INR 12,500 onwards

Location: Kumily Vandiperiyar Road, 685533 Thekkady, India

The resort offers style and comfort and makes for a memorable experience on your vacation. The rooms are beautifully decorated and comfortable. There are a lot of adventure activities that guests can indulge in while staying at the resort. The on-site restaurant serves delicious cuisines. Located in Kovalam, this resort offers a truly immersive ayurvedic experience. Comprising about 15 acres of verdant grounds, private beach, and a large pool, it makes for a perfect stay on a seaside holiday.

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What Are The Essential Things One Must Know About Kerala?

• With no electrical power and mobile networking, a sojourn in the midst of surreal backwaters in Alleppey is a complete cut-off from the outer world.
• The government of Kerala has formed a tourism regulatory authority in order to boost the arrival of both foreign and domestic tourists.
• The formation of tourism regulatory authority is also supposed to prohibit any unhealthy practice.
• Thanks to its proximity to the equator, the region experiences tropical weather conditions. Hence, one has to be prepared in advance to sweat a lot.

Tips To Consider For Kerala Tour

Here are a few trips that one must consider while traveling to Kerala:

• For an unparalleled experience, one can choose to enjoy a sojourn in the midst of a tea plantation.
• Wildlife enthusiasts can also choose to spend some time or a day in a cavern amidst the lush jungles of Wayanad.
• South Indian food is mostly spicy and prepared with coconut. If one is allergic to them or not able to consume them, they are advised to carry their own food.
• If one is fond of snacks, make sure to pack their bags with fried bananas, fried rice pancakes, and other snack items before homebound.
• Though, alcohol is restricted to a certain amount for consumption, wine or whiskey can still be bought from the government stores in Kerala.
• People are advised to pay courtesy to regional customs, and wear decent clothes.
• Spear yourself the torture of mosquito bites by carrying mosquito repellent cream.
• Pack a pair of comfortable shoes and also a pair of flip-flops.
• Do carry ID proofs and at least two copies of it and also, carry a personal kit of first aid.
• Pack hand sanitizer, sunscreen, and lip balm and also carry a map of the area you are planning to go to.
• If you are heading for a remote area for camping or similar activity, make sure to keep flashlights, matchbox, and candles.
• Do not forget to carry a ponchos, umbrella, and raincoat, if you are planning to travel during the monsoon season.

Safety Measures For A Trip To Kerala

As it is a pandemic period, it is necessary for travelers to take precautions during their travel, Here are some safety measures that one must take on a trip to Kerala:

• One should wear a face mask and cover the face in public areas. Wearing a mask in the workplace is a must. 
• Social distancing in public place is mandatory
• A maximum of 50 people will be allowed for marriage celebrations in Kerala. All people in such ceremonies shall use sanitizer, wear face cover and maintain a 6 feet social distance. The organisers of marriage functions shall provide sanitizers to all the attendees. 
• For funerals of non-COVID-19 patients only 20 people will be permitted. For deaths related to coronavirus infection, the standing instructions issued by the central government and state government shall be complied.
• For any kind of social gatherings like processions, congregations the written permission from local authority will be required. The maximum participants in such social gathering shall not exceed ten persons. Face mask and social distancing norms must be strictly followed in any social gathering.
• Spitting in public places will be strictly prohibited.
• At any time, up to 20 people will be allowed inside a shop or any commercial establishment across the state to maintain social-distancing norms. The shop owner must provide sanitizers to customers.
• The regular operation of inter-state stage carriage road transport from and to Kerala by public and private sectors shall remain suspended, the state health department said today.
• People who contravene the regulations shall be punishable under the provisions of the Kerala Epidemic Diseases Ordinance, 2020.
• Note that public smoking is banned in Kerala.
• Do not trespass privately owned tea gardens.
• Note all the emergency numbers in your phone along with the number of the hotel you are going to stay.
• It is strictly recommended to check the local news for weather forecasts and road conditions before planning your travel.
• Carry your ID proofs and at least two copies of it.
• Abide by the rules and customs while visiting pilgrimage sites in Kerala.
• If indulging in trekking, make sure to go with a local travel guide.

Now, as scanning of this beguiling tourist destination is done, it is high time to scroll through our customizable Kerala tour packages that are ideal for exploring God’s own country; and set off for a voyage in the midst of wondrous landscapes of the state for an unmatchable experience. The place sees an increasing number of tourists every year owing to many attractions such as stunning beaches, gorgeous backwaters, beautiful canals, and excellent gardens. Plan your trip well in advance to save on Kerala trip cost and to avail great deals and discounts. The place is also dotted with the most beautiful hill stations in India. Kerala is a beauteous destination, an excursion to which is mandatory at least once in a lifetime. With astonishing lush green valleys and charismatic aura, Kerala is a marvellous destination if you want to spend some time in the lap of nature. So, book Kerala tour packages without airfare or with airfare to have an amazing trip experience in God’s own country.