If you are first-time visitors to India, retired travellers, couples, or a group of friends looking for beaches, mountains, treks and wildlife adventure, just stop and book your Kerala tour packages right away!
Ditch the loud city life and soak in the peaceful vibes of Kerala. There are houseboat, a coconut tree, and a sunset. But there are some places where your phone loses signal, and you actually have to talk to people. Shocking, right? And that’s the beauty of this place.
Let’s explore some top places to visit in this god’s own country.
Top 5 places & experiences to have in Kerala
If you have finally made up your mind for Kerala visit, then these 5 places are a must-visit.
1. Cruise the Serene Backwaters of Alleppey
A Kerala trip feels incomplete without a houseboat stay in Alleppey (also called Alappuzha). This is where Kerala’s famous backwaters come alive.
Premium houseboats are genuinely nice here. They have air conditioners, private decks, chef who makes authentic Kerala food that’ll ruin restaurant versions for you forever. Budget ones are… well, you’re still floating, and the views don’t care how much you paid.
The real magic is the morning. You wake up, stick your head out, and see waterlife, people flot selling items and the beat sunrise views. see fishermen casting nets, kids heading to school by canoe, and mist sitting low over the water. The calm no Instagram reel can match up to.
2. Explore Munnar’s Tea Gardens and Hill Stations
Did you know India has rolling tea gardens producing the world’s highest organic tea right here in Kerala? Yes, we are talking about Munnar hill station. It houses 50+ tea gardens at 1600 metres. That’s almost touching the clouds!
Now, if you take pictures and leave, you miss the whole experience. Here are some top experiences in Munnar:
- Tea museum – We know museums can be boring, but this one is actually interesting. You’ll learn that tea tasting is basically wine tasting for people who wake up at reasonable hours. Local workers will teach you how to pick tea leaves. They will show the CTC (Crush, Tear, Curl) processing and other methods.
- Erivakulam National Park – Want some fresh air in the mountains with some animal safari? Head to Erivakulam – Kerala’s first ever national park. Here you can go trekking from the Rajamala Hills checkpost and then enjoy the journey throughout. If you are lucky, you may get to spot the endangered Nilgiri Tahr. Explore South India with wildlife tour packages in Kerala.
- Attukal Waterfalls – Close to the Erivakulam park, we have a hidden gem – Attukal Waterfalls. This is one of the most dramatically beautiful waterfalls you will ever get to witness in India. The lush green surroundings, water gushing down the rocks, and the stunning view of Western Ghats…what else do you need?
3. Relax on Kovalam and Varkala Beaches
Kerala doesn’t compete with Goa. It doesn’t even try to. Kovalam and Varkala for calm and peaceful vibes. Just 30 minutes from Trivandrum airport, Kovalam is a very neat and organised beach. There are lifeguards, beach shacks with menus in English, and vendors selling coconuts. But don’t just leave, here’s more on what you should actually do in Kovalam:
- Lighthouse Beach – This is the main stretch. Clean sand, gentle waves, and that red-and-white lighthouse standing tall. Climb to the top during late afternoon.
- Water sports – Parasailing, surfing, scuba diving, and motor boat rides…all the water fun is right here.
- Hawa Beach – Take the traditional wooden boat ride to Hawa Beach and take a walk along the shore.
Most Kerala tour packages include 1 to 2 nights in Kovalam at the end of the trip. And honestly, that’s smart. After hills and backwaters, you need the ocean to slow everything down.
On the other hand, Varkala is the hippie cousin who moved to Kerala and never left. Built on cliffs overlooking the Arabian Sea, it’s got yoga studios, cafes run by Israelis who came for two weeks ten years ago, and people selling handmade jewelry.
The beach itself is pretty, but the real attraction is watching the sunset…it’s like a community thing here where strangers share joints and life philosophies with equal enthusiasm.
4. Experience Ayurveda and Wellness Retreats in Thekkady
Kerala is also famous for Ayurveda, and Thekkady is the hub centre for wellness retreats. Not the spa version you get in Western hotels, but the actual “we’ve been doing this for 3,000 years” medicine. You can take oil massages, detox therapies, and herbal treatments. The guides will also tell you remedies that are cheap and heal. The locals here swear by them.
Another fun experience here is exploring fragrant spice plantations. You’ll walk through gardens that smell like your grandma’s kitchen cabinet exploded in the best way possible. Cardamom, pepper, vanilla, coffee – all growing on plants like it’s normal.
Buy spices here, not at airport shops. Your suitcase will smell amazing, and you’ll actually get organic products also.
5. Wildlife Encounters in Periyar National Park
Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is famous, and yes, you might see elephants. You might also see absolutely nothing but trees for two hours because wildlife is wild like that…it doesn’t follow your tour schedule or care about your camera settings.
Close to the Periyar National Park is Yodha Cultural Village. If you want some fun in the evening, come here. Watch Kalaripayattu (a type of martial arts) and Kathakali dance performances.
Conclusion
All in all, Kerala doesn’t try to impress you with size. It impresses you with detail. The houseboats might look exactly like Instagram, but the guy steering them has stories your algorithm could never predict. Beaches, mountains, tea gardens, adventure parks, and healing treatments wrap up India’s culture in the best possible way.
If you are looking for a trip that feels personal and not pre-packaged, this is it.
Discovery Prime Tours is known for the best Indian tours. We do not just hand you a fixed itinerary and send you off. We offer clean & comfortable stays, pre-vetted routes, and experienced local drivers who know the region beyond Google Maps.
Don’t miss this golden opportunity. Book your Kerala tour packages now. Contact us and get a call back from our travel experts within 24-36 hours.
