Kerala Uncovered: Houseboats, Hills & Culture with Trusted India Tours

Situated in the southwestern corner of India, Kerala is famed for its backwaters, misty hills, lush greenery, tea gardens, and ancient temples. As a first time traveler to India, after exploring the northern part of India, plan a trip to southern part of India. Start by exploring Kerala, nicknamed as God’s Own Country with the tips and guidance of reputed travel agents like India Tours.

Uncover the tropical magic of Kerala filled with natural beauty, and is known for its rich culture and offers sheer relaxation in the most beautiful and unspoiled beaches. Whether you are wishing to glide through the backwaters, sipping tea from the freshly plucked tea leaves from the tea gardens, watching traditional Kathakali dance or relaxing in the serene and peaceful beaches, there are many activities you can indulge in Kerala.

With the Best Tour Packages in India all the important places and tourist attraction sites are covered, and along with it some experiential activities are included, so the travelers have a better understanding about the culture and heritage of the region.

1. Glide through the Backwaters on a Houseboat

One of the most iconic experiences is taking the traditional houseboat cruise on the backwaters of Kerala. The backwaters are formed by the interconnected rivers, lakes, canals and lagoons, which are spread across most parts of Kerala. 

The most popular backwater destinations are Alleppey (Alappuzha) and Kumarakom, where tourists from around the world visit to enjoy this experience. As you glide through the interconnected water channels, you will be welcomed by picturesque beauty filled with coconut groves, rice paddy fields and remote villages. With the tour packages planned by India Tours, you are going to have an amazing trip to South India, without having to worry about missing out on anything.

What the houseboat offers on board:

• Most houseboats have stay facilities with all the modern amenities that a hotel has like AC, private bathroom with hot/ cold water, plush bedding with quality linen, sofa, etc.

• Freshly prepared traditional Kerala cuisines on board for meals.

• Opportunity to stop and take walk around the remote villages

• Enjoy fishing

• Watch the migratory birds

2. Escape to the Hills of Munnar and Wayanad

To have a refreshing escape, India Tours ensures to include the hill-stations of Kerala, known for its eternal beauty. Munnar blessed with lush greenery, dense forests, misty hills, tea gardens, and cool climate. What are the must-do activities in Munnar:

• Take a walk around the tea gardens, visit the tea museum, and enjoy tea tasting

• Have a wildlife tour, visit Eravikulam National Park known for the endangered Nilgiri Tahr

• Watch the sunset or sunrise at the Top Station and Echo Point

• Trek to the base of the waterfalls like Attukal and Lakkam

Another hill-station is Wayanad, situated in the Western Ghats of Kerala and is blessed with spice plantations, wildlife, dense forest and cool climate. What are the must-do activities in Wayanad:

• Take a walk around the coffee plantations, and enjoy tasting coffee at the coffee estates

• Have a thrilling experience hiking to Chembra Peak

• Visit the ancient Edakkal Caves

With the Best tour packages in India designed by India Tours all the significant places and tourist attraction sites are included in-depth tour experience.

3. Discover Culture and Traditions like No Other

Let the travel agents know that you are looking for cultural and traditional experience to have an in-depth knowledge about the state.

• In your Kerala tour package, include cultural experiences like watching the Kathakali (a classical dance-drama) and Theyam (ritualistic dance form performed by men) and Mohiniyattam dance forms.

• Be a part of temple rituals in centuries-old temples like Guruvayur and Padmanabhaswamy.

• Attend local festivals like Onam, accompanied with traditional music, and feasts, if you are visiting during that time.

• Opt for Ayurvedic treatment (ancient system of natural healing), in fact Kerala is the birthplace of Ayurveda.

4. Relax on the Beaches and Visit Coastal Towns

The coastline of Kerala is around 500 km long, so it is natural that it is home to many lively and quiet beaches like Varkala Beach (known for dramatic cliffs), Kovalam Beach (known for luxury resorts), and Marari Beach (known for quiet lifestyle and eco-friendly stays).

So are you ready to explore Kerala by choosing the Best tour packages in India designed by India Tours?