Customized from Mumbai · Kerala
Plan your Kerala tour from Mumbai
Kerala is best experienced by choosing two or three regions—not trying to cover the whole state. A first trip might combine Kochi, the hills and backwaters; beach, wildlife or Ayurveda can then be added based on season and interests.
Suggested minimum: 6 nights / 7 daysBest window: October to March
At a glance
Kerala in a nutshell
Independent traveller spending is indicative only, not a Tailor Trips package price. Prices vary by season, location, exchange rate and booking date.
Build your experience
What makes Kerala worth the journey
- Fort Kochi heritage and food
- Munnar tea landscapes or Wayanad’s forests
- Alappuzha or Kumarakom backwaters
- Periyar nature and spice-country experiences
- Varkala, Marari or Kovalam for coast time
No fixed itinerary
Choose the version that fits you
Classic first Kerala
Kochi, Munnar and the backwaters with sensible two-night stays.
Slow coast & wellness
Fewer transfers, a beach base and a properly vetted Ayurveda or wellness stay.
Nature Kerala
Wayanad or Thekkady, plantations, birding and locally guided outdoor experiences.
Fresh & less obvious
Look beyond the standard stops
- Vagamon’s glass bridge, a newer hill-country attraction, alongside its meadows and soft-adventure experiences
- Beypore and Kadalundi for maritime heritage, mangroves and birding beyond the standard circuit
Newer and lesser-known experiences can have seasonal, permit or operational changes. We confirm access and operating conditions before including these experiences in your final plan.
Customizable package ideas
A suggested route, shaped around you
Use this as a starting point rather than a fixed itinerary. Travel dates, pace, stays, transport and experiences can all be adjusted.
Day 1
Arrive in Kochi and continue to Munnar through the Western Ghats.
Day 2
Explore Munnar tea landscapes, viewpoints and gardens at a comfortable pace.
Day 3
Travel to Thekkady for spice country and optional nature experiences.
Day 4
Continue to Alappuzha for a backwater or houseboat experience.
Days 5–7
Add Kochi heritage, Kovalam, Trivandrum or Kanyakumari according to your chosen duration.
Ask for a tailored package quotation
Package pricing depends on dates, group size, stay category, transport and selected inclusions.
When to go
Plan for the experience, not just the calendar
Oct–MarMost comfortable and popular for mixed sightseeing, hills
and coast.
Apr–MayWarm and humid in the lowlands; hill stations offer some
relief.
Jun–SepMonsoon is lush and atmospheric; best for slow stays and
wellness, not rigid sightseeing.
Starting from Mumbai
Getting there without wasting a day
Flights to Kochi, Kozhikode or Thiruvananthapuram let us build one-way routes and reduce backtracking. The airport should follow the itinerary—not the other way around.
Find your fit
Who Kerala is for
Works well for
Families · couples · food and wellness.
Plan carefully if
Monsoon is atmospheric but can change beach, backwater and road plans.
When to go
Plan for the right season
Best overallOct–Mar
Before you bookMonsoon is atmospheric but can change beach, backwater and
road plans.
Festival dates, weather and access can vary by year — reconfirm before travel.
Month by month
Choose your Kerala window
JanMixedFebMixedMarGoodAprBestMayBestJunMixedJulMixedAugMixedSepGoodOctBestNovGoodDecMixed
This is a seasonal planning guide. Reconfirm weather, access and major event dates before travel.
Plan with context
Festivals & dates to watch
Onam
Annual Malayalam calendar; in 2026 Kerala Tourism lists Thiruvonam on 26 Aug 2026. · Celebrated across Kerala, with different events by city.
Major harvest/family festival with pookalam, sadya, performances and related events.
Traveller impact: Holiday movement and event-specific accommodation pressure.
EXPERIENCE IT. BOOK EARLY around major events.
Thrissur Pooram
Annual temple calendar; dates vary by year. · Thrissur
Major temple festival with percussion, processions and large gatherings.
Do not imply it affects hotels across all of Kerala.
Traveller impact: Very high local crowding around Thrissur.
EXPERIENCE IT if route includes Thrissur; otherwise no need to reroute solely because "Kerala has a festival."
Theyyam season
Seasonal ritual calendar, mainly northern Kerala; exact dates/venues vary. · Kannur/Kasaragod and northern temples/kavus
Feature only if the route reaches North Kerala.
EXPERIENCE IT for ritual/cultural travel.
Snake-boat race / Onam-season races
Dates vary by event. · Specific backwater towns; Kerala Tourism maintains a boat-race calendar.
Traveller impact: Local crowding, transport demand and strong atmosphere.
EXPERIENCE IT / BOOK EARLY.
Dates can vary by year — reconfirm before booking.
Make it count
Don’t leave without doing these
Leave room to explore
Keep part of a day open for the neighbourhood, landscape or local experience that best fits your pace.
Choose quality over rushing
Use realistic transfer times and prioritise the experiences that make this destination distinctive.
Photography guide
5 photo spots worth planning for
Chinese fishing nets, Fort Kochi at dawn/sunset.
Chinese fishing nets, Fort Kochi at dawn/sunset.
Mattancherry/Jew Town lanes.
Mattancherry/Jew Town lanes.
Munnar tea estates / Top Station-style viewpoints.
Munnar tea estates / Top Station-style viewpoints.
Alleppey/Kuttanad backwaters from a small boat/shore, not only houseboat deck.
Alleppey/Kuttanad backwaters from a small boat/shore, not only houseboat deck.
Varkala cliff if included in route.
Varkala cliff if included in route.
Respect local restrictions, people and sacred/wildlife spaces; reconfirm drone rules locally before flying.
Eat & travel well
Food, culture & meals with a view
McDonald's: Yes in major urban centres such as Kochi; do not assume in Munnar/backwater villages. Cheaper and better: - Kerala meals - puttu-kadala - appam/stew - parotta/curry - toddy-shop food where appropriate and legally/comfortably suitable Simple meal: ₹100–300.
Best meals with a view
Rice Boat, Taj Malabar, Kochi
harbour/waterfront.
Relative spend: moderate
Armoury / Brunton Boatyard dining, Fort Kochi
harbour heritage setting.
Relative spend: moderate
Seagull, Fort Kochi
waterfront.
Relative spend: moderate
Sky Grill, Crowne Plaza Kochi
elevated city/backwater panorama.
Relative spend: moderate
MaxiMunnar – T&U Leisure Hotel
Restaurant outside central Munnar with broad green valley views; useful when you want lunch with scenery rather than another town-centre stop.
Relative spend: moderate
Opening hours, public access and reservations should be reconfirmed before travel.
Tailor Trips guide
Travelling solo or on a shoestring?
Quick answers
Kerala FAQ
How long should I allow?
6 nights / 7 days is a useful starting point. We adapt the pace and route around your interests and travel dates.
Can Tailor Trips customise this trip?
Yes. We tailor the route, stays, transport and experiences rather than selling a fixed itinerary.
Your trip, not a template
Tell us what would make this journey feel right.
Share your dates, travellers, budget range and interests. We’ll start with the right questions and shape the route from there.