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Kerala Tour Packages
Kerala, South India
Kerala Tour Packages
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Capital: Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum)
God's Own CountrySpice Garden of India
Vembanad Lake
Backwaters and houseboats
Munnar
Tea in the Western Ghats
Kochi
Queen of the Arabian Sea
Thekkady
Periyar and spice hills
Kerala's hidden gems and fascinating facts
- Kerala tour packages usually combine Kochi, Munnar, Thekkady and an Alleppey houseboat — we keep driving days honest.
- Ayurveda, Kathakali, Sadhya and monsoon greens are the culture, not only the postcard.
- Winter (Oct–Mar) is the easy season; monsoon is for wellness and waterfalls.
- ShikBaris Holidays plans private Kerala holidays from Kochi, Trivandrum, Madurai or Chennai.
- Call +91 9 52 552 5552 for a customised circuit — couples, families or a slow two-week stay.
Everything you need to know about Kerala
Kerala, on India’s southwest coast, is backwaters, tea hills, spice country and a long Arabian Sea shore. Kerala tour packages with ShikBaris Holidays are chauffeur-driven and paced: Kochi heritage, Munnar tea, Thekkady forest edges, and a night on an Alleppey kettuvallam when you want the classic loop.
Malayalam is the language; English is widely used in tourism. The state is a year-round destination if you match the plan to the season. For a customised itinerary, message us on WhatsApp or email booking@shikbaris.com.
We are based in Madurai, Tamil Nadu — a practical neighbour for combining Kerala with temple towns, Kanyakumari or a Tamil Nadu hill station.
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About Kerala
Geography
Kerala is a narrow land between the Arabian Sea and the Western Ghats, bordered by Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. Beaches, midland paddy and highland tea/spice estates sit in a short west–east cross-section. That geography is why a good Kerala tour package climbs to Munnar and descends to the backwaters instead of staying in one climate.
History
Spice coasts drew Jewish, Arab and later European traders. Chera roots, Travancore and Kochi kingdoms, Portuguese, Dutch and British layers show in Fort Kochi. Ayurveda, temple arts and a strong social development story sit beside that trade history. Forts, palaces and churches are part of many Kochi days.
Climate and weather
Tropical. Summer is hot on the coast; the ghats are the escape. Southwest monsoon (June–September) is heavy and green. October to March is the most popular window for first-time Kerala tour packages. Ayurveda centres often prefer monsoon for therapies.
Cities
Thiruvananthapuram (capital), Kochi (the busiest tourist gateway), Kozhikode, Thrissur, Kannur. Hill and backwater stays — Munnar, Wayanad, Alleppey, Kumarakom, Thekkady — are where most nights are spent.
Tidbits
- Location
- Southwestern India; Arabian Sea, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka
- Capital
- Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum)
- Language
- Malayalam
- Nicknames
- God’s Own Country; Spice Garden of India
- Famous for
- Backwaters, Ayurveda, Kathakali, spices, houseboats
- Best time
- October to March
- Airports
- COK, TRV, CCJ
Essential tips to plan a trip to Kerala
ID
Carry photo ID for hotels. Keep a digital copy.
Climate
Cottons in the plains; a layer for hills. Monsoon: rain protection.
Temples
Modest dress; follow photography rules.
Money
UPI in towns; cash for small stalls.
Enquire
ShikBaris Holidays: +91 9 52 552 5552, booking@shikbaris.com. Quotes after dates — no published cab fares.
Top reasons to visit Kerala
Backwaters and houseboats
Alleppey and Kumarakom are the classic overnight cruise. You move at canal speed past paddy and jetties — the image that sells Kerala, and still worth doing once, properly.
Tea and spice hills
Munnar’s tea and Thekkady’s cardamom belt are why the Western Ghats belong in a Kerala tour package, not as an optional extra.
Ayurveda
Genuine therapies need days, not a 45-minute “oil massage” in a tourist lane. We can include a reputable centre if wellness is the brief.
Culture
Kathakali, Theyyam (north), temple festivals and a Sadhya on a banana leaf — ask and we leave space in the day.
Food
Coconut, seafood, vegetarian feasts. From appam-stew to karimeen, the kitchen is half the holiday.
Best time to visit Kerala
October to March for most travellers. Monsoon for Ayurveda and greenery. April–May for hills if you want to avoid coastal heat.
Winter
Beaches, backwaters, festivals, trekking — the default season for Kerala tour packages.
Monsoon
Boat races (dates vary), lush ghats, wellness. Carry rain kit; some outdoor stops flex.
Summer
Munnar, Wayanad, Thekkady. Keep coast to mornings.
Shoulder (Sep / Apr)
Fewer crowds; we watch weather day by day.
Best places to visit in Kerala
Kochi (Cochin)
Fort Kochi, Chinese nets, Jew Town — the usual arrival.
Munnar
Tea, Eravikulam (seasonal), cool nights.
Thekkady
Periyar edges, spice, a slower forest town.
Alleppey / Kumarakom
Houseboat night on Vembanad.
Wayanad
Green plateau, often from Calicut.
Kovalam / Varkala
Cliffs and lighthouses in the south.
Trivandrum
Padmanabhaswamy, museums, TRV airport.
Athirappilly
Waterfalls on some Thrissur–Kochi routes.
Shopping in Kerala
Spices (cardamom, pepper), coir, cashew, handlooms. Plantation shops in Thekkady and Munnar are convenient; we still prefer a known packer over a random viewpoint stall. Kathakali masks: decorative, not antique unless proven.
Food and cuisine of Kerala
Sadya
Vegetarian feast on a banana leaf — festival and hotel versions.
Appam and stew
Breakfast or dinner on the coast and in Kochi.
Karimeen and prawn curry
Backwater and coastal kitchens.
Puttu and kadala
Steamed rice cylinders with chickpea curry.
Malabar biryani
If your route includes Kozhikode.
Art and culture
Kathakali, Mohiniyattam, Theyyam, Kalaripayattu, sloping-roof architecture, Onam, Vishu and Thrissur Pooram. Music runs from Carnatic to temple percussion. A Kerala tour package can include one performance evening in Kochi without turning the trip into a show reel.
Explore our Kerala tour packages or call +919525525552 — we will customise stays, a chauffeur and the pace.
FAQs
It is one of India’s easier states for visitors: helpful locals, strong tourism habits. Usual city caution still applies.
Malayalam. English is common in hotels, boats and many restaurants. Hindi is understood in tourist belts.
Excellent — Sadya, appam, puttu, vegetable stews. Tell us Jain or onion-garlic needs early.
October to March is the most comfortable. Monsoon cruises run with a different mood and possible itinerary flex.
Yes. ShikBaris often drives Thekkady–Munnar from Madurai, or we meet you at Kochi airport.
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