Destination Highlights
Great sample itineraries
Kerala South India Tour
Kerala Tea Tour
South India Revealed
South India Luxury Tour
Mahabalipuram Private Guided Tour
Expert Tips
“Bring some layers for travelling Kerala. Unlike other parts of India, the temperature can get quite cool in the hill country at night.”
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the time difference between the UK and Kerala?
Kerala is five and a half hours ahead of the UK.
2. What is the best mode of transportation in Kerala?
The best mode of transportation within Kerala is a rental car with a driver. This provides you with flexibility and convenience. Flights are the best way to cover longer distances.
The best way to travel to Kerala is to take a flight. There are direct flights available from London to Cochin. If you plan to explore the southern part of India, you could fly into your chosen destination or hire a rental car with a driver to reach Kerala.
3. What is the food like in Kerala?
The staple food in Kerala is rice. Coconut-based dishes, vegetables and seafood feature prominently in Kerala cuisine. Traditional Kerala food is often served on a banana leaf and eaten with hands, sans cutlery. Popular dishes include fish curry and fish fry, Malabar parotta (layered flatbread), puttu (steamed rice cakes), idiyappam or string hoppers, banana chips and a range of rice and coconut-based desserts. Vegetarian and vegan food is easily available.
You can also find international cuisine and foods from other parts of India at restaurants in big cities and resorts throughout Kerala.
4. What are some of the best experiences for couples and honeymooners in Kerala?
With sublime landscapes and luxurious resorts, tailor-made Kerala holiday packages provide couples and honeymooners with a romantic and unforgettable experience:
- Spend a couple of nights cruising the backwaters of Alleppey on a houseboat
- Sign up for a couple’s Ayurvedic massage at upscale spas or resorts in and around Cochin
- Wake up to the sight and aroma of tea plantations in Munnar
- Enjoy a romantic beach vacation in Kovalam, Varkala or Bekal
- Stay in a tree house surrounded by lush greenery in Wayanad
5. Which are the best places to spot wildlife in Kerala?
The lush mountain ranges of the Western Ghats in Kerala are home to several species of plants, birds and animals, including elephants and tigers. Here are some of the best wildlife sanctuaries to visit on your Kerala holidays in 2024:
- Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
- Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary
- Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary, Munnar
- Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
6. What are the top five cultural attractions in Kerala?
Kerala takes pride in its centuries-old traditions and customs. Here are some of the cultural activities to be part of on your holidays to Kerala:
- Witness Kerala’s traditional martial art form, Kalaripayattu
- Savour a hearty curry meen pollichathu (steamed fish doused in spices and wrapped in a banana leaf) and snack on pazhampori (deep fried banana) on a houseboat
- Watch the fishermen of Cochin go about their day’s routine, using Chinese fishing nets
- Enjoy a Kathakali performance
- Relish a traditional meal on a banana leaf
