Backwaters
🌿 Kerala
God's Own Country
About Kerala
Kerala is a state unlike any other in India. Palm-fringed backwaters, misty tea estates, Ayurvedic resorts, elephant festivals, Chinese fishing nets, and the most literate population in India — it has earned its title as God's Own Country many times over.
Why Visit Kerala
Alleppey Backwaters
Float through 900+ km of interconnected canals, lagoons, and lakes on a traditional Kerala houseboat. Wake up to sunrise over the water.
Munnar Tea Gardens
Rolling hills carpeted in emerald-green tea plants at 1,600m altitude. Cool, misty mornings and the aroma of freshly plucked tea leaves.
Elephant Sanctuary
Kodanad and Thekkady offer ethical elephant encounters. The Thrissur Pooram festival features 100 decorated elephants.
Ayurveda
Kerala is the birthplace of Ayurveda. Authentic Panchakarma treatments, herbal therapies, and wellness retreats are world-renowned.
Things To Do
Houseboat Stay
Ayurveda Spa
Chinese Nets
Tea Plantation
Elephant Camp
Snorkelling
Kathakali Show
Banana Leaf Meal
Best Time to Visit
September to March — monsoon has cleared, backwaters full, weather pleasant. June–August is monsoon season (dramatic but rainy).
How to Reach
Kochi (COK) is the main airport — direct flights from Dubai, Singapore, and all Indian metros.
Excellent rail connectivity — Ernakulam, Thiruvananthapuram, Kozhikode all well connected.
KSRTC super-fast buses connect all Kerala cities. From Bangalore to Kochi: ~9 hrs.
Festivals & Events
Onam
Kerala's biggest harvest festival — snake boat races, elephant processions, 9-day feast
Thrissur Pooram
World's grandest temple festival — 100 elephants, fireworks, percussion
Vishu
Kerala New Year — kani viewing, fireworks, new clothes
Emergency Contacts
Police
100
Ambulance
108
Tourist Helpline
1800-425-4747
Hospital
Government Medical College Kochi: 0484-2395624
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