Kerala lies between the Arabian Sea and the Western Ghats on India's south-west coast. In a single trip you can sleep on a houseboat in Alappuzha, walk through the tea estates of Munnar, spot elephants in Thekkady and end the day on a beach in Kovalam or Varkala. Ayurveda, temple festivals and seafood cooked in coconut make it one of India's most loved holiday states.
Pick a district below to see its attractions, stays and traveller stories.
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A simple Kerala lunch at a small roadside eatery on the Athirappilly road — nothing fancy, all homely.
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A long riverside lunch near Ezhattumugham — pearl spot fry, kappa and a view of the rapids.
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A simple Kerala lunch at a small local hotel in Vettilappara on the way back from Athirappilly, with rice and homely curries served the nadan way.
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A banana-leaf feast in the city and fresh catch by the sea at Kovalam.
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Estate coffee, bamboo rice payasam and Malabar meals in the hills.
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The city of sweets — colourful halwa on SM Street and fragrant Malabar biryani.
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Where to eat in and around Thrissur - local Kerala flavours, must-try dishes and honest restaurant notes from a real food-focused visit.
