Houseboats cruising Kerala backwaters

God's own country | curated by Izaaki Holidays

Kerala packages designed slowly.

From Munnar's cool tea slopes to Alleppey's still backwaters, Kochi's old port streets, Thekkady's forest edge, and Varkala's cliffs, we build Kerala holidays around pace, season, and the people travelling.

Nature

Backwaters, hills and wildlife

Houseboats, tea estates, Periyar forests, Wayanad waterfalls, and palm-lined canals.

Culture

Port cities and temple towns

Fort Kochi, Thrissur, Thiruvananthapuram, village markets, festivals, and local kitchens.

Wellness

Ayurveda and quiet stays

We match wellness time with realistic routes, clean stays, and space to actually rest.

Food

Spice, seafood and sadya

Plan for appam and stew, banana-leaf meals, fish curry, Malabar snacks, and fresh tea.

Places to visit in Kerala

Iconic stops, grouped for real routes.

Instead of listing every attraction, we connect the right places by drive time and mood so the holiday has rhythm.

Kerala tourism tips

Plan with the climate, not against it.

Small practical decisions change the trip: season, drive time, houseboat category, footwear, and whether the route needs rest days.

Best window

September to March

Cooler, clearer, and easier for hills plus coast. Monsoon is beautiful but needs backup routes.

Season
Transport

Private car for mixed routes

Hill roads, backwater transfers, and beach extensions are smoother with one planned vehicle.

Comfort
Packing

Light clothes plus layers

Kerala can be humid at sea level and cold in Munnar on the same trip.

Practical
Respect

Temples and local homes

Dress modestly, remove footwear where required, and ask before photographing people.

Culture