Kerala

Kerala

The far southwest: backwaters, tea hills, Ayurveda, boat races and the best coffee-and-breakfast culture in the
country. It’s the furthest of the suggest trips, so it’s only worth it if you can give it 5 days or more — but it’s
the trip people come back raving about. Its ideal if you want a mix of sightseeing, relaxation and amazing food!
Kerala tends to be a toned down version of India, so first time visitors would love it!

Notes:

• From Mumbai: ~2 h flight to Kochi (COK), Trivandrum (TRV) or Kozhikode (CCJ). Trains are long
  so don’t, unless the train is the point.
• A sane first route: Kochi (2 days) → Munnar or Wayanad (2 days) → Alleppey backwaters (1–2 days). A mix of
  city/culture, relaxation and vistas.
• Its probably my default recommendation for anyone travelling to India for the first time.
• Its considered one of the safest places in India to travel, even solo. Its very tourist friendly and the beaches
  are to die for!