Weekend Guide · India
Weekend in Kerala (Kochi & Backwaters)
Kerala — 'God's Own Country,' famous for palm-fringed backwaters, houseboat cruises, spice plantations, and the historic port city of Kochi where Portuguese, Dutch, and British colonial layers meet..
Arrive & Explore Kerala (Kochi & Backwaters)
Alleppey Backwater Houseboats
Overnight cruises aboard traditional kettuvallam houseboats through a maze of palm-lined canals, lagoons, and rice paddies
Fort Kochi & Chinese Fishing Nets
Kochi's historic waterfront district, famous for its giant cantilevered Chinese fishing nets and layered Portuguese, Dutch, and British colonial architecture
Munnar Tea Plantations
Rolling emerald hills of tea estates in the Western Ghats, with cool mountain air and scenic viewpoints over the plantations
Hidden Gems & Local Flavours
Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
A forested reserve around Periyar Lake in Thekkady, home to elephants, tigers, and boat safaris through spice-growing hill country
Local Tips
- 1India is one of the best-value destinations in the world.
- 2India's major tourist circuits — the Golden Triangle, Kerala, Goa, and Rajasthan — are well-traveled and generally safe, with a strong tourism infrastructure.