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Kerala in One Month – travel guide (e-book)
- A complete four-week plan, day by day
- Kochi, the hills, the backwaters, the beaches and north Kerala
- Ayurveda, Theyyam, wildlife and houseboats
About the product
A four-week plan for Kerala at a slow pace: Kochi, the waterfalls and temples of central Kerala, the tea hills of Munnar and the wildlife of Thekkady, the backwaters, an Ayurveda retreat, the beaches of Varkala and Kovalam, and the Theyyam rituals and forts of the north, with ideas for Tamil Nadu and Goa. Week-by-week plans, transport, where to stay, long-stay tips and current price levels. With photos.
What you get
- A complete four-week plan, day by day
- Kochi, the hills, the backwaters, the beaches and north Kerala
- Ayurveda, Theyyam, wildlife and houseboats
- Budget, alternative routes, food and long-stay advice
- Approx. 26 pages with 11 photos
- EPUB for e-readers and PDF for phone, tablet or print
Read an excerpt
Planning a month in Kerala
A month lets you experience Kerala slowly and deeply: the history of Kochi, the cool hills, the wildlife, the backwaters, a stay at an Ayurveda retreat, and the less-visited north with its unique Theyyam rituals. This plan starts in Kochi and ends in the south, near Thiruvananthapuram airport.
- Week 1: Kochi, central Kerala and the north
- Week 2: Munnar and Thekkady
- Week 3: The backwaters and an Ayurveda retreat
- Week 4: Varkala, Kovalam and Thiruvananthapuram
How to pace yourself
Stay three to five nights in each place. Use a car with a driver for the hills and trains along the coast. Leave room for rest days; the heat and humidity make slow travel more pleasant.
Long-stay practicalities
- Make sure your e-Visa covers the full length of your stay.
- Buy a local SIM card with your passport and visa; ask your hotel for help.
- Laundry services are cheap and common.
- Private hospitals in Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram are good; make sure your insurance covers them.
- Keep copies of your passport, visa and insurance in your email or cloud storage.
Best time for a month
November to February. If you want to see Theyyam, plan the north for December to March. If your main goal is Ayurveda, consider the monsoon months of June to August, which are considered the best for treatments and have lower prices.
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Contents (11 chapters)
- Before you go
- Planning a month in Kerala
- Week 1: Kochi, central Kerala and the north
- Week 2: Munnar and Thekkady
- Week 3: The backwaters and an Ayurveda retreat
- Week 4: Varkala, Kovalam and Thiruvananthapuram
- Where to stay on the route
- Alternative routes and extra ideas
- Food and drink
- Culture, events and useful words
- Budget and packing for a month
Questions and answers
Are the photos free to use?
All photos are from Wikimedia Commons and are public domain, CC0 or CC BY. Photographers are credited at the back of the book.
How current is the guide?
Prices, rules and event dates were checked for 2026 and are updated in new editions. Prices are rough estimates, and entry rules and opening hours can change, so check official sources before you travel.
Was it made with AI?
Yes. The text was written with the help of AI and checked before publication.
Format and terms
Format: E-book as EPUB (Apple Books, Kobo, Google Play Books, Kindle via “Send to Kindle”) and PDF.. Made with the help of AI and tested by our quality control. Not tax, accounting or legal advice. Terms and right of withdrawal
