Kerala- ‘ God’s own country, ever thought why is it so? What is so special about Kerala that even Gods couldn’t resist naming it as their own country? In fact, the lush green lands, the picturesque towns, the backwaters and most importantly the wealth of natural beauty, that Kerala owns makes a fantastic trip to Kerala.

Hence, all of this itself makes Kerala the most beautiful place on earth. A place so stunning, How can Gods not name it as their own? For it is one of their most beautiful creations in India. While Kerala is God’s own country,  you don’t need to have a lot of money to experience its glory in person. That’s right, and here’s how you can have a fantastic trip to Kerala and can rejoice with minimal spending! Isn’t it exciting? Let’s take a look. 

Places to visit  

Kerala offers a wide range of sightseeing and tour packages for tourists. It depends on what and how the individual wants to explore the destination.

So, for beaches and sightseeing of museums, temples, palaces, and forts choosing the Kochi- Alleppey- Trivandrum Kerala tour is a good option. 

Honeymoon trips, couple outings, fun activities with partners, dinners and trending activities at hotels and resorts, the Wayanad- Munnar trips are preferred. 

Adventure activities such as hiking and trekking, the Wayanad- Munnar- Thekkady trips are the best options. 

Moreover, it completely depends from person to person as to how they want to explore Kerala and which part of the state attracts them the most.

Keralite Food 

Backwaters, coast, beaches, seafood, spice, rice and coconuts. Kerala’s geography explains its cuisine. Travellers can enjoy the crispy dosas stuffed with potato filling in breakfast, fresh seafood in coconut milk, rice and tempting portions of curry, dals, pickles and pappadams. 

Keralite food is famous for its idlis and dosas, for breakfast along with some tangy sambar and coconut chutney. Fish being the local delicacy, some lip-smacking fish dishes are served at every corner of the coast. Generally served in the spicy ‘pollichatu’ style with ‘jhinga kachia aam kari’. There are also Goan Portuguese classics like  ‘peixe richeado’ 

Appam is a Keralite household staple along with uttapam and puttu as well. There are some Syrian- Christian dishes such as the traditional manchatti, fish moilee, some Malabar classics like the chatti pathiri. Sadhya is the traditional rice meal served on banana leaf accompanied with 10 mini dishes, buttermilk, and pappadams. It’s a balanced meal. Do not miss the popular banana fritters throughout the journey. 

These delicious delicacies are available throughout Kerala right from luxurious hotels, to friendly home-stays, spice gardens, backwaters, all over Kerala.  

Tips to Travel to Kerala with minimal spending!  

Kerala is well connected to all major cities via all modes of transport.

The Kochi airport, Calicut airport, the Trivandrum railway station, Kozhikode railway station are all major air and railheads that connect to all major cities of Kerala. Bus services are available throughout Kerala by roadways to reach the major destinations and cities of Kerala.

Major cities like Alleppey, Munnar, Thekkady, Kozhikode, Trivandrum, Wayanad can be easily accessible through all these possible modes of transport. 

To access Kerala tour with minimal spending here are a few tips: 

• Plan in advance. 
• Opt for off-season vacations.
• Choose hotels.
• Use public transport.
• Plan an itinerary. 
• Use waterways.
• Go with a reputed tour operator. 
• Choose a good guide.  

Things to do in Kerala.

1. Enjoy the backwaters of Kerala and take a ride of houseboats.
2. Enjoy the Snake boat race during the season.
3. Dig into some delicious South Indian cuisine.
4. Take a look at their traditional village tour.
5. Relax and rejuvenate with Ayurveda spa treatments.
6. Do not miss the Kathakali performance.
7. Take a tour of tea estates.
8. Explore natural beauty and
9. Take home some bag full of Indian spices. 

Itinerary Details of Kerala tours. 

Moreover, there are great deals and many best minimal packages are available for Kerala trips with tours and travels partners. They are offering the best possible deals for their customers. These packages include food, stay, travel, sightseeing and transfers. This itinerary includes stays right from 2-3 days to a week. 

• Weekend getaways – 3 days/2 nights      INR 5999
• Family getaways – 4 days/ 3 nights.        INR 9600 

Approximate tariff per day can cost up to INR 2000- 2500.  

For example, a weekend getaway includes a 2-3 day tour plan with stay, meals, transfers and sightseeing of a particular place. 

Example: Kochi-Munnar tour package

Day1:Kochi- Munnar tour.

• The arrival of the guests at Kochi airport/railway station/ by road.
• Transfers to respective hotels/resorts to Munnar. 
• Sightseeing of the beautiful Munnar valleys, tea estates. 
• Waterfalls on the way, picturesque landscapes to click some beautiful moments.
• After that, visit the tea garden to understand tea making process and enjoy a perfect cup of tea. 
• Back to the hotel, get sanitised, enjoy lunch, spend the rest of the day at leisure. 
• Visit the local market in the evening to enjoy some shopping and dinner at the hotel.
• overnight stay. 

Day2: Kochi-Munnar tour 

• After some delicious South Indian breakfast, head towards the spice plantations. Take a look at some Indian spices and the spice garden.
• Enjoy the visit to Blossom garden, Kundale lake, eco point. 
• Explore the Nilgiri Thar mountain and the Rajamali national park. 
• Overnight stay at hotel 

Day3: Kochi-Munnar tour 

• After breakfast go for hotel check out and on the way, enjoy the tour of Kochi fort, marine drive etc. 
• After that, Departure to Kochi airport/ railway station, and back to respective home destination.

Kerala is a beautiful destination to explore with family and partners as well. Moreover, the trip to this paradise can be reasonable and budget-friendly, with all provisions of food, travel, stay and transfers.  In fact, tourists get to witness the beauty of this state by sightseeing in the paradise that it is and can enjoy this tour with minimal spending. A trip to Kerala is easily affordable with the best tourism, no matter where you choose to travel. So let’s Enroute Kerala, for a fantastic trip with minimal spending, to enjoy the Keralite food, fun places and the activities that await in store for this Paradise in the South of India.

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