Kerala travel guide
Kerala trip cost depends mostly on when you travel, where you stay and how many nights you book. December to February is peak season and usually the most expensive; monsoon months from June to September are often better value. A 7-day Kochi–Munnar–Thekkady–Alappuzha–Kovalam route costs less than a 10-day one. Budget, standard, premium and luxury stays, plus an overnight houseboat, change the total further. Quotes are per person, excl. GST.
Facts checked 1 Nov 2026
Our Kerala packages start from about ₹30,000 (approximate) per person, excl. GST and flights.
| Package | Nights | Hotels | Included | From, per person |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| God's Own Country Classic 5N | 5 | Comfort |
| ₹30,000 (approximate) |
| Kerala Family Holiday 6N | 6 | Comfort |
| ₹36,000 (approximate) |
| Kerala Honeymoon with Private Houseboat 6N | 6 | Comfort |
| ₹36,000 (approximate) |
*Approximate price per person, excl. GST. Contact us for exact pricing.
The cost of a Kerala trip depends mainly on the season, the number of nights, the hotel level and what is included. There is no single price: a short Kochi, Munnar and Alleppey trip costs very differently from a ten-day route with a private houseboat. This guide explains what moves the price, how to compare quotes and where you can save, so you can set a realistic budget before you ask for a quote.
Budget stays are found around Kochi's outskirts, Munnar town, Alappuzha town, Thekkady and Varkala. Standard 3-star and 4-star hotels and resorts are in Fort Kochi, Munnar, Alappuzha, Thekkady, Kovalam and Varkala. Premium 4-star and 5-star resorts and boutique hotels are in Fort Kochi, Munnar, Kumarakom, Thekkady, Varkala and Kovalam. Luxury resorts, heritage hotels and high-end private houseboats are in Fort Kochi, Kumarakom, Marari, Munnar and Kovalam.
Our Kerala packages start from about ₹30,000* per person, excl. GST, for a five-night route, and the price rises with nights, hotel level and inclusions. See the individual packages for what each includes, and ask a planner for an exact quote for your dates.
*Prices are approximate; contact us for exact pricing.
Check the hotel names and areas, the number of nights, whether breakfast or all meals are included, whether the cab is private for the whole trip, which activities and entry fees are included, and the type and condition of the houseboat. A cheaper quote often drops a meal, a transfer or a night in a good location, or uses a lower-quality boat.
Kerala can suit most budgets, from homestays to luxury resorts. Travellers say comfort and pacing matter more than fitting every famous stop into the itinerary, and that checking hotel and boat quality in advance avoids costly last-minute changes.
Tell our planners your dates, travellers and hotel preference, and we will send a written quote listing every inclusion. See our Kerala tour packages, or choose your season in best time to visit Kerala.
Ready-made trips
Munnar 2N · Thekkady 1N · Alleppey 1N · Kochi 1N
Kochi 1N · Munnar 2N · Thekkady 1N · Alappuzha 1N · Kovalam 1N
Kochi 1N · Munnar 2N · Thekkady 1N · Alappuzha 1N · Kovalam 1N
*Approximate price per person, excl. GST. Contact us for exact pricing.
Packages cover stays, transfers, sightseeing and meals as listed. Flights are not included. Prices are per person, excl. GST.
FAQs
Short answers to what travellers ask about Kerala.
Our Kerala packages start from about ₹30,000* per person, excl. GST. The final cost depends on the season, nights, hotel level and inclusions such as the houseboat type and private cab. Ask a planner for an exact quote. *Prices are approximate; contact us for exact pricing.
The monsoon months, June to September, usually have lower prices, while November to February is peak and costs more. Weather is the trade-off: heavy rain can disrupt road travel and boat services, so keep plans flexible.
It depends on the type. A daytime cruise costs less than an overnight stay, and standard, upgraded and high-end private houseboats are priced differently. Check the boat, boarding point and meals included before comparing quotes.
Season, number of nights, hotel level, the houseboat type, the number of stops and transfers, activities, meals and whether the cab is private. Compare written quotes that list the same inclusions.
Travel in the shoulder or monsoon months, choose a daytime cruise instead of an overnight houseboat, keep the route compact and book early for November to February. Mixing hotel levels also keeps the total down.
Our packages are land-only, so flights or train tickets are arranged separately unless your itinerary says otherwise. Our planners can advise on arrival options, and Kochi is a practical central arrival point.
Five nights covers a compact Kochi, Munnar and Alleppey route, and six to seven nights allows hills, wildlife, backwaters and a beach. Ten nights adds Thiruvananthapuram and a second beach, and fourteen is too long for most travellers.
Costs vary by season and route, and we do not compare destinations. A compact five-night route is the most affordable way to see Kerala's highlights, and monsoon or shoulder-season travel lowers the price further.
Tell us when you want to travel and who is coming. A trip expert builds a day-by-day plan with prices that you can change.
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