Kerala Trip: 25 Entrancing Things to Do In Kerala for a Wondrous Holiday

Kerala is a heaven for tea lovers. If you wish to know all there is to about tea, visit the Kanan Devan Plantation Museum. It is a 3-hour drive from Kochi, but definitely worth it! Explore the unusual tea flavours of Kerala and make a purchase of your favourite one.

You can spend days here sailing in one of Allepey’s many boathouses, gazing at the beauty of nature, backwaters, the greenery, and tuck into a freshly prepared meal as you waft through this little slice of backwater heaven. On hotels.intermiles.com, you’ll find a list of the most popular boat houses for just the kind of experience you’re looking for. Did you also know that every booking earns you InterMiles that you can redeem for free flights, hotel stays, fuel and over 2500+ merchandise options. Visit intermiles.com for more information.

If you have a special soft corner for long drives, then I bet this is the activity you must not miss while on a Kerala trip. Among the best places to drive in Kerala include the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, the Idukki town, with the vineyards, and the Mullaperiyar Dam. If you plan to stay for a little longer, you can also camp near the Periyar Lake. Ensuring your trips are more rewarding, InterMiles also helps you to earn miles every time you refuel your car at the Indian Oil fuel station. So, don’t forget to utilise your membership and earn miles on fuel too. If you are wondering what InterMiles is and how you can become a member, Sign up.

Kerala has many unique things in stock for you. A visit to Kodanad Elephant sanctuary, for example, can give you a chance to bathe and pet the elephants. They also have other activities like elephant safaris, elephant feeding sessions, and a full day of playing with baby elephants.

Visiting Fort Kochi is considered to be one of the top things to do in Kerala. It’s like a history lesson, as the architecture of the fort is majorly influenced by the Arabs, British, Dutch, Chinese, and Portuguese. Another unique thing about this fort is that it is placed right on the beach making it a good spot for a day picnic.

On your next Kerala trip, become a beaver and live in a treehouse. There are treehouses at Wayanad, Mannar, and Thekkady, among other places. Along with a closure look of nature, you can also experience rappelling, rock climbing, and mountain biking.

Let the athlete in you make the most of this Kerala trip! Watch the colourful snake boat races at Alleppey in Kerala. The trick here is that the snake boat race usually happens during the Onam festival, in the month of July to September.

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Places like Munnar, Thekkady, and Wayanad have spice plantations where visitors can take a guided tour of how spices are made, and why they’re so important. And just like tea, you can also buy spices directly from these plantations.

A shikara ride is a must-add to your things to do in Kerala list. The double-deck boats here will take you through the lush wilderness giving you an experience of a lifetime! You can do bird watching in peace and solitude on these Shikara rides.

Eravikulam National Park is one of the major tourist attractions. This park has the Neelakurinji flowers, that bloom only once in 12 years. While on a holiday in Kerala, you can experience this miracle of nature.

If you are tired of the city’s hustle and bustle, this Kerala trip will relax you! To explore the paddy fields, mangroves and fishing culture, you can go to Kumbalangi’s Integrated Tourism Village.

Theyyam, a perfect combination of culture and dance. These performances are usually staged in front of the temples or Kerala Museum at Kochi. Do not miss it! These performances are worth a watch!

Kerala has many beautiful beaches. We recommend spending a day at Varkala Beach, especially at the medicinal mineral water springs. The beauty of this beach is best witnessed during the months from December- March, when it is cold.

You cannot holiday in Kerala without going bananas. The variety of banana-based dishes the local stores have will surely amaze you! Pick and relish an excellent healthy banana snack while you are in Kerala or regret later.

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Riders, put on your helmets and ride away to Idukki. It’s one of the best routes to enjoy the greenery, tranquillity, and of course the ride itself. Again, don’t forget to use your InterMiles membership while refuelling your motorcycles and earn miles which you can later use to pay for your food, stay, fuel or even for an airline upgrade. Once done, kick back, relax and sink into a foam bed at one of Idukki’s many cozy hotels. To find one, visit hotels.intermiles.com, and with the InterMiles earned on every booking, you may also win a free night’s stay.

One of the must things to do in Kerala is bamboo rafting. You can go to the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary for bamboo rafting. A bamboo raft ride will give you a closer look at flora and fauna, and is best done under a clear sky full of birds.

Colorful costumes worn by the artists at traditional Kathakali dance performances portraying ancient stories will take you on a historical journey. If you are tired of wandering around on your Kerala trip, enjoy watching the dancers present a memorable performance and it will undoubtedly be an inimitable experience for you.

Iringal crafts village is filled to the brim with local art and artisans, spread across 20 acres of land. Wandering around here you will find unique knick-knacks made out of coconut shells and banana fibre.

Kerala is a home to many historical art forms, one of them being Kalaripayattu. This martial art form is a mixture of fitness and dance, and is believed to be around 3000 years old.

A holiday in Kerala is incomplete without a rejuvenating Ayurvedic spa session. There are many Ayurvedic resorts here that offer a wide range of natural treatment packages. You can explore the best wellness resorts in Kerala on and earn miles for your stay.

Wander around the Ambukuthi hills in Edakkal caves, tracing the lives our ancestors lived many millennia ago. Ambukuthi, like Ellora in Maharashtra, has caves filled with paintings. These caves have paintings from the Stone Age, and a few of them are believed to be 7000 years ago.

Kerala even has a Jew street for you to shop around and spend a lovely evening. The street will teleport you back to the colonial times, as it has reminiscence of Jewish food and culture.

Marayoor, nature’s paradise, is a place in Idukki district. You can explore sandalwood forests as well as rock paintings from the prehistoric area. Also, sign up for some really cool frolic activities conducted here and make your Kerala trip worthwhile.

To all the history lovers, you cannot complete your Kerala trip without a visit to Bekal fort. This fort held strategic importance as it was in closer proximity to Karnataka. Do not miss this thrilling historic experience!

Exploring Kerala on a canoe ride is a great way to get some exercise and see the sights and sounds of God’s Own Country. This opportunity will bring you much closer to nature and some cherished sceneries.

Kerala has many marvels for those who seek and activities that will leave you awestruck. So, get ready to visit ‘God’s Own Country’ and #MakeItCount

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