What to book before you travel to Kerala?

Most visits can be booked on the spot. A few sell out days ahead. Here they are, stop by stop, with what you can do without booking underneath. Keep the rest of your time free.

Trip length

Weekend One week Two weeks

5 activities to book

Kerala

Days 1-7

Days 1-7Alappuzha backwatersBook on GetYourGuide →

Days 1-7Eravikulam National ParkBook on GetYourGuide →

Days 1-7Periyar reserve, ThekkadyBook on GetYourGuide →

Days 1-7Edakkal Caves, WayanadBook on GetYourGuide →

Days 1-7Ayurvedic treatmentsKerala's traditional medicine, from single massages to courses lasting several weeks; choose a centre approved by the state tourism board.Book on GetYourGuide →

No booking needed: Fort Kochi and its Chinese fishing nets · The tea estates of Munnar · Varkala Cliff

All activities in Kerala on GetYourGuide

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Frequently asked questions

What can you do in Kerala without booking anything?

3 visits on this itinerary need no ticket or time slot, starting with Fort Kochi and its Chinese fishing nets, The tea estates of Munnar, Varkala Cliff. They make up most of your days: booking ahead only concerns a handful of sites with limited places.

The rest of the trip

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