Region

Kerala

Stay 5‑6 days; base in Kochi for Munnar and Alappuzha, and in Thiruvananthapuram for Kovalam.

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Key facts · India

Best months: Mar–May, Oct–Nov
Visa: Depends on your passport
Currency: Indian rupee (INR, ₹)
Language: Hindi and English at national level
Plugs: C · D · M · 230 V
Time zone: UTC+5:30 all year

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Rules in force · 9

South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
India ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official government portal (indianvisaonline.gov.in); lookalike sites charge extra. Check the current rules, fees and how far ahead to apply.
India ↗Do not follow anyone who says your hotel is closed, the station ticket office is closed or a road is shut; use the prepaid taxi counter, the metro or an app car.
India ↗Carry Indian rupees in small notes (10, 20, 50, 100); change for 500 is often refused.
India ↗Parts of the Northeast, Sikkim, Ladakh, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and all border belts need a Protected or Restricted Area Permit or an Inner Line Permit for foreigners; check before you book the route.
Southern India ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official Indian government portal; agents charge more for the same form.
Southern India ↗Drink sealed bottled or filtered water; ice outside hotels and restaurants is a common cause of a lost day.
Southern India ↗Many active temples ask for shoes off, covered shoulders and knees, and no leather inside; some restrict non-Hindus to certain areas.

Kerala’s coastline, backwaters and hills fit into a 5‑6‑day itinerary; stay in Kochi to reach Munnar and Alappuzha, and in Thiruvananthapuram for Kovalam.

Where to sleep

1 place in this region

KochiCity guide
International airport, historic port, good rail hub.
Best Oct–Feb
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Plan the nights

How to split the nights, day-trips and what to do with your bags

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Night sequences

5 nights: Kochi 2 nights, Munnar 2 nights, Alappuzha 1 night
6 nights: Kochi 2 nights, Munnar 2 nights, Thiruvananthapuram 2 nights (Kovalam day‑trip)

Summer (Apr‑May) can reach 35 °C (95 °F) with high humidity; stay hydrated.Summer (Apr‑May) can reach 95 °F (35 °C) with high humidity; stay hydrated.
Monsoon (Jun‑Sep) brings heavy showers; some road sections to hill stations may be closed.

Day-trips door to door

To	From	Door-to-door p50	Last return	Note
Kovalam	Thiruvananthapuram	60 min	check	Beach day, sun protection essential.

Bags between cities

Luggage forwarding between Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram is available via rail or private services; arrange one day ahead.

When to go

Months and weather

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Seasons at a glance

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Country	JJan	FFeb	MMar	AApr	MMay	JJun	JJul	AAug	SSep	OOct	NNov	DDec
Kochi	go	go	×	×	ok	×	×	×	ok	go	go	go
Southern India (country-wide)	go	go	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	ok	go

Go: the good monthsFair: workable, mixedPoor: heat, rain or hazeAvoid: storms, floods, closuresno data yet

Computed from each country’s own data; hover a country name for the source. Advisory countries are left out.

Climate strip

Month by month

Zone	J	F	M	A	M	J	J	A	S	O	N	D
Coastal strip	wet	wet	best	best	best	wet	hot	hot	wet	best	best	wet
Western Ghats highlands	cool	cool	cool	cool	cool	cool	cool	cool	cool	cool	cool	cool

best: dry, mildcool: jacket, greyhot: short walking windowswet: daily rain

Tropical, three seasons. Best months Sep–Mar, mild temps 20‑28 °C (82 °F), low rain. Summer Apr‑May can reach 35 °C (95 °F), monsoon Jun‑Sep heavy showers.Tropical, three seasons. Best months Sep–Mar, mild temps 20‑82 °F (28 °C), low rain. Summer Apr‑May can reach 95 °F (35 °C), monsoon Jun‑Sep heavy showers.

Getting in and passes

Arrival times and regional passes

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Get in

Door-to-door p50, 2026 estimate

From	To	How	p50	Note
Cochin International Airport (COK)	Kochi city centre	Airport shuttle or taxi, ~30 min	~30 min door‑to‑door	Main international gateway for Kerala
Trivandrum International Airport (TRV)	Thiruvananthapuram city centre	Airport bus or taxi, ~20 min	~20 min door‑to‑door	Southern entry point, good for Kovalam trips
New Delhi (IND) or Mumbai (BOM)	Cochin or Trivandrum	Direct flight, airlines vary	check	Check e‑visa before travel

Regional passes

Verdict first

Kerala Tourist Card

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Offers discounts on select heritage sites and boat rides; verify current price before purchase.

Eat and move on

Regional food and where to go next

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Regional food

Where and when it works

Dish	Where	Timing / trap
Fish curry	Coastal restaurants	Spicy coconut base, served with rice
Appam with stew	Kochi cafés	Fermented rice pancake, often with chicken or vegetable stew
Puttu and kadala curry	Breakfast stalls	Steamed rice cylinders with chickpea curry

Go next

Tamil Nadu

planned

Train ~9 h from Kochi, or flight 1 h

Continue south for temple circuits

Goa

planned

Flight ~1 h 30 min from Kochi

Beach‑focused next stop

Planning aids

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Region in numbers

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Where to sleep: 1 base
Day trips: 1, 1 h
Nights suggested: 5–6 nights
Ways in: 3 listed
Best months: No month is best in every zone

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