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Alappuzha
Stay overnight on a traditional houseboat and drift through the canals and palm-lined lakes of the Kerala backwaters.
Best for: houseboats, village life, team offsitesDiscover ![Kerala backwaters at sunset]()
Keralam, where the ![Munnar tea gardens]()
hills meet the ![Chinese fishing nets in Fort Kochi]()
sea.
Your guide to Kerala: houseboats on the Alappuzha backwaters, tea gardens in Munnar, Fort Kochi's old streets, Varkala's cliffs and Ayurveda in God's Own Country. And when you're ready, the teams and workspaces that make Keralam a place to work, not only visit.
Kerala at a glance
Why the world is discovering
Why the world is discovering
Keralam
Record visitor numbers, a new official name and a coastline of backwaters, beaches and hills, all within a few hours' drive.
25.9Mvisitors came to Kerala in 2025, the most in the state's history
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HouseboatsAyurvedaTea trails
Best time to visit Kerala: October to March
Monsoon season, June to September, is green, quiet and the traditional time for Ayurveda.
822,000international travellers in 2025, up 11%, led by the UK, US and Germany
Places to visit
Best places to visit
Best places to visit
in Kerala
From the backwaters of Alappuzha to the tea gardens of Munnar, six places that belong on every Kerala itinerary.
Hill station02
Munnar
Walk the tea estates of the Western Ghats, visit Eravikulam National Park and wake up above the clouds.
Best for: tea trails, cool weather, quiet work weeksHeritage03
Fort Kochi
Chinese fishing nets, colonial streets, art cafés and the Kochi-Muziris Biennale, a short hop from Infopark.
Best for: culture, food, business tripsBeach04
Varkala
Red cliffs above the Arabian Sea, cliff-top cafés and some of the calmest sunsets on the Kerala coast.
Best for: beaches, yoga, slow morningsForests05
Wayanad
Misty forests, waterfalls, spice farms and the ancient Edakkal Caves in Kerala's green north.
Best for: nature, treks, family tripsWildlife06
Thekkady
Boat safaris in Periyar Tiger Reserve and walks through cardamom and pepper plantations.
Best for: wildlife, spice toursFind your
Keralam
Come for the backwaters. Stay for the work.
Most people find Keralam on holiday. Many come back to hire a team here, to work from the hills for a month, or to move for good.
Keralam is more than a holiday. It's where you can hire, work and live.
Discovery Trips · for big projects
A Kerala business trip
A Kerala business trip
that feels like a holiday.
Planning a large build, a dedicated team or your own centre in Keralam? We plan three or four days: meetings with the companies you've shortlisted at Infopark and Technopark, then a weekend on the backwaters.
Day 1
Arrive in Kochi · Infopark
Meet your first shortlisted teams in Kakkanad. Evening in Fort Kochi by the fishing nets.
Day 2
Technopark, Thiruvananthapuram
Site visits and a working session with the team you're leaning towards.
Day 3–4
Alappuzha backwaters
A night on a houseboat to think it over. Or add Munnar for the tea hills.
Coming from abroad? For meetings with companies, travel on an Indian business visa rather than a tourist e-visa. We'll share an invitation letter once your trip is confirmed.
Plan your trip
Tell us what you have in mind and we'll come back with a draft plan by email.
Request received
We'll send a draft plan to your email.
Kerala travel FAQ
Good to know
Good to know
before you go
Quick answers on seasons, trip length, the new name and working from Kerala.
What is the best time to visit Kerala?
October to March is the most popular season, with drier, milder weather for beaches, backwaters and hill stations. The June to September monsoon is green and quiet, and is the traditional season for Ayurveda treatments.
Is Kerala now called Keralam?
Yes. The state's official name became Keralam on 25 August 2026, matching its name in Malayalam. Kerala is still widely used, and both refer to the same place.
How many days do I need for Kerala?
Five to seven days covers Fort Kochi, Munnar and a night on the Alappuzha backwaters. Add two or three days for Varkala, Thekkady or Wayanad.
Can I work remotely from Kerala?
Indian citizens and OCI cardholders can work remotely from Kerala. India has no digital nomad visa, and a tourist e-visa does not permit work, so foreign visitors meeting companies should travel on the right business visa.
What is a Discovery Trip?
A Discovery Trip is a three or four day visit for companies planning a big project in Keralam. You meet shortlisted teams at Infopark and Technopark, then end the week on the backwaters. Plan one here.