Kerala, India

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Kerala is a lush coastal state in southwestern India, bordered by the Western Ghats to the east and the Arabian Sea to the west. It's renowned for its serene backwaters — a network of lagoons, lakes, and canals best explored by houseboat — as well as pristine beaches like Varkala and Kovalam. The region is equally celebrated for its spice and tea plantations in Munnar, rich Ayurvedic wellness traditions, and vibrant cultural heritage including Kathakali dance and boat races. Travellers come for a mix of nature, adventure, and slow travel through one of India's most scenic and culturally distinct states.

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Kerala, India · 8 days

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Hike, Kayak and Cycle in Kerala: Self-Launched

Ramble through Munnar's mist-wrapped tea plantations, summit Southern India's second-highest peak, paddle Kerala's languid backwaters by kayak, and cycle along palm-fringed canals to the coast — all on your own terms. This self-launched version of Much Better Adventures' popular Kerala itinerary swaps the guided group van for local buses, shared taxis and self-booked activity tours, and replaces premium heritage hotel packages with characterful budget guesthouses and an independently booked houseboat night. You'll hit every highlight — Meesapulimala, the backwaters, Kovalam beach — at a fraction of the cost. All cost estimates are approximate and based on current budget traveller rates.

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