Why Kerala Should Be Your Next Holiday Destination

Kerala is not just a destination — it is an experience that stays with you long after you leave. Called "God's Own Country" for good reason, this narrow strip of land on India's southwestern coast packs more natural beauty, cultural depth, and wellness wisdom into a single journey than almost anywhere else on earth.

A Landscape Unlike Any Other

Kerala's geography is extraordinary. Within a few hours' drive, you can move from the Arabian Sea coast — with its crescent beaches and fishing villages — through a lush, palm-fringed coastal plain, up into the Western Ghats, one of the world's eight biodiversity hotspots. The hills are blanketed in tea, coffee, cardamom, and pepper plantations, interspersed with shola forests and wildlife sanctuaries.

Between the coast and the hills lies Kerala's most iconic feature: the backwaters. Over 900 kilometres of interconnected canals, rivers, and lakes form a vast inland waterway system, home to traditional rice barges, village life, and some of the most serene scenery in Asia.

The Backwaters: Kerala's Soul

No visit to Kerala is complete without time on the backwaters. The experience of drifting through narrow canals on a private luxury houseboat — watching village life unfold on the banks, eating freshly caught fish prepared by your onboard chef, sleeping to the sound of frogs and water — is one of travel's genuinely transformative moments.

Alleppey (Alappuzha) is the backwater capital, but the network extends through Kumarakom, Kollam, and Kottayam. Each area has its own character — from the wide, open expanse of Vembanad Lake to the intimate, shaded village canals that only small boats can navigate.

Munnar: The Emerald Hills

At 1,600 metres above sea level, Munnar is Kerala's most celebrated hill station — a landscape of rolling tea estates, misty peaks, and cool, fragrant air. The Kolukkumalai tea plantation, the highest in the world, offers some of the most dramatic scenery in South India.

Eravikulam National Park, home to the endangered Nilgiri Tahr, sits just outside Munnar. The park's grasslands and shola forests are among the most biodiverse in India. Every 12 years, the hillsides turn violet with Neelakurinji flowers — a spectacle that draws visitors from around the world.

Ayurveda: Ancient Healing, Modern Luxury

Kerala is the birthplace of Ayurveda — the 5,000-year-old science of life that uses herbal medicines, therapeutic oils, and lifestyle practices to restore balance and health. Kerala's unique climate, biodiversity, and unbroken tradition of Ayurvedic practice make it the world's most authentic destination for this ancient healing system.

Today, Kerala's finest Ayurveda resorts combine traditional treatments with world-class luxury — private villas, infinity pools, and gourmet wellness cuisine alongside Panchakarma detox programmes, Shirodhara oil treatments, and personalised consultations with qualified Ayurvedic physicians.

Culture, Cuisine & Festivals

Kerala's culture is as rich as its landscape. Kathakali — the elaborate classical dance-drama with its extraordinary costumes and facial expressions — is one of India's most distinctive art forms. Kalaripayattu, the ancient martial art that is said to be the ancestor of all Asian martial arts, originated in Kerala.

Kerala cuisine is a revelation: coconut-rich curries, fresh seafood, the iconic sadya feast served on banana leaves, and the extraordinary variety of rice dishes that reflect the state's agricultural heritage. The Onam harvest festival in August–September transforms the state into a riot of colour, with boat races, floral carpets, and feasting.

Why Travel with LX Tours

Kerala rewards those who go beyond the surface — who stay in the right places, travel at the right pace, and have access to experiences that most tourists never find. LX Tours specialises in crafting bespoke Kerala journeys for discerning travellers from the UAE, combining the finest accommodation, private transfers, and exclusive experiences into seamless itineraries.

Whether you're planning a romantic honeymoon, a family adventure, a wellness retreat, or a cultural immersion, we design every detail around you. Contact our Kerala specialists to start planning your journey.