Oh man, Kerala. Just thinking about it makes my heart do this weird happy-sigh thing. It’s not just a place—it’s a feeling. The kind where you wake up to misty green hills and the smell of fresh cardamom in the air, where backwaters lull you into a trance, and where every meal feels like a warm hug from a Malayali grandma. I’ve been lucky enough to explore this crazy-beautiful state for years, and honestly? A week here changes you.
Picture this: You’re sipping tender coconut water as palm trees sway above you, the sound of Kathakali drums pulses in the distance, and a houseboat glides past like it’s got all the time in the world. That’s Kerala for you—slow, soulful, and alive. The people? Warmer than the afternoon sun. The food? Spicy, coconutty, and so good you’ll wanna lick the banana leaf clean. And the landscapes? From tea-covered mountains to beaches where the sand feels like powdered sugar… it’s ridiculous.
This itinerary? It’s my love letter to Kerala. We’ll hit the classics (because duh, they’re famous for a reason) but I’ll sneak in some secret spots too—like that chai stall with the best pazham pori (banana fritters) or the hidden waterfall only locals know. Ready? Let’s go.
