Kerala Itinerary from Ahmedabad: 5, 7 & 10 Days Complete Guide (2026)

Kerala Itinerary from Ahmedabad: 5, 7 & 10 Days Complete Guide (2026)

Kerala is the one destination in India that makes Ahmedabad travellers feel like they have left the country entirely. The landscape, the pace, the food, the smell of the air, from the moment you land in Kochi and see the Chinese fishing nets silhouetted against a sunset over the harbour, it is clear you are somewhere unlike anywhere else in India. God’s Own Country is not a slogan, it is an accurate description of what happens when mountains meet backwaters meet beaches in a state the size of Gujarat but packed with more natural diversity than most countries.

For Ahmedabad travellers, Kerala is underrated compared to Dubai, Thailand, or Bali, which means less competition for houseboats, better hotel rates, and the genuine satisfaction of discovering that India’s most beautiful state was two and a half hours away this whole time. Direct flights from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (AMD) to Kochi (COK) take just 2 hours 20 minutes, making Kerala faster to reach from Ahmedabad than most international destinations.

This guide gives you a complete, honest Kerala itinerary for 5, 7, and 10 days, built specifically for travellers from Ahmedabad. It covers the best destinations, day-by-day plans, real 2026 costs, the best ways to reach Kerala from AMD (by air and by train), Gujarati and Jain vegetarian food options, and the specific travel windows that work best for Gujarati families.

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Quick Comparison: Which Kerala Itinerary Suits You?

Duration Best For Key Destinations Estimated Cost Per Person
5 Days First-timers, couples Kochi + Munnar + Alleppey ₹18,000 – ₹28,000
7 Days Families, honeymooners Kochi + Munnar + Thekkady + Alleppey ₹25,000 – ₹40,000
10 Days Complete Kerala experience Above + Wayanad + Kovalam/Varkala ₹38,000 – ₹60,000

Costs are per person excluding flights, on twin sharing basis, and include hotel, houseboat night, daily breakfast, transfers, and sightseeing. Add ₹8,000–₹14,000 per person for return flights from Ahmedabad depending on season and booking timing.


Kerala Itinerary for 5 Days from Ahmedabad: The Essential Circuit

Five days in Kerala covers the three destinations every first-time visitor needs, the colonial history and waterfront charm of Kochi, the misty tea gardens of Munnar, and an overnight stay on an Alleppey houseboat drifting through one of the world’s most extraordinary backwater systems. This is the most popular Kerala itinerary for Ahmedabad couples, honeymooners, and small families with limited leave.

Day 1: Arrive Kochi + Fort Kochi Evening Walk

Fly from Ahmedabad to Kochi (2h 20m direct on IndiGo, Air India, or Air India Express). Flights depart AMD as early as 6am, putting you in Kochi by 8:30am with a full day ahead. After collecting baggage and meeting your transfer, drive to Fort Kochi, the atmospheric colonial peninsula that forms the most photogenic part of the city.

Fort Kochi is unlike any other Indian city neighbourhood. Portuguese, Dutch, and British traders all left architectural signatures here, whitewashed churches from the 1500s, Dutch-era warehouses, and a streetscape that feels simultaneously like Goa, Amsterdam, and Kerala. The Chinese Fishing Nets, large cantilevered fishing nets first introduced by traders from the court of Kublai Khan, still in daily use since the 14th century, are the most photographed image in all of Kerala. Watching fishermen haul these nets at sunset on the Kochi harbour is the kind of scene that makes you understand why people fall in love with this state.

Dinner at one of Fort Kochi’s excellent restaurants. For Gujarati and vegetarian travellers: Kayees Rahmathullah Café and Fusion Bay are popular but non-vegetarian. For vegetarians, Hotel Pandhal near the Mattancherry area serves traditional Kerala vegetarian sadya. End the evening with a walk along the waterfront.

Day 2: Fort Kochi Sightseeing + Drive to Munnar

Morning: Explore Fort Kochi fully. Visit St. Francis Church, the oldest European church in India (built 1503, where Vasco da Gama was originally buried). Walk through Jew Town in neighbouring Mattancherry, a quarter of spice warehouses and antique shops clustered around the 16th-century Paradesi Synagogue, the oldest active synagogue in the Commonwealth. Browse the art galleries and handloom boutiques of Fort Kochi’s Princess Street.

By noon, set off for Munnar by road, a 3.5 to 4 hour drive that is genuinely one of the most scenic road journeys in India. The route from Kochi climbs from coastal heat through rubber plantations, then cardamom forests, then suddenly into the tea-covered hills of the Western Ghats. The Cheyyappara and Valara waterfalls are visible from the road and worth a 20-minute stop each. Arrive Munnar by evening. Check in and watch the hills turn purple as the sun sets over a landscape that looks like it was designed specifically to humble you.

Day 3: Munnar: Tea Estates, Eravikulam, Top Station

Munnar sits at 1,600 metres in the Western Ghats, 50 square kilometres of tea plantations that have been continuously cultivated since 1879. On a clear morning the views from Munnar are among the finest in South India. Start early.

Munnar sightseeing: Eravikulam National Park, home to the endangered Nilgiri Tahr (a mountain goat found only in these hills), accessible via a bus ride through the park with animals grazing beside the road. The park closes during the Tahr calving season from January to March, check dates before booking. Tea Museum, a working museum inside a 1905 tea factory, showing the entire process from picked leaf to packaged tea, with a tasting session. Mattupetty Dam and Lake, a reservoir 13km from Munnar surrounded by tea estates and pine forests, with boating available. Top Station, at 1,700 metres, the highest point reachable by road in this region, offering views over the Munnar valley and into Tamil Nadu on a clear day.

Afternoon: walk through a working tea estate. Most resorts in Munnar can arrange a private guided walk through the tea gardens, an hour’s stroll through the neat rows of low tea bushes, learning how the leaves are picked (always by hand, always the top two leaves and a bud), is deeply calming and completely unlike any other activity in India.

Day 4: Munnar to Alleppey: Houseboat Check-in

Drive from Munnar to Alleppey (Alappuzha), approximately 4.5 hours through the plains, passing Kottayam’s rubber plantations and the first glimpses of Kerala’s famous backwater network as you approach the coast.

Check into your houseboat at Alleppey Boat Jetty. The Kerala houseboat, locally called a Kettuvallam, is a converted traditional rice barge, now fitted with bedrooms, attached bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, and a sundeck at the bow. Your crew: a captain who navigates the narrow canals with extraordinary skill, and a cook who prepares fresh Kerala meals on board, rice, fish curry (or vegetable curry for vegetarians), appam, puttu, coconut chutney.

The afternoon houseboat cruise takes you through Vembanad Lake and the narrow canal system connecting the villages of Kerala’s backwater belt. The landscape, flat water, coconut palms, fishing boats, children swimming from mud banks, women washing laundry at canal edges, a silence broken only by birds and the low throb of the boat’s engine, is the defining Kerala experience. Nothing else in India looks like this.

Sunset from the bow of a houseboat on Vembanad Lake. Dinner on board, cooked by your crew. Overnight on the houseboat, a genuinely unusual experience where the gentle rocking of the water and the complete silence after 10pm is a level of peace that city dwellers from Ahmedabad find profoundly restorative.

Day 5: Alleppey Morning Cruise + Return to Kochi + Departure

Morning: the houseboat disembarks at 9am. Spend an hour at Alleppey’s beach (one of Kerala’s cleanest) or explore the market. Drive to Kochi airport, 1.5 hours. Afternoon flight back to Ahmedabad.


Kerala Itinerary for 7 Days from Ahmedabad: The Complete Classic

Seven days is the ideal Kerala itinerary for families, honeymooners, and travellers who want to add Thekkady’s wildlife sanctuary to the Kochi–Munnar–Alleppey circuit. This is the most-booked Kerala duration for Ahmedabad groups and the one most travel agencies recommend as the minimum for a fulfilling Kerala trip.

Day 1: Arrive Kochi + Fort Kochi

Same as Day 1 of the 5-day itinerary. Fort Kochi walk, Chinese Fishing Nets at sunset, waterfront dinner.

Day 2: Fort Kochi Full Sightseeing

Morning: St. Francis Church, Paradesi Synagogue, Jew Town spice market, Dutch Palace (Mattancherry Palace — contains extraordinary Ramayana murals), Fort Kochi art galleries and Princess Street. Afternoon: Kerala Kathakali Centre, Kathakali is Kerala’s classical dance-drama form, performed in elaborate makeup and costume, telling stories from the epics. The evening performance at the Kerala Kathakali Centre in Fort Kochi (6pm most evenings) is one of the most authentic cultural experiences available to tourists in the city. Drive to Munnar after the performance or the following morning.

Day 3: Drive Kochi to Munnar + Cheyyappara Waterfall Stop

Scenic drive to Munnar via Cheyyappara Waterfall. Arrive by afternoon, check in, evening at leisure in the tea-covered hills.

Day 4: Munnar Full Day: Eravikulam + Tea Museum + Top Station

Full Munnar sightseeing as described in the 5-day itinerary. Add Pothamedu Viewpoint, a plateau surrounded on three sides by tea, coffee, and cardamom plantations with an unbroken view of the Munnar valley from a wooden viewing platform. Sunrise at Pothamedu is worth setting an alarm for 5:30am.

Day 5: Munnar to Thekkady: Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary

Drive from Munnar to Thekkady, 110km through cardamom hills, approximately 3 hours. Check in to your jungle resort. Afternoon: Periyar Boat Safari.

Periyar Tiger Reserve is one of India’s most accessible and rewarding wildlife sanctuaries. The Periyar Lake, a large reservoir inside the reserve, allows you to take a government-operated boat through the heart of the forest. The wildlife spotted from the boat includes wild elephants (frequently), gaur (Indian bison), sambar deer, Malabar giant squirrels, otters, and a wide variety of birds. Periyar is one of the few places in India where seeing wild elephants up close from a boat, without a jeep, without a fence, is a realistic expectation rather than a hope. Book the morning boat safari (6:30am or 9:30am) for the highest elephant sighting probability.

Evening: Kadathanadan Kalari Centre, a nightly performance of Kalaripayattu, the world’s oldest martial art form, originating in Kerala. The combination of acrobatics, swordplay, and weaponry demonstrated by practitioners who have trained since childhood is extraordinary and lasts about 90 minutes. Every Tour De Holidays Kerala package includes this performance.

Day 6: Thekkady to Alleppey: Houseboat

Drive from Thekkady to Alleppey, approximately 3.5 hours through rubber and spice plantations. Check into houseboat, afternoon cruise, overnight on the backwaters as described in the 5-day itinerary.

Day 7: Alleppey Morning + Kochi Departure

Morning cruise, beach visit, drive to Kochi airport, flight home.


Kerala Itinerary for 10 Days from Ahmedabad: Complete God’s Own Country

Ten days in Kerala is the itinerary that lets you discover what most tourists miss: the mist-draped coffee and tea forests of Wayanad in North Kerala, the dramatic cliff-backed beaches of Varkala, the colonial capital of Thiruvananthapuram, and enough time at each destination to actually feel the pace Kerala is famous for rather than just passing through.

Day 1: Arrive Kochi + Fort Kochi Evening

Arrive, Fort Kochi walk, Chinese Fishing Nets sunset, waterfront dinner.

Day 2: Fort Kochi: Full Cultural Immersion

St. Francis Church, Dutch Palace, Paradesi Synagogue, Jew Town, Kathakali performance evening. Kerala’s best cultural day.

Day 3: Drive to Wayanad: Edakkal Caves + Banasura Sagar Dam

Drive north from Kochi to Wayanad, 4 to 5 hours through the foothills of the Western Ghats. Wayanad is Kerala’s northern highland district, a landscape of coffee plantations, bamboo forests, tribal villages, and waterfalls that feels completely different from Munnar’s tea estates. Check in to a coffee plantation homestay or jungle resort.

Afternoon: Edakkal Caves, natural rock shelters containing prehistoric petroglyphs (rock carvings) dating back 6,000–8,000 years, reached via a 1km forest trek. These are among the oldest known human inscriptions in India and are remarkably preserved. Banasura Sagar Dam, India’s largest earthen dam, set in a valley surrounded by forest with a small island resort accessible by boat.

Day 4: Wayanad: Chembra Peak Trek + Soochipara Falls

Chembra Peak is Wayanad’s highest point at 2,100 metres, a 4–5 hour guided trek through grassland and shola forest, passing a heart-shaped lake (Hridayathadakam) halfway up that has become iconic in Kerala travel photography. The trek requires a Forest Department guide and moderate fitness. The view from the summit on a clear morning, across Wayanad’s valley to the hills of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, is the finest panorama in this part of Kerala.

Afternoon: Soochipara Falls (also called Sentinel Rock Waterfalls) a three-tiered cascade falling 200 metres into a swimming pool at the base, accessible via a 30-minute forest trail. One of Kerala’s most swimmable waterfalls, with the surrounding forest completely intact.

Day 5: Wayanad to Munnar: Scenic Highland Drive

Drive from Wayanad to Munnar, approximately 4 hours through varying highland landscapes. This route passes through quiet hill towns and gives you a sense of Kerala’s western ghats that the standard Kochi–Munnar route does not. Check in to Munnar resort. Evening walk through a tea estate.

Day 6: Munnar: Eravikulam + Tea Museum + Top Station + Sunrise

Full Munnar day as described in the 7-day itinerary. Add a sunrise alarm, the views from Pothamedu Viewpoint or from your resort at 5:30–6am are the best reason to set an early alarm in all of Kerala.

Day 7: Munnar to Thekkady: Periyar Boat Safari + Kalaripayattu

Drive to Thekkady, Periyar morning boat safari, Kalaripayattu evening performance. As described in the 7-day itinerary.

Day 8: Thekkady Spice Plantation Tour + Drive to Alleppey

Morning: Spice plantation guided tour, Thekkady is in the heart of India’s spice country. A guided walk through a working plantation shows cardamom, pepper, cinnamon, vanilla, clove, and nutmeg growing side by side. The smell alone is worth the visit. Buy spices directly from the plantation at a fraction of supermarket prices. Afternoon: drive to Alleppey and check into houseboat. Evening backwater cruise.

Day 9: Alleppey Houseboat + Drive to Varkala or Kovalam

Morning disembark. Drive south to Varkala (2.5 hours), a spectacular beach destination built along 15-metre red laterite cliffs that drop directly onto a wide beach. Varkala Cliff is lined with cafes, yoga studios, and Ayurvedic centres perched at the cliff edge. The beach below is one of Kerala’s most beautiful, cleaner and less commercialised than Kovalam, with a more relaxed international backpacker atmosphere. Swim, watch the sunset from a cliff-edge cafe, and eat fresh seafood (the cliff restaurants are excellent for both vegetarian and non-vegetarian).

Alternatively, Kovalam Beach (30 minutes south of Thiruvananthapuram) is Kerala’s most famous beach, a crescent of sand backed by a lighthouse, with calmer waters than Varkala and more family-friendly facilities.

Day 10: Varkala/Kovalam + Thiruvananthapuram + Return

Morning: beach swim or Ayurvedic massage at a cliff-side centre. Drive to Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum) Kerala’s capital and the most underrated city in the state. Brief sightseeing: the Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple (one of the wealthiest temples in the world, famous for the gold vaults discovered in 2011, exterior and forecourt visiting only for non-Hindus), the Napier Museum (a remarkable Gothic-Kerala fusion building housing bronze idols and historic artefacts), and Chalai Market, Trivandrum’s 200-year-old street market selling spices, cashews, Keralan textiles, and handloom products. Fly from Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV) back to Ahmedabad (2h 30m direct). If you started and ended in Kochi, drive to Kochi airport instead.


How to Reach Kerala from Ahmedabad: All Options

By Air (Recommended)

Ahmedabad (AMD) to Kochi (COK): Direct flights daily operated by IndiGo, Air India, Air India Express, and Akasa Air. Flight duration: 2 hours 20 minutes. Round-trip fares: ₹7,000–₹16,000 per person booked 4–6 weeks in advance. Peak season (December–January): ₹12,000–₹22,000 return. Cheapest months to book: February and March.

Ahmedabad (AMD) to Thiruvananthapuram (TRV): For 10-day itineraries ending in South Kerala. Direct and one-stop options via IndiGo and Air India. Duration: 2h 30m direct. Fares similar to Kochi route. Flying into Kochi and out of Trivandrum (or vice versa) gives you a one-way circuit without backtracking, the most efficient routing for a 10-day Kerala trip.

Best booking tip: Book 6–8 weeks before travel for October–February departures. Last-minute bookings in December can exceed ₹25,000 per person return. Akasa Air and Air India Express consistently offer competitive base fares on this route.

By Train (Budget Option: Excellent Experience)

For Ahmedabad travellers who want a slower, scenic journey and are flexible on time, the overnight train from Ahmedabad to Kerala is a genuinely wonderful experience. The Netravati Express and Kerala Express both run from Ahmedabad/Mumbai to Thiruvananthapuram or Kochi, passing through the Konkan Coast, one of India’s most scenic rail journeys, with the Western Ghats, waterfalls, and coastal inlets visible from the window.

Journey time: approximately 36–40 hours from Ahmedabad. AC 2-tier fares: approximately ₹2,500–₹3,500 per person one-way. Advance booking through IRCTC is essential, these trains are heavily booked, especially from October to March. The train journey works best combined with a flight return, train to Kerala, see the country, fly back.


Kerala Trip Cost from Ahmedabad: Honest 2026 Breakdown

Most Kerala package prices quoted online are per-person rates excluding flights, often from the nearest major city. Here is a realistic component-by-component breakdown for a 7-day Kerala trip for 2 persons from Ahmedabad:

Component Budget Mid-Range Premium
Return Flights AMD–COK (per person) ₹8,000 ₹11,000 ₹18,000
Hotel (per night, per room) ₹1,500 ₹3,500 ₹8,000
Alleppey Houseboat (per night, 1 bedroom) ₹5,000 ₹8,000 ₹18,000
Daily Meals (per person) ₹400 ₹800 ₹1,800
Periyar Boat Safari (per person) ₹150 ₹400 ₹800
Kalaripayattu Show (per person) ₹300 ₹300 ₹500
Eravikulam Park Entry (per person) ₹125 ₹125 ₹125
Inter-city Transport & Transfers ₹4,000 ₹7,000 ₹14,000
Total (per person, 7 days incl. flights) ₹27,000 ₹42,000 ₹80,000+

Kerala is India’s best-value premium destination, you get resort-quality stays, extraordinary nature, and world-class food for a fraction of international trip costs. A 7-day mid-range Kerala trip for 2 persons from Ahmedabad costs approximately ₹84,000 total, less than a 5-day Bangkok trip for 2.


Best Time to Visit Kerala from Ahmedabad

October to February is the best time to visit Kerala from Ahmedabad. This winter window delivers everything Kerala is famous for, calm backwaters perfect for houseboat cruises, clear mornings in Munnar’s tea estates, excellent wildlife sighting conditions at Periyar, and beach weather at Varkala and Kovalam. Temperatures range 18–30°C across the state, humidity is low, and all tourist experiences operate fully.

December and January are Kerala’s peak season, the most popular months for Ahmedabad families and Gujarati travellers due to school holidays and ideal weather. Houseboats, hill station resorts, and beachfront stays must be booked 4–6 weeks in advance. Prices are 20–30% higher than the shoulder months.

September and October are the hidden gems of Kerala travel, the southwest monsoon has retreated, leaving Kerala at its most intensely green, waterfalls running at full force, and hotel rates still at off-season levels. October has historically seen the northeast monsoon but this has become less reliable in recent years. This is the best value window for Ahmedabad travellers: extraordinary natural beauty, 20–40% lower costs, and far fewer crowds.

Specific windows for Ahmedabad/Gujarati travellers:

  • Navratri (October): Kerala in October is green, fresh, and beautiful, a perfect escape from the Navratri crowds if you want to travel during the festival season
  • Diwali window (October–November): Schools often have a holiday week, ideal timing as monsoon ends and peak season prices haven’t kicked in yet
  • Christmas–New Year: Extremely popular but expensive. Book houseboats and Munnar resorts 2–3 months in advance for this window
  • Summer school holidays (April–May): Hill stations like Munnar and Wayanad are excellent in April–May when coastal regions are hot the altitude keeps these destinations comfortable

Avoid June–August for a first Kerala trip, the southwest monsoon brings heavy rainfall that makes houseboat operations unreliable and many outdoor activities impossible. Experienced travellers who want Ayurvedic retreats and the dramatic beauty of Kerala in the rains can visit during this period, but it requires careful planning.


Kerala Travel Tips for Gujarati and Ahmedabad Travellers

Vegetarian and Jain food in Kerala: This is the question most Ahmedabad travellers ask first, and the honest answer is: Kerala has abundant vegetarian food, but it is distinctly Keralite rather than Gujarati. The traditional Kerala vegetarian sadya, a feast served on a banana leaf with rice, sambhar, avial (mixed vegetable curry in coconut), thoran (dry vegetable stir-fry), payasam (sweet dessert), and 20+ accompaniments, is one of the finest pure vegetarian meals in India. Pure vegetarian restaurants are available in every city and tourist area. Jain food (without onion and garlic) is available at Jain-specific restaurants in Kochi, Munnar, and Alleppey, ask your hotel or Tour De Holidays to arrange Jain meals in advance. Most Kerala houseboat operators can cook Jain meals with a day’s notice.

Getting around Kerala: Kerala’s roads are generally good, particularly between tourist destinations. The standard arrangement for tourist itineraries is a private air-conditioned car with driver, available for ₹3,500–₹6,000 per day depending on distance. This is the most comfortable and time-efficient option for Ahmedabad families. Budget travellers can use KSRTC state buses (extremely affordable, sometimes uncomfortable for long journeys) or trains between major destinations.

Houseboat booking tips: Always book a private houseboat rather than a shared houseboat, the price difference is modest (₹3,000–₹5,000 more per night) but the experience is incomparably better. Specify air conditioning in the bedroom, not all houseboats offer it and nights on the backwaters can be warm. Book directly through your Tour De Holidays Kerala package to avoid commission layers that inflate prices.

Clothing and cultural etiquette: Pack light cotton clothes for the coast and plains, Kerala is warm and humid. Carry a light jacket or shawl for Munnar and Wayanad evenings, which can drop to 12–15°C. Modesty is expected at temples, cover shoulders and remove footwear before entering temple grounds. The famous Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Trivandrum requires traditional Indian dress (dhoti for men, saree or churidar for women) not casual western wear.

Connectivity: Mobile data coverage is excellent across tourist circuits in Kerala. Jio, Airtel, and Vi all provide 4G service reliably from Kochi to Munnar to Alleppey. Very remote areas of Wayanad and Thekkady may have patchy coverage download offline Google Maps before entering these areas.

Ayurveda: Kerala is the birthplace of Ayurveda and the best place in India to receive authentic treatment. Avoid the tourist-facing “Ayurvedic massage” shops in Fort Kochi (these are not authentic). For genuine Ayurvedic treatment, book at established centres in Varkala, Kovalam, or at specialist resort properties in Thekkady and Kumarakom. A full Panchakarma detox requires a minimum 7-day commitment. A single Abhyanga (full body warm oil massage) or Shirodhara (continuous oil flow on the forehead) session at a reputable centre costs ₹1,500–₹4,000 and is worth every rupee.


Frequently Asked Questions: Kerala Trip from Ahmedabad

How many days are enough for Kerala from Ahmedabad?

7 days is the ideal duration for a first Kerala trip from Ahmedabad. It covers Fort Kochi, Munnar’s tea estates, Thekkady’s wildlife sanctuary, and a night on an Alleppey houseboat, the four experiences that define Kerala travel. 5 days works if you skip Thekkady. 10 days adds Wayanad and a beach destination for a complete experience.

What is the Kerala trip cost for 2 persons from Ahmedabad?

A mid-range 7-day Kerala trip for 2 persons from Ahmedabad costs approximately ₹80,000–₹90,000 total, including return flights (₹20,000–₹24,000 for 2), 6 hotel nights, 1 houseboat night, daily meals, all transfers, and key sightseeing. A budget trip for 2 can be done for ₹50,000–₹60,000.

What is the best time to visit Kerala from Ahmedabad?

October to February is the best time overall. December and January offer the finest weather but are the busiest and most expensive months. September and October offer excellent value, lush post-monsoon greenery, lower prices, and fewer crowds. The Diwali and Christmas–New Year windows are especially popular for Ahmedabad families.

How to reach Kerala from Ahmedabad?

The fastest option is a direct flight from Ahmedabad (AMD) to Kochi (COK) 2 hours 20 minutes, with daily services on IndiGo, Air India, Air India Express, and Akasa Air from ₹5,400 one-way. The budget option is overnight train, the Netravati Express from Ahmedabad to Thiruvananthapuram takes approximately 36–40 hours with AC 2-tier fares around ₹2,500 per person.

Is Kerala good for Gujarati vegetarian and Jain travellers?

Yes, Kerala has excellent vegetarian food, though it tastes distinctly South Indian rather than Gujarati. The Kerala vegetarian sadya (banana leaf feast) is one of India’s greatest pure vegetarian meals. Jain food without onion and garlic is available in tourist areas with advance notice. Your Tour De Holidays package can arrange Jain-specific meals throughout your itinerary.

Is the Alleppey houseboat worth it?

Absolutely, it is the experience most Kerala travellers say they would repeat above anything else. An overnight stay on a private houseboat drifting through Kerala’s backwater network is unlike anything else in India. Book a private 1-bedroom houseboat (not shared) and request a boat with air conditioning. Cost: ₹7,000–₹12,000 per night for a couple in a quality mid-range houseboat, including all meals cooked by the on-board crew.

Munnar or Wayanad — which is better for a first-time Kerala visitor?

Munnar for a first visit, it is more accessible from Kochi, the tea garden landscapes are iconic, and Eravikulam National Park is one of India’s finest wildlife experiences. Wayanad for a return visit, it is wilder, more forested, less touristy, and better for trekking and adventure. A 10-day itinerary can include both.

Can I book a customised Kerala itinerary from Ahmedabad?

Yes. Tour De Holidays builds fully customised Kerala packages from Ahmedabad for couples, families, honeymooners, and groups. Every itinerary is tailored, we handle flights from AMD, houseboat bookings, hotel reservations, private cars with drivers, all sightseeing, and 24/7 on-trip support in Hindi and Gujarati.


Why Book Your Kerala Trip with Tour De Holidays, Ahmedabad?

Tour De Holidays is an Ahmedabad-based travel agency that plans Kerala trips for Gujarati families, couples, and groups. We know what Ahmedabad travellers need in Kerala, Jain meal arrangements at every destination, direct flight options from AMD, houseboat bookings that match your budget and preferences, and a travel expert you can actually call from Munnar when your driver is late.

We have arranged dozens of Kerala trips for Ahmedabad travellers, from first-time domestic tourists to experienced travellers who want to go beyond the standard circuit. Every package we build is customised, not templated.

Browse our Kerala tour package from Ahmedabad or call +91 9370053095 to speak with a travel expert who knows both Kerala and Ahmedabad.