Travel Like A Local Discovering The Offbeat Gems Of Kerala, India

God’s Own Land, Kerala, attracts tourists from all over the world with its natural beauty – beaches, backwaters, forests and hill stations in one compact strip of land. Yet, most tend to confine their trip to the popular destinations like Kochi, Munnar and Alleppey. With this trip I offer you an opportunity to experience the lesser known parts of Kerala - and perhaps even more beautiful – and dive deeper into the culture and everyday living of the locals. Focusing mainly towards South Kerala, we will marvel at some architectural monuments in Trivandrum, do water activities and chill on the beaches in Varkala, enjoy the serenity of lush green at Ponmudi, enjoy the backwaters at Munroe islands (without the crowds at Alleppey) and interact with locals on the way. Kerala has a well-run public transport system (buses and trains) which will be the preferred mode of transport during the trip, with occasional cab or autorickshaws, along with a LOT of walking! The trip will be sprinkled with short treks, architectural marvels, some adventure activities like kayaking and a wide variety of food! P.S: I believe that having flexibility and allowing for spontaneous decisions according to the travelers' interests adds to the excitement of any trip, so don't be surprised if we stray slightly from the itinerary!