Hotels in Kerala

The peak season for visitors is in December and January, while the low season is from March to July, when temperatures are high and the air is humid. The hills, however, are cooler than the lowland and coast. The summer months of June to mid-August fall in the monsoon season. This is when hotels are most discounted and the countryside is at its most vibrant, with luscious green scenery. If you travel in August and September, you can enjoy great discounts and cooler temperatures. However, this also tends to be when there are the most bugs, and some beaches are closed following the monsoon rains.

Kerala has very varied landscapes, and there’s a huge range of hotels to choose from. For those wanting a beach holiday, the coastal areas, particularly around Kovalam and Varkala, are popular. The backwaters make for a unique and interesting destination, while the midlands and the highlands – which include the UNESCO-listed Western Ghats – are picturesque, with rolling hills and forests. This is also where the tea and spice plantations are located.