Daphne got in touch with us to help plan her trip to India. She was travelling to India in the summer month of May and wasn’t sure where she could travel to. Having extensively explored the North of India in the past, she wanted to travel to South India this time ’round. She was wondering if it was possible to do Kerala in May.
Summer in India kicks in from the month of April and ends in June. Travelling to some destinations in India can be unbearably hot in May. However, there are parts in Kerala that you can visit which still are relatively pleasant.
Daphne considers herself to be a flashpacker. She wanted to experience the wild-life and beaches of Kerala while simultaneously, exploring the usual favorites – the backwaters of Alleppey and Kochi.
For accommodation, Daphne stayed in a combination of hotels, guest houses, home-stays, and a houseboat in Alleppey. The places she visited had pleasant weather and interesting things to do, even though it was May (which is one of the hottest months of the year in India).
This is a great tour if you are looking to combine experiencing the bustling city life in Mumbai with enjoying the laid back atmosphere, temples and palace of the South Indian town that is Mysore, and ending with time in nature in Kerala.
The last week of the tour is all about nature and relaxation in the midst of coffee, tea, and spice plantations and a visit to the Periyar National Park. This tour ends with a relaxing night on a houseboat on the backwaters.
