1. Where is Kerala located?
Kerala is a beautiful state in southern India, known for its beaches, backwaters, hill stations, and lush greenery.
2. How many international airports does Kerala have?
Kerala has four international airports, making travel super convenient from anywhere in the world:
- Cochin International Airport (COK)
- Trivandrum International Airport (TRV)
- Calicut International Airport (CCJ)
- Kannur International Airport (CNN)
3. Which airport should I choose based on the places I want to visit?
Cochin Airport (COK) is ideal if you want to explore:
- Athirapally
- Thrissur
- Munnar
- Thekkady
- Kumarakom
- Alleppey (Alappuzha)
Trivandrum Airport (TRV) works best for:
- Kovalam Beach
- Varkala Beach
- Padmanabhaswamy Temple
- Sabarimala Temple
- Kanyakumari
- Jatayu Earth Centre (Jatayupara)
- Kollam
- Wayanad
- Ooty
- Bekal
- Wayanad
- Coorg
4. Is travelling within Kerala convenient?
5. What about accommodation options in Kerala?
6. What is the best time to visit Kerala?
- Most popular: September to March (pleasant weather)
- Monsoon magic: June to August (amazing for Ayurveda and lush landscapes)
- Summer hill escapes: April–May (best for Munnar, Wayanad, Thekkady)
About the author: Anish Kumar P.K
Anish Kumar P.K is the Founder & CEO of The Travel Planners, an award-winning Kerala destination management company specializing in personalized Kerala and South India holidays. With over 26 years of experience in the travel and tourism industry, Anish has helped thousands of international and domestic travellers experience Kerala through carefully curated private tours, luxury holidays, Ayurveda retreats, family vacations, honeymoon packages, and cultural journeys.
Since establishing The Travel Planners in 1999, Anish has built one of Kerala’s most trusted travel brands by combining local expertise, personalized service, and authentic travel experiences. The company operates with its own fleet of premium tourist vehicles, including Innova Crysta, Tempo Travellers, and luxury Urbania mini coaches, and also owns boutique hospitality properties including The Ayur Villa in Kovalam and The Villa Romantica near Cochin International Airport, ensuring quality service from arrival to departure.
Kerala Tourism Leader & Industry Expert
Beyond running The Travel Planners, Anish has played an active role in shaping Kerala’s tourism industry.
His leadership roles include:
- President, Association of Tourism Trade Organisations, India (ATTOI).
- Former Secretary, Kerala Travel Mart Society (KTM).
- Member, Kerala State Tourism Advisory Board.
- Member, Board of Directors, Kerala Institute of Tourism and Travel Studies (KITTS).
He has been actively involved in tourism policy discussions, destination marketing initiatives, and promoting Kerala as a world-class travel destination through industry collaborations and international tourism events.
National & Kerala Tourism Award Winner
Anish is a recipient of prestigious National Tourism and Kerala State Tourism Awards for excellence in tourism and innovation. His contributions have been recognized for promoting Kerala tourism through quality travel experiences, technology adoption, and destination marketing.
Speaker, Mentor & Podcast Host
Anish is a frequent guest speaker at leading tourism and management institutions, including IIM and KITTS, where he shares practical insights on tourism entrepreneurship, destination marketing, digital tourism, and the future of travel.
He also hosts The Kerala Conversations Podcast, where he explores Kerala’s tourism stories, hidden destinations, hospitality trends, culture, Ayurveda, wellness, and conversations with tourism leaders and travel experts.Through his travel guides, destination articles, and curated itineraries, Anish shares trusted advice on Kerala Tour Packages, Kerala Holiday Packages, Honeymoon Tours, Luxury Kerala Travel, Family Holidays, Ayurveda & Yoga Retreats, Sabarimala Pilgrimage Tours, and South India travel experiences.
