For travellers from Bangalore
Kerala Tour Packages from Bangalore
Private, fully customised Kerala holidays for travellers from Bangalore. Fly to Kochi in about an hour and a quarter, or drive to Wayanad and Munnar, and your own car and driver, hand-picked hotels and a local trip designer take care of the rest. Backwaters, tea hills, wildlife and beaches, planned around your dates.
Flight time
About 1 hour 15 minutes, direct to Kochi (COK)
Several airlines fly the route daily
By train
About 10 to 12 hours
Overnight trains run to Ernakulam
By road
About 5 to 6 hours to Wayanad, 9 to 10 hours to Munnar
Roughly 270 km and 480 km
Documents
No visa needed
Carry a valid government photo ID
Best time
October to March
Monsoon is June to September
Trips from
₹7,920 pp
Quoted in INR on request
Is Kerala good for a trip from Bangalore?
Kerala for Bangalore travellers
Kerala is one of the easiest holidays to plan from Bangalore. It is a short flight or an overnight train away, needs no visa, and feels completely different from the city: green hills in Munnar, wildlife in Thekkady, a private houseboat on the Alleppey backwaters, and quiet beaches at Varkala and Marari. Many Bangalore guests take a long weekend of 3 nights or 4 days, and 7 to 9 nights for a fuller trip.
Bangalore also has a road-trip advantage. Wayanad is only about five to six hours away, and Munnar about nine to ten, so you can drive in with a private driver, see the hills and forests, and fly or take a train back, or the other way around. Kerala is popular for weekend breaks, friends' trips, family holidays, honeymoons and team outings.
Every Iris Holidays trip is private. You get an air-conditioned car, an English-speaking driver who also speaks Kannada, Hindi or Malayalam, hotels approved by you before booking, and a named trip designer. We are a Government of India-approved tour operator based in Kochi, so the person planning your trip lives in Kerala, not at a call centre far away.
Popular with Bangalore travellers
Kerala tour packages for travellers from Bangalore
Every package can be changed: add Varkala beach days, swap a hotel, add a tea-estate stay in Munnar, or add a Wayanad forest stay. Prices are per person, twin share, and exclude travel from Bangalore unless stated. Tell us your dates and we will send a free itinerary.
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Enchanting Kerala Honeymoon Package
Kochi · Kumarakom · Munnar · Thekkady
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Getting there
Flights, trains and road trips from Bangalore to Kerala
Fly into Kochi (COK) for Munnar, Thekkady and the backwaters. Thiruvananthapuram (TRV) suits trips that start in the south at Kovalam or Varkala, and Kozhikode (CCJ) suits Wayanad and North Kerala. Bangalore has direct flights to these airports, and overnight trains reach Ernakulam.
| From | Usual connection | Total travel time |
|---|---|---|
| Bangalore (BLR) to Kochi (COK) | Direct flight | About 1 hour 15 minutes |
| Bangalore (BLR) to Thiruvananthapuram (TRV) | Direct flight | About 1 hour 20 minutes |
| Bangalore (BLR) to Kozhikode (CCJ) | Direct flight | About 1 hour 10 minutes |
Travel tips for Bangalore travellers
- Book early for Dasara, Diwali, Christmas and summer holidays, when flights and trains sell out.
- Allow extra time to reach the airport at peak hours, since Bangalore's airport is far from most of the city.
- For a road trip, start early to avoid city traffic and the ghat sections after dark.
- Carry a valid government photo ID for flights, trains and hotel check-in.
- Our drivers meet you at the airport or station at any hour.
Before you travel
Kerala trip checklist for Bangalore travellers
No visa or permit is needed for Kerala. A few simple steps make the trip smoother.
Carry photo ID
Keep a valid government photo ID, such as Aadhaar, passport or driving licence, for flights, trains and hotel check-in.
Pick your dates
Choose dates early for long weekends, Dasara, Diwali and summer holidays, since flights, trains and hotels fill fast.
Share your needs
Tell your trip designer about children, seniors, food needs or mobility, so the plan fits.
Pack for the weather
Light cottons for the coast, a light layer for Munnar and Wayanad, and a rain jacket from June to September.
When to go
Best time to visit Kerala from Bangalore
Kerala is best from October to March, when it is dry and comfortable. Bangalore holiday months are marked because flights, trains and hotels cost more then. The monsoon, June to September, is green, quiet and good for Ayurveda, and Wayanad looks its best then.
Best weather Good, getting hot Monsoon Holidays Bangalore holidays and long weekends (approx.)
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14 reviews from Bangalore guests
Sulagna
Bangalore · Friends & Groups · Aug 2025
Amazing Kerala Trip Experience
We are from Bangalore and planned our Kerala trip with Iris Holidays, and it has been an amazing experience so far. The vehicle provided was very neat and well-maintained, and our driver has been extremely professional and helpful throughout the journey. Kerala is truly beautiful – we got to explore its natural…
Manjunath Bidari
Bengaluru · Families with Kids · Apr 2024
Amazing 4 Days kerala trip
Short Trip of 04 days was very good and well organised. We were a family of 02 adults and 02 kids. Right from meet and greet at airport till final goodbye at airport was very well organised. Our trip was designed by Ms.Niranjana. Hotel accommodations provided were excellent. Mr.Driver( Monish) was very friendly and…
Deviprasad
Bangalore · Friends & Groups · Jan 2024
Unplanned but Amazing trip.................
It was an amazing trip...thanks to Iris Holidays and George for being on top every moment and coordinating with us closely.Though It was unplanned trip and we made trip request only in the morning, you guys made it memorable with quick turn around. Will definitely visit Kerala again with iris Holidays.!
Omer Farooque
Bangalore · Honeymooners & Couples · Mar 2022
2 Nights Misty Munnar Sightseeing 3 Star Private Tour Package - Iris Holidays
Had a excellent trip,well organised by Iris holidays and niranjana ji .The tour was spectacular because of Mr Anoop Nair our chauffeur who knew the routes, local sightseeing places and guided us well throughout the trip .He accomodated our requests as well as gave us appropriate options. Overall a pleasant trip with…
Sneha Sivadas
Bangalore · Families with Kids · Jan 2022
Amazing Munnar and backwater Alappuzha 4 days 3 nights trip
Amazing trip, well organised by Iris holidays. The tour was spectacular because of Akash who knew the routes, local sightseeing places and guided us well. He accomodated our requests as well as gave us appropriate options. Driver Akash is an execellent customer oriented person.Knowledgable all the places.Similerly the…
Subham Mishra
Bangalore · Private Group Tours · Feb 2021
Awesomeness at its level best..
I hav been there at munnar along with my 13 frnz in search of peace,silence,calm n serenity n dis place is d best place to b. We went there on 25th evening at suryenili base camp from where they took us with a jeep to the camping sight which took around half n hour or so. Bt that road was really challenging and thats…
Satya
Bengaluru · Private Groups · Feb 2016
Best Kerala Tour Packages for Family Experience and Review
Thank you Iris Holidays and a very big thank you and special mention to our tour guide and driver Mr. Babu Raj for organizing a perfect family vacation. This was a memorable trip for us. There was no wastage of time anywhere and all places to see and things to do were very well timed and organized keeping in…
Balqueez M
Bangalore · Private Group Tours · Nov 2013
Kerala Hill Station Package Review
Must tell you about our experience. My husband and I really got a wonderful reception from Mr. Anoop at aluva. Our driver Mr. Billy was undoubtedly a charming person who just has all the local knowledge required to make our trip complete. The hotel arrangements were commendable. The restaurants we were taken to were…
Ravi Raichur
Bangalore · Private Group Tours · Jun 2013
Review of trip from Bangalore to Kerala
I would like to thank you and the team at Iris Holidays for making our Munnar tour package a pleasurable one. The hotel staff, facilities and the rooms in which we stayed made our vacation a memorable and we enjoyed it thoroughly. Kudos to you and your team for the excellent hospitality bestowed. I would definitely…
Ramesh S N
Bangalore · Oct 2010
Kerala Honeymoon Packages Bangalore Review
Excellent and quixk response in booking, efficient driving by Swarnaraj,very friendly service from iris Holidays staff.Little dissatisfaction with food in Ayurcounty but everything else was perfect. Thanks to venetha for excellent coordination. Keep up the quality of the tours and keep on your amazing service is…
Preeti Asher
Bangalore · Private Groups · Sep 2010
Kerala Houseboat Review
I must thank Iris Holidays for making my backwaters trip absolutely pleasurable!! The accomodation was impeccable and done up very well.Since we had informed the agent earlier about our anniversary, they arranged for a "Honeymoon Suite" Houseboat and decorated our room with flowers! Infact, they were kind enough to…
Ritika Parwal- GE Capital
Bangalore · Honeymooners & Couples · Sep 2010
Kerala Honeymoon Packages Bangalore Review
I must thank Iris Holidays for making my backwaters trip absolutely pleasurable!! Nicely Coordinated. I am happy with the overall experience and wished I had stayed longer in each place.Thank You Iris Holidays Booked Greenvalley package
Good to know
Kerala trips from Bangalore: common questions
How do I travel from Bangalore to Kerala?
The fastest way is a direct flight from Bangalore to Kochi, which takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. Overnight trains to Ernakulam take about 10 to 12 hours, and you can also drive to Wayanad in about 5 to 6 hours or to Munnar in about 9 to 10 hours. Check current schedules before booking.
Do I need a visa or permit for Kerala?
No. Kerala is open to all Indian travellers with no visa or permit. Carry a valid government photo ID for flights, trains and hotel check-in.
How many days do I need for Kerala from Bangalore?
A long weekend of 4 days and 3 nights covers Kochi, Munnar and a houseboat, or Wayanad and Kozhikode by road. Plan 7 to 9 nights for Munnar, Thekkady, a houseboat and a beach. Two weeks lets you add Varkala, Kumarakom or an Ayurveda stay.
What is the best month to visit Kerala from Bangalore?
October to March is dry and comfortable, though December is the busiest and most expensive month. April and May are hot, but Munnar, Thekkady and Wayanad stay cooler. June to September is the monsoon: green, quiet and cheaper, and good for Ayurveda.
Is Kerala good for families, couples and groups of friends?
Yes. Kerala is calm and easy to travel, with comfortable hotels, houseboats and short driving days. We plan the pace and activities around children, couples on honeymoon, friends travelling together or senior travellers.
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Page last updated: 13 November 2026
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