{"id":10399,"date":"2024-12-27T18:27:23","date_gmt":"2024-12-27T18:27:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/?p=10399"},"modified":"2024-12-27T18:28:02","modified_gmt":"2024-12-27T18:28:02","slug":"hidden-treasures-of-kerala-backwaters-wayanad-and-the-malabar-coast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/travel\/hidden-treasures-of-kerala-backwaters-wayanad-and-the-malabar-coast.html","title":{"rendered":"Hidden Treasures of Kerala: Backwaters, Wayanad, and the Malabar Coast"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center\">Unforgettable Kerala Backwaters Holiday: Wayanad and Malabar Coast Highlights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>Highlights<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Wayanad Places to Visit<\/strong>: Explore lush tea and coffee plantations, vibrant green paddies, and colonial charm at Pepper Trail.<\/li><li><strong>Kerala Backwaters Cruise<\/strong>: Relax on the luxurious \u2018Lotus\u2019 houseboat as you glide through tranquil palm-fringed canals.<\/li><li><strong>Kerala Sightseeing<\/strong>: Witness the sacred trance-dance of Theyyam and visit ancient shrines along the Malabar Coast.<\/li><li><strong>Malabar Coast Bliss<\/strong>: Enjoy Ayurvedic therapies, yoga by the sea, and dolphin spotting at Neeleshwar Hermitage.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 is-content-justification-center wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-background-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/offers\/a-journey-through-malabar-northern-kerala\">Discover a Journey through the Northern Kerala<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/kerala.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/kerala-1024x726.png\" alt=\"Backwater Kerala, Secret Retreats\nwww.secret-retreats.com\" class=\"wp-image-8325\" width=\"475\" height=\"336\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/kerala-1024x726.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/kerala-300x213.png 300w, https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/kerala-768x545.png 768w, https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/kerala-1536x1090.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/kerala.png 1748w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center\">Kerala\u2019s Tranquil Backwaters, Scenic Wayanad, and the Enchanting Malabar Coast<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Embark on a captivating Kerala backwaters holiday that takes you through the lush landscapes of Wayanad, the serene northern Kerala backwaters, and the idyllic Malabar Coast. Begin your journey in Wayanad, a verdant haven in the Western Ghats, where tea and coffee plantations, forested hills, and vibrant rice paddies await exploration. Pepper Trail Plantation Retreat offers colonial charm and stunning views, making it one of the top Wayanad places to visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Continue to the tranquil Kerala backwaters aboard the luxurious \u2018Lotus\u2019 houseboat, where serene canals lined with coconut palms provide a window into local life. Finally, unwind at Neeleshwar Hermitage on the Malabar Coast, where holistic Ayurvedic therapies, yoga, and Theyyam rituals create a unique Kerala sightseeing experience. Whether walking on pristine beaches or gliding through the backwaters, this journey reveals the best of Southern India\u2019s hidden gems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-2 is-content-justification-center wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-background-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/offers\/a-journey-through-malabar-northern-kerala\">Discover a Journey through the Northern Kerala<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Unforgettable Kerala Backwaters Holiday: Wayanad and Malabar Coast Highlights Highlights Wayanad Places to Visit: Explore lush tea and coffee plantations, vibrant green paddies, and colonial charm at Pepper Trail. 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