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Kerala, India

Kerala, India's lush 'God's Own Country', unfolds along the Malabar Coast in a tapestry of palm-fringed backwaters, spice-scented hills and golden Arabian Sea beaches. For the luxury traveller it offers heritage havens in Fort Kochi, lakeside Ayurvedic retreats in Kumarakom and clifftop resorts in Kovalam and Bekal, all steeped in gracious Malayali hospitality.

Kumarakom Lake Resort

Heritage-style lakeside resort on Vembanad Lake with a meandering pool and a renowned Ayurvedic spa.

Taj Malabar Resort & Spa, Cochin

Harbour-front icon on Willingdon Island blending a 1935 heritage wing with panoramic views of Kochi's backwaters.

Grand Hyatt Kochi Bolgatty

Sprawling waterfront resort on Bolgatty Island with backwater views, landscaped pools and an 11,000 sq ft spa.

Brunton Boatyard

Colonial-style heritage hotel on the site of a Victorian shipyard, with every room facing Kochi harbour.

Taj Bekal Resort & Spa, Kerala

Backwater-and-beach resort near Bekal Fort with houseboat-inspired laterite villas and an expansive Ayurvedic spa.

The Leela Kovalam, A Raviz Hotel

Clifftop icon above Kovalam's beaches, with sweeping Arabian Sea views, an infinity pool and an Ayurvedic spa.