170 Kerala has been spotlighted as India’s top food destination in a new list released by global travel authority Lonely Planet. The recognition places Kerala alongside global gastronomic hotspots like Japan and Morocco, marking a major endorsement of its culinary and cultural appeal. Kerala’s culinary strength lies in its diverse, spice-laden cuisine—from fluffy appams and fiery fish curries to slow-cooked beef fry and banana leaf meals. What sets it apart is not just the food, but the way it is deeply integrated into the state’s traditions, festivals, and everyday life. According to Lonely Planet, Kerala offers travellers “a true taste of India” with its home-cooked flavours, coastal freshness, and hyperlocal ingredients. The guide also highlights the rise of food-based tourism in the state, including culinary trails, spice tours, and interactive cooking experiences with local families. This recognition comes at a time when Kerala is also strengthening its brand as a wellness and ecotourism destination. Food, the report suggests, completes that narrative—linking health, sustainability, and community. Tourism officials have welcomed the title as validation of Kerala’s global appeal, especially as it pushes to attract high-value, experience-seeking travellers in 2025. You Might Be Interested In France Sets New Sustainability Rules for Nestlé’s Perrier Operations India’s Pet Food Market to Hit $1.46 Billion by 2032 as Pet Ownership Surges India’s $66B F&B Sector Eyes Global Expansion by 2030 Dairy Accounts for 25% of India’s F&B Sector, NDDB Confirms Dubai launches new drone food delivery route connecting mall and mosque in Nad Al Sheba Piccadily Agro wins interim relief in ‘Kashmyr’ vodka trademark case
