Nicknamed the “Spice Capital of India,” Kerala is a feast both literally and figuratively – so taking a food tour here had to be on Lonely Planet’s 2026 Best In Travel list, aka the top travel experiences to have next year. Govind Pallipurath (aka the Kerala Foodie) shares his go-to dishes from Alappuzha’s backwaters to Kochi’s streets. See our full list of Best In Travel destinations and experiences at https://www.lonelyplanet.com/best-in-travel.