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Beach & Islands Β· 8 Days

Kerala Backwaters & Hills Kochi Β· Munnar Β· Thekkady Β· Alleppey Β· Kovalam

📅 8 Days Β· 7 Nights
📍 Kochi → Trivandrum
Private Β· Couples & Families
⭐ 4.8
🚒 Houseboat 🌿 Tea Gardens 🐘 Spice Plantation πŸ–οΈ Beach πŸ› Kerala Cuisine
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₹28,000 / per person
₹22,000/ per person
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Duration
8 Days / 7 Nights
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Destinations
Kochi Β· Munnar Β· Thekkady Β· Alleppey Β· Kovalam
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Accommodation
4β˜… Resorts + Premium Houseboat
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Transport
Private AC vehicle + Houseboat
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Meals
Daily Breakfast + All Houseboat Meals
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Departs
Daily from Kochi Β· Year-round
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Tour Overview

Discover God's Own Country on this immersive 8-day journey through Kerala's extraordinary diversity β€” from the emerald tea hills of Munnar to spice-scented Thekkady forests, the serene palm-fringed backwaters of Alleppey to Kovalam's golden beaches.

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8 Days
Duration
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5 Stops
Destinations
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1 Night
Houseboat Stay
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4.8 / 5
Guest Rating
📍 Tour Route
Kochi
1 Night
Munnar
2 Nights
Thekkady
1 Night
Alleppey
1 Night (Houseboat)
Kovalam
2 Nights
Trivandrum
Departure

Highlights

🚒
Alleppey Houseboat Cruise
Overnight cruise on a traditional kettuvallam houseboat through palm-fringed canals β€” wake to kingfishers and paddy fields
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Munnar Tea Plantations
Walk through emerald carpet-like tea estates at 1,600m elevation with misty Western Ghats panoramas
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Periyar Tiger Reserve Boat Safari
Glide across Periyar Lake spotting wild elephants, gaur and rare Nilgiri langurs in pristine rainforest
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Ayurvedic Wellness
Experience a traditional Abhyanga massage using herbal oils β€” Kerala is the birthplace of Ayurveda
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Kerala Cuisine Trail
Taste appam with stew, fish moilee, toddy shop lunches, and a Sadhya banana-leaf feast β€” India's most refined regional cuisine

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Click any day to expand the full schedule, activities and stay details.

Day
01
Kochi Arrival
Welcome to God's Own Country
Airport pickup Β· Fort Kochi heritage walk Β· Chinese fishing nets
πŸ›¬ Arrival 🎣 Chinese Nets πŸ›οΈ Heritage
Arrive at Kochi airport. Transfer to your heritage hotel in Fort Kochi. Afternoon heritage walk β€” Chinese fishing nets, St. Francis Church (where Vasco da Gama was originally buried), Jewish Synagogue, and spice markets. Watch a traditional Kathakali dance performance in the evening.
Day
02
Kochi β†’ Munnar Β· 130 km Β· 4 hrs
Ascending to the Tea Hills
Scenic mountain drive Β· Spice gardens Β· Munnar viewpoint
πŸš— Mountain Drive 🌿 Spice Garden ☁️ Hill Station
Drive through Kerala's stunning Western Ghats β€” waterfalls, spice plantations and winding mountain roads. Stop at a spice garden to see pepper, cardamom, cinnamon and vanilla growing. Arrive in Munnar (1,600m) β€” check in to your hill resort surrounded by endless tea estates.
Day
03
Munnar Full Day
Tea Gardens, Waterfalls & Misty Peaks
Eravikulam NP Β· Tea museum Β· Top Station Β· Mattupetty Dam
πŸ«– Tea Museum 🦌 Nilgiri Tahr 🌊 Waterfalls
Today's Schedule
07:00 AM
Eravikulam National Park
Home to the endangered Nilgiri Tahr mountain goat. The rolling grasslands at 2,000m altitude offer spectacular views when clouds part. Best visited early morning.
10:30 AM
Tea Plantation Walk & Museum
Guided walk through the emerald tea estates. Learn picking techniques, visit the Tata Tea Museum to see the processing from leaf to cup, and sample fresh varieties.
02:00 PM
Top Station & Mattupetty Dam
Drive to Top Station (1,880m) β€” the highest point in Munnar with views deep into Tamil Nadu. Then visit Mattupetty Dam and the surrounding eucalyptus forests.
05:00 PM
Attukal & Lakkam Waterfalls
Visit two beautiful waterfalls cascading through the forest. Attukal is set in a rocky gorge, while Lakkam falls offers a refreshing natural pool.
Meals Today
🍳 Breakfast
🍽️ Dinner
Tonight's Stay
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Windermere Estate or similar β€” Munnar
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Hill Resort
πŸ“ Munnar Hills, Kerala
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Carry warm layers β€” Munnar temperatures drop to 10Β°C at night. The tea gardens are most photogenic in early morning mist.
Day
04
Munnar β†’ Thekkady Β· 110 km Β· 3.5 hrs
Spice Country & Periyar Wildlife
Spice plantation tour Β· Periyar Lake boat safari Β· Tribal dance
🌢️ Spice Tour 🐘 Wildlife 🎭 Tribal Dance
Drive through cardamom hills to Thekkady (Periyar). Visit a spice plantation β€” see pepper, cardamom, cloves, nutmeg and vanilla growing. Afternoon boat safari on Periyar Lake inside the tiger reserve β€” spot wild elephants, gaur, otters and abundant birdlife. Evening tribal dance performance (Mudiyettu or Kalaripayattu martial arts).
Day
05
Thekkady β†’ Alleppey Β· 135 km Β· 4 hrs
Backwaters & Houseboat Cruise
Drive to Alleppey Β· Board premium houseboat Β· Backwater cruise
🚒 Houseboat 🌴 Backwaters πŸ› Onboard Meals
Today's Schedule
08:00 AM
Breakfast & Departure
Depart Thekkady for Alleppey through beautiful Kerala countryside β€” rubber plantations, paddy fields and village life.
12:00 PM
Board Your Houseboat
Welcome aboard your premium kettuvallam houseboat with AC bedroom, en-suite bathroom, living area and sundeck. Your crew of three includes a specialist cook.
01:00 PM
Backwater Cruise Begins
Cruise through narrow palm-fringed canals, past village churches, toddy shops, paddy fields and coconut groves. Watch local life unfold β€” fishermen casting nets, children waving, women washing at the ghats.
06:30 PM
Sunset on the Backwaters
The houseboat anchors at a scenic spot. Watch the sun set over the backwaters as your cook prepares fresh fish curry, appam, and Kerala-style prawns. Dine on the sundeck under the stars.
Meals Today
🍳 Breakfast
πŸ› Houseboat Lunch
🍽️ Houseboat Dinner
Tonight's Stay
🏨
Premium Houseboat β€” Alleppey Backwaters
⭐⭐⭐⭐ AC · En-suite · Sundeck
πŸ“ Alleppey Backwaters, Kerala
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The houseboat experience is the highlight of any Kerala trip. Bring mosquito repellent for the evening. The crew will buy fresh fish from passing canoe vendors β€” the onboard meals are extraordinary.
Day
06
Alleppey β†’ Kovalam Β· 175 km Β· 4.5 hrs
Beach Paradise & Ayurveda
Morning backwaters Β· Drive to Kovalam Β· Beach sunset Β· Ayurvedic massage
πŸ–οΈ Beach πŸ’† Ayurveda πŸŒ… Sunset
Wake to birdsong on the houseboat. Morning cruise back to the jetty. Drive south along the coast to Kovalam β€” Kerala's most famous beach. Check in to your beachfront resort. Afternoon complimentary Ayurvedic massage. Watch sunset from Lighthouse Beach.
Day
07
Kovalam Full Day
Beaches, Temples & Kerala Cuisine
Lighthouse Beach Β· Padmanabhaswamy Temple Β· Napier Museum Β· Banana leaf feast
πŸ–οΈ Beach Day πŸ›• Temple πŸ› Sadhya Feast
Morning at leisure on Lighthouse Beach β€” swim, surf, or just relax. Visit Trivandrum's treasures β€” the legendary Padmanabhaswamy Temple (world's richest temple with $22 billion in vaults), Napier Museum, and the zoo. Evening farewell Sadhya feast β€” a traditional 28-dish vegetarian banquet served on banana leaves.
Day
08
Kovalam β†’ Trivandrum Airport Β· 15 km Β· 30 min
Departure from Kerala
Last beach morning Β· Airport transfer Β· Tour ends
✈️ Departure
Relaxed morning β€” last swim or beach walk. Transfer to Trivandrum International Airport (just 30 minutes). Tour ends with memories of backwaters, beaches, tea hills and the warmest hospitality in India.

What's Included & Excluded

Full transparency β€” everything covered in your package price, and what you pay separately.

✅ Included
🏨 7 nights accommodation (hill resort + spice resort + premium houseboat + beach resort)
🍳 Daily breakfast + all meals on houseboat + farewell dinner
🚒 Overnight premium houseboat cruise on Alleppey backwaters
πŸš— Private AC vehicle throughout with experienced Kerala driver
🌿 Guided tea plantation and spice garden visits
🐘 Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary boat safari
πŸ’† Complimentary Ayurvedic massage (1 session)
πŸ“ž 24/7 support
🧾 All taxes included
❌ Not Included
✈️ Flights (Kochi in, Trivandrum out)
🍱 Lunches (except on houseboat)
🐘 Elephant rides and optional treks
🎰 Personal expenses, tips
πŸ›‘οΈ Travel insurance

Frequently Asked Questions

September to March is ideal β€” pleasant weather, backwaters at their fullest, and beaches at their best. June–August monsoon is magical for Ayurveda retreats (resorts offer up to 50% discounts) and lush green landscapes, though rough seas close beach activities.

Our premium kettuvallam houseboats have 1–3 air-conditioned bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, a living area, sundeck, and a full crew (captain, cook, helper). Freshly caught fish is cooked onboard. You cruise through narrow canals past villages, paddy fields, and toddy shops β€” a unique Kerala experience.

Absolutely. Kerala is one of India's safest and most family-friendly destinations. The houseboat is exciting for kids, the tea garden walks are easy, and the beaches have gentle waves. We provide child-friendly menus and can arrange nature walks, cooking classes and fishing experiences.

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