Kerala, often called “God’s Own Country”, is a lush tapestry of emerald hills, shimmering backwaters, golden beaches, spice gardens, unique culture, and rejuvenating wellness traditions. On this journey, you’ll experience hill stations, houseboat cruises, wildlife sanctuaries, culture & heritage, and leisure time by the sea and water.
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Overview
What’s Included
- Accommodation in hotels / resorts (e.g. 3★ / 4★ / boutique)
- Daily breakfast (and as per package, certain lunches/dinners)
- Airport/railway station pick-up & drop-off in Kerala
- All inter-city transfers and local transport as per the itinerary
- Sightseeing tours and excursions as specified
- Houseboat cruise (overnight or day cruise) as per plan
- Local guide/assistance during sightseeing
- Entrance fees for standard attractions are included in the plan
- All taxes, permissions, and service charges
What’s Excluded
- Airfare/train fare to/from Kerala
- Meals not specifically mentioned (e.g. dinners or special meals)
- Tips, gratuities, porterage
- Optional activities outside the main itinerary (e.g. adventure sports, cultural shows, private experiences)
- Travel/health insurance
- Expenses of a personal nature (shopping, phone calls, laundry, etc.)
Itinerary
Your Kerala journey begins in Kochi with a city stroll and optional Kathakali show. Travel to Munnar for tea gardens, waterfalls, and Eravikulam National Park. Explore viewpoints, tea estates, and lakes before heading to Thekkady for spice plantations, village walks, and a Periyar boat ride. Continue to Alleppey for an overnight houseboat cruise on the backwaters, and conclude at Kovalam or Trivandrum with beach relaxation before departure.
Tour Plan
Kochi (Cochin)-
- Arrival at Kochi airport/railway station, transfer to the hotel
- Rest & refresh
- Evening: take a stroll in Fort Kochi — Chinese fishing nets, St. Francis Church, Spice Market
- (Optional) Kathakali dance performance in the evening
Munnar hills-
- After breakfast, depart for Munnar (scenic drive through Western Ghats)
- En route visit spice plantations, waterfalls
- On arrival, visit tea gardens, Eravikulam National Park / Mattupetty Dam
- Evening: leisure / local market walk
Tea estates, viewpoints
| • Early morning visit to top viewpoints (Top Station / Echo Point)
• Trek/nature walk in the hills • Visit the Tea Museum/plantation tours • Optional: visit Kundala Lake, Anamudi viewpoint • Overnight in Munnar |
Wildlife & spice country-
| • Depart to Thekkady (via scenic route)
• Check in and have lunch • Afternoon: visit a spice plantation, local village walk • Evening: boat ride on Periyar Lake in Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary • (Optional) cultural show |
Houseboat & backwater serenity-
| • After breakfast, drive to Alleppey / Kumarakom
• Board a houseboat for an overnight cruise through Kerala’s backwaters (lakes, canals, paddy fields) • Meals on board, scenic views, village interactions • Overnight on houseboat |
Beach & Departure-
- Disembark from the houseboat after breakfast
- Drive to Kovalam / Trivandrum (if time) relax at the beach, visit local attractions
- Drop at Trivandrum or Kochi (whichever airport/station your onward journey is)






3 Comments
5
The guide was friendly, and the stops were well-planned and enjoyable. The scenery was breathtaking. Highly recommend!
4
The itinerary was perfect, with a great mix of adventure and relaxation. The guide’s enthusiasm made it even more enjoyable.