Kerala & Kanyakumari
Kochi · Munnar · Thekkady · Alleppey · Kovalam · Kanyakumari
Trip overview
Tea hills, spice country, a night on the backwaters and the southern tip of India. A slow, green route that suits first-time visitors to Kerala.
- Duration
- 8 Nights / 9 Days
- Starts from
- Kochi
- Best time
- September to March
- Ideal for
- Couples, families, honeymooners
Highlights
- Fort Kochi heritage walk and the Chinese fishing nets
- Tea estates and Eravikulam National Park, Munnar
- Spice plantation and Periyar lake cruise, Thekkady
- Overnight private houseboat on the Alleppey backwaters
- Vivekananda Rock Memorial and sunset at Kanyakumari
Day-wise itinerary
9 days · every day can be changed-
Day01
Arrive Kochi
Pickup from Kochi airport. Afternoon in Fort Kochi: Chinese fishing nets, St Francis Church, Jew Town and an optional Kathakali show.
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Day02
Kochi to Munnar
Drive into the Western Ghats with stops at Cheeyappara and Valara waterfalls. Check in among the tea estates.
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Day03
Munnar sightseeing
Eravikulam National Park, the Tea Museum, Mattupetty Dam, Echo Point and the views from Top Station.
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Day04
Munnar to Thekkady
Drive to Thekkady for a guided spice plantation walk and an evening Kalaripayattu or cultural show.
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Day05
Thekkady to Alleppey houseboat
Morning boat ride on Periyar lake, then drive to Alleppey and board your private houseboat. Lunch, dinner and overnight on board.
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Day06
Alleppey to Kovalam
Disembark after breakfast and drive to Kovalam. Evening on Lighthouse Beach.
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Day07
Kanyakumari day trip
Padmanabhapuram Palace on the way, then the Vivekananda Rock Memorial, Thiruvalluvar statue and sunset where three seas meet.
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Day08
Thiruvananthapuram
Padmanabhaswamy Temple (dress code applies), Napier Museum and a free afternoon at the beach.
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Day09
Departure
Drop at Thiruvananthapuram airport or railway station.
Inclusions
- Accommodation in handpicked 3-star or 4-star hotels on twin sharing
- Daily breakfast and dinner at the hotel
- Private air-conditioned vehicle for all transfers and sightseeing
- Driver allowance, fuel, tolls, parking and state permits
- Pickup and drop at the starting airport or railway station
- All applicable hotel taxes
- Private houseboat stay with all meals on Day 5
Exclusions
- Flights or train tickets to the starting point
- Monument entry fees, adventure activities, ropeway and safari charges unless mentioned
- Lunch, beverages and personal expenses
- Anything not listed under inclusions
- GST as applicable
Want it your way?
Add or drop days, upgrade hotels, include flights from your city or turn this into a honeymoon or group trip. We will rework the plan and quote.