Kerala Backwaters & Hills Tour - 7 Days / 6 Nights
Route: Cochin → Munnar → Thekkady → Alleppey → Kovalam
Highlights: Houseboat in Alleppey, Spice Plantation Tour, Kathakali Show, Ayurveda, Tea Gardens
Day 1: Arrival in Cochin (Kochi)
- Pick-up from Cochin Airport/Railway Station
- Visit Fort Kochi, Chinese Fishing Nets, Jew Town, and Mattancherry Palace
- Attend a live Kathakali dance performance in the evening
- Overnight stay in Cochin
Day 2: Cochin to Munnar (Approx. 4 hrs)
- Scenic drive through lush tea plantations and waterfalls
- En route visit Cheeyappara & Valara Waterfalls
- Evening free to explore local markets
- Overnight stay in Munnar
Day 3: Munnar Sightseeing
- Visit Eravikulam National Park (home of the Nilgiri Tahr)
- See Tea Museum, Mattupetty Dam, Echo Point, Kundala Lake
- Optional visit to blossom park or spice markets
- Overnight stay in Munnar
Day 4: Munnar to Thekkady (Approx. 3 hrs)
- Drive to Thekkady through scenic hills and spice gardens
- Visit a spice plantation and learn about cardamom, pepper, and vanilla
- Enjoy an evening boat ride on Periyar Lake (spot wildlife & birds)
- Optional: Kalaripayattu martial arts show or Ayurveda massage
- Overnight stay in Thekkady
Day 5: Thekkady to Alleppey (Approx. 4 hrs) – Houseboat
- Drive to Alleppey, Kerala’s backwater capital
- Check-in to a private houseboat (AC deluxe/premium options)
- Cruise through scenic canals, paddy fields, and village life
- All meals served on board – a truly relaxing experience
- Overnight stay on the houseboat
Day 6: Alleppey to Kovalam (Approx. 4.5 hrs)
- Drive to Kovalam, a coastal paradise
- Relax at Lighthouse Beach, Hawa Beach, or indulge in Ayurvedic spa therapy
- Optional visit to nearby Vellayani Lake or Marine Aquarium
- Overnight stay in Kovalam
Day 7: Departure via Trivandrum
- Visit Padmanabhaswamy Temple (world’s richest temple)
- Explore Napier Museum or shop for Kerala handicrafts
- Drop-off at Trivandrum Airport/Railway Station for departure
