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Journey through the diverse landscapes of Kerala, starting from the thundering cascades of Athirappilly and Vazhachal. Ascend into the rolling green hills of Munnar to visit tea estates, Mattupetty Dam and Echo Point, before travelling south to the spice hills and wildlife haven of Thekkady.
From the highlands, descend to Alleppey for a serene cruise and overnight stay on a shared houseboat across the backwaters. Conclude your adventure along the southern coast, pausing at the monumental Jatayu Earth's Centre before spending a coastal evening atop the seaside cliffs and beaches of Varkala.
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AthirappillyDay 1 · Athirappilly
Meet your driver upon arrival in Kochi and begin the drive towards Athirappilly. Stop along the way at Thumboormuzhi Dam and its Butterfly Garden. Continue onwards to view both Athirappilly Waterfalls and Vazhachal Waterfalls from authorised viewing paths. Later, check in to your Athirappilly-area hotel and spend the night in the Athirappilly area.
Meals not included
MunnarDay 2 · Munnar
Enjoy breakfast, check out, and take the scenic hill road up towards Munnar. Pause along the route to admire Cheeyappara and Valara Waterfalls. On reaching Munnar, check in to your hotel and rest. If time and daylight permit, you can make an optional stop at Pothamedu Viewpoint before your overnight stay in Munnar.
Breakfast included
MunnarDay 3 · Munnar
After breakfast, head out to visit Mattupetty Lake and Dam, where boating is available as an optional activity at extra cost. Tour a local tea factory and the Tea Museum to discover the region's tea heritage, noting that the museum is closed on Mondays. Continue to Echo Point, then enjoy an evening at leisure before your second night in Munnar.
Breakfast included
ThekkadyDay 4 · Thekkady
Have breakfast, check out of Munnar and travel through the hills to Thekkady. Visit Periyar National Park and Tiger Reserve, where you can choose an optional boat safari or bamboo rafting. Check in to your hotel, tour a nearby spice plantation, and browse the local spice market. Purchases are separate. Spend the evening at leisure before staying overnight in Thekkady.
Breakfast included
AlleppeyDay 5 · Alleppey
After breakfast, drive down to Alleppey and board your deluxe sharing houseboat. Cruise along the palm-lined backwaters, passing emerald paddy fields and quiet villages. Enjoy lunch and dinner served on board, and take in the tranquil scenery. Air conditioning in cabins runs from 21:00 to 06:00, with extended use at extra cost. Overnight on the houseboat.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included
VarkalaDay 6 · Varkala
Enjoy breakfast on board before disembarking and driving south towards Varkala. En route, stop at Chadayamangalam to visit the giant bird sculpture at Jatayu Earth's Centre. Continue to Varkala and check in to your hotel. Spend the afternoon exploring Varkala Cliff, seaside cafes and Papanasam Beach, catching the coastal sunset before staying overnight in Varkala.
Breakfast included
VarkalaDay 7 · Varkala
Have breakfast at your hotel, check out, and begin the drive back to Kochi. Your driver will drop you off at Kochi airport or railway station in time for your onward journey.
Breakfast included
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per person, twin-share. Includes return flights from Bengaluru and hotel stays. Ground transfers quoted with your itinerary. TBC: houseboat or cruise, sightseeing vehicle, entry tickets and permits.
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7 days and 6 nights, across 5 destinations.
Athirappilly, Munnar, Thekkady, Alleppey, Varkala. The day-by-day plan on this page shows exactly how the nights are split and how you travel between them.
Cheeyappara Waterfalls; Valara Waterfalls; Pothamedu Viewpoint; Tea Museum; Echo Point; Mattupetty Lake and Dam.
Couples and families looking for a classic Kerala journey combining hills, wildlife, backwaters and coastal cliffs.
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From ₹13,200 per person, twin-share. Includes return flights from Bengaluru and hotel stays. Ground transfers quoted with your itinerary. TBC: houseboat or cruise, sightseeing vehicle, entry tickets and permits.. This is a starting price. Choose Customise this holiday to enter your dates and travellers, compare available options in your draft and review the updated total before checkout.
5 nights in 3-star hotels (Athirappilly 1 night, Munnar 2 nights, Thekkady 1 night, Varkala 1 night) on breakfast plan; 1 night in a deluxe sharing houseboat in Alleppey with all meals included; Dedicated vehicle as per itinerary (Sedan, Innova, or Tempo Traveller) including fuel, tolls, parking, and driver allowances; Sightseeing and intercity travel as per itinerary; Departure drop-off at Cochin airport or railway station; All inner line permits. These describe the sample holiday. Review the inclusions of your chosen flights, stays and activities in the draft before booking.
Personal expenses such as entry charges, telephone, fax, internet, and laundry; Any extra meals; Any extra excursions or sightseeing apart from the tour itinerary; Boating and other optional activities; Any entry fees for museums, parks, jeep safaris, or other attractions; Room heater charges; Insurance; Anything not listed in the inclusions.
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