Building your Kerala Slow itinerary…
Six unhurried nights built around one long drive a day at most: Munnar's tea slopes, Thekkady's lake boat, one houseboat night, and two beach days at Marari to finish.
Arrive at Kochi and begin the scenic drive to Munnar, covering 130 km in a genuine 4 to 5 hours. Stop at Cheeyappara Waterfalls to stretch legs and enjoy the cascading water in its lush setting. This break helps children manage the winding ghat road journey.
Continue the journey towards Munnar. The afternoon is dedicated to reaching the resort and settling in after the long drive. Focus on relaxation and allowing the family to unwind in the cool mountain air.
Enjoy a relaxed evening at the resort in Munnar. Family dinner and an early night will help everyone recover from the travel and prepare for the days ahead in the tea hills.
Begin the day at KDHP Tea Museum, open 9:00 AM-5:00 PM. Witness tea history and production with old machinery and demonstrations, holding children's attention for 45 minutes. Afterwards, proceed to Mattupetty Dam for scenic views of the concrete dam and its mountain surrounds.
Return to the resort for a deliberately unplanned afternoon. Families can enjoy the resort's facilities, perhaps spending time by the pool or relaxing on the lawn. This downtime allows children to play freely and adults to rest.
Head out for a casual evening stroll to find a local ice cream parlour, a popular treat for families. Enjoy dinner at a family-friendly restaurant.
Depart Munnar for Thekkady, a journey of 93 km that takes a genuine 3 to 4 hours on winding hill roads. This leg is gentler than the previous ghat climb. Keep motion-sickness medication handy for the children.
Arrive in Thekkady and check into a family-friendly accommodation in Kumily. After settling in, enjoy a leisurely Kumily spice garden walk, open 8:00 AM-7:30 PM. Discover various spices and their cultivation.
Spend the evening relaxing at the resort or exploring the local area around Kumily. Enjoy a family dinner featuring local cuisine. The day focuses on a gentle transition and settling into the spice country.
Start the day with a relaxed breakfast and a final cardamom-scented walk around Thekkady. The Periyar Lake boat cruise, open 9:00 AM-5:02 PM, was completed yesterday. By 08:30, begin the journey to Alleppey, covering 140 km in a genuine 3.5 hours.
Arrive in Alleppey and board your Alleppey overnight houseboat (Punnamada), which is open 24 hours. Enjoy the unique experience of cruising the backwaters. Lunch will be served on board as you gently glide through the serene waterways.
Spend a memorable evening on the houseboat. Watch the sunset over the backwaters and enjoy a freshly prepared dinner on deck. The night on the Alleppey overnight houseboat (Punnamada) offers a peaceful and unique family experience.
Enjoy breakfast on the houseboat deck as the backwater channels come alive. Disembark at Punnamada by 08:30. Take a short hop to Marari, a drive of about 15 km and 20 to 30 minutes along the coast road, to check into your family resort.
After checking into your Marari resort, allow the children a refreshing pool hour while adults relax and unwind. This provides a gentle transition from the houseboat to the beach resort, offering immediate leisure.
Head to Marari Beach, open 6:00 AM-7:00 PM, for a leisurely evening stroll. Enjoy the white sand, waves, and coconut trees. Dinner at the resort or a local eatery concludes the day.
Start the day with a sandcastle-and-shell walk along the Marari Beach tideline, open 6:00 AM-7:00 PM, while the light is soft. The long, scenic beach with white sand and coconut trees offers a perfect setting for family fun.
Spend the hotter afternoon hours enjoying the resort's pool facilities. This allows families to relax and cool down before returning to the beach. The day is designed for a relaxed pace.
Return to Marari Beach as the day cools for more sand play or a final stroll. Enjoy a relaxed family dinner at the resort, reflecting on the peaceful beach experience.
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at your resort, savouring the last moments of coastal tranquillity. Take one final stroll along the sandy beach before preparing for departure. Checkout is by 11:00 AM, allowing for a relaxed start to your journey home.
Begin your transfer to Kochi airport, an estimated 2 to 2 hours 30 minutes drive. The route combines a short hop back through Alleppey with the scenic coastal road into Kochi. Allow extra time if travelling on a weekend.
Your family holiday concludes upon arrival at Kochi airport for your onward flight. Reflect on the beautiful landscapes and cherished memories created during your Slow Kerala adventure.
Large, sandy beach with an old pier, adjacent park & occasional events & festivals.
Popular waterfront destination with a lighthouse, a historic pier & cruises in quaint houseboats.
Popular trekking locale featuring a cascading waterfall in a lush, hilltop setting.
This concrete dam built into a mountain has scenic surrounds & draws elephants & other animals.
Coconut trees line this long, scenic beach with white sand, waves & an adjacent lagoon.
Garden rated 4.3 out of 5 by 10,561 visitors on Google.
Tourist Attraction rated 4.2 out of 5 by 11,421 visitors on Google.
Red-&-white striped lighthouse, founded in 1862, with panoramic views & a small history museum.
Go with Alvin for a trek through tea plantations, learning about local life and plants, with water and local food provided; or with Charle for thrilling off-road routes to hidden lakes.
Locals go for the best vegan dark chocolate in South India, often stocking up for future travel, and the staff are really friendly.
It's a calm, private spot with a nice view for excellent, fresh tea, and delicious, hygienic chicken sandwiches, omelets, and coffee.
Locals recommend for custom fruit, chocolate truffle, and dream cakes, especially for last-minute surprises, with orders placed as late as 9 AM for an 11 AM checkout.
Visit for breakfast from 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM for homely idli, dosa, puttu, vada, puri masala, egg curry, egg omelette, and their spicy chutney, where they understand English, Hindi, and Marathi.
Locals send visitors for the rich, smooth homemade chocolate, especially the 70% dark, with samples offered by hosts Felix and Maggie, who also have an amazing garden.
This shop offers amazing options for gift items, especially for people outside India, and the owner takes a lot of time to help you find beautiful stuff.
Try the fresh, creamy mango cheese pastry, or note that a slice of ghee cake is 25 Rs and ghee Mysore Pak is 65 Rs per 100g, though total billing might need clarification.
This branch has an excellent variety of souvenirs like houseboats and pooja lamps, but be aware that courier services for parcels, like a 30kg one costing 2400 delivery charge, can be unreliable.
This homestay offers clean, comfortable AC rooms at a low budget, with owners who are polite and well-behaved, and is within walking distance to the beach.
Locals frequent this spot for the best Sambal and Dosa with chutney, served by a beautiful older couple, offering simple, fresh, and light yet filling homely meals.
This homestay offers a direct beach view from its new, modern building, providing clean, comfortable rooms and tasty breakfast at affordable pricing, with a quiet beach good for swimming.
September, October, November, December, January, February, March. Avoid June, July, August
From ₹14,600 per person, twin-share. Includes return flights and hotel stays. The houseboat night is quoted separately.. This is an indicative From price built from live supplier fares and rates; your NxVoy travel expert confirms the final figure against your exact dates and party.
6 nights accommodation; Stays across Munnar, Thekkady, Alleppey; Airport pickup and drop; Daily breakfast at your hotel.
Flights (this is a land-only price); Visa fees and travel insurance; Lunches and dinners unless listed above; Personal expenses, tips and optional activities.
7 days and 6 nights, across 4 destinations.
Munnar, Thekkady, Alleppey, Marari. The day-by-day plan on this page shows exactly how the nights are split and how you travel between them.
Munnar Hiking Trails — Go with Alvin for a trek through tea plantations, learning about local life and plants, with water and local food provided; or with Charle for thrilling off-road routes to hidden lakes.; Suganthi Homemade chocolates — Locals go for the best vegan dark chocolate in South India, often stocking up for future travel, and the staff are really friendly.; Maxi cafe — It's a calm, private spot with a nice view for excellent, fresh tea, and delicious, hygienic chicken sandwiches, omelets, and coffee.; Let’s Bake It | Cakes | Home Made Chocolate | Pizza — Locals recommend for custom fruit, chocolate truffle, and dream cakes, especially for last-minute surprises, with orders placed as late as 9 AM for an 11 AM checkout.; Aiswarya Homely Food — Visit for breakfast from 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM for homely idli, dosa, puttu, vada, puri masala, egg curry, egg omelette, and their spicy chutney, where they understand English, Hindi, and Marathi..
Alleppey Beach; Alappuzha Beach; Cheeyappara Waterfalls; Mattupetty Dam; Marari Beach; Munnar Rose Garden.
Family travellers.
Visa requirements depend on your passport and residence. Your NxVoy travel expert advises on visas and handles the paperwork as part of your tailored quote.
Yes. Every NxVoy journey is fully tailored to your dates, group and budget. Share your preferences on WhatsApp and our experts (with Shasa AI) adjust the itinerary, stays and pace to suit you.
Start from this page and a NxVoy travel expert confirms your dates, party and final price before anything is paid. Flights, stays, transfers and experiences are booked together, so the ₹14,600 From price covers a real, connected trip rather than a room rate.
Every NxVoy journey is delivered in partnership with Maanas Sarover Tours & Travels, an IATA-accredited house with two decades of on-the-ground expertise and membership across India's foremost travel and tourism bodies.
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