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Travel through Kerala from colonial Kochi into the Western Ghats and along the Arabian Sea. You begin with Fort Kochi's heritage streets and the hill trails of Munnar, where tea gardens, waterfalls, and mountain reservoirs set the scene. Continue south to Thekkady's forested spice hills and Periyar National Park before stepping aboard a traditional sharing houseboat in Alleppey.
From the backwaters of Vembanad Lake, journey down the coast via the colossal rock sculpture at Jatayu Earth's Centre to Varkala. Spend an afternoon along the famous red cliffs and Papanasam Beach before your return drive to Kochi.
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KochiDay 1 · Kochi
Meet your driver at Cochin International Airport and transfer to your hotel. If your arrival time permits, explore Fort Kochi to see the Chinese Fishing Nets, St Francis Church, Santa Cruz Basilica, Mattancherry Palace, and Jew Town. Request the sunset stop at Marine Drive before returning to your hotel, and agree your schedule to fit the circuit. Settle in for an overnight stay in Kochi.
Meals not included
MunnarDay 2 · Munnar
After breakfast, check out of your Kochi hotel and drive into the hills toward Munnar. Include Cheeyappara Waterfalls, Valara Waterfalls, and the wide views from Karadippara Viewpoint as stops along the way. Arrive in Munnar by evening, check in to your hotel, and relax at your own pace. Stay overnight in Munnar.
Breakfast included
MunnarDay 3 · Munnar
Start the day with breakfast before heading out to Mattupetty Lake and Dam, where boat rides are available at your own cost. Tour a working tea factory, visit the Tea Museum, and take a walk through surrounding tea estates. The Tea Museum is closed on Mondays. Continue to scenic Echo Point, then enjoy a free evening before returning to your Munnar hotel for the night.
Breakfast included
ThekkadyDay 4 · Thekkady
Enjoy breakfast, check out, and take the scenic road to Thekkady. Check in to your hotel, then visit Periyar National Park and Tiger Reserve. You can choose to join a boat safari or bamboo rafting session, both available at extra cost. Afterwards, walk through nearby spice plantations and explore the local spice markets where any purchases are separate. Stay overnight in Thekkady.
Breakfast included
AlleppeyDay 5 · Alleppey
After breakfast, check out and drive to Alleppey to board your deluxe sharing houseboat. Request your full board arrangement as you cruise along the canals and open waters of Vembanad Lake, passing emerald paddy fields and waterside villages. Lunch and dinner are served on board. Air conditioning in the cabins runs from 21:00 to 06:00, with extended use available at an extra charge. The boat moors for an overnight stay on the water.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included
VarkalaDay 6 · Varkala
Have breakfast on the water before disembarking the houseboat. Drive south to Chadayamangalam to visit the massive bird sculpture at Jatayu Earth's Centre. Continue to the coast and check in to your hotel in Varkala. Spend your afternoon wandering the clifftop paths, relaxing at Papanasam Beach, and sampling the seaside cafes. Watch the sunset over the Arabian Sea, then stay overnight in Varkala.
Breakfast included
VarkalaDay 7 · Varkala
After breakfast, check out of your hotel for the drive back north to Kochi. Your driver will drop you off directly at Cochin International Airport or the 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.
Kochi, 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; Tea gardens; Tea Museum; Echo Point; Mattupetty Lake and Dam.
Couples and families looking for an active holiday combining hill scenery, wildlife reserves, backwaters, and coastal cliffs.
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From ₹12,900 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 accommodation in 3-star hotels (Cochin 1N, Munnar 2N, Thekkady 1N, Varkala 1N) with breakfast; 1 night accommodation in a houseboat with all meals; Vehicle as per itinerary (Sedan, Innova, or Tempo Traveller) including toll taxes, parking, fuel, and driver allowances; All Inner Line Permits; Sightseeing tours as detailed in the itinerary. These describe the sample holiday. Review the inclusions of your chosen flights, stays and activities in the draft before booking.
Personal expenses like entry charges, telephone, fax, internet, laundry, etc.; Any extra meals; Any extra excursions or sightseeing apart from the tour itinerary; Boating and other activities; Entry fees for museums, parks, Jeep Safari, or any other attractions; Room heater charges; Insurance; Anything which is not included in the inclusion.
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