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Travel across Kerala's hills, waterways and coastline on this six-night journey. Begin in Munnar among rolling tea gardens and fresh mountain air, then head to Thekkady to explore spice plantations and Periyar National Park. Cruise the calm palm-fringed backwaters of Alleppey aboard a sharing houseboat before journeying south.
En route to the coast, stop at the Jatayu Earth's Centre to admire the giant hilltop bird sculpture. Conclude your trip in Varkala, where you can unwind along dramatic red cliffs, relax on Papanasam Beach and enjoy leisurely cafe visits beside the Arabian Sea.
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MunnarDay 1 · Munnar
Meet your driver at Kochi airport or railway station and take the scenic drive up into the hills of Munnar. Enjoy rest stops along the way before checking in to your hotel. Settle in and spend the rest of the day at your own pace. You stay overnight in Munnar.
Meals not included
MunnarDay 2 · Munnar
After breakfast, visit Mattupetty Lake and Dam, where boating is available optionally at your own cost. Explore the Tea Factory and Tea Museum to discover local tea processing, noting that the museum is closed on Mondays. Continue to Echo Point to test the natural acoustics. Spend the evening at leisure before your second overnight stay in Munnar.
Breakfast included
ThekkadyDay 3 · Thekkady
Have breakfast, check out of Munnar and drive to Thekkady. Visit Periyar National Park and Tiger Reserve, where you can choose an optional boat safari or bamboo rafting at extra cost, subject to slots and fitness guidelines. Tour a spice plantation and browse the local spice market. Purchases are separate. Spend the evening browsing shops or relaxing before your overnight stay in Thekkady.
Breakfast included
AlleppeyDay 4 · Alleppey
Enjoy breakfast, check out and travel to Alleppey to board your deluxe sharing houseboat. Request your meal details on board and cruise along the backwaters past quiet villages and green paddy fields. Houseboat air conditioning operates from 21:00 to 06:00, with extended use available at an extra charge. Relax on board and spend the night anchored on the water.
Breakfast included
VarkalaDay 5 · Varkala
Have breakfast on board, disembark and drive towards Varkala. Stop at Chadayamangalam to visit the massive bird sculpture at Jatayu Earth's Centre. Continue to Varkala and check in to your hotel. Later, stroll along Varkala Cliff, browse seaside cafes and visit Papanasam Beach. You stay overnight in Varkala.
Breakfast included
VarkalaDay 6 · Varkala
After breakfast, enjoy an unhurried day at leisure in Varkala. Walk along the red cliffs, sit beside the Arabian Sea on the beach, or relax in cliff-top cafes. Any optional activities, spa treatments or personal cafe stops are at your own cost. Return to your hotel for your second night in Varkala.
Breakfast included
VarkalaDay 7 · Varkala
Have breakfast, check out of your Varkala hotel and begin the drive back to Kochi. Your driver will drop you off at Kochi airport or railway station in good time for your onward journey, bringing your trip to a close.
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.
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7 days and 6 nights, across 4 destinations.
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.
Tea Museum; Echo Point; Mattupetty Lake and Dam; Periyar National Park; Alleppey houseboat; Tea Factory.
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From ₹13,000 per person, twin-share. Includes return flights from Bengaluru and hotel stays. Ground transfers quoted with your itinerary. TBC: houseboat or cruise, sightseeing vehicle.. 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.
Breakfast; Welcome drinks on arrival; Bed Tea/Coffee; AC Sedan cab transportation with sightseeing as per the itinerary; Pickup and drop at Cochin airport or railway station. These describe the sample holiday. Review the inclusions of your chosen flights, stays and activities in the draft before booking.
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