Overview
Start your Kerala journey in Munnar, surrounded by endless tea gardens and misty mountains.Continue to Thekkady for an encounter with wildlife at Periyar and spice-scented breezes.Enjoy a romantic cruise or a serene stay in Alleppey’s backwaters onboard a houseboat.Head to the coastal town of Kovalam, famous for its golden beaches and palm-lined shores.Relax on Lighthouse Beach and enjoy optional Ayurvedic treatments and yoga sessions.This 7-day itinerary blends hill station freshness, backwater charm, and beachside bliss perfectly.
What's Inclusion
- Pick-up from Cochin and drop at Trivandrum
- Private AC vehicle for all transfers & sightseeing
- 6 Nights hotel/resort/houseboat accommodation:
- 2N Munnar, 1N Thekkady, 1N Alleppey, 2N Kovalam
- Daily Breakfast Only
- All meals on houseboat
- Spice plantation tour & sightseeing as per itinerary
- Toll, parking, driver charges, and taxes
- Entry tickets (Eravikulam Park, Periyar Boat Ride, museums, etc.)
- Optional activities (massage, boating, shows, etc.)
- Lunch (except in houseboat)
- Dinner (except in houseboat)
- Personal expenses, tips
- Guide
- Entry fee and Elephant ride
- Anything not mentioned in inclusions
Itinerary
Day 1: Cochin to Munnar – Waterfalls & Tea Gardens

- Pick-up from Cochin Airport/Railway Station.
- Drive to Munnar (Approx. 4–5 hours / 130 km).
- En route visit:
- Cheeyappara & Valara Waterfalls
- Spice plantations and tea estates for photography
- Check-in at hotel/resort in Munnar.
- Evening at leisure or visit local market.
- Overnight stay in Munnar.
Day 2: Munnar Sightseeing – Nature & Views

- After breakfast, proceed for full-day sightseeing:
- Eravikulam National Park (closed Feb–Mar during breeding season)
- Mattupetty Dam, Echo Point, Kundala Lake
- Tea Museum and tea tasting session
- Optional: Horse riding or boating at Mattupetty
- Return to hotel by evening.
- Overnight stay in Munnar.
Day 3: Munnar to Thekkady – Spice Hills & Wildlife

- After breakfast, check out and drive to Thekkady (Approx. 3.5–4 hrs / 90 km).
- Check-in at hotel/resort.
- Afternoon activities:
- Boat ride on Periyar Lake (optional)
- Spice plantation tour
- Optional elephant ride or cultural show (Kathakali / Kalaripayattu)
- Evening free to explore local spice market.
- Overnight stay in Thekkady.
ay 4: Thekkady to Alleppey – Houseboat or Backwater Stay

- After breakfast, check out and drive to Alleppey (Approx. 4 hrs / 140 km).
- Option 1: Check-in to a houseboat for day cruise with onboard meals.
- Option 2: Check-in to a backwater resort with optional shikara ride.
- Cruise through coconut groves, canals, and rice paddies.
- Enjoy traditional Kerala meals onboard or at resort.
- Overnight stay in Houseboat/Resort in Alleppey.
Day 5: Alleppey to Kovalam – From Backwaters to Beach

- After breakfast, check out and proceed to Kovalam (Approx. 4.5–5 hrs / 160 km).
- Check-in at beachside hotel/resort.
- Relax at the famous Lighthouse Beach, Hawa Beach, or Samudra Beach.
- Optional: Ayurvedic massage or sunset walk along the shore.
- Overnight stay in Kovalam.
Day 6: Kovalam & Day Trip to Trivandrum

- fter breakfast, enjoy local sightseeing:
- Visit Kanyakumari
- Return to Kovalam for beach time and leisure shopping.
- Overnight stay in Kovalam.
Day 7: Kovalam to Trivandrum – Departure

- After breakfast, check out and proceed to Trivandrum Airport or Railway Station (Approx. 30–45 min).
- Trip ends with beautiful memories of Kerala’s hills, forests, waters, and waves.