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Kerala – Backwaters, Hills & Beaches

8N / 9D
Transfer Hotels Sightseeing Meals

Embark on a captivating 9-day journey through Kerala’s most enchanting landscapes. From the colonial charm of Kochi to the misty tea gardens of Munnar, wildlife adventures in Thekkady, serene houseboat cruises in Alleppey, tranquil lake views in Kumarakom, and sun-kissed shores of Kovalam – this itinerary offers a perfect blend of culture, nature, and coastal bliss in “God’s Own Country.”

  • Explore colonial-era Fort Kochi with Chinese Fishing Nets & Kathakali show

  • Enjoy misty tea estates & wildlife at Munnar & Thekkady

  • Cruise Kerala’s scenic backwaters on a houseboat in Alleppey

  • Spot birds & relax by Vembanad Lake in Kumarakom

  • Unwind on Kovalam’s tropical beaches & experience Ayurvedic wellness

  • Discover cultural landmarks in Trivandrum with optional Varkala sunset

  • Day 1
    Arrival in Kochi

    Arrive at Cochin International Airport
    Explore Fort Kochi: Chinese Fishing Nets, Dutch Palace, St. Francis Church
    Enjoy local seafood and Kathakali dance performance

    Day 2
    Kochi to Munnar (130 km / 4.5 hrs)

    Scenic drive through tea plantations and waterfalls
    Visit Cheeyappara Falls and spice plantations en route
    Overnight stay in Munnar amidst the hills

    Day 3
    Explore Munnar

    Visit Eravikulam National Park (home of the Nilgiri Tahr)
    Mattupetty Dam, Echo Point, Tea Museum
    Enjoy a peaceful evening walk through tea gardens

    Day 4
    Munnar to Thekkady (90 km / 3 hrs)

    Drive to Thekkady, famous for Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
    Enjoy a boat ride on Periyar Lake
    Optional: Spice plantation tour or traditional martial arts show

    Day 5
    Thekkady to Alleppey (140 km / 4 hrs)

    Head to Alleppey, the hub of Kerala's backwaters
    Check into a traditional houseboat for an overnight cruise
    Drift through canals, villages, and paddy fields

    Day 6
    Alleppey to Kumarakom (33 km / 1 hr)

    Transfer to a lakeside resort in Kumarakom
    Visit Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
    Relax by the Vembanad Lake

    Day 7
    Kumarakom to Kovalam (170 km / 5 hrs)

    Drive to the beach paradise of Kovalam
    Relax on Lighthouse Beach, Hawa Beach, or Samudra Beach
    Enjoy an Ayurvedic massage

    Day 8
    Explore Trivandrum (Thiruvananthapuram)

    Visit Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Napier Museum & Art Gallery
    Explore local markets or take another beach stroll
    Optional: Sunset at Varkala Beach (short drive)

    Day 9
    Departure from Trivandrum

    Transfer to Trivandrum Airport for departure

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