Classic Kerala Delight
Explore the best of Kerala in a short and refreshing getaway.
The ideal first taste of Kerala. Start amid the colonial charm of Fort Kochi, climb to the emerald tea estates of Munnar, then drift through the palm-lined backwaters of Alleppey on a private houseboat before returning to Cochin.
Trip highlights
- Tea gardens of Munnar
- Mattupetty Dam & Echo Point
- Overnight houseboat stay in Alleppey backwaters
- Fort Kochi, Chinese fishing nets & Jew Town
Day-by-day itinerary
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Day 1 · Arrive Cochin · drive to Munnar
Meet & greet at Cochin airport/railway station. Scenic 4-hour drive past waterfalls and spice plantations to Munnar. Evening at leisure.
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Day 2 · Munnar sightseeing
Mattupetty Dam, Echo Point, Kundala Lake, tea museum and rolling tea estates. Optional Eravikulam National Park visit.
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Day 3 · Munnar → Alleppey houseboat
Check in to a private houseboat by noon. Cruise the backwaters, freshly cooked Kerala lunch and dinner on board, overnight moored in the canals.
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Day 4 · Alleppey → Cochin
Disembark after breakfast and drive to Cochin. Fort Kochi walk, St. Francis Church, Chinese fishing nets and a Kathakali performance in the evening.
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Day 5 · Departure
Breakfast and transfer to the airport with memories to last.
What’s included
- Accommodation in handpicked hotels with breakfast
- Private air-conditioned vehicle for transfers & sightseeing
- Local guide support throughout
- All applicable taxes
- 24×7 on-trip assistance on WhatsApp
- 1 night deluxe houseboat with all meals
Not included
- Airfare / train fare unless mentioned
- Entry fees, activities marked optional
- Lunches and dinners unless mentioned
- Personal expenses, tips and porterage
- Anything not listed under inclusions
