Kerala 05D & 04N
Duration
05D / 04N
Temperature
20–32°C
Region
South India
Best Time
Oct – Mar
Currency
INR (Indian Rupee)
Capital
Trivandrum
Language
Malayalam, English
Code
+91
Top Activity
Backwater Houseboat Cruise
Arrival
Kochi
Departure
Trivandrum
Day-Wise Itinerary
Option 1 – Munnar – Thekkady – Kovalam
Day 1: Kochi → Munnar
- Pickup from Kochi (airport/railway station).
- Drive to Munnar (approx. 4–5 hours), enjoying the scenic hill roads.
- En route, visit Cheeyappara & Valara Waterfalls, tea plantations, and viewpoints.
- Check-in at the hotel/resort in Munnar.
- Evening free for leisure and exploring the local market.
- Overnight stay in Munnar.
Day 2: Munnar Sightseeing
- After breakfast, proceed for a full-day Munnar tour:
- Eravikulam National Park (home to the endangered Nilgiri Tahr).
- Tea Museum to learn about tea processing.
- Mattupetty Dam & boating (optional).
- Echo Point & Kundala Lake.
- Blossom Park and photo points along the way.
- Evening free to relax.
- Overnight stay in Munnar.
Day 3: Munnar → Thekkady
- After breakfast, drive to Thekkady (approx. 3–4 hours).
- Check-in at hotel/resort.
- Visit Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary and enjoy a boat cruise on Periyar Lake (spot elephants, bison, and bird species).
- Explore spice plantations and shop for authentic Kerala spices.
- Optional activities: Kalaripayattu martial arts show or Kathakali dance performance.
- Overnight stay in Thekkady.
Day 4: Thekkady → Kovalam
- Early breakfast and drive to Kovalam (approx. 7–8 hours).
- Check-in at beachside hotel/resort.
- Evening at leisure to enjoy Kovalam Beach sunset views.
- Overnight stay in Kovalam.
Day 5: Kovalam Sightseeing
- After breakfast, visit:
- Lighthouse Beach, Hawa Beach & Samudra Beach.
- Optional boat ride at Poovar Backwaters.
- Relax at the beach or enjoy Ayurvedic massages (optional).
- Evening free for shopping and leisure.
- Overnight stay in Kovalam.
Day 6: Kovalam → Trivandrum Departure
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Depending on departure time, short visit to Padmanabhaswamy Temple or Trivandrum city highlights.
- Drop-off at Trivandrum Airport/Railway Station.
Option 2 – Munnar, Thekkady & Alleppey
Day 1: Kochi → Munnar
- Pickup from Kochi Airport/Railway Station.
- Scenic drive to Munnar (approx. 4–5 hours).
- En route, stop at Cheeyappara Waterfalls for photos and a short walk.
- Pass through tea plantations, lush valleys, and winding roads.
- Check-in at your Munnar hotel/resort.
- Evening free to relax or stroll around the local market.
- Overnight stay in Munnar.
Day 2: Munnar Sightseeing
- After breakfast, explore Munnar’s top attractions:
- Eravikulam National Park (home to Nilgiri Tahr, panoramic views).
- Tea Museum to learn the history of tea production.
- Mattupetty Dam & boating (optional).
- Echo Point and Kundala Lake for scenic views.
- Visit photo spots and spice gardens along the way.
- Return to the hotel for evening leisure.
- Overnight stay in Munnar.
Day 3: Munnar → Thekkady
- Breakfast and drive to Thekkady (approx. 3–4 hours).
- Check-in at hotel/resort.
- Visit Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary and enjoy a boat ride on Periyar Lake to spot elephants, wild boars, and birdlife.
- Explore spice plantations and shop for cardamom, pepper, and cinnamon.
- Optional evening cultural activities: Kathakali dance or Kalaripayattu martial arts show.
- Overnight stay in Thekkady.
Day 4: Thekkady → Alleppey (Houseboat Cruise)
- Breakfast and depart for Alleppey (approx. 4–5 hours).
- Check-in to a traditional Kerala houseboat by noon.
- Cruise through serene backwaters, paddy fields, and coconut groves.
- Enjoy freshly prepared Kerala-style lunch and snacks on board.
- Evening relaxation as the boat anchors for the night.
- Overnight stay on the houseboat.
Day 5: Alleppey → Kochi Sightseeing
- Morning cruise followed by breakfast.
- Disembark from houseboat and drive to Kochi (approx. 1.5–2 hours).
- Explore Kochi’s heritage spots:
- Jew Town & Paradesi Synagogue.
- Fort Kochi colonial architecture.
- Chinese Fishing Nets by the waterfront.
- Mattancherry Palace (if time permits).
- Check-in at your Kochi hotel.
- Evening free for shopping or leisure.
- Overnight stay in Kochi.
Day 6: Kochi Departure
- Breakfast at hotel.
- Depending on flight/train schedule, enjoy last-minute shopping or short visits nearby.
- Transfer to Kochi Airport/Railway Station for departure.
Inclusions
- All Sightseeing Tours
- Accommodation
- Daily Breakfast & Dinner
- Arrival & Departure transfer
- Basic English Speaking Driver
- All Tours & Transfers on Private Basis as per the program
- Travel Insurance
Exclusions
- 5% GST
- Any other transport mentioned other than above.
- Any meals except breakfast from the Hotel
- Any services not included in the above itinerary.
- Any Increase in the airfare charged by the airlines.
- 5% TCS
- Any optional tour and all items of personal nature
- Tips and gratis.
- Late checkout Charges if any. Any Gala Dinner.
- Hard Liquor/Beer/ Mineral water, Soft Drinks, Juices, Mini-bar in the rooms,
Local/STD/ISD telephone call, rooms service, Porterage etc. in rooms are all chargeable
and would have to be paid at the time of check-out by the clients. - Please note that anything not explicitly mentioned in the inclusions is excluded from the package.