Kerala
Kerala — Backwaters, Hills & Houseboat
Fort Kochi, the Munnar tea hills, a Periyar spice lake and a private houseboat night in Alleppey, finishing on the beach.
Highlights
- Private houseboat on the Alleppey backwaters
- Munnar tea estates and Eravikulam
- Periyar spice plantation and lake
- Fort Kochi and a Kathakali performance
Day by day
- 1
Arrive Kochi
Transfer to Fort Kochi. Evening walk to the Chinese fishing nets and a Kathakali show.
- 2
Kochi → Munnar
Scenic drive into the hills with stops at waterfalls and viewpoints. Evening at leisure among the tea gardens.
- 3
Munnar
Eravikulam National Park, a tea museum and estate walk, Mattupetty dam and the echo point.
- 4
Munnar → Thekkady
Drive to Periyar. Spice-plantation tour and an evening boat ride on Periyar Lake.
- 5
Thekkady → Alleppey houseboat
Drive to Alleppey and board a private houseboat. Cruise the backwaters with all meals cooked on board.
- 6
Alleppey → Marari beach
Disembark after breakfast; short transfer to a beach hotel at Mararikulam. Afternoon free.
- 7
Depart
Transfer to Kochi airport (approx. 1.5 hrs).
What's included
- 5 nights hotels + 1 night private houseboat, breakfast daily
- All meals on the houseboat
- Private car with driver throughout
- Periyar lake boat, spice tour and Kathakali show
Not included
- Flights
- Eravikulam park tickets and camera fees
- Lunches and dinners on hotel days
- Personal expenses
Prices are indicative “from” rates per person on twin sharing, land only, and vary with season, hotel category and group size. Send an enquiry for a firm quote on your dates.
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