KERALA · HILLS, BACKWATERS & THE ARABIAN SEA
Follow tea-covered hills to palm-lined waterways, then slow down beside the sea. This seven-night Kerala holiday connects Kochi, Munnar, Thekkady, Alleppey and Kovalam, with a houseboat night along the way.
8 days / 7 nights · Minimum 2 travellers · Private vehicle · Customisable itinerary
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This Kerala tour package brings together Fort Kochi’s waterfront heritage, Munnar’s tea country, Thekkady’s spice-growing hills, an Alleppey houseboat stay and two nights on the Kovalam coast. It is a varied road-based holiday, with time for both sightseeing and relaxation.
Six hotel or resort nights and one houseboat night make up the seven-night route. Choose accommodation and optional experiences to suit your interests, and agree the final arrangements with Manu Adventures India before booking.
Route: Kochi → Munnar → Thekkady → Alleppey → Kovalam
Start: Kochi
Finish: Thiruvananthapuram
Stay: 6 hotel nights + 1 houseboat night
Group: Minimum 2 travellers
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A southbound journey from Kochi to the coast. Travel times are approximate; opening hours, weather and your agreed arrangements may change the order of visits.
Meet your transfer at Cochin International Airport or Ernakulam Railway Station and settle into your hotel. Depending on arrival time, explore Fort Kochi, the Chinese fishing nets and St. Francis Church. Mattancherry Palace, the synagogue and markets can be considered subject to opening times. Overnight: Kochi. Arrival-day meals follow your selected package.
After breakfast, travel into the Western Ghats towards Munnar. Allow around four to five hours, depending on your pickup point, traffic and stops. Pause at Cheeyappara or Valara waterfalls where conditions allow, then check in and enjoy a quieter evening. Overnight: Munnar. Breakfast included.
Explore Munnar’s tea landscapes and plan a visit to a tea museum or factory, subject to opening. Mattupetty Dam, Echo Point and Kundala Lake offer further sightseeing options. Eravikulam National Park is subject to tickets and seasonal closures; an alternative is needed when it is closed. Overnight: Munnar. Breakfast included.
Drive through hill country to Thekkady, allowing approximately three to four hours. Visit a spice plantation as scheduled, then choose optional Periyar Lake boating, a guided nature activity or an evening Kathakali or Kalaripayattu performance. Activity tickets are extra unless confirmed otherwise. Overnight: Thekkady. Breakfast included.
Travel to Alleppey, also called Alappuzha, and board your houseboat at the confirmed boarding point. Watch the landscape change to canals, paddy fields and waterside villages as you cruise. The boat anchors overnight rather than cruising continuously. Overnight: Alleppey houseboat. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Have breakfast aboard, disembark and continue south to Kovalam. Allow roughly four to five hours on the road, with timing affected by traffic and stops. Check in at your hotel or resort and unwind with a shoreline walk or sunset views. Overnight: Kovalam. Breakfast included.
Enjoy a relaxed coastal day, or request an optional Thiruvananthapuram sightseeing visit. Museum visits and any temple access depend on local opening and admission rules. Water activities and wellness treatments are optional extras; follow lifeguard advice and local sea conditions. Overnight: Kovalam. Breakfast included.
After breakfast, check out for your transfer to Thiruvananthapuram airport or railway station. Confirm the departure timing with our team and leave a suitable travel buffer. Extensions can be planned separately if you would like more time in Kerala. Breakfast included.
The route starts in Kochi and finishes near Kovalam, with two nights in Munnar, one in Thekkady, one on an Alleppey houseboat and two in Kovalam, plus the first night in Kochi. It combines heritage sightseeing, hill scenery, backwaters and beach time.
Yes. The published itinerary includes one overnight houseboat stay with breakfast, lunch and dinner. Before booking, confirm the boat category, private or shared arrangement, air-conditioning hours and boarding point in your written quote.
Arrive at Cochin International Airport or Ernakulam Railway Station. The itinerary ends with a transfer to Thiruvananthapuram airport or railway station. Share flight or train times before confirming bookings so transfers can be planned.
Optional boating, performances, wellness treatments and water activities are extra unless explicitly included in your quote. Monument and attraction entrance fees should also be checked before booking. Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed.
Yes, the itinerary can be tailored around your group’s interests and hotel preferences. Tell us about children’s ages, room requirements and walking or mobility needs. Houseboat access, winding hill roads and several transfer days should be considered when choosing the pace.
October to February is generally a comfortable sightseeing period. Monsoon travel brings greener landscapes but can affect road journeys, boating and beach activities. Confirm local conditions and park opening dates close to travel.
Request a personalised quote for your travel dates and group size. Hotel category, room sharing, houseboat type, holiday dates and optional activities affect the total. Your written proposal should list the final price and all included services.
October to February is generally a comfortable window for this hills-to-coast itinerary. Expect warmer, more humid coastal conditions than in Munnar. Monsoon rain can change road and boating plans; keep your schedule flexible and follow local advice.
Eravikulam has an annual calving-season closure, commonly during February and March. Check current access with the park’s official website before planning your visit.
Bring light breathable clothing, a layer for Munnar evenings, comfortable walking shoes, sun protection and rain protection. Modest clothing is useful for religious sites. Share food preferences and allergies before the houseboat stay.
Plan your route, accommodation and transfers through one point of contact. Our team can adapt this itinerary to your dates and interests and provide a written proposal so you can compare what is included. Meet our team or contact us to discuss your Kerala plans.
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