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Kerala Hills, Backwaters & Fort Kochi

Focuses on the southern half of the state, covering hill stations, backwaters, and beaches. Perfect for couples and families.

Duration 4N / 5D
Accommodation 4★ Tea-Valley Resort & Private Houseboat
Meal Plan Breakfast & All Meals on Houseboat
Transfer Private AC Vehicle with Chauffeur

Day-by-Day Tour Itinerary

D1

Arrive in Kochi and travel to Munnar

Arrive at Kochi (COK) airport. Meet your private chauffeur and begin scenic 4 to 5 hours drive to Munnar. Stop at Cheeyappara and Valara waterfalls. Ascend through winding uphill roads to tea gardens. Settle in Munnar and relax in the cool mountain climate.

D2

Munnar Sightseeing: Eravikulam, Tea Museum & Dam

Visit Eravikulam National Park (habitat of the endangered Nilgiri Tahr). Explore KDHP Tea Museum to learn tea processing history. In the afternoon, enjoy boat riding and scenic views at Mattupetty Dam.

D3

Travel to Thekkady Spice Hills

Scenic 3 to 4 hours drive to Thekkady through lush spice plantations. Check into hotel. Enjoy a guided 2-hour walk through local spice gardens (cardamom, pepper, cinnamon). Evening optional Kathakali dance and Kalaripayattu martial arts show.

D4

Thekkady Safari & Alleppey Houseboat Cruise

Morning 2-hour boat safari on Periyar Lake inside Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. Post breakfast, drive 3.5 to 4 hours to Alleppey. Board your private luxury houseboat by 12:30 PM. Cruise along scenic canals, palm-fringed lagoons, and paddy fields with authentic Kerala lunch, tea, and dinner served on board.

D5

Fort Kochi Heritage Walk & Departure

Morning cruise and check-out from houseboat. Drive to Fort Kochi. Visit historic St. Francis Church, Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica, Mattancherry Dutch Palace, Jew Town spice market, and iconic Chinese Fishing Nets. Transfer to Cochin International Airport (COK) for departure.

What's Included

  • Private AC cab with experienced chauffeur for all transfers and sightseeing
  • 2 Nights stay in Munnar (Boutique tea-valley view resort)
  • 1 Night stay in Thekkady with spice plantation tour
  • 1 Night stay in Alleppey private luxury A/C houseboat with all 3 meals
  • Eravikulam National Park (Nilgiri Tahr habitat) and KDHP Tea Museum visits
  • Periyar Lake morning boat safari tickets in Thekkady
  • Tolls, parking, driver allowance, and state road taxes included

What's Excluded

  • Airfare / Train tickets to and from Kochi (COK)
  • Optional Kathakali / Kalaripayattu cultural performance tickets
  • Personal laundry, telephone calls, and camera entry fees
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