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Top Highlights

Kochi Fort

Munnar Hills

Thekkady Wildlife

Kumarakom Backwaters

Alleppey Houseboat

Kovalam Beach

Trivandrum Temple

Kanyakumari Tip

Journey Route

Your Day-by-Day Route

Day 1 — Arrive

Kochi Arrival & Fort Kochi

Arrive at Kochi Airport. Explore Fort Kochi — Chinese Fishing Nets, Dutch Palace and Jew Town spice market.

Airport PickupFort KochiChinese Fishing Nets

Day 2

Kochi → Munnar

Drive to Munnar through the Western Ghats. Cheeyappara Waterfalls en route. Tea estate tour.

Scenic DriveWaterfallsTea Estate

Day 3

Munnar Local Sightseeing

Eravikulam NP, Top Station, Mattupetty Dam, Echo Point and Tea Museum.

Eravikulam NPTop StationEcho Point

Day 4

Munnar → Thekkady

Drive to Thekkady. Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary boat safari and spice plantation walk.

Periyar SafariSpice GardenWildlife

Day 5

Thekkady → Kumarakom

Drive to Kumarakom. Bird Sanctuary visit on Vembanad Lake and backwater cruise.

Bird SanctuaryVembanad LakeBackwaters

Day 6

Kumarakom → Alleppey Houseboat

Drive to Alleppey and board your private overnight houseboat on the famous backwaters.

Houseboat BoardingCanal CruiseBackwater Sunset

Day 7

Alleppey → Kovalam Beach

Backwater sunrise then drive to Kovalam. Lighthouse Beach and Arabian Sea sunset.

Backwater SunriseKovalam BeachLighthouse

Day 8

Kovalam → Trivandrum → Kanyakumari

Visit Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Trivandrum then drive to Kanyakumari — the southernmost tip of India.

Padmanabhaswamy TempleKanyakumari TipSunrise Point

Day 9 — Depart

Kanyakumari → Trivandrum Departure

Morning at Kanyakumari. Drive to Trivandrum Airport for your onward journey.

Kanyakumari MorningAirport Drop

Detailed Itinerary

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Arrive at Kochi Airport. Explore the enchanting heritage town of Fort Kochi.

Airport pickup & hotel check-in
Chinese Fishing Nets at sunset
Dutch Palace (Mattancherry) & Jew Town
St. Francis Church — India's oldest European church
Overnight: Hotel in Kochi

Drive to Munnar through the scenic Western Ghats (≈130 km).

Cheeyappara & Valara Waterfalls en route
Munnar Tea Estate guided tour & tasting
TATA Tea Museum
Evening stroll in Munnar town
Overnight: Hotel in Munnar

Full day exploring Munnar's iconic attractions.

Eravikulam National Park — Nilgiri Tahr sightings
Top Station — highest point, panoramic views
Mattupetty Dam & Indo-Swiss Dairy Farm
Echo Point — nature's acoustic wonder
Overnight: Hotel in Munnar

Drive to Thekkady through fragrant cardamom and pepper plantations.

Spice Plantation guided walk & tasting
Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary — lake boat safari
Elephant, bison & deer sightings
Optional: Kathakali cultural show
Overnight: Hotel in Thekkady

Drive to Kumarakom (≈100 km) for a serene morning at the famous Bird Sanctuary.

Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary — egrets, herons, kingfishers
Vembanad Lake backwater cruise
Village life along the backwaters
Overnight: Hotel in Kumarakom / Alleppey

Board your private Kettuvallam houseboat for the most iconic Kerala experience.

Board private houseboat at Alleppey jetty
Freshly prepared lunch & dinner on board
Sunset cruise through narrow canals & paddy fields
Stargazing from the open deck
Overnight: Alleppey Houseboat

Backwater sunrise then drive to Kovalam Beach (≈150 km).

Sunrise cruise on Vembanad Lake
Houseboat checkout after breakfast
Drive to Kovalam via NH-66
Lighthouse Beach & Hawah Beach
Overnight: Beach Resort in Kovalam

Visit Padmanabhaswamy Temple then drive to Kanyakumari — where three seas meet.

Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Trivandrum
Drive to Kanyakumari (≈90 km)
Vivekananda Rock Memorial & Thiruvalluvar Statue
Kanyakumari Sunset — three seas confluence
Overnight: Hotel in Kanyakumari

Kanyakumari sunrise — the most spectacular in India. Then drive to Trivandrum for departure.

Kanyakumari Sunrise — three seas glow golden
Kumari Amman Temple visit
Drive to Trivandrum Airport / Railway Station
Tour ends — 9 days of Kerala's finest colours!

What's Covered

Inclusions & Exclusions

What's Included

8 nights accommodation in 3-star hotels · 1 night private Alleppey Houseboat · Daily Breakfast & Dinner on all days · Lunch on houseboat (Day 6 & 7) · AC vehicle for all transfers and sightseeing · Expert English-speaking driver-guide · Periyar Lake boat safari ticket · Eravikulam NP entry fees · All toll taxes & parking charges.

Not Included

Airfare / Train fare to/from Kochi · Personal expenses & shopping · Camera / video fees at monuments · Kathakali show tickets · Vivekananda Rock ferry charges · Any meals not listed above · Travel insurance.

Traveller Reviews

What Travellers Say

★★★★☆

Kanyakumari sunrise was the most breathtaking moment of the trip — watching the sun rise over three seas at once. The houseboat night in Alleppey was magical. Excellent 9-day coverage!

Suresh & Lakshmi Iyer

March 2025 · Chennai

★★★★☆

Best value for a complete Kerala tour. Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary was a surprise highlight — so peaceful. The driver was excellent and knew all the best spots. Highly recommend!

Rajesh & Anita Sharma

January 2025 · Delhi

★★★☆☆

Good coverage of Kerala and Kanyakumari. Munnar was stunning and the houseboat was comfortable. Would have liked slightly better hotels but overall a great experience.

Vikram Nair

February 2025 · Bangalore