Kerala Tour
Cochin - Munnar - Thekkady - Periyar - Alleppey - Kumarakom
Overview
Kerala is the most exotic and beautiful state in India. Our Kerala Tour covers all major sights such as Backwaters, Ayurveda, and Yoga. From the historic port of Cochin to the misty tea estates of Munnar, the wildlife of Periyar, and the legendary backwaters of Alleppey, this tour is a complete Kerala experience.
Top Stops on This Journey
Popular destinations you'll explore across this 9-day itinerary
Cochin
Cochin is a historic port city on the southwest coast of India, celebrated for its colonial architecture and diverse cultural heritage.
Why you'll love it
- Chinese Fishing Nets
- Mattancherry Palace
- Fort Kochi
Thekkady
Thekkady is a prominent hill station in Kerala, famous for its dense evergreen forests and the wildlife-rich Periyar National Park.
Why you'll love it
- Periyar National Park
- Periyar Lake
- Mullaperiyar Dam
Kumarakom
Kumarakom is a tranquil village on the banks of Vembanad Lake, renowned for its intricate network of backwaters and luxurious houseboats.
Why you'll love it
- Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
- Vembanad Lake
- Aruvikkuzhi Waterfall
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Day-by-Day Itinerary
Arrive Cochin
Arrive at Cochin. On arrival at Cochin, you will be greeted by our representative at the airport then transfer to hotel in Cochin. Overnight stay in the hotel.
- Airport welcome
- Hotel check-in in Cochin
Cochin – Munnar (160 Kms / 04 hrs)
In the morning, leave for the city tour of Cochin. Main attractions are Jewish Synagogue (Closed on Friday, Saturday & Jewish Holidays), Portuguese Churches, mosques and Hindu temples. Watch the Chinese Fishing Nets. Later leave for Munnar by surface. On arrival check-in at the hotel in Munnar.
- Jewish Synagogue
- Chinese Fishing Nets
- Drive to Munnar
Munnar
After breakfast full day visit of Munnar. Visit Eravikulam National Park, the best place to see Nilgiri Tahr — the mountain goat of South India. Visit Mattupatty Dam and sprawling tea estates.
- Eravikulam National Park
- Nilgiri Tahr
- Mattupatty Dam
- Tea estates
Munnar – Periyar (150 Kms / 03½ hrs)
After breakfast leave for Thekkady (Periyar) by surface. On arrival check-in at the hotel. In the late afternoon go for a boat safari in the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary.
- Drive to Periyar
- Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary boat safari
Periyar
After breakfast visit the spice plantation tour. The afternoon is at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.
- Spice plantation tour
- Afternoon at leisure
Periyar – Alleppey (90 Kms / 02 hrs)
After breakfast head towards Alleppey. Check in to the houseboat in Alleppey by noon for cruising through the ancient backwaters of Kerala. En-route you will witness a full range of lives and activities and some mind-boggling sceneries — overnight in the houseboat. A houseboat is a private boat with fully furnished spacious bath-attached bedrooms, hygiene kitchen, dining area and private front deck.
- Kerala backwaters cruise
- Overnight houseboat
- Village scenery
Alleppey – Kumarakom
After breakfast in the houseboat disembark at Kumarakom, negotiating some of India's most amazing scenery. Later visit Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary. Rest of the day free for leisure.
- Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
- Scenic backwater scenery
Kumarakom – Cochin (80 Kms / 2 hrs)
Morning drive to Cochin. On arrival, transfer to hotel. Rest of the day at leisure for own activities. Overnight stay at the hotel.
- Morning drive to Cochin
- Leisure afternoon
Cochin – Departure
After breakfast on time transfer to Cochin Airport to embark on a flight for onward destination.
- Breakfast
- Airport transfer
What's Included
- Accommodation on double/twin sharing for 8 nights
- Daily breakfast (all meals on houseboat)
- Air-conditioned vehicle for all transfers and sightseeing
- Local English-speaking guide at Cochin; naturalist at Periyar & Kumarakom
- Boat ride at Lake Periyar
- Spice Plantation tour at Periyar
- All applicable taxes
Not Included
- International airfare, visa, travel insurance
- Airport tax
- Extra meals other than breakfast as specified
- Camera/video fees at monuments
- Monument entrance fees
- Tips & porterage
- Personal expenses (telephone, laundry, alcohol)
Starting from
AUD $1,290
per person
Free personalised itinerary planning