A comprehensive Kerala circuit combining Athirappilly Waterfalls, three nights in Munnar, Thekkady spice country, Jatayu Earth’s Center, Kovalam, Trivandrum, Poovar, Varkala, Alleppey backwaters, Kumarakom and Kochi. The itinerary is designed for travellers who want Kerala’s hills, wildlife region, beaches, heritage and backwaters in one relaxed 9-night journey with private transfers.
Arrive at Cochin International Airport, meet the representative and proceed to Athirappilly Waterfalls. Spend time at Kerala’s famous waterfall and then continue through scenic hill roads, forests and plantation landscapes towards Munnar. On arrival, check in at the hotel and relax.
After breakfast, enjoy a full day of Munnar sightseeing covering Mattupetty Dam, Echo Point, Kundala Lake, Photo Point, Rose Garden, tea gardens and scenic viewpoints. Return to the hotel in the evening.
Continue exploring Munnar at a relaxed pace. Visit Eravikulam National Park / Rajamalai when open, Tea Museum, Blossom Park, Pothamedu View Point, Attukad Waterfalls and the local market for tea and spice shopping. Return to the hotel in the evening.
After breakfast, check out and drive to Thekkady through scenic spice-growing regions. On arrival, check in and explore the Periyar area. Optional experiences include Periyar Lake boating, spice plantation visit, elephant activities, Kathakali, Kalaripayattu and the local spice market.
After breakfast, depart Thekkady and proceed to Jatayu Earth’s Center at Chadayamangalam. Explore the hilltop attraction and panoramic surroundings; cable car and paid activities are optional. Continue to Kovalam, check in and spend the evening at leisure near the beach.
After breakfast, proceed to Trivandrum for sightseeing including Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Napier Museum, Sri Chitra Art Gallery, Kanakakunnu Palace and city attractions subject to opening times. Continue to Poovar for an optional backwater boat ride through mangroves and waterways, then return to Kovalam.
After breakfast, check out and drive to Varkala. On arrival, check in and explore Varkala Beach, Varkala Cliff, Papanasam Beach, Janardhana Swamy Temple and the cliffside market. Enjoy sunset views over the Arabian Sea.
After breakfast, check out and proceed to Alleppey. On arrival, enjoy Kerala’s backwaters among coconut plantations, villages, paddy fields and canals. Guests booked on an overnight houseboat can check in at standard houseboat time and enjoy the cruise and onboard meals; otherwise stay at the confirmed hotel.
After breakfast, proceed to Kumarakom on Vembanad Lake. Check in at the hotel or resort and spend the day enjoying the peaceful backwater setting. Depending on time and preference, visit Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, Vembanad Lake, village areas and lakeside viewpoints.
After breakfast, check out and proceed to Kochi. Depending on flight time, visit Fort Kochi, Chinese Fishing Nets, St. Francis Church, Mattancherry, Dutch Palace area, Jew Town and Marine Drive. Later transfer to Cochin International Airport for departure.
Children travel free.
The tour begins and ends at Cochin International Airport.
Daily breakfast is included at hotels under the CP meal plan. Houseboat meals are included only when an overnight houseboat stay is selected in Alleppey.
Alleppey can be booked as a hotel stay or an overnight houseboat. Houseboat meals apply only when the overnight houseboat option is confirmed.
No. Entry tickets, Jatayu cable car, Periyar boating, Poovar boating and optional activities are payable separately unless specifically included in the final quotation.
The itinerary uses verified road-distance benchmarks between the named destinations. Actual daily kilometres can vary with the selected hotel, sightseeing sequence, traffic diversions and local routing.
Yes. Sightseeing is subject to attraction timings, weather, traffic, local operating conditions and the confirmed flight schedule.
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