
Kerala: Kochi, Munnar, Thekkady, Alleppey & Kovalam
God's Own Country, hills, wildlife, backwaters, and coast
- Duration
- 7 nights / 8 days
- Route
- Kochi · Munnar · Thekkady · Alleppey · Kovalam
- Flights
- AMD ↔ Kochi
- Visa
- No visa required
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Cochin
KochiAfternoon: Welcome to Exotic Kerala
Arrive at Cochin airport or Ernakulam railway station; transfer to your hotel. Visit St. Francis Church, Mattancherry Palace, Jewish Synagogue, and Chinese fishing nets in Fort Kochi.
Fort Kochi
Overnight: Kochi
Day 2: Scenic drive to Munnar
Kochi → MunnarMorning: Cochin to Munnar
Drive to Munnar (approximately 4 hours); en route, visit Cheeyappara waterfalls. Check in to your hotel; evening at leisure.
Cheeyappara Falls
Overnight: Munnar
Day 3: Munnar sightseeing
MunnarFull day: Tea country & viewpoints
Old Munnar, Christ Church, Tata Tea Museum (closed Mondays), Mattupetty Lake, and Eco Point.
Mattupetty Dam
Overnight: Munnar
Day 4: Spice plantations
Munnar → ThekkadyMorning: Drive to Thekkady
En route spice plantation visit. Afternoon optional Periyar boat ride (direct payment; carry photo ID).
Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
Overnight: Thekkady
Day 5: Backwaters
Thekkady → AlleppeyAfternoon: Alleppey & beaches
Drive to Alleppey, Kerala's Venice of the East. Visit Ravi Karunakaran Museum, Mullakkal market and temple; evening at Alleppey beach.
Alleppey Backwaters
Overnight: Alleppey
Day 6: Coastal Kovalam
Alleppey → KovalamMorning: Drive to Kovalam
Proceed to Kovalam, Samudra, Kovalam, and Hawa beaches. Check in to your hotel; rest of the day at leisure.
Kovalam Beach
Overnight: Kovalam
Day 7: Kanyakumari excursion
KovalamFull day: Day trip to Kanyakumari
Excursion to Kanyakumari where three seas meet; Vivekananda Rock Memorial and Suchindram temple en route.
Vivekananda Rock
Overnight: Kovalam
Day 8: Departure
Kovalam → TrivandrumMorning: Transfer to Trivandrum
Bid farewell to Exotic Kerala; transfer to Trivandrum airport or railway station. Tour concludes with sweet memories.
Flights
Sample round-trip economy routing from Ahmedabad (AMD). See the live fares above; your final price is confirmed on booking.
Where you'll stay
- Fragrant Nature KochiKochi★★★★1 night
- Tea County MunnarMunnar★★★★2 nights
- Cardamom CountyThekkady★★★★1 night
- Punnamada ResortAlleppey★★★★1 night
- Uday SamudraKovalam★★★★2 nights
Representative hotels, similar or better confirmed with your quote.
Good to know
Do
- Carry photo ID for Periyar boat ride.
- Monsoon (Jun–Sep) brings lush scenery but occasional rain.
Don't miss
- Houseboat-style dining in Alleppey; sunset at Kovalam.
Skip / avoid
- Tea Museum closed on Mondays, plan Munnar accordingly.
Food: Vegetarian and Jain options widely available on Indian routes.
What's included
- Airfare / transport from Ahmedabad as per the itinerary (indicative, confirmed on quote)
- Hotels on twin-sharing with daily breakfast (meal plan as chosen)
- Airport, station and sightseeing transfers by private vehicle
- Sightseeing as listed in the day-by-day plan
- Rise & Shine on-call support through your journey
Not included
- Visa fees and travel insurance (assistance available)
- Monument, activity and optional-tour entry fees unless specified
- Meals not mentioned, personal expenses, tips and laundry
- Anything not listed under inclusions
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