6 Nights 7 Days
Casual Trip
2
English, Hindi
About this tour
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Highlights
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Tea Gardens & Tea Museum – Scenic plantations and factory visits.
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Eravikulam National Park – Home of the endangered Nilgiri Tahr and Anamudi Peak.
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Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary – Boating on Periyar Lake, chance to spot elephants & bison.
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Spice Plantation Tour – Learn about cardamom, pepper, vanilla cultivation.
- Houseboat Cruise – Stay overnight on traditional Kerala houseboat.
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Lighthouse Beach – Clean beach with scenic views and a historic lighthouse.
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Hawa & Samudra Beaches – Quieter options for sunset strolls.
Inclusion
- Accommodation in 01 Double Room.
- Breakfast at all hotels.
- Private Houseboat with all meals (AC timing: 9 PM - 6 AM).
- AC Sedan Car for all transfers as per itinerary.
- Toll, parking, permits, and all hotel taxes.
- All applicable taxes.
Exclusion
- All entrance fees to attractions, flight/train tickets.
- Meals are not mentioned in the itinerary.
- All other personal expenses (room service, tips, laundry, etc.).
Itinerary
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Arrive at Cochin International Airport or railway station.
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Drive to Munnar (130 km / 4 hrs).
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Check-in to hotel/resort.
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Evening: Relax and explore local market or nearby tea shops.
Overnight in Munnar
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Visit Eravikulam National Park (Nilgiri Tahr spotting).
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Explore Tea Gardens & Tea Museum.
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Visit Mattupetty Dam and enjoy boating.
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Stop at Echo Point and Lakkam Waterfalls.
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Optional: Visit Top Station for panoramic views.
Overnight in Munnar
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Morning drive to Thekkady.
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Afternoon spice plantation tour.
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Evening: Attend a Kalaripayattu (martial arts) or Cultural dance show.
Overnight in Thekkady
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Early morning boat ride on Periyar Lake for wildlife spotting.
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Return to hotel for breakfast and check-out.
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Drive to Alleppey.
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Check-in on a houseboat for an overnight backwater cruise.
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Enjoy traditional Kerala meals on board while cruising.
Overnight on Houseboat (Alleppey)
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Disembark from houseboat by late morning.
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Drive to Kovalam beach resort.
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Evening: Relax at Lighthouse Beach and enjoy sunset.
Overnight in Kovalam
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Spend day relaxing at beaches: Lighthouse Beach, Hawa Beach, Samudra Beach.
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Optional visit to Padmanabhaswamy Temple and Napier Museum in nearby Trivandrum.
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Enjoy Ayurvedic spa or massage at the resort.
Overnight in Kovalam
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Transfer to Trivandrum International Airport for your onward journey.
(Approx. 30 mins from Kovalam) -
Alternatively, return to Kochi (4-5 hrs) if departing from there.
Hotels
Frequently asked questions
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Private car or taxi is the most convenient for door-to-door travel.
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Distances are moderate: Munnar to Thekkady (90 km), Thekkady to Alleppey (140 km), Alleppey to Kovalam (160 km).
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October to March is the best time — pleasant weather, less rain.
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Avoid June to September (monsoon season) for this itinerary.
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Light cotton clothes, comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, hat, and a light jacket for cooler hill station evenings.
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Swimwear for beaches and houseboat stay.