Kerala Backwaters & Hills
Overview
Kerala — India's southernmost state — is a land of serene backwaters, spice-scented tea gardens, and white sand beaches framed by coconut palms. This 6-day journey floats you through the Alleppey backwaters on a traditional houseboat, drives you up to the emerald hills of Munnar, and grounds you in Kochi's layered colonial-era culture. South India at its most unhurried.
Package Features
Overnight on a traditional Kerala kettuvallam.
Guided walk through emerald tea gardens.
Colonial forts, Chinese fishing nets & Jewish Quarter.
Traditional Kerala dance drama performance.
Include Features
- 5 nights accommodation (hotel + houseboat)
- Breakfast daily, all meals on houseboat
- Kochi heritage walking tour
- Houseboat cruise (24 hours)
- Munnar tea estate guided tour
- Kathakali performance tickets
- All transfers
- English guide
Excluded Features
- Flights to/from Kochi
- Personal expenses
- Additional ayurvedic treatments
- Travel insurance
Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive Kochi
- Airport transfer to Fort Kochi hotel
- Evening heritage walk — Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue
- Sunset by Chinese fishing nets
- Welcome dinner at a Keralan restaurant
Day 2 Kochi & Kathakali
- Jew Town antique market
- Spice warehouses tour
- Matinee Kathakali performance (makeup session + show)
- Fort Kochi beach
Day 3 Kochi → Munnar
- Scenic mountain drive (3 hrs)
- Munnar check-in
- Tea estate visit & factory tour
- Elephant Lake viewpoint
Day 4 Munnar Hills
- Mattupetty Dam & Echo Point
- Top Station panoramic views
- Eravikulam National Park (Nilgiri tahr)
- Spice plantation guided walk
Day 5 Houseboat Day
- Drive to Alleppey (Alappuzha)
- Board traditional kettuvallam houseboat
- Float through backwaters, village views
- Fresh seafood lunch and dinner on board
- Overnight on the houseboat
Day 6 Departure
- Morning on backwaters
- Disembark and transfer to Kochi Airport
- Flight home
Payment Policy
- 25% deposit on booking
- Balance due 30 days before departure
Refund Policy
- 30+ days: deposit forfeited
- 0–29 days: 50% of total
Policy & Important Terms
- Houseboat has AC bedrooms and western bathrooms
- Monsoon season (June–Aug) adds lush greenery to all landscapes
- Mosquito repellent essential for backwaters
Most Booked
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the houseboat comfortable?
Yes — all houseboats are private with AC bedrooms, sit-out deck, kitchen, and western bathroom. Select premium variants have a rooftop deck.
Can I customise the ayurvedic treatments?
Absolutely. We can arrange full Ayurveda packages (Panchakarma, Shirodhara etc.) at certified centres in Kochi or Munnar.