Munnar's tea country
Wake up among rolling plantations, misty viewpoints and small mountain roads made for an unhurried day out.
India · Nature
Kerala
God's Own Country - drift through green backwaters and spice plantations.
Ideal duration6 - 8 days
Best timeSeptember - March
Start fromKochi International Airport
Best forCouples, families & friends
Travel Kerala with room to feel it.
Kerala is at its best when you travel slowly. The route moves from Fort Kochi's old-world lanes into the cool tea country of Munnar, through spice-scented hills and finally to the quiet backwaters of Alleppey.
It works beautifully for couples, families and first-time visitors because every stop feels distinct: heritage, mountains, wildlife, food and a night on the water — all within one unhurried journey.
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Experiences worth travelling for
A night on the backwaters
Cruise through palm-lined canals and paddy fields, then watch the sunset from your private houseboat deck.
Thekkady's spice trails
Explore cardamom gardens, forest edges and local flavours with time set aside for a calm, nature-led stay.
Fort Kochi after dark
Colonial streets, art spaces, seafood cafés and Chinese fishing nets offer a graceful beginning or finish to the trip.
A route with room to breathe
Fully customisable- 01Days 1 - 2
Kochi to Munnar
Arrive in Kochi, then climb through Cheeyappara waterfalls and sprawling tea gardens to a scenic hill-station stay.
- 02Days 3 - 4
Munnar and Thekkady
Explore Eravikulam National Park (Nilgiri Tahr), Mattupetty Dam, spice plantations and an evening Kathakali & Kalaripayattu cultural show.
- 03Days 5 - 6
Backwaters of Alleppey
Board a traditional thatched houseboat for a serene canal cruise with authentic Kerala Sadhya lunch and backwater sunset.
- 04Days 7 - 8
Varkala Cliff / Kochi Departure
Add Varkala's red-cliff beach or return via Fort Kochi's Dutch Palace and spice markets for your onward flight.
Choose your season
October to February
Cooler, crystal-clear days for tea hills, backwaters, wildlife safaris and festive temple celebrations.
March to May
Warmer weather; ideal if you prefer quieter plantation stays, fewer crowds and a slower coastal pace.
June to September
Lush monsoon landscapes, traditional Ayurvedic wellness treatments and cascading mountain waterfalls.
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