Houseboat serenity on the Alleppey backwaters, misty tea gardens in Munnar — Kerala at its most enchanting
Kerala earns the title “God’s Own Country” every single day. The Alleppey backwaters — a 1,500 km network of canals, lakes and rivers edged with coconut palms and village life — are best experienced on a traditional kettuvallam (houseboat). Then travel inland to Munnar — a hill station at 1,600 metres whose entire horizon is carpeted in tea.
6 reasons travellers pick this trip
A full night on a premium traditional kettuvallam (houseboat) gliding through the Alleppey backwaters — a chef on board prepares fresh Kerala seafood.
Walk through rolling Munnar tea estates — witness the plucking process and tour a working tea factory.
Kathakali and Kalaripayattu cultural performance — Kerala's legendary dance-drama and martial art.
Spice plantation tour in Thekkady — cardamom, pepper, cinnamon and nutmeg picked fresh.
Optional Periyar wildlife sanctuary boat ride for wild elephant and giant squirrel sightings.
All transfers in a private AC Innova, all stays, and all meals (breakfast & dinner) included.
Follow the route
D1 · Arrival Kochi → Alleppey 60 km · 1.5 hrs ▼
Arrive Kochi airport. Transfer to Alleppey and embark your private kettuvallam by noon. Sail through the backwater network — watch village life float past, cormorants dry their wings on bamboo poles, and coconut groves reflected in still water. Chef prepares fresh Kerala lunch on board. Sunset over the lake.
D2 · Backwaters → Thekkady 140 km · 3.5 hrs ▼
Disembark after breakfast. Drive to Thekkady, the spice capital of Kerala. Afternoon guided spice plantation walk — taste fresh black pepper, cardamom pods, and cinnamon bark straight from the tree.
D3 · Thekkady → Munnar 90 km · 3 hrs ▼
Drive through spice gardens climbing into tea estates. Check in at hill resort. Afternoon: Eravikulam National Park and Mattupetty Dam. Sunset walk through the tea gardens.
D4 · Munnar — Tea Estate & Echo Point Full day ▼
Visit Tea Museum, guided walk through estate, tea factory tour, and freshly-brewed single-estate tea tasting. Afternoon at Echo Point on Kundala Lake. Evening Kathakali performance in town.
D5 · Munnar → Kochi 130 km · 3.5 hrs ▼
Drive to Kochi. Afternoon Fort Kochi walk — Chinese fishing nets, St. Francis Church, and the Dutch Palace at Mattancherry. Explore Jew Town antique shops. Waterfront dinner.
D6 · Kochi Departure Transfer to airport ▼
After breakfast, free time at Marine Drive or for souvenir shopping — spice boxes, banana chips, handloom fabrics. Transfer to Kochi airport.
What your price covers
✓ Included
- ✓ 1 night on a premium private houseboat (AC bedroom, chef, sundeck)
- ✓ 2 nights spice resort Thekkady + 2 nights hill resort Munnar + 1 night guesthouse Kochi
- ✓ All meals — lunch & dinner D1; breakfast & dinner D2–D5; breakfast D6
- ✓ Private AC Innova for all transfers and sightseeing
- ✓ Tea estate guided walk and factory tour
- ✓ Spice plantation guided walk in Thekkady
- ✓ Kathakali cultural performance
- ✓ All entry fees (Eravikulam National Park etc.)
✕ Not included
- ✕ GST on total package amount
- ✕ Airfare to / from Kochi
- ✕ Periyar Lake boat ride (optional, ₹400 per couple)
- ✕ Lunches
- ✕ Tips for driver, guide and houseboat crew
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What guests say
Our honeymoon trip and it was flawless. The houseboat was romantic beyond words — dinner on the deck with oil lamps and the sound of frogs. Munnar equally stunning. Thank you for making it so special.
The spice plantation walk was one of the most interesting hours I've spent on any holiday. The houseboat chef cooked the freshest Kerala fish curry I've ever tasted.