An 8-day Kerala classic—tea hills of Munnar, wildlife-rich Thekkady, serene Kumarakom, an Alleppey houseboat, then beach time in Kovalam and culture in Trivandrum.
Arrival at Cochin Airport; assistance on arrival. Drive to Munnar with scenic waterfalls and viewpoints en route. Check into the hotel and relax. Overnight in Munnar.
After breakfast, explore Munnar (1600 m). Visit Mattupetty Dam, Kundala Lake and Echo Point. In the afternoon, proceed to Rajamalai (Eravikulam National Park) to spot the Nilgiri Tahr (subject to park timings). Overnight in Munnar.
After breakfast, drive to Thekkady and check in. Explore the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary (Tiger Reserve since 1978) with optional boating on Periyar Lake, spice plantation visit and elephant ride (extra cost). Overnight in Thekkady.
After breakfast, drive to Kumarakom and check in. In the afternoon, explore this backwater hamlet on the banks of Vembanad Lake—choose a canoe, motor boat or houseboat to soak in its charm. Overnight in Kumarakom.
After breakfast, drive to Alleppey and board a traditionally decorated houseboat at 1:00 PM. Cruise begins with lunch; glide past Chinese fishing nets, paddy fields, coir making, rustic homes and coconut groves. Meals onboard. Overnight on the houseboat.
After breakfast and houseboat checkout, drive to Kovalam and check in. Enjoy the evening at the beaches and sunset views. Overnight in Kovalam.
After breakfast, explore Thiruvananthapuram: Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Sree Chitra Art Gallery, Napier Museum and the Zoo. Return to Kovalam. Overnight in Kovalam.
Morning after breakfast, check out and drive to Trivandrum Airport for your flight back home.
Route: Cochin → Munnar → Thekkady → Kumarakom → Alleppey → Kovalam → Trivandrum.
