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Kerala
God's Own CountryGlide through Alleppey backwaters on a private houseboat, sip tea among Munnar hill plantations, watch a Kathakali dance at sunset and end on the palm-fringed Marari beach.
Postcards from Kerala
India, held end to end.
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Duration
7 Days · 6 Nights
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Region
South India · Backwaters
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Season
Oct – Mar
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Private party
2 – 20 guests
About this itinerary
Glide through Alleppey backwaters on a private houseboat, sip tea among Munnar hill plantations, watch a Kathakali dance at sunset and end on the palm-fringed Marari beach.
Covers Kochi, Munnar, Thekkady, Alleppey and a Marari / Kovalam beach finish across seven beautifully paced days.
Includes a private houseboat with chef, an Ayurvedic massage, a Periyar wildlife cruise and a Kathakali makeup-and-performance evening.
Destinations inside the journey
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Alleppey houseboat overnight cruise
Alleppey houseboat overnight cruise
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Munnar tea
Munnar tea-estate plantation visit
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Fort Kochi heritage walk
Fort Kochi heritage walk
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Kathakali traditional dance show
Kathakali traditional dance show
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Periyar Lake wildlife cruise
Periyar Lake wildlife cruise
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Marari beach resort wind
Marari beach resort wind-down
Tour highlights
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Alleppey houseboat overnight cruise
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Munnar tea-estate plantation visit
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Fort Kochi heritage walk
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Kathakali traditional dance show
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Periyar Lake wildlife cruise
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Marari beach resort wind-down
The itinerary
7 days, written slowly.
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Day 01
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Arrival in Kochi
Arrive in Kochi and take a Fort Kochi heritage walk past the Chinese fishing nets, Dutch Palace and St. Francis Church. Evening Kathakali dance performance.
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Day 02
N°02Kochi to Munnar
Scenic drive to the tea-hills of Munnar with waterfall stops. Evening at leisure in the cool plantation air.
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Day 03
N°03Munnar Tea Country
Visit a working tea estate and the Tea Museum, Mattupetty Dam and Echo Point, surrounded by emerald hills.
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Day 04
N°04Munnar to Thekkady
Drive to Thekkady and enjoy a Periyar Lake wildlife cruise with chances to spot elephants and bison, plus an optional spice-garden tour.
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Day 05
N°05Thekkady to Alleppey
Transfer to Alleppey and board a traditional houseboat for an overnight cruise through the palm-fringed backwaters, with onboard Kerala meals.
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Day 06
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Disembark and unwind at the serene Marari beach resort — a slow day of sand, Ayurveda and coconut groves.
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Day 07
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Enjoy a final, unhurried morning amid the coconut groves and sea breeze of Marari before checking out. You are then transferred to Kochi in comfort for your onward journey, carrying home the gentle, green serenity of God's Own Country.
Inclusions & exclusions
In the journey
- Hand-picked boutique / 4★ accommodation
- Daily breakfast + curated meals
- All ground transfers in private AC vehicle
- Professional English-speaking tour manager
- Monument entries & guided sightseeing
- Airport / station meet & greet
- 24×7 on-tour concierge support
Left to you
- Airfare / train tickets unless specified
- Personal expenses, tips & gratuities
- Optional activities & spa services
- Travel insurance (available on request)
Loved by 18,000+ travellers
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“Every moment was curated — we just had to show up and fall in love.”
— Ananya R.
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“Flawless from the first transfer to the last morning. The house remembers details.”
— Priyanka M.
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“Warmth and quiet care that no big agency can match. We will book again.”
— Sourav P.
