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Kerala · 7 Days · 6 Nights

Kerala Tour Packages from Bhubaneswar

God's Own Country

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.

7 Days · 6 Nights South India · Backwaters Private party India desk
The atlas

Postcards from Kerala

India, held end to end.

Duration N°01 Duration 7 Days · 6 Nights
Region N°02 Region South India · Backwaters
Season N°03 Season Oct – Mar
Private party N°04 Private party 2 – 20 guests
The journey

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.

Signature stops

Destinations inside the journey

In the bag

Tour highlights

Alleppey houseboat overnight cruise N°01 Alleppey houseboat overnight cruise
Munnar tea-estate plantation visit N°02 Munnar tea-estate plantation visit
Fort Kochi heritage walk N°03 Fort Kochi heritage walk
Kathakali traditional dance show N°04 Kathakali traditional dance show
Periyar Lake wildlife cruise N°05 Periyar Lake wildlife cruise
Marari beach resort wind-down N°06 Marari beach resort wind-down
Day by day

The itinerary

7 days, written slowly.

  1. Arrival in Kochi Day 01
    N°01

    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.

  2. Kochi to Munnar Day 02
    N°02

    Kochi to Munnar

    Scenic drive to the tea-hills of Munnar with waterfall stops. Evening at leisure in the cool plantation air.

  3. Munnar Tea Country Day 03
    N°03

    Munnar Tea Country

    Visit a working tea estate and the Tea Museum, Mattupetty Dam and Echo Point, surrounded by emerald hills.

  4. Munnar to Thekkady Day 04
    N°04

    Munnar 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.

  5. Thekkady to Alleppey Day 05
    N°05

    Thekkady to Alleppey

    Transfer to Alleppey and board a traditional houseboat for an overnight cruise through the palm-fringed backwaters, with onboard Kerala meals.

  6. Marari Beach Day 06
    N°06

    Marari Beach

    Disembark and unwind at the serene Marari beach resort — a slow day of sand, Ayurveda and coconut groves.

  7. Departure Day 07
    N°07

    Departure

    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.

The house covers

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)
Letters home

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Ananya R. N°01

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