Kerala Tour Package — 4 Nights 5 Days
Rs.19999.00/Person
Where the Backwaters Drift Slow, and the Hills Breathe Green
Kerala, India's southwestern coastal state, is one of the country's most distinctive travel destinations, celebrated for its network of tranquil backwaters, misty tea-covered hills, and lush tropical coastline along the Arabian Sea. This extended package covers Kerala's most complete classic circuit — Kochi, Munnar, Thekkady, and Alleppey — spanning coastal heritage, high-altitude tea country, wildlife-rich forest, and the iconic backwater houseboat experience. Kochi sits at sea level on the coast, Munnar rises to approximately 1,600 metres in the Western Ghats, Thekkady sits at around 900 metres bordering the Periyar Tiger Reserve, and Alleppey's backwaters lie just above sea level — together covering roughly 130 kilometres from Kochi to Munnar, around 110 kilometres from Munnar to Thekkady, and about 140 kilometres from Thekkady to Alleppey.
Kerala has earned global recognition as "God's Own Country," a reputation built on its unique geography — a narrow coastal strip backed by the Western Ghats, laced with over 900 kilometres of interconnected canals, rivers, and lakes that make up its famous backwater system. Key landmarks include Fort Kochi's colonial-era Chinese fishing nets and Dutch/Portuguese architecture, Munnar's rolling tea estates and Eravikulam National Park, Thekkady's Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary and spice plantations, and Alleppey's houseboat-lined backwaters and Vembanad Lake. This 4N5D Kerala tour package brings together coastal heritage, hill-station tea culture, forest wildlife, and backwater serenity into one of India's most complete and visually varied travel experiences.
Kerala's tourism sector is among India's best organised, with the Kerala Tourism Development Corporation (KTDC) overseeing much of the state's houseboat licensing, heritage properties, and eco-tourism initiatives. Houseboat operators on the backwaters are required to be registered with the Kerala State Water Transport Department, and it is advisable to confirm licensing before booking, as unregistered boats can lack proper safety equipment. Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary boat safaris and Munnar's tea estate visits are similarly regulated through the Kerala Forest Department.
Highlights
- Heritage walk through Fort Kochi, including the Chinese fishing nets and Jew Town
- Evening Kathakali or Kalaripayattu cultural performance in Kochi
- Scenic drive to Munnar through the Western Ghats
- Visit to Munnar's tea gardens and a working tea museum
- Wildlife spotting (Nilgiri Tahr) at Eravikulam National Park
- Scenic drive from Munnar to Thekkady through spice-growing hill terrain
- Boat safari on Periyar Lake within the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
- Guided walk through a Thekkady spice plantation
- Overnight or day houseboat cruise on the Alleppey backwaters
- Sunset views over Vembanad Lake from the houseboat deck
- Village and paddy-field views along the backwater canals
- Optional Ayurvedic massage session (available at additional cost)
Included and Excluded
- Accommodation for 1 night each in Kochi, Munnar, and Thekkady, plus 1 night on a houseboat (or backwater resort) in Alleppey, as per chosen package tier
- Daily breakfast; dinner at Kochi, Munnar, and Thekkady hotels, and all meals included on the houseboat
- Private cab for all transfers and sightseeing across the circuit (Kochi–Munnar–Thekkady–Alleppey–Kochi)
- Guided heritage walk in Fort Kochi including Chinese fishing nets and Jew Town
- Evening Kathakali or Kalaripayattu cultural show ticket
- Entry to a Munnar tea estate and Tea Museum
- Entry and guided visit to Eravikulam National Park
- Guided spice plantation walk in Thekkady
- Boat safari ticket for Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
- Houseboat cruise on the Alleppey backwaters (overnight or extended day cruise, per package tier)
- All applicable road, parking, and entry tolls
- All applicable road, parking, and entry tolls
- Airfare or train tickets to / from Kochi
- Lunch on days 1, 2, and 3 (outside houseboat inclusions)
- Ayurvedic massage or spa treatments (available at additional cost)
- Adventure or optional add-on activities (e.g., trekking, bamboo rafting in Thekkady, paragliding in Munnar) beyond the included sightseeing
- Personal shopping and donations at religious or heritage sites
- Travel insurance — strongly recommended and available as an add-on
- Camera and videography charges at select heritage properties and the wildlife sanctuary
- Any expenses arising from weather disruptions, road closures, or force majeure events
- Tips and gratuity for guides, drivers, and houseboat crew
Tour Plan
Arrival in Kochi & Heritage Walk
Kochi Arrival
Arrive at Cochin International Airport or Kochi railway station and check into your accommodation in Fort Kochi. After some rest, set out on a heritage walking tour covering the iconic Chinese fishing nets, Fort Kochi beach, St. Francis Church, and the Dutch Palace, followed by a stroll through Jew Town's antique shops and spice markets.
In the evening, attend a traditional Kathakali or Kalaripayattu performance, offering a glimpse into Kerala's centuries-old performing arts traditions. Overnight at Kochi.
Drive to Munnar & Tea Garden Visit
Kochi → Munnar
After breakfast, check out and begin the scenic drive to Munnar through the Western Ghats, passing waterfalls, spice plantations, and winding hill roads. Arrive by early afternoon and check into your accommodation. In the afternoon, visit one of Munnar's working tea estates and the Tea Museum to learn about the region's colonial-era tea-growing history and processing methods. Enjoy the cool hill air with an evening walk around town. Overnight at Munnar.
Eravikulam National Park & Drive to Thekkady
Munnar → Thekkady
Start the day with a visit to Eravikulam National Park, home to the endangered Nilgiri Tahr and sweeping views of the Western Ghats' rolling grasslands. Afterward, check out and begin the drive to Thekkady, arriving by mid-afternoon. In the late afternoon, take a guided walk through a spice plantation, learning about cardamom, pepper, clove, and cinnamon cultivation that has defined this region's trade history for centuries. Overnight at Thekkady.
Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary & Drive to Alleppey
Thekkady → Alleppey
Begin the day with a boat safari on Periyar Lake within the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, keeping an eye out for elephants, sambar deer, wild boar, and a wide variety of birdlife along the water's edge. Afterward, check out and begin the drive to Alleppey, arriving by mid-to-late afternoon. Board your traditional kettuvallam houseboat for an overnight or extended day cruise through the backwaters, enjoying onboard Kerala meals and watching village life along the canals unfold as the boat drifts past paddy fields and coconut groves. Overnight on the houseboat (or a backwater-side resort, per package tier).
Backwater Morning & Departure
Alleppey → Kochi / Onward
Wake to a quiet backwater morning aboard the houseboat, with breakfast served on deck as the boat completes its final stretch of the cruise. Disembark by late morning and begin the drive back to Kochi for your onward departure, arriving at the airport or railway station by afternoon or early evening.