Kerala: Hills, Backwaters and Beyond (6 Days 5 Nights)

India

This is the most popular Kerala circuit. Hills + Wildlife + Backwaters in one trip.
 
Day 1: Cochin Arrival + Local Sightseeing
Stay: Cochin - 1 Night
- Arrive Cochin Airport/Railway Station
- Check in hotel and freshen up
- Sightseeing: Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, Chinese Fishing Nets, Fort Kochi, Marine Drive
- Evening: Kathakali Dance show at 5pm - 1hr show
- Overnight in Cochin
 
Day 2: Cochin → Munnar - 130km, 4 hours
Stay: Munnar - 2 Nights
- After breakfast drive to Munnar - "Kashmir of Kerala"
- On the way: Cheeyappara & Valara Waterfalls, Spice plantations
- Check in hotel
- Evening: Munnar Town + Market
- Overnight in Munnar
 
Day 3: Munnar Sightseeing
- Morning: Eravikulam National Park - Rajamala, Tea Museum, Photo Point
- Afternoon: Mattupetty Dam, Echo Point, Kundala Lake - boating optional
- Evening: Top Station view point for sunset
- Overnight in Munnar
 
Day 4: Munnar → Thekkady - 90km, 3.5 hours
Stay: Thekkady - 1 Night
- Drive to Thekkady after breakfast
- Check in hotel/resort
- Afternoon: Periyar Lake Boat Cruise - 2hrs. Spot elephants, deer, bison
- Evening: Spice Plantation Tour + Kathakali/Martial Arts show optional
- Overnight in Thekkady
 
Day 5: Thekkady → Alleppey - 150km, 4 hours
Stay: Alleppey Houseboat - 1 Night
- Drive to Alleppey
- Alleppey tour 
- overnight stay houseboat 
 
Day 6: Alleppey → Cochin Drop - 65km, 1.5 hours
- Morning: Enjoy sunrise on backwaters
- Disembark houseboat by 9am
- Drive to Cochin Airport/Railway Station for departure
 

6 Days 5 Nights