Arrival and Transfer: Arrive at Kochi Airport by noon. You will be greeted upon arrival and driven to Munnar (approximately 135 km / 3-4 hours).
Munnar: A picturesque hill station, Munnar is known for its endless stretches of tea plantations and lush greenery.
Check-In and Relaxation: Arrive and check into your hotel. Spend the rest of the day relaxing or taking a nature walk nearby.
Overnight Stay: Hotel in Munnar.
Morning Sightseeing:
Visit Eravikulam National Park (closed February to April), home to the endangered Nilgiri Ibex. Explore the park on foot and enjoy stunning views of tea-covered peaks.
Tour the Tea Museum (closed on Mondays) to learn about the history and process of tea production.
Lunch: Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
Afternoon Sightseeing:
Visit Mattupetty Dam, where you can enjoy boating.
Explore the Flower Garden.
Stroll around Munnar town to shop for premium tea products.
Overnight Stay: Hotel in Munnar.
Morning Transfer: After breakfast, drive to Thekkady (approximately 110 km / 3-4 hours) through the scenic cardamom hills of Idukki.
Check-In and Wildlife Experience:
Arrive and check into your hotel.
In the afternoon, enjoy a motorboat ride (1 hour) on the manmade lake encircling Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary to spot wildlife.
Overnight Stay: Hotel in Thekkady.
Morning Transfer: After breakfast, drive to Alleppey (approximately 145 km / 4 hours).
Houseboat Stay:
Board a traditional houseboat featuring furnished bedrooms with attached baths.
Begin your serene backwater cruise through the lush canals of Alleppey until 5:30 pm.
Overnight Stay: On the houseboat.
Morning Disembarkation: After breakfast, disembark from the houseboat.
Transfer to Kovalam: Drive to Kovalam (approximately 165 km / 4-5 hours).
Relaxation: Check into your beachside hotel and spend the rest of the day relaxing on the sandy shores of the Arabian Sea.
Overnight Stay: Hotel in Kovalam.
Morning Excursion:
Visit the capital city of Kerala, Trivandrum, including:
Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple (entry restricted to Hindus; dress code applies).
Kuthira Malika Museum (closed on Mondays).
Napier Museum and Art Gallery (closed on Mondays and Wednesday mornings).
Afternoon Relaxation: Return to Kovalam and relax on the beach.
Optional Activity: Full-day excursion to Kanyakumari with a stop at Padmanabhapuram Palace (closed on Mondays).
Overnight Stay: Hotel in Kovalam.
Departure: After breakfast, transfer to Trivandrum Airport for your onward flight.