Kochi, Munnar, Alleppey and Varkala, Kerala, India
Kerala: Tea Hills, Backwaters & Coastal Escape
Experience Kerala’s colonial streets, misty tea gardens, peaceful backwaters and beautiful coastline on a relaxed seven-day journey.
About this trip
Discover four distinct sides of Kerala in one unforgettable holiday. Begin with Kochi’s historic streets and waterfront, continue into the misty tea-covered hills of Munnar, relax aboard a traditional houseboat in Alleppey and end your journey beside the dramatic cliffs and beaches of Varkala.
Day 1 – Arrive in Kochi: Meet your driver and check in at the hotel. Explore Fort Kochi, Chinese fishing nets, St. Francis Church, Mattancherry Palace and the colourful streets of Jew Town.
Day 2 – Kochi to Munnar: Travel through scenic mountain roads, waterfalls and spice plantations before reaching Munnar. Check in and spend a relaxed evening exploring the local market.
Day 3 – Explore Munnar: Visit tea gardens, Mattupetty Dam, Echo Point, Kundala Lake and the Tea Museum. Enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding hills and plantations.
Day 4 – Munnar to Alleppey: Drive to Alleppey and board a traditional Kerala houseboat. Cruise through peaceful canals, coconut-lined villages and paddy fields before spending the night on the backwaters.
Day 5 – Alleppey to Varkala: After breakfast, leave for Varkala. Check in near the beach and enjoy sunset views from the famous Varkala Cliff.
Day 6 – Explore Varkala: Spend a relaxed day around Varkala Beach, Papanasam Beach, local cafés, cliffside shops and nearby coastal viewpoints.
Day 7 – Departure: Check out after breakfast and travel to Thiruvananthapuram airport or railway station for your onward journey.
Highlights
- Explore the historic streets of Fort Kochi
- See Kochi’s famous Chinese fishing nets
- Walk through Munnar’s beautiful tea plantations
- Visit Mattupetty Dam, Echo Point and Kundala Lake
- Stay overnight on a traditional Alleppey houseboat
- Cruise through Kerala’s peaceful backwaters
- Watch the sunset from Varkala Cliff
- Relax beside Varkala’s beautiful beaches
- Experience Kerala’s hills, backwaters and coastline in one journey
Inclusions
- 1 night’s accommodation in Kochi
- 2 nights’ accommodation in Munnar
- 1 night’s accommodation on an Alleppey houseboat
- 2 nights’ accommodation in Varkala
- Daily breakfast
- Lunch and dinner during the houseboat stay
- Kochi airport or railway station pickup
- Thiruvananthapuram airport or railway station drop
- Private vehicle for transfers and sightseeing
- Kochi, Munnar, Alleppey and Varkala sightseeing
- Driver allowance, parking and applicable tolls
- Assistance throughout the journey
- All applicable hotel taxes
NoteThe suggested ₹26,999 price assumes twin-sharing accommodation. Flights, trains, attraction tickets and meals not listed under inclusions are excluded.