Kerala Unveiled — Munnar · Thekkady · Alleppey

Day 1: Cochin → Munnar | Waterfalls, Spices & Mountain Magic

• Arrive at Cochin Airport and begin your scenic drive to Munnar (approx. 130 km / 4 hrs)

• Stop en route at the stunning Cheeyappara Waterfall — a seven-step cascade framed by lush greenery — and the forest-surrounded Valara Waterfall

• Visit a local spice plantation en route and get up close with cardamom, pepper, and cinnamon

• Settle into your hillside retreat and soak in the cool mountain air at 1,600m above sea level

• Overnight in Munnar — Clouds Valley Leisure Hotel (3-star)

Day 2: Munnar | Full Day Sightseeing

• After breakfast, head out for a full day exploring Munnar's most iconic landmarks

• Visit Eravikulam National Park — home to the rare Nilgiri Tahr — and Mattupetty Dam, nestled among rolling tea estates and Shola forests perfect for birdwatching and trekking

• Explore Kundala Dam and the hills where the legendary Neelakurinji flowers bloom once every twelve years

• Discover Echo Point and Pothamedu View Point — panoramic vistas over coffee, tea, and cardamom plantations that feel like a painting come to life

• Overnight in Munnar — Clouds Valley Leisure Hotel (3-star)

Day 3: Munnar | Dream Land Spices Park & Adventure Day

• Wake up to breakfast and head to Dream Land Spices Park — a full day of fun and flavour

• Try your hand at tyre climbing, archery, camel rides, trampolining, off-road cycling, and the water park

• Perfect for families, couples, or anyone who just wants to laugh and let loose

• Return to the hotel for a relaxed evening in the hills

• Overnight in Munnar — Clouds Valley Leisure Hotel (3-star)

Day 4: Munnar → Thekkady | Into the Wild

• After breakfast, check out and drive to Thekkady (approx. 85 km / 3 hrs) — Kerala's spice and wildlife capital

• Check into your hotel and head straight to the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, one of India's finest reserves, spanning 777 sq km around a stunning artificial lake

• Keep your eyes peeled for wild elephants, tigers, sambar deer, gaur, lion-tailed macaques, and Nilgiri langurs

• Optional: Evening boat cruise on Periyar Lake to spot wildlife at the water's edge

• Optional evening cultural delight: Kathakali show (5–6 PM) and Kalaripayattu martial arts performance (6–7 PM)

• Overnight in Thekkady — Wood Note Thekkady (3-star)

Day 5: Thekkady | Gavi Morning Safari

• Rise early for the magical Gavi Morning Safari (6:00 AM – 11:30 AM) deep in the Periyar forest reserve

• Enjoy a one-hour wildlife safari by bus with chances to spot elephants, bison, deer, and a rich variety of birds

• Take a 45-minute boat ride to spot elephants at the waterfall and listen to the sounds of the jungle

• Choose between a short or long trek through pristine forest — keep an eye out for the magnificent Indian Great Hornbill

• Return to the hotel by afternoon to relax and explore Thekkady's spice markets at your own pace

• Overnight in Thekkady — Wood Note Thekkady (3-star)

Day 6: Thekkady → Alleppey | Welcome to the Venice of the East

• After breakfast, check out and drive to Alleppey (approx. 135 km / 4 hrs)

• Step aboard your traditional Kerala houseboat and glide into the backwaters — narrow canals winding through paddy fields, swaying coconut palms, and quiet coir villages

• Let the slow rhythm of the backwaters wash over you as you cruise through one of India's most iconic landscapes

• All meals included today — enjoy authentic Kerala cuisine right on the water

• Overnight in Alleppey — Cosy Houseboats (3-star, Lake View)

Day 7: Alleppey | Sightseeing, Beaches & Backwater Bliss

• Begin the morning with breakfast on the houseboat before heading out to explore Alleppey town

• Seek blessings at the revered Mullakkal Rajarajeswari Temple and soak in the spiritual atmosphere

• Stroll along the scenic Alleppey Beach and unwind at the serene, palm-lined Marari Beach

• Visit the Revi Karunakaran Memorial Museum for a fascinating look at local art, antiques, and history

• Enjoy sweeping views of the coastline from the Alleppey Watch Tower

• Return to the houseboat for a relaxed evening dinner on the water

• Overnight in Alleppey — Cosy Houseboats (3-star, Lake View)

Day 8: Alleppey → Kochi | Heritage Walk & Departure

• After a final breakfast on the houseboat, check out and drive towards Kochi

• Explore the heritage lanes of Fort Kochi — marvel at the iconic Chinese fishing nets, still in use since the 14th century

• Visit St Francis Church, the oldest European church in India, steeped in colonial history

• Discover Mattancherry Palace with its breathtaking Ramayana and Mahabharata murals (closed Fridays), and the historic Paradesi Synagogue next door (closed Fridays & Saturdays)

• Transfer to Cochin International Airport for your departure, carrying home the colours, flavours, and calm of God's Own Country