Overview
Explore the beautiful land of Kerala with this 10-day Exotic Kerala Tour. Enjoy green hills, tea gardens, wildlife, lakes, backwaters, beaches, and peaceful villages. Start your journey in Cochin and visit the best places like Munnar, Thekkady, Kumarakom, Alleppey, and Kovalam. Stay in a houseboat, walk through tea estates, see wildlife, and relax at clean beaches. This trip gives you a perfect mix of nature, culture, and fun. Kerala welcomes you with open arms and a smile. This tour is ideal for couples, families, and nature lovers who want a relaxing and unforgettable holiday.
Trip Highlights
- Visit the charming city of Cochin
- Enjoy the tea gardens and waterfalls in Munnar
- Explore Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary in Thekkady
- Relax by the backwaters of Kumarakom
- Experience a houseboat stay in Alleppey
- Unwind at the beaches of Kovalam
- Take a short trip to Trivandrum city
- Taste delicious Kerala food
- Enjoy Ayurvedic massages and spa treatments
- See Kathakali dance and local culture
Itinerary
Reach Cochin and meet your tour guide. He will help you check in at your hotel. After freshening up, go for a half-day sightseeing tour. Visit places like Fort Kochi, Chinese Fishing Nets, St. Francis Church, and Dutch Palace. Walk around Jew Town and see the famous Paradesi Synagogue. In the evening, enjoy a Kathakali dance show. Stay overnight in Cochin.
After breakfast, drive to Munnar, a peaceful hill station. Enjoy the green views of tea gardens, waterfalls, and valleys. On the way, stop at Cheeyappara and Valara Waterfalls. Reach Munnar by afternoon and check into your hotel. Relax and walk around the nearby tea estates. Stay overnight in Munnar.
Wake up to the cool mountain air. After breakfast, visit the top spots in Munnar. Explore the Eravikulam National Park and see the rare Nilgiri Tahr. Go to Mattupetty Dam, Echo Point, and Kundala Lake. Visit the Tea Museum and learn how tea is made. Walk through the tea gardens and enjoy the fresh smell. Return to your hotel by evening. Stay overnight in Munnar.
After breakfast, drive to Thekkady, which is famous for its wildlife and spices. On the way, enjoy views of cardamom hills and spice plantations. Check in at your hotel in Thekkady. Visit a spice plantation and learn about cardamom, pepper, and other spices. In the evening, watch a martial arts (Kalaripayattu) show or go shopping for spices. Stay overnight in Thekkady.
Wake up early and enjoy a boat ride in Periyar Lake. You may spot elephants, deer, and birds. After breakfast, drive to Kumarakom, a village by the backwaters. Reach your hotel and relax. Walk around the peaceful village or visit the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary. Watch the sunset by the lake. Stay overnight in Kumarakom.
After breakfast, drive to Alleppey. Board your private houseboat. Cruise through the calm backwaters and see village life. Watch green paddy fields, coconut trees, and floating houses. Enjoy lunch and dinner on the houseboat. Spend the night on the houseboat under the stars. Stay overnight in Alleppey.
Have breakfast on the houseboat and then drive to Kovalam. This beach town is perfect for relaxation. Check into your hotel and enjoy the beach. Walk on the soft sand, swim in the sea, or just sit under the sun. Enjoy seafood and coconut water by the beach. Stay overnight in Kovalam.
After breakfast, explore the beaches of Kovalam-Lighthouse Beach, Hawa Beach, and Samudra Beach. Visit the lighthouse for great views of the sea. Relax with an Ayurvedic massage. Walk through the local market for handmade crafts and souvenirs. Spend the evening by the sea. Stay overnight in Kovalam.
After breakfast, take a short drive to Trivandrum, the capital of Kerala. Visit the famous Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Napier Museum, and the Zoo. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Return to Kovalam and relax at the beach. Stay overnight in Kovalam.
After breakfast, check out of your hotel. Your driver will take you to Trivandrum Airport or the Railway Station for your journey back home. Take happy memories of your Exotic Kerala Tour with you.
Includes/Excludes
Includes
- 9 nights stay in comfortable hotels and houseboat
- Daily breakfast at all hotels
- All meals on the houseboat (Day 6)
- Private car with driver for the full tour
- All tolls, parking, fuel, and driver charges
- Sightseeing as per itinerary
- Boat ride in Periyar Lake
- Kathakali dance show ticket
- Spice plantation visit
- All government taxes
Excludes
- Flight or train tickets
- Entry fees at monuments and parks
- Personal expenses like laundry, tips, and drinks
- Camera/video charges at tourist places
- Extra meals not mentioned in the itinerary
- Travel insurance
- Ayurvedic massages or spa treatments
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The best time to visit Kerala is from October to March. The weather is cool and pleasant, perfect for sightseeing, backwater cruises, and beach visits.
Some top places to visit in Kerala include Munnar (hill station), Alleppey (backwaters), Kumarakom, Thekkady (wildlife), Kochi (heritage city), and Kovalam or Varkala (beaches).
Kerala offers delicious local dishes like Appam with stew, Malabar parotta, Kerala Sadya, and seafood. Vegetarian and non-vegetarian options are easily available.
Light cotton clothes are best for most of the year. If visiting hill stations like Munnar or Thekkady, carry a light jacket as it can get cool. Also, pack comfortable shoes for sightseeing.
Yes, houseboats in Kerala are safe, clean, and well-managed. They come with bedrooms, bathrooms, and a kitchen. Staying on a houseboat in the backwaters of Alleppey or Kumarakom is a unique and peaceful experience.
