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Kerala Backwaters & Culture

Kochi • Alleppey • Munnar 6 Days / 5 Nights Best: September to March

Cruise Kerala's tranquil backwaters aboard a luxury houseboat, wander colonial Kochi, and breathe the misty air of tea-clad Munnar hills.

Nature & Landscapes Leisure & Wellness

Duration

6 Days / 5 Nights

Stays

Handpicked heritage hotels, boutique stays & premium resorts

Transport

Private air-conditioned vehicle with professional chauffeur

Group

Private tour — just your group

Tour Highlights

Overnight luxury houseboat on the Alleppey backwaters
Kathakali performance and Fort Kochi heritage walk
Tea & spice plantations of Munnar
Ayurvedic wellness session

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival in Kochi

Explore Fort Kochi, the Chinese fishing nets, St. Francis Church and the Dutch Palace.

Day 2

Kochi Culture

Mattancherry, Jew Town antiques and an evening Kathakali dance performance.

Day 3

Munnar Hills

Drive into the Western Ghats; visit tea plantations and the Tea Museum.

Day 4

Munnar to Alleppey

Board your private houseboat and cruise the palm-fringed backwaters.

Day 5

Backwater Bliss

Village life, Ayurvedic therapy and serene canal cruising.

Day 6

Departure

Transfer to Kochi for your onward journey.

What's Not Included

International / domestic airfare unless specified
Personal expenses, tips and gratuities
Travel insurance
Anything not mentioned under inclusions
Monument camera charges where applicable

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Frequently Asked Questions

Starting from

₹39,000

per person · customizable

What's included

  • Houseboat stay
  • Resort & hotel stays
  • All breakfasts + houseboat meals
  • Private car
  • Guide