7 Nights / 8 Days · Kerala
Hills, Wildlife & Beaches — Munnar, Thekkady, Alleppey, Kovalam & Cochin, 8 Days / 7 Nights
A well-paced grand tour from the Munnar tea hills and Thekkady's wildlife to the Alleppey backwaters, the golden sands of Kovalam and Cochin's heritage. Kerala's hills, jungle and coast in one journey.
The journey
Hills, Wildlife & Beaches
A well-paced grand tour from the Munnar tea hills and Thekkady's wildlife to the Alleppey backwaters, the golden sands of Kovalam and Cochin's heritage. Kerala's hills, jungle and coast in one journey.
Ideal for: Families and couples wanting hills, wildlife and beaches.
Duration
7 nights / 8 days
Route
Cochin → Munnar → Thekkady → Alleppey → Kovalam → Cochin
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Highlights
What you’ll experience
Day by day
Your 8-day itinerary
Arrive Cochin & transfer to Munnar
Welcome to Kerala — arrive at Cochin airport and transfer to Munnar, with the rest of the day at leisure.
Munnar sightseeing
A full day at Mattupetty Dam, Echo Point, Gundala Lake, Photo Point, the Cinema Shooting Point, the jungle honey-bee nest and Pothamedu.
Munnar to Thekkady
Drive to Thekkady to visit the Periyar wildlife sanctuary, Mullaperiyar Dam and a spice-plantation tour.
Thekkady to Alleppey
Transfer to Alleppey for its beach, sunset and shopping, with an overnight stay in town.
Alleppey to Kovalam
Travel south to the coastal resort of Kovalam, checking in with the rest of the day at leisure.
Kovalam beaches
A full day on Kovalam's golden sands with optional surfing, swimming and kayaking in the Arabian Sea.
Kovalam to Cochin
Drive to Cochin for a tour of the navy museum, St. Francis Church, the Chinese fishing nets, Mattancherry Palace and the Jewish Synagogue.
Departure
After breakfast, transfer to Cochin airport for your onward flight home.
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On this journey
Destinations you’ll explore
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Kochi
Fort Kochi heritage, fishing nets and culture.
Explore KochiMunnar
Misty tea-carpeted highlands and cool mountain air.
Explore MunnarThekkady
Periyar wildlife, spice hills and lake cruises.
Explore ThekkadyAlappuzha
Palm-fringed backwaters and overnight houseboats.
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