Get an insight into the southern state of Kerala, with its famous backwaters influencing the daily lives of people in the region. Visit the tea gardens and beautiful natural landscape of Munnar before taking an enchanting Houseboat Cruise on the backwaters and ending with a few days at the famous Varkala Beach.
Day 01: Cochin (B)
Arrive in Cochin and transfer to your hotel.
Day 02: Cochin (B)
Full day tour of Cochin, visiting Jewish Synagogue, St. Francis Church, Santa Cruz Basilica, Dutch Palace and Spice Market. In the evening, enjoy the famous dance drama of Kerala, “Kathakali”, characterized by grotesque gesticulations, amazing costumes and extensive make-up.
Day 03: Cochin - Munnar (B)
Today you drive to Munnar, the highest town of Kerala with a cool, bracing climate exuding old-world charm and popular for extensive tea and cardamom plantations.
Day 04: Munnar (B)
This morning, take a walk through the tea plantation and to the nearby factory as well to see the process of picking and packing process of tea. Trek through cardamom forests and landscaped tea shrubs.
Day 05: Munnar – Devalokam (B/L/D)
Drive to Devalokam. Afternoon explore the village of Devalokam meeting locals, observing their homes and their lifestyles.
Day 06: Devalokam –Alleppey (Houseboat) (B/L/D)
Board your houseboat for an exhilarating experience. As you sail down a maze of canals, you see villages, paddy fields, coconut palms, fishermen and local life. Meals and overnight are on board.
Day 07: Alleppey (Houseboat) – Varkala (B)
Late morning, disembark at Alleppey, also known as “Venice of the East” for its narrow canals. Proceed towards Varkala for your beach break.
Day 08: Varkala (B)
Day at leisure.
Day 09: Varkala (B)
Day at leisure.
Day 10: Varkala – Trivandrum (B)
Transfer to Trivandrum airport for your onward flight.