Best of Kerala 05N / 06D

A 6-day classic Kerala circuit covering the state’s top highlights. Discover Fort Kochi’s heritage and Chinese fishing nets, unwind in Munnar’s tea plantations and Eravikulam National Park, enjoy a boat safari and spice plantation tour in Periyar, Thekkady, and end with an overnight houseboat cruise through Alleppey’s tranquil backwaters. Includes 3/4-star hotels, 1 night AC houseboat with all meals, daily breakfast, entry tickets, and private AC vehicle. Perfect for first-time visitors who want hills, wildlife, and backwaters in one trip.

• Day 01 : Arrive Cochin Airport – transfer to hotel

  Scheduled arrive Cochin Airport, meet our representative/chauffeur who will welcome and assist you to transfer to hotel.
  Overnight stay in hotel.

• Day 02 : Cochin – Munnar (140Kms, 4Hrs drive)

  Post breakfast at hotel check out and proceed for Munnar by surface driving you through the scenic pathways dotted with pepper and cardamom plantation, tea plantations and thick forests. Enroute visit Velara and Cheeraphaya waterfalls for photoshoot. Later visit Spice Garden and see the original spice plantations which we use in our daily kitchen. On arrival at Munnar check into the hotel. Rest of the day free at leisure.
  Overnight stay at Hotel.

• Day 03 : Munnar - Sightseeing

  Take breakfast in the hotel and later enjoys the sightseeing tour of Munnar. Walk through the green carpet of well -organized tea bushes; watch the beautiful mist and romantic green meadows, romantic view of the waterfall. Visit Dam, Echo Point, Kundale Lake, Blossom Garden, Rajamalai, Tea Plantation etc. Rest of the day free at leisure.
  Overnight stay at hotel.

• Day 04 : Munnar – Periyar (130Kms, 3.5Hrs drive)

  Morning drive to Thekkady. Throughout the journey enjoy the panoramic view of the nature with occasional waterfalls and streams. On arrival at Thekkady, check into the hotel. Later in the afternoon experience the beauty of the surrounding areas. Here you have opportunity to see varied species of birds and animals in their natural. Enjoy the boat ride in Periyar Sanctuary (at own cost). Back to hotel and rest of the day free at leisure.
  Overnight stay at hotel.

• Day 05 : Periyar – Alleppey (145Kms, 4.5Hrs drive) (B,L,D)

  After breakfast at hotel drive to Alleppey. On arrival check in to houseboat for a Kerala houseboat tour over the scenic backwaters. Sit back and relax at the houseboat and enjoy the scenic beauty as the boat passes through the emerald green paddy fields, refreshing natural beauty, exotic resorts and the rustic villages.
  Overnight stay in Houseboat.

• Day 06 : Alleppey / Cochin (70Kms) –Ernakulam Railway station Departure/ ( B/F Only)

  Post breakfast check out the hotel and transfer to Ernakulam. On reaching and enjoy Cochin sightseeing including Fort Cochin, Mattacherry island, Jewish synagogue and Chinese fishing, Marine Drive net etc. Later transfer to Rly station to board the train for your home town.
  Tour Ends with happy memories.