Explore Kerala across 8 days moving from the misty tea gardens of Munnar down to the backwaters of Alleppey, the hidden canals of Munroe Island, the cliff beaches of Varkala, and finally the laid-back shores of Kovalam. Sleep on a houseboat, paddle through mangroves, watch the sun sink into the Arabian Sea, and eat the freshest seafood of your life.
Explore Kerala across 8 days moving from the misty tea gardens of Munnar down to the backwaters of Alleppey, the hidden canals of Munroe Island, the cliff beaches of Varkala, and finally the laid-back shores of Kovalam. Sleep on a houseboat, paddle through mangroves, watch the sun sink into the Arabian Sea, and eat the freshest seafood of your life.
Pick up from Cochin Airport and drive to Munnar with stops at Cheeyapara and Valara Waterfalls en route. Check in to your hillside resort with tea garden views. Evening visit to Pothamedu Viewpoint for a golden-hour panorama over tea, coffee, and cardamom estates. Overnight Munnar.
Morning visit to Eravikulam National Park to spot the endangered Nilgiri Tahr on the high grasslands. Head to Mattupetty Dam for boating and Echo Point for the natural echo phenomenon. Afternoon at the Tata Tea Museum with a tasting session at the end. Overnight Munnar.
Drive 3.5 hours down to Alleppey through rubber and spice plantations. Board your traditional kettuvallam houseboat at noon and cruise through narrow canals, paddy fields, and open lagoons. Lunch on board with fresh karimeen curry cooked by your onboard chef. Overnight anchored in a quiet canal.
Disembark after sunrise breakfast and drive south to Munroe Island, far less touristy than Alleppey. Paddle through mangrove-lined backwater canals past coir-making homes on a local country boat. Drive onward to Varkala and check in to your cliffside hotel. Evening stroll along the dramatic North Cliff above the Arabian Sea. Overnight Varkala.
Morning swim at Papanasham Beach, considered holy and great for a dip. Visit the 2000-year-old Janardana Swamy Temple perched above the beach. Spend the afternoon browsing cliff-edge boutiques and yoga studios. Sunset dinner at a cliff restaurant with fresh grilled fish and sea views. Overnight Varkala.
Morning visit to Kappil Beach, a hidden lake-meets-sea spot 6 km north of Varkala. Drive 1.5 hours to Kovalam and check in. Afternoon on Lighthouse Beach with its iconic red-and-white striped lighthouse, swimming, and optional watersports. Dinner at Lighthouse Beach Road. Overnight Kovalam.
Drive to Trivandrum for a full day city tour. Visit the spectacular Padmanabhaswamy Temple with its towering Dravidian gopuram, the Napier Museum and zoo next door, and the Kuthiramalika Palace famous for 122 carved horses on its eaves. Return to Kovalam for a farewell seafood dinner. Overnight Kovalam.
Last walk on the beach and shopping for Kerala spices, banana chips, and coir products. Drive 5 hours back to Cochin International Airport. End of tour.
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