Give in to the laid-back charm of God’s Own Country, Kerala, as you travel to its eclectic cities, lush hill stations and serene backwaters.
Discover the coastal town of Cochin and journey back in time while admiring its European-style buildings and churches. Travel to Munnar, a beautiful hill station that envelopes your senses with its many sublime sights and aromas. Savour freshly brewed coffees from the region’s verdant tea plantations and revel in walks through mist-laden clouds and along rolling hills. The landscape changes from rolling hills to backwaters that reflect the idyllic life and the quaint charm of the villages that line the banks of Alleppey and Kumarakom. Your next stop, Mararikulam, is nothing short of a tropical paradise with its coconut tree-lined strips of sand - the perfect finish to a glorious holiday
Trip Highlights
- Tour Cochin's beautiful European-style churches and buildings
- Trek through Munnar's undulating hills, tea and spice plantations
- Spend time at Munnar's popular viewpoints drinking in magical views of its hilly terrain
- Enjoy charming village scenes while floating down Kerala's backwaters in a traditional houseboat
- Bask under a glorious blue sky on the sun-kissed beaches of Mararikulam
Start your Journey
Munnar
You will be transferred from Cochin to Munnar in a private, chauffeur-driven car. The duration of the journey is around four and a half hours.
Explore the beautiful landscape of Munnar, a popular hill station located 5200 feet above sea level, with an expert local guide. Breathe in the mountain air as you wind through tea and spice plantations en route to Mattupetty Dam. Take a relaxing boat ride on Lake Kundala and later head to Top Station, the highest point in Munnar.
Experience the beauty of Munnar's hilly terrain with a delightful trek that takes you through sprawling tea plantations. Take a 30-minute ride to reach the start of the path. Upon reaching the top of the hill, walk along the ridge and enjoy the region's geography, rugged mountains and thick forestland.
Backwaters , Alleppey/Kumarakom
Leave the hills of Munnar for the backwaters for Alleppey and Kumarakom in a private, chauffeur-driven vehicle. The duration of the journey will be around five and a half hours.
Check in to your houseboat and get ready for a quintessential Kerala experience. Sit out on the deck and watch your boat cut through the tranquil waters of Kerala’s extensive backwaters network. Pass through quaint villages and watch life go by as children jump into the waters, women go about their daily chores, and people pedal along narrow streets.
Mararikulam, Alleppey
Head from the backwaters to Mararikulam, Alleppey, in a private, chauffeur-driven vehicle. The travel duration is 30 mins.
It’s time to press the pause and refresh button. Unwind in the sleepy beachside town of Mararikulam, rated as one of the world’s best hammock beaches by National Geographic. Lie in a hammock with your favourite cocktail, catch up on your reading or simply let your thoughts float like clouds in the sky.
Cochin
You will be picked up at your hotel and dropped off at Kochi International Airport.
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