Tamil Nadu
India · Kochi · Munnar · Thekkady · Alleppey
Kerala
Tea hills, spice forests, houseboats and a quiet beach to finish.
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About Kerala
Kerala packs very different landscapes into a short drive: colonial Fort Kochi, the tea estates of Munnar, the spice gardens and wildlife of Thekkady, a night on an Alleppey houseboat and the beaches of Kovalam or Varkala.
It is one of India’s best honeymoon and family trips, and from Chennai it is a short flight or an overnight train away.
Kerala package options
We price every trip for your dates, travellers and hotel choice, so you only pay for what you want.
Sample itineraries
Popular attractions
Fort Kochi
Chinese fishing nets, Jew Town and Kathakali shows.
Munnar tea gardens
Eravikulam park, Mattupetty dam and viewpoints.
Periyar, Thekkady
Boat ride on the lake and spice plantation walks.
Alleppey backwaters
Overnight private houseboat with all meals.
Varkala & Kovalam
Cliff and lighthouse beaches in the south.
Recommended experiences
- Overnight houseboat with Kerala meals
- Ayurvedic massage and treatments
- Kathakali or Kalaripayattu performance
- Tea factory visit in Munnar
Suggested itinerary
6 days: Kochi, Munnar, Thekkady, Alleppey
- 1Arrive in Kochi, Fort Kochi walk
- 2Drive to Munnar via waterfalls
- 3Munnar sightseeing
- 4Thekkady spice plantation and Periyar
- 5Alleppey houseboat overnight
- 6Drop at Kochi airport
Every itinerary can be changed — add days, swap places or change the pace.
Where you can stay
Budget
3★ hotels in Munnar town and standard houseboats.
Standard
4★ resorts with valley views and deluxe houseboats.
Premium
Plantation resorts and premium A/C houseboats.
Luxury
Luxury resorts in Munnar and Kumarakom lakefront properties.
Travel information
- Getting there
- Fly Chennai–Kochi (about 1 hour) or take an overnight train to Ernakulam. Tours run by private car.
- Good to know
- Hill roads are winding; we break long drives. Houseboats stop cruising at night by law.
Questions travellers ask
Is a houseboat night worth it?+
Yes. Cruising the backwaters with home-cooked meals is a highlight; private houseboats keep it just for your group.
Which is better for a honeymoon, Munnar or Kumarakom?+
Both. Many couples spend two nights in Munnar and one on a houseboat or in a Kumarakom lake resort.
Kerala in the monsoon?+
Beautiful and green, good for Ayurveda, with lower prices. Some boat rides may be paused in heavy rain.
Plan your Kerala holiday
Choose your dates, travellers, rooms and hotel category. Your travel advisor sends a day-by-day plan and quotation, usually within one working day. Final pricing depends on your selected travel dates and availability.
