See three very different sides of Kerala in one well-paced journey. Start among Munnar’s tea-covered mountains, continue through Thekkady’s spice-growing highlands, slow down on Alleppey’s backwaters, then finish with two nights beside the Arabian Sea in Kovalam.
*Starting price is indicative. Final pricing depends on travel dates, hotel category, houseboat type, number of travellers, vehicle and selected activities.
This itinerary works because every stage of the journey feels different.
Munnar brings cooler weather, tea estates and mountain views. Thekkady adds spice plantations, forest scenery and optional Periyar experiences. Alleppey slows everything down with canals, houseboats and village backwaters. Kovalam gives you an easy finish beside the Arabian Sea.
Enough time for both the scenic drive in and a proper full-day sightseeing circuit.
Visit plantation country and add boating or cultural experiences.
Spend a night on Kerala’s backwaters or choose a resort alternative.
Finish with time for beach, sunsets and a more relaxed final day.
Start in Kochi and finish closer to Thiruvananthapuram for a more logical road journey.
Open each day to see the route, suggested sightseeing and overnight stay. Exact timings can be adjusted around arrival time, attraction closures, boating availability, weather and your preferred pace.
Arrive at Kochi Airport or Ernakulam Railway Station, where your driver will meet you. Begin the drive towards Munnar as the scenery changes from tropical lowlands to plantations and tea-covered hills.
After breakfast, spend the full day exploring Munnar.
After breakfast, check out and drive towards Thekkady through plantation country and the Western Ghats.
After breakfast, check out and travel towards Alleppey as the landscape changes to coconut palms, paddy fields and waterways.
Enjoy breakfast and check out. If staying on a houseboat, disembark according to the operator schedule, then begin the drive south towards Kovalam.
Enjoy a slower morning. Keep the day beach-focused or combine it with selected Thiruvananthapuram sightseeing.
Enjoy breakfast and check out. Transfer to Thiruvananthapuram Airport or Railway Station according to your onward schedule.
The main hill-country section of the trip.
A good transition between the mountains and backwaters.
The signature backwater experience.
The relaxed coastal finish that makes this route different.
Upgrade to a higher-category hill or plantation property.
Choose a plantation-style or premium stay.
Upgrade from a shared or standard option.
Choose better interiors and onboard facilities.
Upgrade the final two nights.
Add a spa or traditional wellness treatment.
Add available beach activities subject to sea conditions and local operation.
Add 1 extra day for a southern coastal extension.
A broad introduction to Kerala’s major landscapes.
A strong combination of scenery, slow travel and beach time.
Enough variety without changing hotels every night.
Easy to upgrade with premium resorts and a private houseboat.
The two Kovalam nights are what make this route different from the standard Kerala Classic.
Generally the most comfortable period for hill sightseeing, backwaters and the coast.
Warmer around Alleppey and Kovalam, while Munnar remains cooler.
Monsoon brings greener landscapes and heavier rain.
You can change the hotel category, meal plan, Munnar nights, Thekkady activities, houseboat type, Alleppey resort option, Kovalam resort, beach nights, Ayurveda treatment, vehicle category, departure airport or overall trip duration.
Useful answers before you request your final Kerala quotation.
7 Days / 6 Nights.
Kochi → Munnar → Thekkady → Alleppey → Kovalam.
From ₹28,999 per person, subject to travel dates and final inclusions.
The recommended itinerary includes 2 nights in Munnar.
Yes. The itinerary includes 1 night in Thekkady.
Yes. The standard route includes 1 night in Alleppey, preferably as a houseboat if selected.
The recommended itinerary includes 2 nights in Kovalam.
Only if specifically stated in your final quotation.
Only if it is specifically listed.
Thiruvananthapuram Airport is the more practical departure point because the package finishes in Kovalam.
Yes, but it makes the final day much longer.
Yes. Add at least one extra day for a more comfortable extension.
Yes. The two-night beach finish also gives families some downtime after the road journey.
Tell us your travel dates, number of travellers and preferred hotel category. We’ll help you build the right combination of Munnar, Thekkady, Alleppey and Kovalam with the right stays, houseboat and private transport.
