Kerala, unhurried.
Misty tea hills, spice gardens, houseboat backwaters and golden beaches, all in one week.
- Duration6N / 7D
- Starts fromKochi
- Best timeSep–Mar
- Ideal forHoneymoons & families
Green hills, quiet waters.
Kerala packs remarkable variety into a short trip. Begin in historic Fort Kochi, climb into the tea estates of Munnar, walk through the spice plantations of Thekkady and then drift along the backwaters of Alleppey on a houseboat.
End the week on the beaches of Kovalam. The weather is pleasant from September to March, while the monsoon months turn everything a deep, lush green.
Moments you’ll remember.
From the hills to the sea in seven days.
Fort Kochi
Chinese fishing nets, colonial lanes and art cafés.
Munnar tea estates
Rolling green hills and the Eravikulam National Park.
Thekkady spices
Plantation walks and boating on Periyar lake.
Alleppey houseboat
A night on a kettuvallam through the backwaters.
Kathakali
An evening of Kerala’s classical dance-drama.
Kovalam beach
Sunsets by the lighthouse on the Arabian Sea.
A week in God’s Own Country.
A classic loop from Kochi to Trivandrum. We can swap Kovalam for Varkala or add Kumarakom.
Day 01Arrive in Kochi
Explore Fort Kochi, the Chinese fishing nets and St. Francis Church, then watch a Kathakali performance in the evening.
Day 02Kochi → Munnar
Drive into the hills, stopping at the Cheeyappara and Valara waterfalls on the way.
Day 03Munnar sightseeing
Visit Eravikulam National Park, the tea museum and Mattupetty Dam.
Day 04Munnar → Thekkady
Take a spice plantation walk and go boating on Periyar lake.
Day 05Thekkady → Alleppey
Check in to a houseboat and cruise the backwaters, with a traditional Kerala meal on board.
Day 06Alleppey → Kovalam
Drive south to Kovalam for the beach and the lighthouse.
Day 07Departure
Transfer to Trivandrum airport for your onward journey.
Before you go.
A few practical notes to help you plan.
September to March is pleasant. June to August brings heavy monsoon rain and lush scenery.
The park usually closes for a few weeks around February–March for the Nilgiri tahr calving season.
Bring cotton clothes for the coast and a light jacket for Munnar evenings.
Houseboats usually board around noon and finish the next morning.
Some temples have dress codes and may not allow non-Hindus inside.
Fly into Kochi and out of Trivandrum to avoid backtracking.
Questions about Kerala.
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Ask us on WhatsAppWhat is the best time to visit Kerala?
September to March is the most comfortable. The monsoon (June–August) is beautiful but very wet.
Is the houseboat stay overnight?
Yes. An overnight houseboat cruise is the highlight of most Kerala trips. Day cruises are also possible.
Is Kerala good for a honeymoon?
Very. Munnar’s hills, a private houseboat and a beach stay make a popular honeymoon combination.
Can you book flights and hotels too?
Yes. We can arrange flights, hotels, the houseboat and all transfers.
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