Kerala Backwaters & Hills Escape
The journey, in a few lines.
Glide through emerald backwaters, sip fresh chai amid Munnar's tea terraces, spot wild elephants in Thekkady, and let Cochin's old-world charm welcome you in. A six-day journey through the lush heart of God's Own Country.
Your itinerary.
Arrival in Cochin
Meet & greet at the airport by our executive. Transfer to your hotel and check in. In the evening, visit Cochin Fort and the historic spice market. Overnight stay in Cochin.
Cochin to Munnar
After breakfast, check out and drive to Munnar. En route, visit the spectacular Athirappilly Waterfalls (subject to weather). Reach Munnar, check in to your hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay in Munnar.
Munnar Sightseeing
After breakfast, head out for local sightseeing — Mattupetty Dam, Echo Point, Kundala Lake, Eravikulam National Park, spice plantations and a working tea factory. Return to your hotel for an overnight stay.
Munnar to Thekkady
After breakfast, check out and drive to Thekkady. Explore the local sights, including the Periyar Tiger Reserve area. Overnight stay in Thekkady.
Thekkady to Alleppey
After breakfast, check out and transfer to Alleppey, the gateway to Kerala's legendary backwaters. Check in to your hotel; the evening is yours to soak in the canal-side ambience. Overnight stay in Alleppey.
Alleppey to Cochin · Departure
After breakfast, check out and drive back to Cochin. Drop at the airport with memories of palm-fringed waters and spice-laden air to take home.
What you'll see & do.
- Athirappilly Waterfalls (the "Niagara of India")
- Mattupetty Dam & Eravikulam National Park
- Spice plantations & working tea factory
- Periyar Tiger Reserve area in Thekkady
- Alleppey backwaters & canal-side stays
- Cochin Fort, spice market & Chinese fishing nets
What's included.
Inclusions
- Accommodation in twin-sharing rooms at the suggested or similar 3★/4★ hotels
- Meals as per the itinerary (typically breakfast & dinner)
- All point-to-point transfers in a private vehicle (Sedan / SUV cab (private transfer))
- Sightseeing as per the itinerary
- Driver allowance, fuel, toll, parking
- On-trip support from the Aarambh team
Exclusions
- Airfare / train fare to and from the start point
- Personal expenses — laundry, tips, calls, mineral water, drinks
- Camera fees, guide charges, monument & national park entry tickets
- Adventure activities, optional excursions, helicopter / pony / palki where mentioned
- GST & any other government taxes (current rates apply)
- Anything not listed under inclusions