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Kerala: Backwaters & Tea Country
- Private houseboat night
- Munnar tea estate walk
- Fort Kochi heritage trail
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₹38,900/ person
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Kerala
Backwaters, tea country and coastline in one loop
Kerala rewards travellers who slow down. A classic loop moves from Kochi's colonial lanes to Munnar's tea slopes, then down through Thekkady's spice hills to a houseboat night on the Alleppey backwaters before finishing on the sand at Marari.
Best time to visit
- October – March
- Dry, warm days — the most popular window for first visits.
- June – September
- Monsoon greens and Ayurveda season; dramatic, quieter, better value.
Things to do
Overnight houseboat
A private kettuvallam from Alleppey with a cook on board.
Munnar tea trails
Morning walk through the estates before the mist lifts.
Fort Kochi walk
Chinese fishing nets, Jew Town antiques and an evening Kathakali performance.
Periyar bamboo rafting
An early start in the reserve with a naturalist.
What to eat
- Karimeen pollichathu
- Appam with stew
- Kerala sadya on a banana leaf
- Filter coffee at a Kochi cafe
Travel tips
- Roads are winding — motion sickness tablets help on the Munnar leg.
- Houseboats moor by 5:30pm for safety, so plan sunset on deck.
- Cotton clothing and a light rain shell are useful year round.
Kerala questions, answered
+Is a houseboat night worth it?
For most travellers, yes — one night is ideal. Two nights only suits those who want deep quiet with limited connectivity.
+Can Kerala be done in five days?
Yes: Kochi, Munnar and Alleppey. Add two days if you want Thekkady or a beach finish.
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