Kerala Backwaters and Hills

Day 1• Day 1: Arrive in Kochi

• Activities: Arrive at Cochin International Airport or Railway Station. Explore historic Fort Kochi highlights including the Mattancherry Palace (Dutch Palace), the Paradesi Synagogue, St. Francis Church, and the iconic Chinese Fishing Nets.
• Evening: Watch a traditional Kathakali dance-drama performance.
• Stay: Kochi.

Day 2• Day 2: Kochi to Munnar (Hills)

• Drive: Approximately 130 km (4 to 5 hours) past cascading waterfalls like Cheeyappara and Valara.
• Activities: Check into your resort, walk through the rolling green Tata Tea plantations, and visit the Tea Museum.
• Stay: Munnar.

Day 3• Day 3: Full-Day Munnar Sightseeing

• Activities: Visit Eravikulam National Park (home to the endangered Nilgiri Tahr), Mattupetty Dam for boating, Echo Point, and Kundala Lake.
• Stay: Munnar.

Day 4• Day 4: Munnar to Thekkady (Wildlife & Spice Hills)

• Drive: Approximately 92 km through scenic mountain roads and spice plantations.
• Activities: Take a boat cruise on Lake Periyar inside Periyar National Park to spot elephants and local wildlife, or take a guided spice garden tour.
• Stay: Thekkady.

Day 5• Day 5: Thekkady to Alleppey (Backwaters Houseboat Experience)

• Drive: Scenic descent from the hills to the backwaters of Alleppey (Alappuzha).
• Activities: Board a traditional Kerala Houseboat around 12:30 PM. Cruise through tranquil palm-fringed canals, narrow lagoons, and local villages on Vembanad Lake.
• Stay: Onboard the houseboat (all meals included).

Day 6• Day 6: Alleppey Checkout & Departure

• Activities: Check out of the houseboat around 9:30 AM and transfer back to Kochi (Cochin) Airport or Railway Station for your return journey.