Gallivant Journeys
Away to Kerala

India · India

Away to Kerala

Backwaters, Hills & the Malabar Coast

Duration

8 days · 7 nights

Destination

Kerala

From

₹1,45,000

The Journey

Slow down to the rhythm of the kettuvallam. Two nights on a private houseboat through the Alleppey backwaters, tea-tasting in Munnar's emerald hills, and a finishing stretch in colonial Fort Kochi.

  • Private houseboat with chef
  • Munnar tea plantation stay
  • Kathakali performance in Fort Kochi
  • Ayurvedic spa day

Day by Day

The shape of the 8 days.

Arrive Kochi

01

Arrive Kochi

Heritage stay in Fort Kochi. Chinese fishing nets at sunset.

Fort Kochi Walking Tour

02

Fort Kochi Walking Tour

Synagogue, Dutch palace, spice market.

Drive to Munnar

03

Drive to Munnar

Climb into the Western Ghats. Tea garden walks.

Munnar Trails

04

Munnar Trails

Eravikulam National Park. Nilgiri tahr at close range.

Descend to Alleppey

05

Descend to Alleppey

Board your private houseboat. Lunch on board.

Backwater Drift

06

Backwater Drift

Wake to bird call. Stop at village toddy shops.

Mararikulam Beach

07

Mararikulam Beach

Two nights of pure rest at a beach villa.

Onward

08

Onward

Transfer to Kochi for departure.

What's included

  • All transfers
  • 7 nights heritage hotels & houseboat
  • Most meals
  • Cultural experiences

Not included

  • Flights to/from Kochi
  • Alcohol

In Pictures

Things you might ask

And the honest answers.

When is the best time?

October through March. Avoid the monsoon (June–August) unless you're seeking that romance.

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