Kerala Backwaters & Hills
Munnar’s tea gardens, Thekkady’s spice country and a private houseboat in Alleppey — a 5-night Kerala holiday at your own pace.
- 🗓️Duration5 Nights / 6 Days
- ☀️Best timeSeptember to March
- 🥾DifficultyEasy
- 📍DestinationKerala
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Overview
This private Kerala holiday covers the three experiences that define the state: misty tea hills in Munnar, spice gardens and wildlife in Thekkady and a night on a private houseboat on the Alleppey backwaters.
It is ideal for honeymooners and families — your own car and driver, handpicked resorts and plenty of time to slow down.
Highlights
- Private houseboat overnight in Alleppey
- Munnar tea estates and Eravikulam National Park
- Spice plantation and Periyar boat ride
- Kathakali or Kalaripayattu show
- Ayurvedic massage (optional)
- Private car with driver
Day-wise itinerary
Day 1Kochi → Munnar
Airport pickup at Kochi and drive to Munnar past waterfalls and tea estates.
Day 2Munnar
Eravikulam National Park, Tea Museum, Mattupetty dam and Echo Point.
Day 3Munnar → Thekkady
Drive to Thekkady; spice plantation walk and a Kathakali show.
Day 4Thekkady
Periyar boat ride and optional bamboo rafting or Ayurvedic massage.
Day 5Alleppey houseboat
Drive to Alleppey and board your private houseboat; cruise with lunch and dinner on board.
Day 6Departure
Disembark after breakfast; drop at Kochi airport.
What's included
Included
- 4 nights in resorts + 1 night on a private houseboat
- Daily breakfast; all meals on the houseboat
- Private car with driver for all transfers and sightseeing
- Kathakali show tickets
- 24×7 on-trip support
Not included
- Flights (we can add them)
- Entry tickets and optional activities
- Lunches and dinners except on the houseboat
- 5% GST
Stays & pickup
- Munnar: hill resort (2 nights)
- Thekkady: plantation resort (2 nights)
- Alleppey: private premium houseboat (1 night)
Best time to visit Kerala
September to March
How to reach
Fly to Kochi (COK) — direct flights from all metros. We pick you up at the airport.
Good to know
🎒 Things to carry
- Light jacket or fleece for the evenings
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Sunglasses, cap and sunscreen
- Reusable water bottle
- Personal medicines
- Power bank and a government photo ID
- Light cotton clothes for Alleppey
💡 Know before you go
- Hotel check-in is usually 2 PM and check-out 11 AM.
- Prices change with dates and availability — we confirm the final quote before booking.
- The sightseeing order may change with local conditions.
- Houseboats anchor for the night around 5:30 PM as per local rules.
Payment & cancellation
Payment schedule
| When | At booking | 30 days before | 15 days before |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amount due | Token ₹5,000 / person | 50% of trip cost | 100% (balance) |
Cancellation policy
| Days before departure | 30+ | 29–15 | 14–7 | 6–0 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refund | 90% | 50% | 25% | No refund |
| Or shift batch | Free | Free once | ₹2,000 fee | — |
Token amount and GST are non-refundable.
Frequently asked questions
Can we add Kumarakom or Varkala?
Yes — add 1–2 nights at Kumarakom’s lakeside resorts or Varkala’s cliffs.
Is the houseboat private?
Yes, this package includes a private houseboat with your own crew and cook.
Is it good for a honeymoon?
Very — we add flower decoration and a candle-light dinner on the houseboat on request.
Questions about this trip? Ask us.
Dates, hotels, food, safety — a Dil Se travel expert will answer everything, usually within minutes.