Classic Kerala
Route: Kochi – Munnar (2) – Thekkady – Alappuzha houseboat – Kochi
Suits: First-timers, families
Season: Sep–Mar
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Kerala
Houseboats on the Alappuzha backwaters, tea hills at Munnar, spice country at Thekkady and the beaches of Kovalam and Marari.
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Kerala combines very different landscapes within a few hours’ drive. A classic trip starts in Kochi, climbs to the tea estates of Munnar and the spice plantations of Thekkady, and comes down to the backwaters for a houseboat night before ending at the beach. We pace drives sensibly, because hill roads are slow.
Highlights
- A houseboat night on the Alappuzha or Kumarakom backwaters
- Tea estates around Munnar
- Spice plantations at Thekkady
- Beaches at Kovalam, Varkala or Marari
- Fort Kochi's old streets
Seasons
Best time to visit
- About September to March is pleasant for most travellers.
- The monsoon (about June to August) is green and quieter, with heavy rain; some activities are limited.
Suggested itineraries
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Kerala Backwaters & Beach
Route: Kochi – Alappuzha/Kumarakom – Kovalam or Marari (2)
Suits: Couples
Season: Oct–Mar
Enquire about this itineraryKovalam, Kanyakumari & Rameshwaram
Route: Trivandrum – Kovalam (2) – Kanyakumari (1) – Rameshwaram (2) – Madurai (2) – by air to from Madurai
Suits: Beach + pilgrimage
Season: Oct–Mar
Enquire about this itineraryHills & Spice
Route: Kochi – Munnar (2) – Thekkady (2)
Suits: Short break
Season: Sep–May
Enquire about this itineraryPractical notes
- Fly into Kochi or Thiruvananthapuram.
- Hill drives are slow; we keep daily driving times realistic.
Price
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