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India • South India (Malabar Coast & Western Ghats)

Kerala God's Own Country & Backwaters

Emerald Tea Plantations, Private Houseboat Canals & Palm-Lined Cliffs

📅 Best Time: September to March (Pleasant 22–30°C, lush waterfalls & tranquil backwaters)⏱️ Ideal Duration: 5 to 7 Days🛂 Visa: Domestic: No visa. International: 30-Day Indian eVisa.
AI Verified Trip BasketComfort Class PlanKolkata / Delhi / Mumbai → Kerala God's Own Country & Backwaters • 7 Days • 2 Traveler(s)

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Emerald Tea Plantations, Private Houseboat Canals & Palm-Lined Cliffs • Best Season: September to March (Pleasant 22–30°C, lush waterfalls & tranquil backwaters)

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Alleppey Private Luxury Houseboat 1-Day & Overnight Cruise

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Estimated Total Cost
$683
✈️ Flights$197
🏨 Stays$150
🚕 Transfers$52
🎟️ Attractions$116
🍜 Dining & Food$150
📱 eSIM & Ins.$18
🎯 Target Budget: $798✓ $114 Surplus Remaining for Shopping & Leisure

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D1

Arrival in Kochi, Fort Kochi Walk & Kathakali Evening

  • Arrival at Cochin International Airport (COK)
  • Stroll Portuguese alleys of Fort Kochi, St. Francis Church & Chinese fishing nets
  • Evening Kathakali classical dance and Kalaripayattu martial arts show
Culinary Highlight: Fresh Malabar Prawn Curry, Appam & Kerala Parotta with beef fry
D2

Scenic Mountain Drive to Munnar Tea Estates (1,600m)

D3

Eravikulam National Park (Nilgiri Tahr) & Echo Point

D4

Munnar to Alleppey: Board Private Luxury Houseboat

D5

Sunrise Canoe Ride, Coir Village & Airport Departure

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Top Rated Activities in Kerala God's Own Country & Backwaters

ICONIC
4.9

Alleppey Private Luxury Houseboat 1-Day & Overnight Cruise

Air-conditioned luxury Kettuvallam boat with private chef, sun deck, and village canals.

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4.9

Munnar Tea Estate Jeep Safari & Kolukkumalai Sunrise

Off-road 4WD jeep ascent to world highest tea plantation at 7,130ft for cloud sunrise.

From ₹2,100Book Pass
CULTURAL GEM
4.8

Fort Kochi Kathakali & Kalaripayattu Martial Arts Show

Authentic 90-minute classical drama and ancient martial arts performance.

From ₹450Book Pass
NATURE
4.8

Periyar Tiger Reserve Bamboo Rafting & Jungle Safari

Full-day hiking and bamboo rafting expedition in pristine wildlife sanctuary.

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5 to 7 Days Day-by-Day Itinerary in Kerala God's Own Country & Backwaters

Day 1

Arrival in Kochi, Fort Kochi Walk & Kathakali Evening

  • •Arrival at Cochin International Airport (COK)
  • •Stroll Portuguese alleys of Fort Kochi, St. Francis Church & Chinese fishing nets
  • •Evening Kathakali classical dance and Kalaripayattu martial arts show
🍽️ Must Eat: Fresh Malabar Prawn Curry, Appam & Kerala Parotta with beef fry
Day 2

Scenic Mountain Drive to Munnar Tea Estates (1,600m)

  • •Scenic 3.5h mountain drive stopping at Cheeyappara and Valara waterfalls
  • •Check into luxury tea valley resort surrounded by misty plantations
  • •Visit Tata KDHP Tea Museum and factory with guided tea tasting
🍽️ Must Eat: Traditional Kerala Sadya on banana leaf with 20+ side curries and Payasam
Day 3

Eravikulam National Park (Nilgiri Tahr) & Echo Point

  • •Morning safari in Eravikulam National Park to spot endangered Nilgiri Tahr mountain goats
  • •Visit Mattupetty Dam, Echo Point, and speed boating on Kundala Lake
  • •Relaxing 60-min authentic Ayurvedic herbal body massage
🍽️ Must Eat: Kottayam Duck Roast and warm cardamom spiced tea
Day 4

Munnar to Alleppey: Board Private Luxury Houseboat

  • •Descend from the mountains to the tranquil backwaters of Alleppey
  • •Board private wooden Kettuvallam houseboat equipped with AC bedroom and private chef
  • •Glide through narrow village canals as village life unfolds along the banks
🍽️ Must Eat: Freshly caught Karimeen Pollichathu (Pearl spot fish in roasted spices) & Red Matta Rice
Day 5

Sunrise Canoe Ride, Coir Village & Airport Departure

  • •Early sunrise wooden canoe ride through shallow canals where large boats cannot enter
  • •Disembark houseboat at 10 AM and visit traditional coir manufacturing village
  • •Private transfer back to Cochin Airport for departure
🍽️ Must Eat: Fluffy Appams with vegetable stew and fresh coconut water
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