Kerala Highlights: 5 Nights / 6 Days

Fort KochiThekkadyHouseboat, Alleppey

Fort Kochi

1 Night

Day 01

Morning – Evening

Kochi Arrival and Fort Kochi Exploration

**Distance/Duration**: Kochi Airport to Fort Kochi (within city) * Arrive at Kochi Airport and transfer to a hotel in Fort Kochi * Visit iconic attractions: Chinese Fishing Nets for memorable photos * Explore Jew Town and Mattancherry Dutch Palace with its historic murals * Visit St. Francis Church, India's oldest European church * Admire Santa Cruz Basilica's stunning stained-glass art * Evening: Sunset cruise on Marine Drive or harbor for relaxed family bonding **Overnight:** Fort Kochi

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Day 02

Morning – Evening

Kochi to Munnar – Tea Gardens and Lakes

**Distance/Duration:** 140 km | 4 hours * Early morning drive to Munnar through scenic tea plantations and rubber estates * En route: Photography stops at Valara and Cheeyappara Waterfalls * Check into a hillside resort in Munnar * Afternoon activities: Explore Mattupetty Dam for scenic boat rides; Echo Point (fun for kids); Kundala Lake's pedal boats * Visit Tea Museum to understand tea processing; scenic walks through tea gardens * Evening: Free time to relax at resort **Overnight:** Munnar

Day 03

Morning – Evening

Full day of Munnar sightseeing including Eravikulam National Park

**Duration:** Full day * Early start for Eravikulam National Park to spot endangered Nilgiri Tahr (seasonal, subject to weather) * Visit Pothamedu Viewpoint for panoramic tea garden views * Optional: Carmelagiri Elephant Park for family interactions * Explore Blossom Park with playgrounds suitable for children * Visit Top Station for Western Ghats panoramic views * Tea plantations walk and photography * Evening: Return to resort for leisure and relaxation **Overnight:** Munnar

Thekkady

1 Night

Day 04

Morning – Evening

Munnar to Thekkady – Wildlife and Spices

**Distance/Duration:** 110 km | 3–4 hours * Scenic drive to Thekkady through cardamom hills and spice plantations * Check into hotel in Thekkady * Afternoon boat cruise on Periyar Lake in Periyar Tiger Reserve to spot elephants, deer, and birds * Visit spice plantation for guided tours of cardamom, pepper, and other local spices * Optional evening: Kathakali dance performance or Kalaripayattu (traditional martial arts) demonstration * Evening: Local market exploration **Overnight:** Thekkady

Overnight TransferThekkady → Houseboat, Alleppey

Houseboat, Alleppey

1 Night

Day 05

Morning – Evening

Thekkady to Alleppey – Backwaters Bliss

**Distance/Duration:** 130 km | 4 hours * Drive to Alleppey (Alappuzha) * Board private houseboat by noon for full-day backwater cruise * Cruise through palm-fringed canals, paddy fields, and village life on Vembanad Lake * Enjoy authentic Kerala cuisine onboard * Watch sunset from the deck; observe village life and coconut plantations * Perfect for couples and families seeking peaceful unwind * Overnight on houseboat **Overnight:** Houseboat, Alleppey

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Day 06

Morning – Evening

Backwaters to Kochi Departure

* Morning houseboat cruise; disembark at Alleppey jetty by 9:00 AM * Transfer to Kochi (1.5–2 hours) for final shopping * Visit MG Road for spices, tea, and local souvenirs * Drop at Kochi Airport/Railway Station for departure * Tour Ends

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