Enchanting Kerala Tour

Upon arrival at Cochin International Airport or railway station, our representative will welcome you and assist with your transfer to the hotel. After check-in and lunch, embark on a guided tour of Fort Cochin, Kerala’s historic trading port. Visit the 16th-century Jewish Synagogue in Jew Town with its hand-painted Chinese tiles, the St. Francis Church (India’s oldest European church where Vasco da Gama was originally buried), the Dutch Palace (Mattancherry Palace) with its remarkable murals, and the iconic Chinese fishing nets that line the harbor—a legacy of traders from the court of Kublai Khan. Return to your hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

After breakfast, drive into the Western Ghats mountains toward Munnar, once the summer resort of the British colonial administration. The journey itself is spectacular, winding through cardamom plantations and misty mountain landscapes before emerging among verdant tea estates that carpet the hillsides. En route, stop at Valara and Cheeyappara waterfalls during monsoon season. Upon arrival in Munnar, check into your hotel and refresh. In the late afternoon, enjoy a guided trek through the surrounding tea gardens, where you’ll learn about tea cultivation while soaking in panoramic valley views. Overnight in Munnar.

Following breakfast, set out to explore Munnar’s natural splendors. Visit Eravikulam National Park, home to the endangered Nilgiri Tahr (mountain goat) and spectacular views from the Rajamalai hills. Tour the Tea Museum to understand the region’s colonial tea heritage, and stroll through the charming Old Munnar Town. Continue to the scenic Mattupetty Dam and its Swiss-style dairy farm established under the Indo-Swiss livestock project. Also visit Echo Point, Top Station (the highest point in Munnar offering views into neighboring Tamil Nadu), and Kundala Lake with optional boating. Return to your hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

After an early breakfast, journey through spice country to Thekkady, home of Periyar National Park. The drive offers continuous changes in scenery from tea plantations to dense forests and spice gardens. Upon arrival, check into your hotel and relax before the afternoon activity. In the evening, experience a guided boat safari on Periyar Lake within the tiger reserve. While tiger sightings are rare, you’re likely to spot wild elephants, sambar deer, wild boar, and numerous bird species coming to the lake at dusk. After this wildlife adventure, return to your hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Following breakfast, drive west toward Kerala’s famous backwaters region. The journey from the highlands to the low-lying backwaters offers dramatic changes in landscape. Arrive at Kumarakom, a network of canals, rivers, and Lake Vembanad that together create this unique ecosystem. Check into your waterfront resort and spend the afternoon at leisure, perhaps enjoying an Ayurvedic massage treatment or simply relaxing by the water’s edge. Optional activities include a visit to the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, home to numerous migratory birds, or exploring the local village life with a guided walk. Dinner and overnight at your resort.

After a leisurely breakfast overlooking the backwaters, check out and begin your journey back to Cochin. Depending on your departure time, you might stop at a local spice market to purchase authentic Kerala spices to take home. Arrive at Cochin International Airport or railway station in time for your onward journey, carrying memories of Kerala’s diverse landscapes and cultural experiences.