Kerala.
Tea hills, spice forests and a night on the backwaters.
- Best time to go
- October to March
- Ideal trip length
- 5–7 days
Holiday package
Takes a minute. A travel planner calls you back within working hours (10 am – 7 pm).
About Kerala
Most trips combine the hill station of Munnar, the Periyar forests at Thekkady and a houseboat on the Alleppey backwaters, ending in Kochi or on the beaches of Varkala.
- Couples
- Families
Munnar
Rolling tea estates, Eravikulam National Park and misty viewpoints.
Alleppey backwaters
A private houseboat through canals and paddy fields, meals on board.
Thekkady
Boat rides on Periyar lake and walks through spice plantations.
Fort Kochi
Chinese fishing nets, colonial streets and Kathakali performances.
When to go
Best: October to March
- January — good
- February — good
- March — good
- April
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October — good
- November — good
- December — good
Getting there
Fly to Kochi for Munnar and the backwaters, or Trivandrum for Varkala and Kovalam. Everything in between is by road.
Planner's notes
- Munnar → Thekkady → Alleppey is the classic loop; allow a travel morning between each.
- Houseboats usually check in around noon and out after breakfast — one night is typical.
- Monsoon (June–September) is lush and quiet, but boat and beach days are weather-dependent.
A shape for 5–7 days
One way to lay out the days, built from the places above. Your planner reshapes it around your dates, pace and budget.
Day 1
Arrive and settle in
Reach Kerala, check in, and keep the evening easy.
Day 2
Munnar
Rolling tea estates, Eravikulam National Park and misty viewpoints.
Day 3
Alleppey backwaters
A private houseboat through canals and paddy fields, meals on board.
Day 4
Thekkady
Boat rides on Periyar lake and walks through spice plantations.
Day 5
Head home
A last breakfast, then the transfer back.
