Explore Kerala with 5-9 night packages covering Munnar, Kumarakom, Alappuzha and Kovalam. Customise your trip and get a free itinerary.
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At a glance
Kerala is a state in South India known for its backwaters, tea hills, forests, beaches and old trading cities. It suits couples, families, seniors and groups, and it is one of the easiest holidays to plan, because tourism infrastructure is well developed in the main places and no visa or permit is needed for Indian citizens.
A trip is usually built from a few areas: Kochi for heritage and food, Munnar for tea plantations and viewpoints, Thekkady for the Periyar landscape and spice country, Alleppey or Kumarakom for backwater cruises and houseboats, and Kovalam or Varkala for the beach. Wayanad and Bekal sit in northern Kerala and suit a separate route.
Five days gives a compact Kochi, Munnar and Alleppey route, and seven days gives a balanced mix of hills, wildlife, backwaters and a beach. The ideal range is six to thirteen nights. October to March is generally the most comfortable season, and November to February is the busiest, so book early. Our planners keep routes realistic, because Kerala's stops are farther apart than they look. For more detail, read our Kerala travel guide, places to visit in Kerala and Kerala trip cost.
Why go
Tea plantations and highland viewpoints in the Western Ghats give you cool air after the coast. Allow two days, and carry a light jacket.
A private overnight kettuvallam takes you through paddy-field backwaters and village canals. Travellers say houseboats must return to the jetty by 6 PM, so confirm cruise hours before booking.
Fort Kochi packs colonial streets, Chinese fishing nets and Mattancherry into about two days. Allow extra road time from the airport.
Laterite cliffs, sunset walks and yoga sit beside the Janardhana Swami Temple. Use the cliff access routes carefully after rain.
Periyar-area bamboo rafting, guided nature walks and spice-estate visits fill two days. Book limited-capacity park activities early from November to February.
Rain averages just 20 mm, and temperatures run 23°C to 31°C. It suits sightseeing, beaches and backwaters, but demand is at its peak.
Find your kind of trip
Honeymoon couples get a private overnight kettuvallam in Alappuzha, with a backwater cruise through paddy-field canals. Add quiet Kumarakom beside Vembanad Lake, then sunset walks on Varkala's laterite cliffs. Travellers say houseboats must return to the jetty by 6 PM.
See packagesFamily holidays suit Kerala's Munnar tea plantations, Thekkady's bamboo rafting and spice-estate visits, and a houseboat night in Alappuzha. Kovalam's sheltered beach ends the trip gently. Keep road transfers short, as the hill roads to Munnar and Thekkady often wind.
See packagesWhere to go
Experience a private overnight kettuvallam through paddy-field backwaters and village canals.
Visit Bekal Fort and the nearby beaches on a northern Kerala itinerary.
Explore Fort Kochi’s colonial streets, Chinese fishing nets, art spaces and historic waterfront.
Relax on a sheltered south-Kerala beach near Thiruvananthapuram and combine it with wellness stays.
Stay beside Vembanad Lake for birding, village canoeing and quieter backwater scenery.
Walk among tea plantations and visit highland viewpoints in Kerala’s Western Ghats.
Combine Periyar landscape views with guided nature walks, bamboo rafting or spice-estate visits.
See Kerala’s capital, museums and the surrounding cultural attractions before departure.
Pair dramatic laterite cliffs with sunset walks, yoga and the Papanasam beach setting.
Visit forested hills, caves, waterfalls and plantation country in northern Kerala.
Season guide
The best time to visit Kerala is October to March, with January and February the driest. January runs 23–31°C with just 20 mm of rain. February reaches 32°C with 25 mm. Both months bring peak-season demand and pricing. March gets hotter, up to 33°C. October is showery at 300 mm, so keep plans flexible. Rain eases through November. Avoid June and July: they see 650 mm and 700 mm of rain, which disrupts outdoor plans and weakens beach trips. April is hot and humid, so pick hill stations.
Day by day
Based on our God's Own Country Classic 5N package. Your trip expert can stretch or shorten any day.
Arrive in Kochi and meet your driver. Travel by private vehicle to Munnar. The road climbs into the Western Ghats and winds through hill country, so allow most of the day for the drive. Check in at your comfort hotel and rest. Carry a light jacket, because Munnar is much cooler than the lowlands.
Spend the day around Munnar. Walk among the tea plantations and stop at highland viewpoints in the Western Ghats. Wear closed shoes with good grip, as paths in tea estates can be wet. Your private vehicle stays with you, so you can set a relaxed pace. Return to the same hotel for a second night.
After breakfast, check out and drive to Thekkady. Settle into your hotel, then explore the Periyar landscape in the afternoon. You can choose a guided nature walk, bamboo rafting or a spice-estate visit. Activity tickets and entry fees are not included. Park activities have limited capacity, so decide early. Overnight in Thekkady.
Check out after breakfast and drive to Alleppey. Board your private kettuvallam and cruise through paddy-field backwaters and village canals. Lunch and dinner are served on board. The boat moors for the night, so expect a slow, quiet evening on the water rather than a long cruise. This is the only road transfer today.
Have breakfast on the houseboat and disembark. Drive to Kochi and check in at your hotel. In the afternoon, explore Fort Kochi. Walk its colonial streets, see the Chinese fishing nets, visit the art spaces and stroll along the historic waterfront. Your driver stays with you for the sightseeing. Overnight in Kochi.
Enjoy a relaxed breakfast and check out. Your driver takes you to the airport or railway station for your onward journey. Allow extra road time between the city and the airport, especially at peak traffic hours. Your Kerala holiday ends here.
Budget guide
Starting prices of our packages, per person on twin sharing, excl. GST and flights.
Hotel tier, trip length, travel month and inclusions set the price of a Kerala trip. Standard 3-star and 4-star hotels cost less than premium resorts, luxury stays or private houseboats. Longer trips add more nights and road transfers. December to February is peak season, while June to September is usually better value. Meal plans differ: breakfast is common, and half-board may suit houseboat stays. Flights are not included. Check each package's inclusions before comparing prices.
| Hotel level | Trip length | Usually included | Price per person |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comfort5 packages | 5 to 9 nights | Stays, Houseboat, Breakfast, Private cab, Sightseeing | ₹30,000 to ₹54,000 (approximate)per person, excl. GST |
*Approximate price per person, excl. GST. Contact us for exact pricing.
FAQs
Quick answers to what travellers ask before booking a Kerala trip. Ask your trip expert anything else.
Five days covers a compact Kochi, Munnar and Alleppey route, and seven days allows a more balanced combination of hills, wildlife, backwaters and a beach. The ideal range is six to thirteen nights depending on how many stops you want.
October to March is generally best, with drier and more comfortable weather for beaches, backwaters, hill stations and wildlife. November to February is the busiest period, so book hotels, houseboats and transport early.
No. Kerala is an Indian state, so Indian citizens do not need a visa. Carry valid government photo ID, and check for extra permissions if you plan activities in protected areas.
It depends on the package. Some include a private overnight houseboat, others a daytime cruise. Check the itinerary, and note that houseboats often return to the jetty by about 6 PM, so an overnight stay may be moored near the shore.
Yes, if the route limits long transfers and includes suitable hotels and rest days. Munnar and Thekkady involve winding roads, and seniors may prefer a daytime cruise to an overnight houseboat.
Our packages are land-only, so flights or train tickets are arranged separately unless your itinerary says otherwise. Our planners can suggest arrival and departure airports so you do not backtrack.
Yes. Tell our planners your dates, travellers, pace and hotel preference, and we will adjust the route, nights and inclusions, and send a written quote that lists everything included.
It can be, for greenery, Ayurveda and lower prices, but heavy rain can disrupt road travel and boat services. Keep plans flexible and choose a compact route between June and September.
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