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6N/7D
From Munnar Heights to Kovalam Waves
2N Munnar + 1N Thekkady + 1N Alleppey Houseboat + 2N Kovalam
Package Inclusions
Meals
Hotels
Transfers
Overview
Experience the finest contrasts of God's Own Country on this 7-day holiday with SkyGlobals. Wind through the mist-covered tea plantations, gushing waterfalls, and high-altitude shola grasslands of Munnar, then explore the fragrant spice hills and wildlife lake of Periyar in Thekkady. Glide along the palm-fringed canals of Alleppey aboard a traditional private houseboat, savoring authentic coastal meals, before unwinding on the golden crescent sands beneath the iconic striped lighthouse at Kovalam Beach. Conclude your journey exploring the architectural marvels of Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Trivandrum. Complete with private chauffeur-driven transfers and handpicked stays throughout, this tour delivers a seamless Kerala escape.
Tour Itinerary
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Land at Cochin International Airport (COK) or arrive at Ernakulam Junction (ERS) in the morning. Meet your dedicated private chauffeur and begin the scenic ascent into the Western Ghats along NH-85. Waterfalls & Spice Gardens: As the road climbs through Neriamangalam, stop to view the tiered roadside cascades of Cheeyappara Waterfalls and the misty curtain of Valara Waterfalls. Walk through a local plantation to see black pepper vines, vanilla, cardamom bushes, and cinnamon trees up close. Arrive in Munnar (5,200 ft) by afternoon, surrounded by rolling hills of manicured tea bushes. Check into your valley resort. Spend the evening relaxing on your private balcony, enjoying hot cardamom tea, or exploring the town market for homemade chocolates and pure essential oils. Dinner and overnight stay in Munnar.
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08:00 AM – 11:30 AM (Eravikulam National Park): Drive to Rajamalai, the tourism zone of Eravikulam National Park. Board the forest department bus to spot the endangered Nilgiri Tahr (mountain ibex) grazing along the high shola grasslands beneath Anamudi Peak (8,695 ft, the highest peak in South India). (Note: Park is closed annually for calving from Feb to late March; alternate visits to the KFDC Floriculture Centre apply). 11:30 AM – 01:00 PM (KDHP Tea Museum): Tour the heritage tea factory at Nallathanni Estate to see black tea processing from CTC crushing to packaging, complete with a tea-tasting demonstration. 02:00 PM – 05:30 PM (Mattupetty, Echo Point & Kundala Lake): After lunch, drive along the Top Station highway past Photo Point to Mattupetty Dam (optional speed boating). Continue to the acoustic natural phenomenon at Echo Point and the curved masonry wall of Kundala Dam Lake. Return to the resort by evening. Dinner and overnight stay in Munnar.
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After breakfast, check out and drive along the scenic Gap Road or Poopara spice route into Thekkady / Kumily (3,000 ft), the plantation hub bordering the Periyar Tiger Reserve. Check into your jungle lodge or eco-resort. Periyar Lake Boat Safari: Board the KTDC two-tier boat safari on Periyar Lake inside the wildlife sanctuary. Watch for wild elephant herds, sambar deer, Indian bison (gaur), wild boars, and river otters along the water's edge. Spice Garden Walk & Martial Arts: Take a guided plantation walk to learn about vanilla, nutmeg, and allspice cultivation. At 05:00 PM, attend an authentic live performance of Kalaripayattu martial arts and classical Kathakali dance. (Optional: Rejuvenate with an authentic Ayurvedic Abhyanga full-body herbal massage). Dinner and overnight stay in Thekkady.
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Depart at 07:30 AM after breakfast. Descend the Ghats past the rubber plantations of Kottayam into the backwater hub of Alleppey (Alappuzha).12:00 PM Boarding: Check into your traditional private thatched Kettuvallam (Houseboat). Sip fresh tender coconut water as the boat cruises onto the canals of Vembanad Lake. Afternoon Cruise & Local Cuisine: Drift past palm-fringed channels, coir-making villages, rustic duck farms, and paddy fields cultivated below sea level. Savor a freshly prepared Kerala lunch onboard, featuring local rice, avial, sambar, thoran, and fresh Karimeen Pollichathu (pearl spot fish wrapped in banana leaf) or chicken curry. 05:30 PM Mooring & Night Stay: The boat anchors along a quiet village bank at dusk per maritime regulations. Enjoy evening tea with banana fritters (pazham pori), stroll the village bunds, and dine by candlelight. Overnight stay in AC bedrooms onboard the houseboat.
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Morning Cruise: Wake up early to catch the mist rising off the backwaters. Enjoy a morning cruise (07:30 AM – 08:30 AM) with breakfast onboard (Appam with vegetable stew). Disembark at the jetty by 09:00 AM. Coastal Drive to Kovalam: Drive south along NH-66 past Kollam and the coastal cliffs of Varkala, arriving in the beach town of Kovalam by afternoon. Check into your beachside resort.Lighthouse Beach Sunset: Spend your afternoon relaxing on the golden sands of Lighthouse Beach, named after the 35-meter red-and-white striped Vizhinjam Lighthouse perched on the rocky headland. Swim in the gentle bay, climb to the lighthouse viewing gallery, and enjoy sunset dining at open-air seafood shacks along the paved promenade. Dinner and overnight stay in Kovalam.
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Morning Coastal Leisure: Enjoy breakfast overlooking the Arabian Sea. Relax along the curving sands of Hawa Beach (Eve’s Beach) and Samudra Beach, or try optional water sports such as parasailing, surfing, and catamaran rides.
Afternoon Trivandrum Heritage Circuit: Take a 30-minute drive into the capital city of Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum):
Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple: Tour the exterior and sacred premises of this 8th-century architectural masterpiece built in an intricate blend of Chera and Dravidian styles. View the grand 16th-century gopuram and the sacred Padma Theertham temple tank. (Strict traditional dress code applies: Dhoti/mundu for men; sarees for women).
Royal & Cultural Museums: Tour the wooden Kuthiramalika (Mansion of Horses) Palace Museum showcasing royal Travancore relics, followed by the Indo-Saracenic Napier Museum and the lush Zoological Gardens.
Return to Kovalam for a relaxed final evening by the beach. Dinner and overnight stay in Kovalam.
Afternoon Trivandrum Heritage Circuit: Take a 30-minute drive into the capital city of Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum):
Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple: Tour the exterior and sacred premises of this 8th-century architectural masterpiece built in an intricate blend of Chera and Dravidian styles. View the grand 16th-century gopuram and the sacred Padma Theertham temple tank. (Strict traditional dress code applies: Dhoti/mundu for men; sarees for women).
Royal & Cultural Museums: Tour the wooden Kuthiramalika (Mansion of Horses) Palace Museum showcasing royal Travancore relics, followed by the Indo-Saracenic Napier Museum and the lush Zoological Gardens.
Return to Kovalam for a relaxed final evening by the beach. Dinner and overnight stay in Kovalam.
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Savor your final tropical breakfast at the resort. Spend your remaining morning taking a final walk on the beach or picking up Kerala banana chips, cashews, and handicrafts. Check out of the resort.En Route Photo Stop: Stop at Shankhumukham Beach to view the giant 87-foot outdoor sculpture of the mermaid (Sagarakanyaka) sculpted by Kanayi Kunhiraman.Transfer directly to Trivandrum International Airport (TRV) or Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station (TVC) for your flight or train home, concluding your Kerala holiday.
