Fort Kochi, Kumarakom & Munnar*
Colonial lanes. Backwater stillness. Highland air.
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A slow-travel escape through three timeless regions of Kerala — the European elegance of Fort Kochi, the reflective calm of Kumarakom’s backwaters, and the mist-covered tea estates of Munnar. Expect history, houseboats, spice-scented markets, and forested trails. Each stop flows gently into the next, like the perfect southern breeze.
Here’s how your journey unfolds.
Day 1 – Land & Unwind
Arrive at Kochi International Airport and settle into a boutique hotel in Fort Kochi. Spend the evening walking Princess Street, a colonial-era stretch lined with cafés, galleries, and quiet character.
Day 2 – Fort Kochi on Foot
Start your day with a guided heritage walk — explore the Chinese fishing nets, Dutch cemetery, St. Francis Church, and Santa Cruz Basilica. Post-lunch, visit the Jain Temple and enjoy Kalaripayattu and Kathakali performances.
Day 3 – Spice Streets & Sunset Waters
Wander through Jew Town Street and its spice-scented lanes. Visit the Dutch Palace and the historic Paradesi Synagogue. After lunch, enjoy a sunset cruise on the Arabian Sea.
Day 4 – Enter the Backwaters
Depart post-breakfast for Kumarakom (1.5 hrs). Check in at your resort nestled by the backwaters. Spend the day in stillness — maybe an Ayurveda massage, maybe just a long nap.
Day 5 – Houseboat Days
Take a traditional houseboat ride across the Vembanad Lake. Float past paddy fields, coir villages, and fishing canoes while enjoying local lunch on board. Return to the resort by sunset.
Day 6 – Slow Living
This one’s yours. Do nothing, or everything. Relax, read, walk, or book a second massage.
Day 7 – Up into the Hills
Drive to Munnar (5 hrs). A lush, winding road leads you through Kerala’s finest hillscapes. Arrive and take it slow — maybe explore a tea estate or walk through the plantation mist.
Day 8 – Peaks & Points
A full day of exploration — Eravikulam National Park, Echo Point, Mattupetty Dam. Optional boat ride at the dam and some time for shopping in Munnar town.
Day 9 – Your Day, Your Way
Use the day for forest walks, spice shopping, or just sipping tea on the veranda. Tomorrow, we descend.
Day 10 – Back to Kochi
Post breakfast, drive down to Kochi (3 hrs). Check into a luxury hotel near the airport and relax before departure.
Day 11 – Departure
Transfer to Kochi International Airport. Tour ends.
Gallery
Fishing nets. Floating houses. Tea-covered hills.
Breaking Down Each Location
Fort Kochi
About the Location
Step back to the 1500s in this coastal town where colonial Portugal met the Malabar coast. Fort Kochi holds traces of Dutch, British, and Jewish heritage — from churches and synagogues to palaces and spice markets. Ideal for slow walks, café hops, and cultural evenings.
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