Fort Kochi | Kumarakom | Thekkady | Munnar*
Coasts, canals, jungles & hill trails.
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A south Indian escape that unfolds like a well-paced film — historic coastal walks in Fort Kochi, slow backwater days in Kumarakom, wildlife trails through Thekkady’s forested heart, and winding tea estate roads in Munnar. This trip is a seamless blend of heritage, nature, and stillness — best explored barefoot, binoculars in hand, or with a cup of local tea.
One road. Many moods. Here’s how.
Day 1 – Arrive & Breathe
Land in Kochi and drive to the coastal town of Fort Kochi (1.5 hrs). A slow day to check in, walk around the neighbourhood, and soak in the sea breeze.
Day 2 – Fort Kochi on Foot
Join a guided heritage walk through the fishing nets, Dutch cemetery, St. Francis Church, and the Santa Cruz Basilica. Spend your evening at leisure — maybe a café, maybe just the coast.
Day 3 – Spice Streets & Sunset Waters
Explore the narrow antique-lined Jew Town Street, visit the Paradesi Synagogue, and see the Dutch Palace. Return for lunch, rest, and end the day with a sunset cruise on the Arabian Sea.
Day 4 – Into the Backwaters
A short 1.5 hr drive brings you to Kumarakom. Check into a peaceful lakeside resort. Walk the palm-lined banks or simply stay still and watch the waters move.
Day 5 – Drift & Discover
Today, choose your adventure: Aruvikkuzhi Waterfall trek, Bay Island Driftwood Museum, or a boat ride to Pathiramanal Island. Let Kumarakom offer you slow surprises.
Day 6 – Houseboat Haven
Transfer to Alleppey and board your private houseboat. Drift through Kerala’s quiet canals, watch life go by from the deck, and dock near a village by evening. Optional massage, walk, or stargazing.
Day 7 – Thekkady Bound
Disembark at 9 AM and drive 4 hrs to Thekkady. After lunch and check-in, head to Periyar Lake for a scenic boat ride in India’s oldest tiger reserve. Surreal greens, slow waters.
Day 8 – Forests, Farms & Folklore
A day of trails, treks, and village stories. Walk through spice plantations, raft on bamboo in Periyar Lake, and maybe visit a tribal village or the Mangala Devi Temple. Watch out for wild elephants and pepper vines.
Day 9 – The Ascent to Munnar
Drive to Munnar, a green-washed hill station tucked at 5,200 ft. Arrive and breathe in the cool. Evening at leisure.
Day 10 – Tea, Trails & Echoes
Visit Eravikulam National Park, Echo Point, and Mattupetty Dam. Optional boat rides and some tea-shop wanderings in Munnar town.
Day 11 – Downhill to Kochi
Post breakfast, drive back to Kochi (4 hrs). Stay near the airport and ease into the final night.
Day 12 – Departure
Transfer to Kochi Airport. Tour ends.
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Chinese fishing nets. Floating houseboats. Wild trails. Misty tea hills.
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