Kerala's Splendor - Waterfalls to Backwaters

🏝️ Enchanting Kerala Hills & Backwaters – 8 Nights / 9 Days

🌆 Destinations Covered: Kochi ➡️ Munnar ➡️ Thekkady ➡️ Alappuzha ➡️ Trivandrum ➡️ Kovalam

🌅 Day 1: Arrival in Kochi & Visit to Athirappally Waterfalls – Kochi Stay

• ✈️ Arrival at Cochin International Airport / Railway Station

• 🤝 Meet & Greet by our representative

• 💦 Athirappally Waterfalls – Known as the Niagara of India, with a majestic 80 ft drop and scenic surroundings

• 🛏️ Overnight Stay in Kochi

🍃 Day 2: Kochi ➡️ Munnar – Scenic Drive to the Tea Hills

• 🍽️ Breakfast at hotel & check-out

• 🚗 Drive through the picturesque Western Ghats

• 🌳 Neriyamangalam Forest – Gateway to the high ranges

• 💦 Cheeyappara Waterfalls – Multi-tiered waterfall

• 🌿 Valara Waterfalls – Amidst lush forest

• 🌱 Spice Garden Visit – Explore Kerala’s aromatic spice plantations

• 🛏️ Overnight Stay in Munnar

🌄 Day 3: Munnar Full-Day Exploration – Tea Gardens & Adventure

• 🍽️ Breakfast at hotel

• ☕ Tea Museum & Tea Gardens – Learn the history and process of tea making

• 🦌 Eravikulam National Park – Home to the Nilgiri Tahr and stunning viewpoints

• 🚣 Mattupetty Dam – Enjoy boating

• 🌹 Rose Garden – Vibrant flower displays

• 📸 Photo Point – Tea estate backdrops

• 🔊 Echo Point – Natural echo phenomenon

• 🏞️ Pothamedu View Point – Panoramic views of Munnar

• 🌻 Hydel Park & Botanical Garden – Family-friendly garden space

Optional Activities:

• 🎯 Zip Line / Sky Wing / Jeep Safari (3hrs)

• 🎈 Hot Air Balloon

• 🐟 Pottas Fish Farm

• 🎢 Fun & Adventure Park – 35+ rides

• 🌿 Spice Garden Visit

• 🛏️ Overnight Stay in Munnar

🌿 Day 4: Leisure & Local Culture in Munnar

• 🍽️ Breakfast at hotel

• 🎭 Traditional Shows – Kathakali & Kalaripayattu performances (1 hr each)

• 💆 Ayurvedic Massage/Treatment – Optional rejuvenation

• 🍫 Chocolate Factory Visit – Taste & learn chocolate making

• 🛍️ Explore local shops or revisit favorite locations

• 🛏️ Overnight Stay in Munnar

🐘 Day 5: Munnar ➡️ Thekkady – Wildlife & Culture

• 🍽️ Breakfast and check-out

• 🚗 Drive to Thekkady

• 🚤 Periyar Boating – Spot elephants, deer & birds on Periyar Lake

• 🍂 Spice Garden Visit – Learn about cardamom, pepper, and more

• 🐘 Elephant Park – Enjoy rides, feeding & bathing experiences

• 🎭 Traditional Shows – Evening Kathakali or Kalaripayattu

• 🚙 Jeep Safari (Optional – 3 hrs to Sathram or Kerala-TN Border)

• 🛏️ Overnight Stay in Thekkady

🌊 Day 6: Thekkady ➡️ Alappuzha – Houseboat Cruise Experience

• 🚗 Morning transfer to Alappuzha

• 🛥️ Houseboat Check-in (12 PM) – Cruise through backwaters, villages & paddy fields

• 🍛 Enjoy authentic Kerala meals onboard

• 🌅 Sunset over Vembanad Lake

Optional Water Activities:

• 🛶 Shikkara Ride

• 🏄 Kayaking

• 🚤 Speed Boat

• 👗 Kerala Saree Weaving Demo

• 🛏️ Overnight Stay on Houseboat

🏛️ Day 7: Alappuzha ➡️ Trivandrum ➡️ Kovalam Beach

• 🍽️ Breakfast on houseboat & check-out

• 🚗 Drive to Trivandrum & check-in to hotel in Kovalam

• 🏞️ Jatayu Earth Center (Optional stop, if time permits)

• 🏖️ Kovalam Beach – Relax by the crescent-shaped beach

• 🛏️ Overnight Stay in Kovalam

🕌 Day 8: Trivandrum Cultural Sightseeing

• 🍽️ Breakfast at hotel

• 🛕 Padmanabhaswamy Temple – Rich in history & spiritual significance (Traditional dress code required)

• 🏛️ Napier Museum & Natural History Museum – Colonial-era artifacts & exhibits

• 🐅 Trivandrum Zoo – Among the oldest zoos in India

• 🛏️ Overnight Stay in Kovalam

🛫 Day 9: Departure from Trivandrum

• 🍽️ Breakfast at hotel & check-out

• 🚖 Transfer to Trivandrum Airport / Railway Station

• 💼 Depart with unforgettable memories of your Kerala holiday