Adventure

Grand Kerala Tour

6N/7D Professional Guides Included Best: September–March

Tour Overview

Glide through ‘God’s Own Country’ on this seven-day Kerala journey of backwaters, tea hills and coast. Spend a night aboard a traditional Alleppey houseboat, wander Munnar’s plantations and Thekkady’s reserves, all wrapped in premium stays and private transfers.

  • Munnar
  • Alleppey
  • Thekkady

Planning ahead? Read our full Kerala travel guide for attractions, local food and the best time to visit.

Day-wise Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival in Kerala

  • Warm welcome and pickup from the nearest airport or railway station
  • Check in to your premium hotel and freshen up
  • Evening at leisure exploring the local market
Meals: Dinner
Day 2

Discover Munnar

  • Guided sightseeing tour of Munnar
  • Time for photography and soaking in the views
  • Taste the local favourite Sadya
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 3

Excursion to Alleppey

  • Full-day excursion to Alleppey
  • Scenic sightseeing and short nature walks en route
  • Relaxed evening back at the hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4

Explore Thekkady

  • Visit Thekkady and nearby attractions
  • Interact with locals and learn about regional traditions
  • Optional evening cultural show
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 5

Leisure & Nearby Attractions

  • Day free for shopping, spa, or optional adventure activities
  • Discover hidden gems around Kerala with your guide
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 6

Flavours of Kerala

  • Pick up handicrafts and souvenirs from local markets
  • Farewell dinner featuring Appam and regional specialities
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 7

Departure

  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Transfer to the airport/station with cherished memories
Meals: Breakfast

About This Grand Kerala Trip

Kerala packs several distinct landscapes into a short drive: the backwater network around Alleppey, the tea country of Munnar at around 1,600 m, the spice hills and wildlife of Thekkady, and a long Arabian Sea coastline. The state is also unusually easy to travel in, with good roads and high literacy making communication simple.

The itinerary strings those together rather than staying put, which is the right way to see Kerala. The houseboat night on the backwaters is usually what people remember.

Who This Tour Suits

  • Honeymooners — the backwaters and hill stations are built for it
  • Families and older travellers, thanks to easy roads and gentle sightseeing
  • Anyone wanting nature and Ayurveda rather than monuments

Know Before You Book

  • Backwater houseboats moor for the night rather than cruising in the dark; that is a regulation, not a shortcut.
  • Munnar is genuinely cool in the evenings — a light jacket is needed even when the coast is hot.
  • Monsoon runs June to September and is heavy. It is also when Ayurvedic treatment is traditionally taken.
  • Alcohol availability is more restricted than in most Indian states.

What's Included

  • 6 nights premium hotel accommodation
  • Daily breakfast and dinner
  • Private air-conditioned cab for transfers & sightseeing
  • Certified local tour guide
  • All applicable taxes and toll charges
  • 24/7 on-trip travel assistance

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Kerala houseboat stay actually like?

A converted rice barge with private bedrooms, a bathroom, a deck and a crew who cook on board. Boats cruise through the afternoon and moor for the night — overnight movement is not permitted. Meals are typically local fish and vegetarian Kerala dishes.

When is the best time to visit Kerala?

September to March is the comfortable window, with December and January the driest and busiest. April and May are hot and humid on the coast, though Munnar stays pleasant. The June to September monsoon is dramatic and green, and the traditional season for Ayurvedic treatment.

Is Kerala a good destination for a honeymoon?

It is one of the most popular in India, and the mix is the reason: a private houseboat, tea-covered hills in Munnar and quiet beaches, all within a few hours of each other. Tell us at booking and the room arrangements can be planned accordingly.