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HoneymoonHill stationsBackwaters

Romantic Kerala: hills, houseboat & Kovalam beach 6 nights, 7 days

Six nights for couples who want it all: tea hills, spice country, a houseboat night and two slow days on the beach at the end.

Duration
6N / 7D
Route
Kochi – Munnar – Thekkady – Alleppey – Kovalam
Ideal for
Honeymooners with a week to spare
Starts from
₹34,900 per person, twin sharing, 3-star hotels

Route

  1. Kochi
  2. Munnar
  3. Thekkady
  4. Alleppey
  5. Kovalam

Tour highlights

  • Two nights in Munnar's hills
  • Candlelight dinner in Thekkady
  • Private houseboat on the backwaters
  • Two nights at a Kovalam beach resort
  • Fly home from Trivandrum, no drive back to Kochi

Day-by-day itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arrive in Kochi, drive to Munnar

    Your driver meets you at Kochi airport or Ernakulam railway station. The road climbs from the plains into the Western Ghats, with stops at Cheeyappara and Valara waterfalls and your first view of the tea estates. Check in and spend the evening at leisure.

    Drive 130 km, about 4 hoursStay Munnar
  2. Day 2

    Munnar sightseeing

    Morning at Eravikulam National Park to see the Nilgiri tahr on the grassy slopes of Anamudi, South India's highest peak. After lunch visit the Tea Museum, then drive along Mattupetty Dam, Kundala Lake and Echo Point. Evening free for the town's spice and tea shops.

    Stay MunnarMeals Breakfast
  3. Day 3

    Munnar to Thekkady

    Drive south through cardamom hills to Thekkady. In the afternoon, walk through a spice plantation to see pepper, cardamom, cinnamon and vanilla growing. In the evening, watch a Kalaripayattu martial arts show in Kumily.

    Drive 90 km, about 3 hoursStay ThekkadyMeals Breakfast
  4. Day 4

    Periyar boat ride, then Alleppey houseboat

    Take the early boat ride on Periyar Lake, the best time to see elephants and gaur at the water's edge. Drive down to Alleppey and board your private houseboat around noon. Cruise through the backwaters past paddy fields and village life while the crew prepares lunch, evening tea and dinner on board.

    Drive 140 km, about 4 hoursStay Houseboat, AlleppeyMeals Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  5. Day 5

    Houseboat to Kovalam

    Breakfast on board and check out by 9 AM. Drive south along the coast to Kovalam, and spend the evening at Lighthouse Beach.

    Drive 160 km, about 4 hoursStay KovalamMeals Breakfast
  6. Day 6

    Kovalam beach day, Trivandrum city

    Morning on the beach. In the afternoon, visit Trivandrum: the Padmanabhaswamy Temple from outside (entry for Hindus only, with a dress code), the Napier Museum and the Kuthiramalika Palace. Return for sunset at Kovalam.

    Stay KovalamMeals Breakfast
  7. Day 7

    Departure from Trivandrum

    Breakfast and a last swim, then drop at Trivandrum airport or railway station.

    Drive 15 km, 30 minutesMeals Breakfast

Included

  • Hotel stays on twin sharing with daily breakfast
  • Private AC houseboat with lunch, evening snacks, dinner and breakfast
  • Private AC car with an English-speaking driver for the whole trip
  • Fuel, tolls, parking, interstate permits and driver allowance
  • Pick-up and drop at airport or railway station
  • Sightseeing as listed in the itinerary
  • Flower bed decoration, honeymoon cake and one candlelight dinner

Not included

  • Flights and train tickets
  • Entry tickets, boating and show fees
  • Lunch and dinner at hotels, unless listed
  • Jeep safaris, activities and camera fees
  • Tips, laundry and personal expenses
  • Christmas and New Year gala dinner supplements
  • GST as applicable (shown separately in your quote)

Price by hotel category

CategoryWhat to expectFrom, per person
StandardClean 3-star hotels and resorts, standard AC houseboat₹34,900
Deluxe4-star resorts with views, deluxe houseboat₹46,900
Premium5-star and boutique resorts, premium houseboat with full-time AC₹65,900

Twin sharing. Prices rise over Christmas–New Year, Onam and long weekends. Your quote names the exact hotels.

Places on this tour

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Romantic Kerala: common questions

Is this an open-jaw trip?

Yes. You arrive in Kochi and leave from Trivandrum, so book your flights that way.

Can the Romantic Kerala itinerary be customised?

Yes. You can add or remove nights, change the order, upgrade hotels or add places. Send us your dates and we'll rework the plan and price.

How do I book this package?

Send us your dates on WhatsApp (+91 96569 62225) or the enquiry form. We reply with hotel options and a fixed price, and book once you confirm with an advance payment.

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