Hills to Coast 6 Nights 7 Days

Discover the true essence of Kerala, where lush hills, tranquil backwaters, wildlife adventures, and golden beaches come together in one seamless journey. Begin your exploration in the historic port city of Cochin, then escape to the misty tea gardens of Munnar, the forested beauty of Thekkady, and the peaceful backwaters of Alleppey. End your journey in Trivandrum, the capital of Kerala and the gateway to the stunning beaches of Kovalam and Poovar. Visit the famous Padmanabhaswamy Temple, stroll through heritage streets, or unwind by the Arabian Sea.

Included/Excluded

2 Nights Stay at Munnar
1 Night Stay at Alleppey House Boat
Airport Pickup & Drop
1 Night Stay at Thekkady
2 Nights Stay at Thiruvananthapuram
Daily Breakfast
Inter-city Transfer
Sightseeing

Early check-in & Late check-out check-out is solely based on the discretion of the hotel.
Entrance fee, sighseeing tickets and guide charges are not included in the packages.
Anything not mentioned in inclusions
Lunch & Dinner
Transportation shall be provided as per the itinerary and will not be at disposal.

Tour Plan

Day 1 Arrival at Cochin - Athirappilly Falls - Munnar

On arrival at Cochin, proceed to Munnar via Athirappilly falls, the most famous waterfalls of Kerala. The 80 ft high and 330 ft wide Athirapally falls is a majestic waterfall that is right in front of the Sholayar ranges and is often referred to as the "Niagara Falls of India". Just 5 km from this fall is another majestic waterfall - Vazhachal.

After spending some time at the waterfalls, proceed towards Munnar. Situated at 1,600m above sea level with unending expanse of tea plantations - pristine valleys and mountains, you’re often up above the clouds watching veils of mist clinging to the mountain tops. Overnight stay at Hotel

Day 2 Munnar Full Day Sightseeing Tour

After breakfast proceed for sightseeing of Munnar. Visit Eravikulam National Park (ticket price extra) Closed for Jan 2025 till March 2025 & Mattupetty Dam (ticket price extra), a storage concrete gravity dam built in the mountains. Mattupetty offers many fascinating sights to relish. Besides the tea plantations & the rolling grasslands, the Shola forests in and around Mattupetty are ideal for trekking and are habitat to a variety of birds. Later visit Kundala Dam (ticket price extra), the famous Neela Kurunji flowers which bloom once in twelve years, bloom in the hills and valleys around Kundala lake. Enroute visit Echo Point & Pothamedu View Point. Echo Point always has a greenish look as it is covered with abundant green sceneries. View Point is perfect to enjoy the spectacular beauty of the coffee, tea & cardamom plantations. They are an adventurous destination, which will be a perfect choice for those who love to have a nature walk or trekking. Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 3 Transfer from Munnar to Thekkady - (85 Kms - Approx 3 Hrs)

Thekkady is considered as a heaven for natural spices. The Periyar forests of Thekkady is one of the finest wildlife reserves in India. Periyar encompasses 777 sq km & a 26-sq-km artificial lake.Check-in at hotel & later head out for sightseeing to visit the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary (ticket price extra), it is home to herds of wild Elephants, Sambar, Tigers, Gaur, Lion-tailed Macaques, Nilgiri Langurs & more. The place can sometimes feel a bit like Disneyland-in-the-Ghats, but its mountain scenery & jungle walks make for an enjoyable visit. Evening enjoy the boat cruise in the lake (at additional cost) to spot wild animals. Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 4 Transfer from Thekkady to Alleppey - (135 Kms - Approx 4 Hrs)

After breakfast, check out from hotel and proceed to Alleppey which has an immense natural beauty and is also known as the “Venice of the East”. It is famous for backwater cruising and boat race. Check into your hotel/houseboat & cruise (if staying in houseboat) through the Narrow Canal amidst the Paddy Fields, Coconut Lagoons and Coir Villages in Alleppey. Overnight stay in Alleppey.

Day 5 Alleppey to Trivandrum (150 Kms - Approx 4.5 Hrs)

After breakfast, check out from hotel & proceed to Trivandrum - city of the Holy Ananth which is named after Ananthan, the cosmic serpent with a thousand heads. On arrival check-in at the hotel & relax amidst the comforts of your room.

Day 6 Sightseeing of Poovar and Kovalam

After breakfast proceed to Poovar. Poovar is one among the natural wonders where the Lake, River, Sea and Beach meet the land. A rare find in Kerala.
Poovar is basically a fishing village and the only way to reach Poovar is through water, it is known for its pristine and virginal beauty, Poovar Beach is haunted by those who love solitude.
Then proceed to drive towards Kovalam - an internationally renowned beach destination with three adjacent crescent beaches & also known as the "Paradise of the South". Kovalam is the place where one can see the golden sand at the day time & silver sand in the night, with high rock promontory & a calm bay of blue waters, this beach paradise creates a unique aquarelle on moonlight nights. In the evening return to Trivandrum.

Day 7 Sightseeing of Trivandrum + Departure from Trivandrum

After breakfast, proceed for sightseeing of Trivandrum. Visit Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple (260 yrs old) - the most religious icon of the city built by the Travancore Royal family, here the deity Padmanabha reclines on the sacred serpent & is made from over 10,000 salagramam (sacred stones) that were transported from Nepal by elephant.
Secondly, visit Puthe Maliga Palace Museum (ticket price extra) - a 200 year old palace which has carved wooden ceilings, marble sculptures & imported Belgian glass. Inside you'll find Kathakali images, an armoury, portraits of maharajas, ornate thrones & other artefacts.
Later proceed to Veli Tourist Village, a beautiful & popular picnic spot well-known because of its serenity, the Lake that meets the Arabian Sea. The main attraction of Veli Tourist Village is a floating bridge that has been erected at this place. The place also has a floating restaurant that gives you an amazing array of food products which might match your taste buds.
By evening proceed to Shankumugham Beach, the beach is well known for its breathtaking sunset view which is such memorable moment whose beauty will refresh your mind. The beautiful sculpture of a mermaid is a major attraction here, this giant statue is more than 35m long.
Later transfer to Trivandrum airport/railway station for departure, back to home with beautiful memories of God's Own Country.