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Kerala Grand Circuit

Kochi to Kovalam, the whole coastline

Starting From
₹72,000
Duration
10D/9N
Best Time
Oct-Mar
Category
heritage
Region
India
Price Per Day
≈ ₹7,200 per day
From ₹72,000 per person
10D/9N
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Overview

About this package

Ten days covering every reason Kerala tops the wish-list — Fort Kochi''s colonial lanes, Munnar''s tea hills, Thekkady''s spice forests, an Alleppey houseboat night, and Kovalam''s cliffside beaches. The complete God''s Own Country itinerary, unhurried.

Fort Kochi Heritage WalkMunnar Tea EstatesPeriyar Elephant SafariPrivate Houseboat NightKovalam Cliff BeachesAyurvedic Massage
Who it suits

Who this trip is built for

Culture & heritageHistory loversGuided touring
Good to know

Know before you go

Practical details for the destinations on this trip, straight from our destination guides.

Kerala

Houseboat cruises through emerald backwaters, Ayurveda retreats, spice plantations, and Kathakali performances.

Climate — Tropical, warm and humid
Languages — Malayalam, English widely spoken
Currency — Indian Rupee (INR)
Visa (Indian passport) — No visa required (domestic)
Best time — September to March

Munnar

Endless tea gardens, Eravikulam's Nilgiri tahr, Mattupetty Dam, and some of the freshest air in South India.

Kerala Backwaters

Houseboat cruises through emerald backwaters, Ayurveda retreats, spice plantations, and Kathakali performances.

Itinerary

Day by day

Every trip is adjusted around your dates, pace, hotel style, and traveler profile.

1
Day 1

Kochi Arrival

Fort Kochi walking tour — Chinese fishing nets, Jew Town, Mattancherry Palace. Evening Kathakali show.

2
Day 2

Kochi to Munnar

Scenic drive up through spice estates and waterfalls to Munnar.

3
Day 3

Munnar Tea Country

Tata Tea Museum, Echo Point, Mattupetty Dam, Top Station.

4
Day 4

Eravikulam & Spice Walk

Eravikulam National Park safari, spice-garden walk with tasting.

5
Day 5

Munnar to Thekkady

Drive to Thekkady through cardamom hills. Evening spice-plantation walk.

6
Day 6

Periyar Lake Safari

Bamboo-raft safari on Periyar Lake spotting elephants and bison.

7
Day 7

Thekkady to Alleppey

Drive to Alleppey, board private houseboat by afternoon. Sadya lunch and sunset over Vembanad Lake.

8
Day 8

Backwaters to Kovalam

Disembark after breakfast, transfer to Kovalam. Evening at Lighthouse Beach.

9
Day 9

Kovalam Coast

Ayurvedic massage session, Padmanabhapuram Palace visit, sunset catamaran ride.

10
Day 10

Departure

Breakfast by the sea, transfer to Trivandrum airport.

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What's covered

Inclusions & exclusions

Included

  • 9 nights across 5 stays (incl. 1 houseboat)
  • Daily breakfast, 2 lunches, 2 dinners
  • All ground transfers by private car
  • Periyar bamboo raft safari
  • Eravikulam National Park entry
  • One Ayurvedic massage session
  • Kathakali show tickets

Not Included

  • Airfare or train fare to base city
  • Personal expenses & shopping
  • Travel insurance
  • Anything not mentioned in inclusions
  • Camera/entry fees at monuments
  • Alcoholic beverages
Best Time to Travel
Oct-Mar
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What travellers say about Taro

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FAQs

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Kerala Grand Circuit trip?

10 days, 9 nights.

When is the best time to go on the Kerala Grand Circuit trip?

Oct-Mar

What's included in the Kerala Grand Circuit package?

9 nights across 5 stays (incl. 1 houseboat); Daily breakfast, 2 lunches, 2 dinners; All ground transfers by private car; Periyar bamboo raft safari; Eravikulam National Park entry; One Ayurvedic massage session; Kathakali show tickets

What's not included in the Kerala Grand Circuit package?

Airfare or train fare to base city; Personal expenses & shopping; Travel insurance; Anything not mentioned in inclusions; Camera/entry fees at monuments; Alcoholic beverages

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