Kerala Backwaters
Houseboat cruises through emerald backwaters, Ayurveda retreats, spice plantations, and Kathakali performances.
Overview
About this package
Nine unhurried days that mix Kerala''s backwaters with the cool hills of Ooty. Drift Alleppey''s canals on a family houseboat, spot elephants at a Munnar plantation, ride the Nilgiri toy train through misty tea gardens, and let the kids loose at a botanical garden built for wandering. A gentle pace with a little of everything — water, hills, wildlife and steam trains.
Alleppey Backwater HouseboatMunnar Tea Gardens & Elephant SanctuaryNilgiri Mountain Toy TrainOoty Lake BoatingDoddabetta Peak ViewsBotanical Gardens Walk
Who it suits
Who this trip is built for
Family holidaysMulti-generation tripsKid-friendly itineraries
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Itinerary
Day by day
Every trip is adjusted around your dates, pace, hotel style, and traveler profile.
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Day 1
Arrive Kochi
Land at Kochi, transfer to Fort Kochi. Family evening walk past the Chinese fishing nets and an early dinner of Kerala seafood.
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Day 2
Fort Kochi to Alleppey Houseboat
Morning drive to Alleppey, board a family-friendly houseboat by noon, cruise the palm-lined backwaters with lunch and dinner served on board.
3
Day 3
Backwaters to Munnar
Disembark after breakfast, scenic drive up through spice estates to Munnar, check into a hillside resort by evening.
4
Day 4
Munnar Tea Gardens & Elephants
Visit a working tea factory, walk the rolling tea gardens, afternoon stop at an elephant sanctuary for a gentle, ethical interaction.
5
Day 5
Munnar to Ooty
Long scenic drive across the Western Ghats to Ooty, arriving by evening. Family dinner by the lake.
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Day 6
Ooty Lake & Botanical Gardens
Morning boating on Ooty Lake, afternoon wandering the Government Botanical Gardens and its century-old trees.
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Day 7
Nilgiri Toy Train
Ride the UNESCO-listed Nilgiri Mountain Railway toy train through tunnels and viaducts to Coonoor and back — a highlight for kids and adults alike.
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Day 8
Tea Estates & Doddabetta Peak
Visit a Coonoor tea estate for tasting, drive up to Doddabetta Peak for panoramic views, evening at leisure in Ooty town.
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Day 9
Departure
Breakfast at leisure, transfer to Coimbatore airport for departure.
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Kerala Backwaters & Ooty Family Getaway, in frame
What's covered
Inclusions & exclusions
Included
- 8 nights across houseboat & hill resorts
- Daily breakfast and houseboat meals
- Private AC vehicle for all transfers
- Nilgiri toy train tickets
- Munnar tea factory & elephant sanctuary visit
- Ooty Lake boating
Not Included
- Airfare to Kochi and from Coimbatore
- Lunch & dinner outside the houseboat
- Monument and park entry fees
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
Best Time to Travel
Oct-Mar
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FAQs
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Kerala Backwaters & Ooty Family Getaway trip?
9 days, 8 nights.
When is the best time to go on the Kerala Backwaters & Ooty Family Getaway trip?
Oct-Mar
What's included in the Kerala Backwaters & Ooty Family Getaway package?
8 nights across houseboat & hill resorts; Daily breakfast and houseboat meals; Private AC vehicle for all transfers; Nilgiri toy train tickets; Munnar tea factory & elephant sanctuary visit; Ooty Lake boating
What's not included in the Kerala Backwaters & Ooty Family Getaway package?
Airfare to Kochi and from Coimbatore; Lunch & dinner outside the houseboat; Monument and park entry fees; Travel insurance; Personal expenses
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