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Kerala: Slow Boats & Spice Hills

Backwaters by day, tea mist by night

Starting From
₹46,500
Duration
6D/5N
Best Time
Sep-Mar
Category
honeymoon
Region
India
Price Per Day
≈ ₹7,750 per day
From ₹46,500 per person
6D/5N
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Overview

About this package

Six unhurried days through God''s Own Country. Drift the Alleppey backwaters on a private houseboat as coconut groves slide past, feast on karimeen pollichathu wrapped in banana leaf, then climb into Munnar''s rolling tea hills for cardamom-scented mornings and waterfall picnics. Slow travel, done properly.

Private Houseboat CruiseKarimeen Pollichathu DinnerTata Tea MuseumEravikulam Tahr SafariAttukal WaterfallsFort Kochi Heritage Walk
Who it suits

Who this trip is built for

HoneymoonsCouplesSpecial occasions
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

Kerala Backwaters

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

Munnar

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

Itinerary

Day by day

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

1
Day 1

Kochi Arrival

Land at Kochi, transfer to Fort Kochi. Evening walk past Chinese fishing nets and a Kathakali performance at the old theatre.

2
Day 2

Fort Kochi to Alleppey

Morning drive to Alleppey. Board your private houseboat by noon, cruise the palm-fringed backwaters, karimeen pollichathu for dinner aboard.

3
Day 3

Backwaters to Munnar

Disembark after breakfast, scenic drive up through spice plantations to Munnar. Check into a tea-estate stay by evening.

4
Day 4

Tea Gardens & Waterfalls

Visit the Tata Tea Museum, walk between manicured tea rows, stop at Attukal waterfalls and Echo Point on the way back.

5
Day 5

Eravikulam & Spice Trail

Morning safari at Eravikulam National Park spotting the Nilgiri tahr. Afternoon spice-garden walk with cardamom and pepper tasting.

6
Day 6

Departure

Leisurely breakfast overlooking the hills, drive to Kochi airport for departure.

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What's covered

Inclusions & exclusions

Included

  • 5 nights stay (Kochi/houseboat/Munnar)
  • Private AC houseboat with meals
  • Daily breakfast
  • All transfers by private car
  • Eravikulam National Park safari
  • Spice garden walk with tasting

Not Included

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

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FAQs

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Kerala: Slow Boats & Spice Hills trip?

6 days, 5 nights.

When is the best time to go on the Kerala: Slow Boats & Spice Hills trip?

Sep-Mar

What's included in the Kerala: Slow Boats & Spice Hills package?

5 nights stay (Kochi/houseboat/Munnar); Private AC houseboat with meals; Daily breakfast; All transfers by private car; Eravikulam National Park safari; Spice garden walk with tasting

What's not included in the Kerala: Slow Boats & Spice Hills package?

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

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