Kerala between Nature and Tradition 25-26
11 days / 10 nights
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Kerala between Nature and Tradition
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Kerala greets you with temples wrapped in incense, hills stitched with tea bushes and backwaters that glide past like slow, liquid silk. Nothing here rushes — the air is soft, the colours generous, and every moment feels like a quiet reset.
It’s a place of warm spices, gentle landscapes and days that unfold at a calmer rhythm. Kerala isn’t just visited — it’s absorbed.
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These are the highlights of the trip:
Fort Kochi (Jewish Quarter)
Munnar
Letchmi Hills
Tea Plantation
Thekkady
Lake Periyar (boat)
Spice Garden
Kalaripayattu (martial arts)
Alleppey (houseboat)
Kumarakom
Mararikulam Beach (Marari)
Itinerary
Day 1 · Kerala between Nature and Tradition: Arrival in Cochin
On arrival at Cochin International Airport in southern India, you’ll be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax, enjoy the facilities or stroll through the hotel gardens before your first night in southern India.
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Day 2 · Exploring Cochin
After breakfast at the hotel, begin discovering the historical and cultural treasures of Cochin. Visit the Jewish Synagogue, the iconic Chinese fishing nets, colonial churches and the spice markets of Fort Kochi. In the afternoon, enjoy a Kathakali dance performance — one of the most expressive art forms of southern India.
Bed and Breakfast
Day 3 · Cochin – Munnar
After breakfast, drive towards Munnar, a charming hill station known for its tea plantations and mist-covered landscapes. On arrival, check in and enjoy some free time. In the afternoon, walk through the Letchmi Hills with panoramic views of valleys and mountains — one of the most scenic moments of Kerala between Nature and Tradition. Overnight in Munnar.
Bed and Breakfast
Day 4 · Munnar
After breakfast, spend the day exploring the tea culture and local life of Munnar. Visit a tea plantation and factory to observe the full process from picking to packaging, with tasting included. Later, enjoy a cooking class in Tommy’s home, learning the flavours and techniques of Kerala cuisine. Free afternoon to relax or explore the surrounding nature. Overnight in Munnar.
Bed and Breakfast
Day 5 · Munnar – Thekkady
After breakfast, depart for Thekkady, located in the Western Ghats and famous for the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. On arrival, check in and enjoy free time. In the afternoon, take a boat ride on Lake Periyar, where you may spot elephants, deer and many bird species in their natural habitat — a serene highlight of Kerala between Nature and Tradition. Overnight in Thekkady.
Bed and Breakfast
Day 6 · Thekkady
After breakfast, visit a local spice garden to learn about cardamom, pepper, cinnamon and other spices that make Kerala famous. In the afternoon, enjoy a traditional Kalaripayattu martial arts performance — one of the oldest cultural traditions of the region. Free time to explore the local markets or relax in the natural surroundings. Overnight in Thekkady.
Bed and Breakfast
Day 7 · Thekkady – Alleppey (Houseboat)
After breakfast, drive to Alleppey, gateway to the backwaters of Kerala. On arrival, board a traditional houseboat to navigate canals, lagoons and palm-lined villages. Observe rural life along the water and enjoy the most peaceful scenery of Kerala between Nature and Tradition. Dinner and overnight on board, rocked by the sound of water and the tropical breeze.
Full Board
Day 8 · Alleppey – Kumarakom
After breakfast on board, disembark and continue to Kumarakom, a tranquil retreat beside the backwaters. Check in and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure — relax, wander along the canals or simply take in the calm pace of Kerala between Nature and Tradition. Overnight in Kumarakom.
Bed and Breakfast
Day 9 · Kumarakom – Mararikulam
Day at leisure to enjoy the beaches of Mararikulam and the relaxed coastal atmosphere of Kerala. Rest beneath the palms, swim in the Arabian Sea or taste fresh seafood in the beachside cafés. Optional activities include Ayurvedic treatments, cycling or visits to nearby fishing villages. Overnight in Mararikulam.
Bed and Breakfast
Day 10 · Mararikulam
Free day to enjoy Mararikulam at your own pace.
Bed and Breakfast
Day 11 · Mararikulam – Cochin · Return
After breakfast, transfer to Cochin International Airport to board your return flight. End of this journey through Kerala between Nature and Tradition, taking home memories of its temples, its spice-scented air and the serenity of its backwaters and beaches.
Breakfast
Departures
This trip does not include flights.
Daily departures from 1st October 2025 to 31st March 2026.
(Except from 15th December 2025 to 15th January 2026.)
Ask me for flight options, travel insurance, cancellation insurance, and extra nights.
Selected hotels or similar
Accommodation — Kerala between Nature and Tradition
On this journey through Kerala between Nature and Tradition, the selected hotels offer authenticity, comfort, and a close connection with the surrounding landscape.
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Days 1–2 · Cochin
Days 3–4 · Munnar
4★ Tall Trees
Days 5–6 · Thekkady
Day 7 · Alleppey (Houseboat)
Traditional Kerala houseboat (full board)
Day 8 · Kumarakom
Days 9–10 · Mararikulam
Note: Hotel categories are indicative; similar properties may be used depending on availability.
Price includes
- 10 nights’ accommodation in the listed hotels (double room).
- Breakfast in the hotels.
- Full board on the traditional houseboat in Alleppey.
- Toyota Innova Crysta with driver for visits and transfers.
- Tolls, parking, fuel and all vehicle-related expenses included.
- English-speaking local guides for the visits.
- Kathakali dance performance in Cochin.
- Trekking in Munnar.
- Cooking class in Munnar.
- Visit to a tea plantation in Munnar.
- Kalaripayattu martial arts performance in Periyar.
- Visit to a spice garden in Periyar.
- Boat ride on Lake Periyar.
- Entrance fees to the mentioned monuments.
- Government taxes.
Price does not include
- International or domestic flight tickets.
- Entry visa for India.
- Lunches in local restaurants.
- Dinners in the hotels (except on the houseboat).
- Christmas and New Year’s Eve gala dinners in the hotels.
- Personal expenses such as drinks, laundry or telephone calls.
- Tips for guides, drivers and hotel staff.
- Travel insurance (ask us for available options).
Remarks
- Festive season: prices are not valid between 15 December and 15 January, when hotels apply special rates and conditions.
- Hotel availability: accommodation is subject to confirmation; similar hotels of the same category will be offered if the listed ones are not available.
- Check-in and check-out: standard check-in is at 14:00 and check-out at 12:00; early arrivals may require an additional night.
- Houseboat in Alleppey: navigation is limited to daylight hours (approx. 12:00–17:30); meals and overnight stay take place while the boat is anchored.
- Local guides: visits are conducted with English-speaking local guides in each city; translation into other languages available upon request.
- Weather conditions: activities such as trekking or boat rides may be modified or cancelled due to rain or water levels.
- Flights and visa: the programme does not include flights or visa; your passport must have at least 6 months’ validity from the return date.
- Tips and personal expenses: not included and at the traveller’s discretion.
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