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Kerala 8N/9D Grand Kerala Explorer

Kerala 8N/9D Grand Kerala Explorer

Comprehensive Kerala journey covering Munnar, Thekkady, Alleppey, Kovalam and Kochi.

8N / 9D · Relaxed pace · Starts from Kochi

Duration

9 Days / 8 Nights

Travel pace

Relaxed

Starts from

Kochi

Ends at

Kochi

Day-wise itinerary

Structured flow with room for refinement.

Day 1 · Arrival Kochi – Drive to Munnar (Approx. 125 Kms / 4–5 Hrs)

Munnar

~ 4 hrs planned
Arrival at Kochi Airport/Railway Station and drive to Munnar via scenic Western Ghats. Distance approx. 125 Kms. Travel time 4–5 hours including ghat section. En route visit Cheeyappara and Valara Waterfalls. Overnight stay in Munnar.
Drive Transfer

Day 2 · Munnar Sightseeing (Approx. 30–40 Kms Total Drive)

Munnar

~ 3 hrs planned
Visit Eravikulam National Park (entry direct payment; closed during breeding season), Mattupetty Dam, Echo Point and Tea Museum. Total local drive approx. 30–40 Kms. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay.
Drive Transfer

Day 3 · Munnar to Thekkady (Approx. 95 Kms / 3–4 Hrs)

Thekkady

~ 4 hrs planned
Drive to Thekkady through spice plantation belt. Distance approx. 95 Kms. Travel time 3–4 hours. Evening optional cultural show or spice plantation walk (direct payment). Overnight stay.
Drive Transfer

Day 4 · Periyar Wildlife Experience

Thekkady

~ 3 hrs planned
Local Walk
Optional early morning Periyar Lake boat safari (direct payment; subject to forest department schedule and availability). Rest of the day free for leisure or local market visit. Overnight stay in Thekkady.

Day 5 · Thekkady to Alleppey (Approx. 140 Kms / 4–5 Hrs)

Alleppey

~ 4 hrs planned
Drive to Alleppey backwaters. Distance approx. 140 Kms. Travel time 4–5 hours. Houseboat check-in approx. 12:00–13:00 hrs as per operator policy. Backwater cruise until evening; overnight stay in houseboat (AC timing as per regulation).
Drive Transfer

Day 6 · Alleppey to Kovalam (Approx. 160 Kms / 4–5 Hrs)

Kovalam

~ 4 hrs planned
Beach
Houseboat check-out approx. 09:00 hrs. Drive to Kovalam via coastal highway. Distance approx. 160 Kms. Travel time 4–5 hours depending on traffic. Evening at Lighthouse Beach. Overnight stay.
Drive Transfer

Day 7 · Kovalam Leisure & Optional Trivandrum Visit (Approx. 30 Kms)

Kovalam

~ 3 hrs planned
Beach
Full day at leisure for beach relaxation. Optional excursion to Trivandrum (Approx. 15 Kms one way) covering Padmanabhaswamy Temple (entry restrictions apply). Total drive approx. 30 Kms. Overnight stay.
Drive Transfer

Day 8 · Kovalam to Kochi (Approx. 210 Kms / 5–6 Hrs)

Kochi

~ 3 hrs planned
Drive back to Kochi. Distance approx. 210 Kms. Travel time 5–6 hours via NH66 coastal highway. Evening free at leisure. Overnight stay in Kochi.
Drive Transfer

Day 9 · Departure

Kochi

~ 4 hrs planned
After breakfast transfer to Kochi Airport/Railway Station. Tour concludes.

What’s included

Essential services for a seamless journey.

  • Hotel stay as per selected category.
  • Breakfast included each morning.
  • Pick-up and drop transfers included.
  • All internal transfers included.
  • Fuel, toll & parking included.

What’s not included

Transparent exclusions to help you plan better.

  • Flights not included unless specified.
  • Meals, tips & personal purchases excluded.
Starting from
₹50,999 ₹47,999