Kerala Backwater & Hill Station Tour

After an early breakfast, check out and drive to Thekkady (approx. 3 hours). Visit a traditional Spice Plantation where you'll see cardamom, pepper, cinnamon, and vanilla growing — Kerala is the "Spice Garden of India." Afternoon boat safari on the pristine Periyar Lake inside Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, where you may spot wild elephants, bison, and exotic bird life along the shoreline. Visit Elephant Junction for an up-close elephant interaction experience. Check-in to resort, enjoy dinner and overnight stay in the aromatic hills of Thekkady.

After breakfast, check out and drive towards Alleppey (approx. 4 hours). Enroute visit the magnificent Athirapally Falls — often called the "Niagara of India," this 80-foot waterfall surrounded by lush rainforest is one of Kerala's most spectacular natural attractions. Arrive at Alleppey by afternoon and board your premium AC houseboat for an unforgettable backwater experience. Cruise through the iconic Alleppey backwaters — a network of lagoons, canals, and paddy fields fringed with coconut palms. Enjoy authentic Kerala lunch prepared on board by your private chef. Evening at leisure on the houseboat deck — watch stunning sunsets over the water. Dinner and overnight stay on the houseboat.

Wake up to the gentle sounds of the backwaters. Enjoy breakfast on the houseboat and disembark by 9:00 AM. Drive to Kumarakom (approx. 1 hour), a quaint backwater village on the banks of Vembanad Lake, India's longest lake. Visit the famous Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary — a paradise for birdwatchers with migratory species from Siberia, Himalayas, and local Kerala birds. Afternoon indulge in a rejuvenating Ayurvedic spa treatment (45-minute session included) — Kerala is the birthplace of Ayurveda, and this is your chance to experience authentic traditional therapy. Evening enjoy a peaceful stroll along Vembanad Lake or simply relax at your lakeside resort. Dinner and overnight stay.

After breakfast, check out and visit the pristine Marari Beach — a quiet, unspoiled fishing village beach perfect for a peaceful morning walk. Depending on your departure plans, you can either be dropped at Kochi airport/railway station (approx. 1.5 hours) or begin the drive back to Bangalore (approx. 10-12 hours with stops). Depart with a heart full of memories from God's Own Country — the tea-scented hills of Munnar, the spice-rich forests of Thekkady, the tranquil backwaters of Alleppey, and the healing traditions of Kumarakom.