Tailor-made Kerala tour

Arrive in Cochin, where, after immigration and customs, you are warmly welcomed by our representative with a traditional Swagat. You are then transferred to your hotel with assistance for a smooth and comfortable check-in.

Settle in with a personal briefing and insider tips to enrich your India travel experience. The remainder of the day is at leisure, giving you time to relax at the hotel or enjoy a gentle walk to begin absorbing the local atmosphere.

After breakfast, drive from Cochin to Munnar and check in on arrival. Discover emerald tea plantations, cascading waterfalls, and panoramic views of the Western Ghats.

Tailor-made experiences may include guided tea estate walks, meetings with local planters, and sunset photography. Set in the Western Ghats, Munnar blends colonial heritage with hill station charm and invites gentle walks, quiet moments in cosy lodges, and the pleasure of fresh tea from the garden.

After an early breakfast, enjoy a half-day hike to the Sevenmalai Hills near Munnar, passing through tea, cardamom, and coffee plantations, rainforests, and grasslands. From the summit, take in panoramic views of tea estates, Changulam Lake, Chittrapuram Dam, and Munnar town.

Return to the hotel or continue your India itinerary with a visit to the Tata Tea Museum, or support Srushti’s natural dyeing and handmade paper workshop for children with disabilities. End the day at CSI Christ Church and with a relaxed walk through Munnar’s local markets.

Continue your India trip with a scenic drive from Munnar to Periyar in Thekkady. Check in to your hotel and relax amid spice scented hills and forested landscapes.

In the afternoon, choose from a guided boat cruise on Periyar Lake for wildlife viewing, a visit to a fragrant spice plantation, or a village walk offering insight into local life and traditions.

Wake early for a guided jungle walk in Periyar National Park, where you may spot kingfishers, storks, and hornbills while learning about the region’s ecology and conservation efforts.

After lunch, enjoy a gentle walk through a spice plantation to see cardamom, pepper, tea, coffee, and vanilla growing in their natural setting. Learn the stories behind these treasured spices and sample fresh flavors that reveal the origins of everyday kitchen staples.

After breakfast, depart for Kumarakom and check in to your chosen hotel on arrival. Spend time relaxing beside the tranquil backwaters, enjoying personalized service and optional boat rides on Vembanad Lake.

Later, set out on a guided walk through nearby tribal villages to meet local families, discover traditional crafts, and sample home-cooked specialties. This immersive experience highlights why Kumarakom is considered among the best places to visit in India for authentic cultural encounters and natural beauty.

Board a traditional kettuvallam houseboat in Alleppey for a leisurely journey through Kerala’s backwaters. Settle into your private cabin, enjoy freshly prepared coconut and seafood dishes, and watch village life unfold from the comfort of your deck.

Along the way, pass emerald rice paddies, spice and rubber plantations, visit a coir workshop to see traditional fibre craft in action, and meet local fishermen and farmers for genuine, unhurried cultural exchanges.

After breakfast, disembark from your houseboat in Alleppey and drive to Mararikulam. On arrival, check in to your hotel at Marari Beach and settle into a thoughtfully selected coastal retreat.

Spend the rest of the day at leisure, enjoying a peaceful Marari Beach sunset, guided village walks, gentle bicycle rides, or optional Ayurvedic spa treatments designed for deep relaxation.

Spend the day at leisure on Marari Beach. Unwind on palm-fringed sands, swim in calm waters, cycle through coconut groves, or join a guided village walk to meet local artisans and fishermen.

Optional experiences include an authentic Ayurveda massage at a nearby wellness centre, a sunset fishing boat for serene backwater views, or a private picnic by the sea.

After breakfast, drive from Mararikulam to Cochin and check in on arrival. Explore the historic streets of Fort Kochi, where spice-scented warehouses, fishing communities, and atmospheric lanes reveal the city’s layered past.

Enjoy a tuk-tuk ride through local neighborhoods to Dhobi Khana for everyday street life and stories, then visit St. Francis CSI Church, Mattancherry Palace, the Jewish Synagogue, and the lively spice market.

In the evening, attend a Kathakali performance and arrive early to witness the elaborate makeup ritual.

Enjoy a final morning in Cochin with a leisurely breakfast, last-minute browsing in the spice markets, or a gentle walk along the historic waterfront to admire Portuguese architecture and iconic Chinese fishing nets.

At the appropriate time, a private transfer with concierge assistance takes you to the international airport, ensuring a seamless conclusion to your India trip and warm local farewells.