Experience Kerala through a carefully planned 7 Nights / 8 Days journey covering Munnar, Thekkady, Alleppey, Kovalam and Kanyakumari, with arrival in Kochi and departure from Thiruvananthapuram.
This Kerala itinerary combines the landscapes that make the state distinctive: tea plantations and misty hills in Munnar, wildlife and spice plantations in Thekkady, a private overnight houseboat experience in Alleppey, and beach time in Kovalam. Kanyakumari is included as a full-day excursion from Kovalam.
Unlike a simple return-to-Kochi itinerary, this route travels progressively south and finishes at Thiruvananthapuram, avoiding the need to drive back to Kochi for your flight.
Package price: From ₹50,000 per person
The above is a land-package starting price. Airfare is not included. Final pricing depends on travel dates, number of travellers, hotel category, houseboat category, vehicle type and availability.
For travellers flying from Delhi, a realistic overall holiday budget should be planned separately for flights and personal expenses. Current Delhi–Kochi fares can be around ₹10,600–₹11,000 one way on selected 2026 dates, while return/open-jaw combinations can be considerably higher depending on dates and availability. Flight fares are dynamic and should be checked for the exact travel dates before booking.
This 7 Nights / 8 Days itinerary is a starting point — not a fixed formula.To plan the kerala itinieray as per your needs and interest refer to our Kerala Travel Guide
Tell us your travel dates, number of travellers, preferred hotel category and approximate budget, and we can customise the route accordingly.
You can add nights, upgrade hotels, change the sightseeing pace, remove Kanyakumari, add Varkala or create a more relaxed honeymoon or family itinerary.
YourTripTailor creates customised holidays around your travel style, rather than simply fitting you into a fixed itinerary.
Arrive at Cochin International Airport and meet your private driver for the journey to Munnar.
Munnar is one of Kerala's most popular hill destinations, known for rolling tea plantations, mist-covered valleys and cooler mountain weather.
The journey from Kochi to Munnar takes approximately 4.5–5 hours, depending on traffic, road conditions and sightseeing stops.
En route, you can stop at Cheeyappara Waterfalls and Valara Waterfalls, subject to weather and local conditions.
On arrival in Munnar, check into your hotel or resort and relax.
Distance: Approximately 130 km
Travel time: Approximately 4.5–5 hours
Overnight: Munnar
After breakfast, spend the day exploring Munnar and its surrounding tea country.
Suggested sightseeing includes:
Eravikulam National Park is known for the Nilgiri Tahr, while the tea estates and viewpoints around Munnar provide some of Kerala's most recognisable landscapes.
Sightseeing can be modified according to weather, park opening conditions and your interests.
Distance covered locally: Approximately 40–50 km
Sightseeing duration: Approximately 6–7 hours
Overnight: Munnar
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After breakfast, leave Munnar for Thekkady, the gateway to the Periyar region.
The drive takes approximately 3.5–4 hours and passes through the scenic Western Ghats.
After hotel check-in, you can explore Thekkady and, depending on availability and your interests, consider:
Boating, shows, entry tickets and other optional activities are not automatically included unless specifically mentioned in your final quotation.
Distance: Approximately 90 km
Travel time: Approximately 3.5–4 hours
Overnight: Thekkady
After breakfast, continue towards Alleppey (Alappuzha), one of Kerala's most famous backwater destinations.
On arrival, board your private houseboat and begin your backwater cruise.
The experience is very different from a conventional hotel stay. As the houseboat moves through the waterways, you can see coconut groves, paddy fields, village homes and everyday life along Kerala's backwaters.
Meals on the houseboat are included as specified in the package.
Distance: Approximately 140 km
Travel time: Approximately 4–4.5 hours
Overnight: Private Alleppey houseboat
Kerala Tourism also identifies houseboat travel and backwater experiences as important components of a Kerala holiday. Kerala Tourism
After breakfast, check out from the houseboat and continue towards Kovalam.
Kovalam is one of Kerala's best-known beach destinations and is a good place to slow down after several days of sightseeing.
After hotel check-in, keep the afternoon relaxed.
Depending on arrival time, you can visit Lighthouse Beach and enjoy the coastal atmosphere.
Distance: Approximately 160 km
Travel time: Approximately 4.5–5 hours
Overnight: Kovalam
After breakfast, travel from Kovalam to Kanyakumari, located at the southern tip of mainland India.
The excursion can include:
The journey is approximately 180 km round trip, so this is a relatively long excursion.
If you prefer a slower holiday, Kanyakumari can be removed from the itinerary and the day can instead be used for leisure or additional sightseeing in Kerala.
Return to Kovalam in the evening.
Distance: Approximately 180 km round trip
Travel time: Approximately 5–6 hours
Overnight: Kovalam
After breakfast, explore Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala's capital.
Suggested sightseeing includes:
Return to Kovalam after sightseeing.
The evening can be kept free for beach time, relaxation or an optional wellness experience.
Distance: Approximately 30 km
Travel time: Approximately 1–1.5 hours of driving
Overnight: Kovalam
After breakfast, check out and transfer to Thiruvananthapuram International Airport for your onward flight.
Your 7 Nights / 8 Days Kerala holiday ends here.
Distance: Approximately 15 km
Travel time: Approximately 20–30 minutes, depending on traffic
Important: Inclusions can vary according to the final quotation and selected hotel/vehicle/houseboat category.
The immersive experiences shown below belong to our wider India travel collection. They are not automatically included in this Kerala itinerary.
They are provided as inspiration for travellers planning a broader or customised India holiday.
For a Kerala-specific holiday, we can also consider experiences such as tea-estate visits in Munnar, spice plantation visits in Thekkady, Kerala cooking experiences, Kathakali and Kalaripayattu performances, Ayurveda and wellness experiences, village experiences and private backwater cruises.
Explore our India destination guide to discover more destinations and travel experiences across India.
The itinerary covers Munnar, Thekkady, Alleppey, Kovalam and Kanyakumari, with arrival in Kochi and departure from Thiruvananthapuram.
Yes. The itinerary includes seven nights of accommodation and eight days of travel.
No. Airfare is excluded from the ₹50,000 starting price. Flights can be added separately based on your travel dates.
No. ₹50,000 is a starting land-package price. The final cost depends on travel dates, number of travellers, hotel category, vehicle, houseboat and availability.
As a practical planning figure, we recommend approximately ₹75,000–₹90,000+ per person for the complete trip, including the starting land package, airfare and reasonable personal/optional expenses. Actual costs can be higher during peak travel periods.
Yes. The itinerary is planned with a private houseboat. The exact category and facilities will be confirmed in the final quotation.
Yes. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included on the houseboat as specified in the package.
Yes. If you prefer a slower Kerala holiday, Kanyakumari can be removed and the additional time can be used for relaxation or another Kerala destination.
Yes. Varkala can be considered as an alternative or addition depending on the available nights and final route.
Yes. Munnar, the private houseboat and Kovalam make this route suitable for couples. The itinerary can also be made more relaxed and romantic.
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Yes. The itinerary can be customised for families, including children and senior travellers.
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Yes. You can change the hotels, number of nights, sightseeing, activities, vehicle category and destinations according to your preferences and budget.
October to March is a popular period for comfortable sightseeing, beaches, wildlife and backwater holidays. Kerala can also be visited during the monsoon if you prefer lush landscapes, fewer crowds and selected wellness experiences.
The journey is approximately 130 km and usually takes around 4.5–5 hours, depending on traffic and stops.
Yes. Private AC transportation is included for the itinerary from Kochi arrival to Thiruvananthapuram departure.
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