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Travel proposal · 6 Nights / 7 Days

Kerala Backwaters & Hills

Seven days from the Arabian Sea to the cardamom hills — Ponmudi's misty tea slopes, the Kanyakumari confluence, Alleppey's canals, Vagamon meadows, Periyar's forests, Munnar's plantations and a finale at Athirappilly Falls.

Reserve this tripView day-wise planKovalam → Alleppey → Thekkady → Munnar

Destination

Kerala

Start date

24 Aug 2026

Duration

6N / 7D

Pax

5 Adults

Vehicle

A/C Ertiga

Pick-up / Drop

Trivandrum → Cochin

The route

Kovalam → Alleppey → Thekkady → Munnar

Five stops across southern Kerala, linked by one A/C vehicle and one driver from Trivandrum to Cochin.

Kovalam
01

Kovalam

Lighthouse sunsets

Alleppey
02

Alleppey

Venice of the East

Thekkady
03

Thekkady

Periyar boat safari

Munnar
04

Munnar

Tea country

Athirappilly
05

Athirappilly

Kerala's largest falls

Day-wise itinerary

Seven days, coast to cardamom hills

Every day is paced with drive times in mind — mornings for the long stretches, afternoons and evenings free for the place you have arrived in.

Trivandrum – Ponmudi Hills – Kovalam
Day 01

24 August 2026

Trivandrum – Ponmudi Hills – Kovalam

  • Arrive at Trivandrum International Airport / Railway Station and meet our representative
  • Scenic excursion to Ponmudi Hills, nestled amid the Western Ghats with tea gardens and misty valleys
  • Visit Golden Valley, Kallar River, waterfalls and other scenic viewpoints
  • Return to Kovalam in the evening, check in to your hotel and relax with an overnight stay
Kovalam – Poovar – Kanyakumari Excursion – Kovalam
Day 02

25 August 2026

Kovalam – Poovar – Kanyakumari Excursion – Kovalam

  • After breakfast, drive towards Kanyakumari, visiting the serene Poovar en route
  • Optional Poovar backwater & estuary cruise past mangroves, floating restaurants and Golden Sand Beach
  • Kanyakumari — Vivekananda Rock Memorial, Thiruvalluvar Statue, Bhagavathy Amman Temple and Gandhi Memorial
  • Witness the confluence of the Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal and Indian Ocean
  • Drive back to Kovalam for an overnight stay
Kovalam – Alleppey
Day 03

26 August 2026

Kovalam – Alleppey

  • After breakfast, check out and drive to Alleppey, the 'Venice of the East' (approx. 4–5 hours)
  • Check in to your hotel and relax
  • Evening at Alappuzha Beach and the historic Alappuzha Lighthouse for sunset over the Arabian Sea
  • Optional Shikara boat ride or sunset backwater cruise
  • Overnight stay in Alleppey
Alleppey – Vagamon – Thekkady
Day 04

27 August 2026

Alleppey – Vagamon – Thekkady

  • After breakfast, check out and drive to Thekkady via the scenic hill station of Vagamon
  • Vagamon Meadows, Pine Forest, Marmala Waterfalls (subject to accessibility) and tea-plantation viewpoints
  • Check in to your hotel in Thekkady
  • Evening at leisure — the local spice market or an optional Kathakali / Kalaripayattu performance
  • Overnight stay in Thekkady
Thekkady – Munnar
Day 05

28 August 2026

Thekkady – Munnar

  • Optional early-morning Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary boat safari (subject to availability)
  • Check out and drive to Munnar through cardamom plantations and misty mountains
  • Visit tea gardens, a photo point and local spice plantations before checking in
  • Evening at leisure exploring Munnar town
  • Overnight stay in Munnar
Munnar Sightseeing
Day 06

29 August 2026

Munnar Sightseeing

  • Full-day Munnar sightseeing after breakfast
  • Eravikulam National Park (Rajamalai, subject to availability), Tea Museum, Mattupetty Dam, Echo Point, Kundala Lake, Photo Point and Blossom Hydel Park
  • Evening shopping for fresh tea, spices, homemade chocolates and handicrafts
  • Overnight stay in Munnar
Munnar – Athirappilly Waterfalls – Departure
Day 07

30 August 2026

Munnar – Athirappilly Waterfalls – Departure

  • After breakfast, check out and drive towards Athirappilly Waterfalls, Kerala's largest waterfall set amid tropical forest
  • Spend time enjoying the falls and the surrounding natural beauty
  • Continue towards Cochin and transfer to Cochin International Airport for departure
Hotel plan

Where you sleep, night by night

All hotels are similar-category options and subject to availability. Breakfast is included at every stay.

Kovalam

Samudratheeram Beach Resort

3 Star

Night 1st & 2nd · 24–25 Aug

Breakfast (CP)

2 Deluxe Non Sea View + 1 Adult with Extra Bed

Alleppey

Venice Iva Residency – Alleppey

3 Star

Night 3rd · 26 Aug

Breakfast (CP)

2 Deluxe Room + 1 Adult with Extra Bed

Thekkady

Seasons Thekkady

3 Star

Night 4th · 27 Aug

Breakfast (CP)

2 Seasons Classic AC + 1 Adult with Extra Bed

Munnar

Arbour Resort Munnar

3 Star

Night 5th & 6th · 28–29 Aug

Breakfast (CP)

2 Club Rooms AC + 1 Adult with Extra Bed

Inclusions & exclusions

Exactly what the ₹81,200 covers

Included

  • Accommodation on twin/double sharing basis as per the hotels listed above
  • Daily breakfast at the hotel (CP meal plan)
  • Transportation by A/C Ertiga for all transfers and sightseeing, garage-to-garage (08:00 AM – 08:00 PM)
  • All toll, parking, driver allowance and fuel costs included
  • Services of an English/Hindi-speaking driver
  • Pick-up from Trivandrum and drop at Cochin

Not included

  • Any meals other than breakfast (lunch, dinner, or as specifically mentioned)
  • Any airfare or train fare
  • Any monument or attraction entry fees
  • Portage at airports/hotels, tips, insurance, wine, mineral water, telephone charges and items of a personal nature
  • Any services not specifically mentioned in the inclusions
  • Expenses due to factors beyond our control — flight/rail delays, roadblocks, vehicle breakdowns, political disturbances, natural calamities
  • Mandatory Christmas & New Year's Eve gala dinner charges, if applicable

Note: anything not mentioned in the inclusions is excluded.

Transport & baggage

Vehicle options and luggage limits

Your quoted trip runs on an A/C Ertiga. If your group size changes, these are the alternatives we can swap in.

Sedan Car

4+1 seater

2 large bags & 1 small bag (no carrier)

Up to 3 adults & 1 child below 10 years

Innova

6+1 seater

3 large bags with carrier

Up to 5 adults & 1 child below 10 years

Tempo Traveller

12+1 seater

6 large bags & 5 small bags

Up to 10 adults & 2 children below 10 years

Cancellation policy

Clear terms, before you pay

Minimum 50% of the package cost is payable at confirmation; the balance is due on or before the arrival date or the hotel cutoff date, whichever is earlier.

60+ days100% refund
50 – 60 days80% refund / adjust with next booking
40 – 50 days50% refund / adjust with next booking
20 – 40 days25% refund / adjust with next booking
10 – 20 days10% refund / adjust with next booking
0 – 10 days100% retention charges

100% retention charges apply for high-peak-time bookings (Diwali, Christmas & New Year).

Important notes

The small print, in plain words

  • This proposal is an offer only, not a confirmation — booking proceeds once confirmation is received from your end.
  • In case of non-availability at the hotels mentioned, alternate hotels of a similar category will be provided.
  • Check-in time is 14:00 hrs and check-out time is 12:00 hrs.
  • Booking confirmation is subject to availability; the above rates are valid for the mentioned period only.
  • Non-A/C rooms are provided only in hill stations such as Munnar and Thekkady; vehicles are also non-A/C in hill and forest sections.
  • Early check-in and late check-out are subject to availability; guaranteed early check-in requires booking from the previous night.
  • Any change in property, room category or transfers after confirmation will be charged extra.
  • Any unused service after confirmation is non-refundable.
  • Please do not deposit cash directly into our account.
Questions

Before you confirm

Total package cost
₹81,200Inclusive of GST · For 5 Adults · 6N / 7D

Hold your dates with 50% at confirmation. The balance is due before arrival or the hotel cutoff, whichever is earlier.

  • Verified 3-star stays with breakfast
  • Private A/C Ertiga, garage to garage
  • English / Hindi speaking driver
  • Trivandrum pick-up, Cochin drop
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