7 Days Kerala Journey - Munnar Tea Hills & Alleppey Houseboat
Featured Itinerary • 7 Days / 6 Nights

7 Days in God's Own Country

Kochi → Munnar → Thekkady → Alleppey → Varkala → Trivandrum

From misty tea hills in Munnar to sunset over Varkala's red cliffs and a peaceful night aboard an Alleppey backwater houseboat — an unhurried road trip with your own private cab and chauffeur.

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Trip Highlights

Experience Kerala's Magic

Munnar Tea Hills
Tea Estates & Mist

Munnar Hills

Cheeyappara Waterfalls
Cheeyappara & Valara

Cascading Falls

Varkala Cliff Beach
Varkala & Kovalam

Cliff Beaches

Periyar Wildlife
Periyar Lake & Forest

Wildlife Safari

Alleppey Houseboat
Alleppey Backwaters

Luxury Houseboat

Kerala Kathakali and Heritage
Kathakali & Traditions

Living Culture

Thekkady Spice Plantations
Thekkady Trails

Spice Gardens

Authentic Kerala Sadhya
Traditional Sadhya

Local Flavours

Scenic Route Road Map

Your 7-Day Road Trip Journey

Follow your chauffeur-driven cab route across God's Own Country: from misty mountain summits to tranquil backwaters and sacred shores.

1
Cheeyappara Waterfalls on way to Munnar
Stage 1 • 130 km
Kochi → Munnar
Day 01 ~3.5 hrs drive

Ascent to Munnar Tea Highlands

Private cab pickup at Kochi. Scenic ascent through rubber estates and rainforests with stops at roaring Cheeyappara and Valara waterfalls.

Airport / Station AC cab pickup
Cheeyappara & Valara waterfall stops
Munnar mountain resort check-in
Optional evening Kathakali cultural show
Stay: Munnar Resort
Tip: Keep a light jacket ready for cool evening winds.
2
Munnar Tea Hills and Lakes
Stage 2 • Local Circuit
Munnar Exploration
Day 02 Full-Day Cab Sightseeing

Tea Trails, Lakes & High Peaks

Explore Munnar's iconic attractions including tea plantations, historic museums, scenic dam viewpoints, and spice gardens.

Tata Tea Museum & factory tour
Mattupetty Dam & Kundala Lake
Natural Echo Point voice games
Spices garden & homemade chocolates
Stay: Munnar Resort
Tip: Visit Echo Point in the morning for clearest sound reflections.
3
Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary Thekkady
Stage 3 • 90 km
Munnar → Thekkady
Day 03 ~3 hrs drive

Periyar Wildlife & Spice Valleys

Drive through mountain spice corridors to Thekkady. Boat safari inside the Periyar Tiger Reserve lake to spot wild elephants and birdlife.

Cardamom Highway scenic drive
Periyar Lake boat wildlife safari
Elephant feeding & safari park
Kumily wholesale spice bazaar walk
Stay: Forest Lodge in Thekkady
Tip: Buy premium 8mm green cardamom directly in Kumily markets.
4
Alleppey Backwaters Houseboat
Stage 4 • 140 km
Thekkady → Alleppey
Day 04 1N Houseboat Cruise

Private Luxury Houseboat in Backwaters

Board your private AC houseboat in Alleppey at noon. Glide through tranquil palm channels while your chef serves fresh Kerala meals.

12:00 PM houseboat boarding & welcome drink
Traditional Sadhya & Karimeen fish lunch
Sunset cruise with hot tea & banana fritters
Overnight mooring on peaceful backwaters
Stay: Deluxe AC Houseboat (All Meals)
Tip: Inform your chef of spice preferences at boarding.
5
Varkala Cliff and Jatayu Earth Center
Stage 5 • 120 km
Alleppey → Varkala
Day 05 Arabian Sea Coast

Jatayu Earth's Center & Cliff Sunset

Ride the scenic cable car to Jatayu Nature Park's giant bird sculpture, followed by a golden sunset walk on Varkala's red cliff promenade.

Morning houseboat breakfast & checkout
Jatayu Earth's Center cable car ride
Varkala Cliff beach resort check-in
North Cliff promenade cafes & sunset views
Stay: Varkala Cliff Resort
Tip: North Cliff Helipad is the premier sunset photography spot.
6
Poovar Mangrove Island and Kovalam Beach
Stage 6 • 80 km
Varkala → Kovalam & Poovar
Day 06 Mangrove & Lighthouse

Poovar Mangrove Safari & Azhimala Shiva

Motorboat safari through Poovar's green mangrove canals, marvel at the 58-ft seaside Azhimala Lord Shiva statue, and relax at Kovalam Beach.

Poovar mangrove & golden sand spit boat safari
Azhimala 58-foot monolithic Lord Shiva statue
Kovalam Lighthouse beach promenade
Trivandrum / Kovalam hotel check-in
Stay: Kovalam / Trivandrum Hotel
Tip: Try fresh catch of the day at Poovar floating food stalls.
7
Padmanabhaswamy Temple Trivandrum
Stage 7 • Departure
Trivandrum City & Drop
Day 07 Airport / Station Drop

Sacred Temple Blessings & Farewell

Seek blessings at the grand Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, pick up fresh hot banana chips, and enjoy a hassle-free cab transfer to the airport.

Padmanabhaswamy Temple morning darshan
Fresh coconut oil banana chips shopping
Kuthira Malika Palace historic walk
Smooth transfer to Trivandrum Airport / Station
Conclusion: End of 7 Days Kerala Tour
Tip: Traditional dhoti (Mundu) dress code required inside the temple.
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Package FAQs & Customization

Yes, absolutely! The 7-day Kerala Journey is 100% customizable. You can add extra days in Munnar, replace Varkala with Kovalam, or tailor the pickup and drop points to your flight schedules. Simply message our team on WhatsApp at +91 79943 34254.

Yes, every chauffeur in our fleet has over 5+ years of professional driving experience across the steep hairpin bends of Munnar, Thekkady, and coastal highways. They speak English, Hindi, and Malayalam and double as friendly local guides!

Booking is completely hassle-free. Message us on WhatsApp with your travel dates, passenger count, and preferred car. We'll send you an instant customized quote, and you can confirm with a small advance token via UPI or bank transfer.

The private houseboat features a dedicated chef on board who prepares delicious authentic Kerala meals (Traditional Sadhya, Karimeen fish fry, chicken curry, vegetarian delicacies). Pure vegetarian and Jain food options are also readily prepared upon request!