Idyllic Kerala with Mumbai and relax on Kovalam Beach Luxury Houseboat

10 Nights / 11 Days Mumbai - Cochin - Munnar - Thekkady - Alleppey - Kovalam - Thiruvananthapuram - Mumbai Indian Family Homestay Private AC Car
Idyllic Kerala with Mumbai and relax on Kovalam Beach Luxury Houseboat
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Tour overview

A journey into the real India.

The tour focuses on showing you the most populated and cosmopolitan city in India, Mumbai, as well as the greenest and the most idyllic Kerala. During this tour you will have an opportunity to explore not only beautiful and interesting monuments and places in Mumbai but also stay close to the wonderful nature of Kerala state with a relaxing stay on Kovalem beach. The tour includes a paradise boat ride in the Kerala backwaters, sightseeing amazing tea plantations in Munnar and far more attractions which will broaden your mind and knowledge about the south of India.

What is included:

  • 3-star accommodation with breakfast
  • Transport by AC Suzuki desire car with an English speaking driver (the model and the size of the car depends on the number of travellers)
  • a local guide service in Mumbai
  • Mumbai Kochi domestic flight (15 kg, 7 kg hand luggage)
  • Thriruvandampuram - Mumbai domestic flight (15 kg, 7 kg hand luggage)
  • Pick up and drop off
  • Martial art show
  • Kathakali show
  • Luxury houseboat in Alleppey with all the meals
  • Taxes


What isn’t included:

  • Personal expenditures
  • Tips
  • Meals (except for breakfast and meals on the houseboat)
At a glance
  • Duration: 10 Nights / 11 Days
  • Route: Mumbai - Cochin - Munnar - Thekkady - Alleppey - Kovalam - Thiruvananthapuram - Mumbai
  • Hotels: 3-star with AC private rooms
  • Special stay: Stay with an Indian family
  • Driver: Private AC car, English-speaking
Detailed itinerary

Your 10 Nights / 11 Days journey, day by day.

Each day below has space for a destination photo. Days without an image simply show the description full-width — clean and consistent either way.

Day 1 Mumbai

On arrival, you will meet our representative and transfer to hotel. After refreshing sightseeing of Mumbai. : visit the Prince of Wales Museum (closed on Mondays),  Hanging Gardens on the slopes of Malabar Hills offering nice view of Marine Lines and Chowpatty beach. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 2 Mumbai

After breakfast sightseeing of Elephanta Island which is the site of the magnificent Elephanta caves, containing beautiful carvings, sculptures, and a temple to the Hindu God, Lord Shiva. These caves are thought to date back to the Silhara kings belonging to the period between 9th - 12th centuries. Do the sightseeing of Colbaba district and the monuments there such as -  the Gateway of India for photo stop, drive past monuments built during the British era such as Mumbai University, Rajabai Clock Tower, High Court and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (VT).Overnight in Mumbai.

Day 3 Cochin

After breakfast, departure transfer to domestic airport to board flight to kochi. Assistance on arrival at airport and transfer to hotel. Upon arrival check-in at the resort. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 4 Cochin

After breakfast sightseeing tour that takes you to Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, St. Francis Church, Chinese Fishing nets, etc. Enjoy the beauty of the place and discover Kerala in an entire new way. Evening witness a Classical Kathakali Dance Show. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 5 Munnar

After breakfast, depart for Munnar which is situated at the confluence of three mountain streams namely Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala. Upon arrival check-in at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 6 Munnar

This hill station, located at an altitude of 1600 m above sea level, was once the summer resort of the erstwhile British government in South India. Sprawling tea plantations, picture book towns, winding lanes and holiday facilities make this a popular resort town. Munnar also has the highest peak in south India, Anamudi, which towers over 2695 m. Visit  Mattupetty Dam, dairy farm, Old Munnar Town, Town Market etc. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 7 Thekkady

After breakfast, proceed to Thekkady. Transfer to hotel and relax. Afternoon, proceed for sightseeing –The Periyar wildlife sanctuary is thick evergreen forest, declared a Tiger Reserve in 1978. You can also do other interesting activities in Thekkady like – Boat cruises on the Periyar lake, visit cardamom, pepper, tea and coffee plantation. Overnight at hotel.

Day 8 Alleppey

Morning after breakfast proceed to Alleppey , where you will be booked to stay overnight on the Houseboat. Staying in Houseboat is breathtakingly stimulating experience. Lunch, evening tea and snacks, dinner next day breakfast and will be provided in the boat.  Overnight at houseboat.

Day 9 Kovalam

After Breakfast Check out from the houseboat and proceed to Kovalam, the countryside that God connected with the Seas in his own Country. Check-in to Hotel, relax  and later you can proceed for sightseeing around Trivandrum Town visiting Museum complex, Sri. Padmanabha Swamy Temple, Science & Technology museum, Veli tourist village. Overnight at Kovalam.

Day 10 Kolvalam

After Breakfast, proceed to Kanyakumari, enroute visiting Padmanabhapuram Palace, Suchidram Temple. Later visit Gandhi Memorial, Devi Kanya Kumari Temple, Vivekanand Rock Memorial, built on a rock on which Swami Vivekanand meditated in year 1892. Evening, you will get to see the memorising Sunset at the confluence of 3 Oceans, Arabian Sea, Pacific Ocean and Indian Ocean. Evening return to Kovalam. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 11 Thiruvananthapuram

After Breakfast you will depart to the airport for the flight to Mumbai. Transfer  from the airport to the hotel or another central location in Mumbai.

End point send us the drop off address in Mumbai, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

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