A Kerala temple with tiled roofs reflected in its pond

Kerala · 8 nights, 9 days

Kerala Grand Tour

from ₹50,999 per person, twin sharing, flights extra

Kochi to Munnar to Thekkady to Kumarakom to Kovalam to Trivandrum

About this trip

Kerala end to end: Kochi, the Munnar hills, Periyar, Kumarakom’s lakeside, Kovalam’s beach and a day out to Kanyakumari at India’s southern tip.

Flights or trains quoted from your city.

Length
8 nights, 9 days
Route
Kochi to Munnar to Thekkady to Kumarakom to Kovalam to Trivandrum

Kerala at a glance

  • Best Dec–Mar Dry and pleasant
  • Photo ID For flights and hotels
  • Hills
  • Wildlife
  • Beach
  • Family

Highlights

  • Kathakali and fishing nets in Kochi
  • Eravikulam, home of the Nilgiri tahr
  • Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary and spice gardens
  • Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
  • Beach days at Kovalam
  • Day trip to Kanyakumari

Route

  1. Kochi
  2. Munnar
  3. Thekkady
  4. Kumarakom
  5. Kovalam
  6. Trivandrum
  • Hotel
  • Breakfast & dinner
  • Transfers
  • Sightseeing

Day by day

  1. Day 1:Arrive in Kochi

    After you land, the evening brings a Kathakali performance and a visit to the Chinese fishing nets.

    • Pickup in Kochi
    • Chinese fishing nets
    • Kathakali performance
    • Dinner at the hotel

    Meals:Dinner

  2. Day 2:Kochi to Munnar

    Climb into the hills to Munnar, pausing at Valara and Cheeyappara waterfalls along the road.

    • Drive to Munnar
    • Valara Falls
    • Cheeyappara Falls
    • Dinner at the hotel

    Meals:Breakfast & Dinner

  3. Day 3:Munnar and Eravikulam

    A day for Munnar, with Eravikulam National Park as the centrepiece.

    • Munnar sightseeing
    • Eravikulam National Park
    • Dinner at the hotel

    Meals:Breakfast & Dinner

  4. Day 4:Munnar to Thekkady

    About 90 km to Thekkady, then Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary and a walk through the spice plantations.

    • Munnar → Thekkady · 90 km
    • Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
    • Spice plantation visit
    • Dinner at the hotel

    Meals:Breakfast & Dinner

  5. Day 5:Thekkady to Kumarakom

    Drive about 122 km to Kumarakom and visit the bird sanctuary beside the lake.

    • Thekkady → Kumarakom · 122 km
    • Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
    • Dinner at the hotel

    Meals:Breakfast & Dinner

  6. Day 6:Kumarakom to Kovalam

    A longer drive of around 175 km takes you south to the beach at Kovalam.

    • Kumarakom → Kovalam · 175 km
    • Check-in at Kovalam
    • Dinner at the hotel

    Meals:Breakfast & Dinner

  7. Day 7:Trivandrum Sightseeing

    From Kovalam, head into Trivandrum for the great temple and the city zoo.

    • Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple
    • Trivandrum Zoo
    • Dinner at the hotel

    Meals:Breakfast & Dinner

  8. Day 8:Kanyakumari Day Trip

    Move to Trivandrum and spend the day on an outing to Kanyakumari, the southern tip of India.

    • Drive to Trivandrum
    • Day out to Kanyakumari
    • Dinner at the hotel

    Meals:Breakfast & Dinner

  9. Day 9:Departure from Trivandrum

    After breakfast we drop you at the airport or railway station for your journey home.

    • Breakfast at the hotel
    • Drop at Trivandrum airport or railway station

    Meals:Breakfast

What the price covers

Included

  • 8 nights in hotels, twin sharing: 1 in Kochi, 2 in Munnar, 1 in Thekkady, 1 in Kumarakom, 2 in Kovalam, 1 in Trivandrum
  • Breakfast and dinner daily (no breakfast on day 1)
  • Pickup in Kochi and drop at Trivandrum airport or railway station
  • Private AC vehicle for all drives and sightseeing: sedan for 2–3 guests, SUV for 4–6, tempo traveller for 7–10

Not included

  • Flights, trains or buses to Kochi and home from Trivandrum
  • Entry tickets to parks and sights, and local guide fees
  • Extra charges over festivals, long weekends, Diwali, Christmas and New Year
  • Any compulsory gala dinner on peak dates
  • Extra sightseeing, personal spending and anything not listed above

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From our travellers

  • Rated 5 out of 5

    We made our decision on the trip very last minute. But they managed to book us a great stay in Munnar very easily and conveniently. Even when all the resorts were sold out and high priced, they booked us an amazing resort at cheaper rates than anyone else. Will surely choose them for any bookings or travel deals moving forward. Thank you guys so much for the remarkable services.

    Saagar Jose

    Munnar trip · Google review

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    Gireesh Nambiar

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What does the price cover?

It is the lowest price per person for this trip, with two people sharing a room, for what the trip lists as included. Flights from your city are quoted separately. Indicative price: it can change with dates and availability. Ask us for today’s price for your dates.

What ID do I need?

A government photo ID for flights and hotels.

When is the best time to go?

December to March is dry and pleasant. September to November is lush and green, with the last of the south-west monsoon and then the north-east monsoon’s afternoon showers. The monsoon, June to August, turns the hills bright green and is the season for Ayurveda; Munnar stays cool all year.

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