The rocky shore and lighthouse at Kovalam, Kerala

Kerala · 5 nights, 6 days

Hills, Backwaters and Kovalam Beach

from ₹31,499 per person, twin sharing, flights extra

Kochi to Munnar to Kumarakom to Kovalam

About this trip

Kerala top to bottom: two nights in the Munnar hills, a night on the Kumarakom backwaters, then two by the sea at Kovalam.

Flights or trains quoted from your city.

Length
5 nights, 6 days
Route
Kochi to Munnar to Kumarakom to Kovalam

Kerala at a glance

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

Highlights

  • Two nights in the Munnar hills
  • Eravikulam, home of the Nilgiri tahr
  • A backwater night at Kumarakom
  • Two nights by the sea, Kovalam
  • Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Trivandrum

Route

  1. Kochi
  2. Munnar
  3. Kumarakom
  4. Kovalam
  • Hotel
  • Breakfast
  • Transfers
  • Sightseeing

Day by day

  1. Day 1:Kochi to Munnar

    You land in Kochi and we drive you straight up to Munnar for the night.

    • Pickup in Kochi
    • Drive to Munnar
    • Check-in at Munnar

    Meals:No meals

  2. Day 2:Munnar and Eravikulam

    The day is set aside for Eravikulam National Park in the hills above Munnar.

    • Eravikulam National Park

    Meals:Breakfast

  3. Day 3:Munnar to Kumarakom

    Leave the hills behind and come down to Kumarakom on the edge of the backwaters.

    • Drive to Kumarakom
    • Check-in at Kumarakom

    Meals:Breakfast

  4. Day 4:Kumarakom to Kovalam

    A road journey south brings you to the beach town of Kovalam.

    • Drive to Kovalam
    • Check-in at Kovalam

    Meals:Breakfast

  5. Day 5:Trivandrum Temple Visit

    A local outing from Kovalam to the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Trivandrum.

    • Local sightseeing
    • Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple

    Meals:Breakfast

  6. Day 6:Kovalam to Trivandrum

    After breakfast we take you to Trivandrum for your flight or train, and the trip wraps up.

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

    Meals:Breakfast

What the price covers

Included

  • 5 nights in hotels, twin sharing: 2 in Munnar, 1 in Kumarakom, 2 in Kovalam
  • Daily breakfast from day 2
  • 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

We can add

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

  • Rated 5 out of 5

    Trusted travel partner. Everything was handled with such ease that the entire journey felt seamless from start to finish. What impressed us most was the prompt communication, the smooth, hassle-free arrangements, and the continued support at every step. Ethan Holidays truly delivers a premium experience in the simplest, most effortless way.

    Gireesh Nambiar

    Thailand trip · Google review

  • Rated 5 out of 5

    We booked our Vietnam trip with Ethan Holidays and it was an absolute delight! From the smooth visa process to peaceful transfers and friendly guides. Our stays were super cute, many with pools and jacuzzis. And the sweetest part? They arranged a surprise birthday celebration for my friend on the cruise!

    Minsha Anto

    Vietnam trip · Google review

More India trips

Other trips we plan in the same part of the world. Each one can be changed around your dates.

  • Rows of tea bushes on the hills around Munnar, Kerala

    Kerala Hills and Backwaters

    Kerala , 6 nights, 7 days.

    from ₹31,999

    per person · twin sharing · flights extra

    Included: Hotel, Breakfast & dinner, Transfers.

  • A wide meadow ringed by pine forest near Dalhousie, Himachal Pradesh

    Dalhousie Pine Hills

    Himachal Pradesh , 2 nights, 3 days.

    from ₹16,499

    per person · twin sharing · flights extra

    Included: Hotel, Breakfast & dinner, Transfers.

  • The tiered wooden roof of Hadimba Temple among cedar trees, Manali

    Manali in Three Nights

    Himachal Pradesh , 3 nights, 4 days.

    from ₹17,499

    per person · twin sharing · flights extra

    Included: Hotel, Breakfast & dinner, Transfers.

  • Snowy Himalayan peaks above wooded hills, Himachal Pradesh

    Manali and Dharamshala

    Himachal Pradesh , 4 nights, 5 days.

    from ₹21,999

    per person · twin sharing · flights extra

    Included: Hotel, Breakfast & dinner, Transfers.

All Kerala trips See all India trips

Before you ask

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.

Can you change this trip?

Yes. Every package on this site is a starting point. Tell us your dates, pace, hotel preferences and budget in the form below and we rebuild the itinerary around you.

The rocky shore and lighthouse at Kovalam, Kerala

Get today’s price for this trip

Send your details for dates, hotels and today’s price. Free, no obligation.

Price request

  1. When & who
  2. Contact

Step 1 of 2

When and who?

Trip Hills, Backwaters and Kovalam Beach · 5N/6D from ₹31,499 per person · twin sharing

When are you thinking?
Who’s going?
Adults 2
Children (under 12) 0
Also add (tap any)
Anything else? (optional)

Hotel style, anything we should know.

Get a free quote

Tell us your trip. We’ll send you a plan and a price.

Rather talk? Call +91 94954 78536. Office Mon to Sat, 9 AM to 6 PM · Call or WhatsApp until 11:30 PM.