Being at palm-fringed beaches of Kovalam, majestic hills of Munnar, pristine backwaters of Kumarakom and forests of Thekkady in addition to spectacular trek in the mountains; stay in fascinating cities and hill stations; backwater cruise and down-time on tropical beaches, this tour gives real insight into many facets of Kerala.

Tour Profile

Rated by National Geographic Traveller as one of the world’s 50 must-see destinations, Kerala is a rich tropical landscape of palm-fringed beaches backed by emerald paddy fields, cardamom-scented hills and lush green forests of the Western Ghats.

We begin in the elegant old port of Cochin, with its handsome colonial architecture and laid-back tropical ambiance, before heading inland to the cool mountain air of Munnar, a hill station set high in the Ghats and surrounded by tea plantations. The next five days are spent trekking at gentle pace through these beautiful hills, with spectacular views as we ascend towards Meesapulimala peak (2,640m) – the highest in the area.

The trail crosses the state border into Tamil Nadu from where we descend by road to the ancient city of Madurai – home of the magnificent Sri Meenakshi temple with its spectacular gopura towers. Returning to the hills of Kerala we venture into Periyar where sighting the wild elephants could brighten our spirits. The final days are spent relaxing down on the coast, with a cruise through the spellbinding beauty of the Kerala backwaters near Alleppey before driving south to the white-sand beaches of Kovalam.

Tour Highlights

• Western Ghats – for trekking through forests and tea plantations.
• Traditional House Boats – for overnight stay amid stunning beauty of backwaters.
• Munnar – for its grandeur and tea plantations.
• Madurai – for its animated Meenakshi Temple.
• Periyar National Park – for its wildlife including wild elephants.
• Kovalam – for its tropical beaches for complete relaxation.
• Flexible tailor-made booking options

Tour Itinerary