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Kerala Backwaters
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Munnar
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Kerala Backwaters Houseboat Retreat 6D/5N

★ 4.9 (487 reviews)
📍 Kerala, India
📅 6 Days / 5 Nights
👥 Max 20 pax
🌟 Since 2019
✨ Trip Highlights
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Overnight houseboat stay on Alleppey backwaters — Kerala Nile
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Munnar tea estate tour — walk through the misty green hills
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Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary elephant & tiger safari
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Kovalam & Varkala beach sunset — Arabian Sea
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Traditional Kathakali dance performance in Kochi
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5 nights luxury resort stay + all meals on houseboat
🗓️ Day-wise Itinerary
D1
Arrive Kochi – Fort Kochi Heritage Walk & Chinese Nets
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Pickup from Cochin Airport or Railway Station
Check-in at Hotel Kochi Heritage (4-star, Fort Kochi)
Afternoon: Fort Kochi walk — Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, St Francis Church
Evening: Watch famous Chinese Fishing Nets at sunset (iconic Kerala photo spot)
Kathakali classical dance performance (7:30 PM) — traditional makeup & storytelling
Seafood dinner at Fort Kochi jetty restaurants
D2
Kochi to Munnar – Misty Hill Station Drive
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Post-breakfast drive to Munnar (130 km, 4 hours — scenic Western Ghats)
Stop at Valara & Cheeyappara Waterfalls en route
Arrive Munnar — check-in at Tea County Resort (4-star)
Evening tea estate walk — surreal green landscape at golden hour
Dinner at resort with Kerala Sadhya (traditional feast)
D3
Munnar Tea Estates, Mattupetty Dam & Eravikulam Park
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Early morning tea estate guided tour — learn processing from leaf to cup
Eravikulam National Park — home of the endangered Nilgiri Tahr
Mattupetty Dam & Echo Point boating (optional)
Top Station (highest point in Munnar, 1700m) — panoramic views
Spice plantation tour & buy fresh cardamom, pepper, nutmeg
Cozy campfire dinner at resort
D4
Munnar to Alleppey – Houseboat Check-in
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Drive from Munnar to Alleppey (170 km, ~4 hours)
Check-in to premium private houseboat at 12 noon
Cruise through the famous Vembanad Lake backwaters — village life, paddy fields
Freshly cooked Kerala lunch on board (fish curry, rice, appam)
Sunset cruise through narrow canals — fishermen, birds, coconut groves
Overnight stay on houseboat with starlit deck dinner
D5
Alleppey to Kovalam Beach – Arabian Sea Sunset
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Early morning backwaters cruise — misty canals at dawn
Houseboat checkout at 9 AM — drive to Kovalam (150 km)
Kovalam Beach: Lighthouse Beach & Hawah Beach — swim & relax
Varkala Cliff Beach (30 km) — dramatic red cliffs over the sea
Evening: Ayurvedic full body massage at beach spa (optional, ₹800–1500)
Beachside seafood dinner & bonfire
D6
Departure from Trivandrum
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Morning: Last walk on Kovalam Beach
Drive to Trivandrum Airport (14 km)
Flight home with a heart full of Kerala memories 🌴
Trip ends — 'God's Own Country' will stay with you forever!
✅ Inclusions & Exclusions
✅ What's Included
  • 🚢 1 night premium houseboat (Alleppey) with all meals
  • 🏨 4 nights 4-star resort (Munnar + Kochi)
  • 🍳 Daily breakfast + houseboat meals
  • 🚌 Private AC vehicle throughout
  • 🌿 Tea estate guided tour
  • 🎭 Kathakali show tickets (Kochi)
❌ Not Included
  • ✈️ Flights to Kochi (extra)
  • 🍱 Lunches at restaurants on road
  • 🛥️ Extra boat rides in backwaters
  • 🪂 Adventure activities (trekking permits)
  • 💊 Personal medicines
  • 🛍️ Shopping & personal expenses
⭐ Traveller Reviews
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Vikram Nair
Family Trip · Verified
★★★★★
"The houseboat night was something I'll never forget. Woke up at 5 AM and stood on the deck watching the mist rise over the backwaters — complete silence except for birds. Kerala is like nothing else in India. Firstraveller arranged everything perfectly. Our 70-year-old father managed everything comfortably."
November 2024 · Stayed 6 days
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Ritu Mehta
Couple · Verified
★★★★★
"Munnar was a total surprise — I didn't expect it to be THAT beautiful. Woke up every morning to mist and green tea hills. The Kathakali show in Kochi was fascinating — highly recommend watching them apply the 3-hour makeup process. 10/10 experience overall."
December 2024 · Stayed 6 days
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is houseboat experience worth it? +
Absolutely — it's the highlight of Kerala! The houseboat glides through narrow canals while you eat fresh fish curry, watch kingfishers dive, and fall asleep to gentle waves. It's an experience you can't find anywhere else in India.
Best time to visit Kerala? +
October to March is ideal — cooler temperatures and no rain. Monsoon (June–August) is beautiful in Munnar but backwaters are choppy. Onam festival (August/September) adds a cultural dimension.
Is the food vegetarian-friendly? +
Yes! Kerala cuisine is highly vegetarian-friendly with a variety of dishes. Houseboat meals include vegetarian options. Just inform us at booking.
Can we combine this with Goa? +
Yes! We offer a combined Kerala + Goa 10-day package starting at ₹38,000/person. Contact our team on WhatsApp.
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₹22,500 / per person ₹28,000 20% OFF
★ 4.9 · 487 reviews · Bestseller
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₹45,000
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