Seven nights from Munnar and Thekkady to Kovalam-Poovar's beaches and Alleppey's backwaters, ending at Coimbatore, with selected meals.
Kerala in 7 Nights — What to Expect
Kerala is a narrow coastal state where the landscape changes every two hours of driving. Tea hills give way to tiger reserves; tiger reserves open out onto backwater lagoons; lagoons eventually reach the sea. This 7-night, 8-day itinerary covering Munnar, Thekkady, Kovalam and Poovar, Alleppey, Coimbatore is designed to show you that range without turning the journey into a bus marathon. Are bundled in — just show up at the departure terminal and the rest is handled.
The Route
Munnar — Munnar sits at 1,600 metres in the Western Ghats, its hillsides blanketed in tea estates managed since the British era. Mist rolls in by late afternoon and temperatures stay cool year-round. Highlights include Tata Tea Museum, Eravikulam National Park, Mattupetty Dam. Thekkady — Thekkady is the gateway to Periyar Tiger Reserve — 925 square kilometres of forest where elephants, leopards, and sloth bears roam the hills around Periyar Lake. A boat ride on the lake is the signature experience. Highlights include Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, Periyar Lake, Kathakali show(Ticket Separate). Kovalam and Poovar — Kovalam is a crescent of three adjoining beaches on Kerala's southern tip. Lighthouse Beach, named for the functioning red-and-white lighthouse above it, is the liveliest; Samudra and Hawa beaches offer quieter stretches. Highlights include Hawa Beach, Lighthouse Beach. Alleppey — Alleppey — or Alappuzha — is where the backwaters begin in earnest. A night on a kettuvallam houseboat, drifting past paddy fields and coconut groves under a star-filled sky, is the defining Kerala experience. Highlights include Alappuzha Beach, Mullakkal Rajarajeswari Temple. Coimbatore — This destination offers some of Kerala's most distinctive landscapes, combining natural beauty with rich local culture. Highlights include Adiyogi Shiva Statue.
The Houseboat Night
Alleppey's kettuvallam houseboats are converted rice barges fitted with bedrooms, a cook, and a small deck. You drift slowly through narrow canals lined with banana palms and paddy fields. There is no Wi-Fi on board, which turns out to be the whole point. Your cook prepares Kerala meals from fresh ingredients sourced at the morning market.
Accommodation
Your 3-star hotels across the route: Santhi Hill View Resort (2 nights), Hotel Sandra Palace (1 night), Abad Harmonia Ayurveda Beach Resort (2 nights), Deluxe Houseboat By Casino - Holidays Selections (1 night), Zibe - Coimbatore by GRT Hotels (1 night). Each property is selected for location, comfort, and proximity to the day's activities.
Meals
Selected meals is included throughout. Kerala's food scene is one of its great underrated pleasures — appam with coconut stew at breakfast, a full sadya on a banana leaf for lunch, and grilled karimeen (pearl spot fish) for dinner are the meals to seek out along the way.
When to Go
Kerala's peak season runs October to March, when the skies clear and the beaches are at their best. The monsoon months (June to September) offer lush green scenery, emptier resorts, and better rates — and most of Kerala's experiences are rain-proof. Speak to the Kangaroo Travels team to find the window that works for your schedule and budget.
Trip Highlights
Tea estate drives and misty hill stations in the Western Ghats
Periyar Lake boat ride inside the Tiger Reserve
Night on a traditional kettuvallam houseboat in Alleppey
Kovalam's cliff-top beaches and lighthouse viewpoint
3-star hotels throughout — well-located and comfortable
Day 1: Munnar — Arrival in the Tea Hills
Drive up from Kochi through the Munnar ghats — the road climbs through rubber plantations and then into the tea estates that define Munnar's skyline. Check in, take a walk through the nearest tea garden, and watch the mist settle over the hills by evening.
Day 2: Munnar — Tata Tea Museum
Today covers Tata Tea Museum. On your holiday in Munnar, visit a one-of-a-kind tea museum - the Tata Tea Museum, which was set up to cater to tea afic. The day also takes in Eravikulam National Park, Mattupetty Dam, before returning to the hotel by evening.
Day 3: Thekkady — Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
Today covers Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is home to a great number of rare and endangered species of flora and fauna. Also a notable t. The day also takes in Periyar Lake, Kathakali show(Ticket Separate), before returning to the hotel by evening.
Day 4: Kovalam and Poovar — Hawa Beach
Today covers Hawa Beach. Considered as one of the most beautiful beaches of Kovalam, Hawa beach is lined with beautiful palm groves lending the p. The day also takes in Lighthouse Beach, before returning to the hotel by evening.
Day 5: Kovalam — Lighthouse Beach & Cliff Walk
Arrive in Kovalam and walk down to Lighthouse Beach — the longest of Kovalam's three adjoining bays. Swim in the sheltered cove, then climb the steps to the lighthouse for a 360-degree view of the coastline. Dinner at one of the cliff-top seafood restaurants above Hawa Beach.
Day 6: Alleppey — Alappuzha Beach
Today covers Alappuzha Beach. One of the most famous attractions of Kerala, Alappuzha Beach is secluded, beautiful and serene. Further adding to the b. The day also takes in Mullakkal Rajarajeswari Temple, before returning to the hotel by evening.
Day 7: Coimbatore — Adiyogi Shiva Statue
Today covers Adiyogi Shiva Statue. The Adiyoga Shiva is the world’s largest bust sculpture statue, registering its name in the Guinness Book of World recor.
Day 8: Coimbatore — Departure
Morning at leisure — one last breakfast and a slow walk through Coimbatore if time permits. Check out of the hotel and transfer to the nearest airport or railway station. Kerala's landscapes, houseboats, and food will linger long after you are home.
Inclusions
• 3 Star-star hotel accommodation — Santhi Hill View Resort (2 nights)
• 3 Star-star hotel accommodation — Hotel Sandra Palace (1 nights)
• 3 Star-star hotel accommodation — Abad Harmonia Ayurveda Beach Resort (2 nights)
• 3 Star-star hotel accommodation — Deluxe Houseboat By Casino - Holidays Selections (1 nights)
• 3 Star-star hotel accommodation — Zibe - Coimbatore by GRT Hotels (1 nights)
• Airport pickup and drop transfers
• Intercity transfers by AC vehicle
• Meals as per itinerary
• 10 activity passes (as per itinerary)
Kerala is a narrow coastal state where the landscape changes every two hours of driving. Tea hills give way to tiger reserves; tiger reserves open out onto backwater lagoons; lagoons eventually reach the sea. This 7-night, 8-day itinerary covering Munnar, Thekkady, Kovalam and Poovar, Alleppey, Coimbatore is designed to show you that range without turning the journey into a bus marathon. Are bundled in — just show up at the departure terminal and the rest is handled.
The Route
Munnar — Munnar sits at 1,600 metres in the Western Ghats, its hillsides blanketed in tea estates managed since the British era. Mist rolls in by late afternoon and temperatures stay cool year-round. Highlights include Tata Tea Museum, Eravikulam National Park, Mattupetty Dam. Thekkady — Thekkady is the gateway to Periyar Tiger Reserve — 925 square kilometres of forest where elephants, leopards, and sloth bears roam the hills around Periyar Lake. A boat ride on the lake is the signature experience. Highlights include Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, Periyar Lake, Kathakali show(Ticket Separate). Kovalam and Poovar — Kovalam is a crescent of three adjoining beaches on Kerala's southern tip. Lighthouse Beach, named for the functioning red-and-white lighthouse above it, is the liveliest; Samudra and Hawa beaches offer quieter stretches. Highlights include Hawa Beach, Lighthouse Beach. Alleppey — Alleppey — or Alappuzha — is where the backwaters begin in earnest. A night on a kettuvallam houseboat, drifting past paddy fields and coconut groves under a star-filled sky, is the defining Kerala experience. Highlights include Alappuzha Beach, Mullakkal Rajarajeswari Temple. Coimbatore — This destination offers some of Kerala's most distinctive landscapes, combining natural beauty with rich local culture. Highlights include Adiyogi Shiva Statue.
The Houseboat Night
Alleppey's kettuvallam houseboats are converted rice barges fitted with bedrooms, a cook, and a small deck. You drift slowly through narrow canals lined with banana palms and paddy fields. There is no Wi-Fi on board, which turns out to be the whole point. Your cook prepares Kerala meals from fresh ingredients sourced at the morning market.
Accommodation
Your 3-star hotels across the route: Santhi Hill View Resort (2 nights), Hotel Sandra Palace (1 night), Abad Harmonia Ayurveda Beach Resort (2 nights), Deluxe Houseboat By Casino - Holidays Selections (1 night), Zibe - Coimbatore by GRT Hotels (1 night). Each property is selected for location, comfort, and proximity to the day's activities.
Meals
Selected meals is included throughout. Kerala's food scene is one of its great underrated pleasures — appam with coconut stew at breakfast, a full sadya on a banana leaf for lunch, and grilled karimeen (pearl spot fish) for dinner are the meals to seek out along the way.
When to Go
Kerala's peak season runs October to March, when the skies clear and the beaches are at their best. The monsoon months (June to September) offer lush green scenery, emptier resorts, and better rates — and most of Kerala's experiences are rain-proof. Speak to the Kangaroo Travels team to find the window that works for your schedule and budget.
Trip Highlights
Tea estate drives and misty hill stations in the Western Ghats
Periyar Lake boat ride inside the Tiger Reserve
Night on a traditional kettuvallam houseboat in Alleppey
Kovalam's cliff-top beaches and lighthouse viewpoint
3-star hotels throughout — well-located and comfortable
Itinerary
Day 01
Munnar — Arrival in the Tea Hills
Drive up from Kochi through the Munnar ghats — the road climbs through rubber plantations and then into the tea estates that define Munnar's skyline. Check in, take a walk through the nearest tea garden, and watch the mist settle over the hills by evening.
Day 02
Munnar — Tata Tea Museum
Today covers Tata Tea Museum. On your holiday in Munnar, visit a one-of-a-kind tea museum - the Tata Tea Museum, which was set up to cater to tea afic. The day also takes in Eravikulam National Park, Mattupetty Dam, before returning to the hotel by evening.
Day 03
Thekkady — Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
Today covers Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is home to a great number of rare and endangered species of flora and fauna. Also a notable t. The day also takes in Periyar Lake, Kathakali show(Ticket Separate), before returning to the hotel by evening.
Day 04
Kovalam and Poovar — Hawa Beach
Today covers Hawa Beach. Considered as one of the most beautiful beaches of Kovalam, Hawa beach is lined with beautiful palm groves lending the p. The day also takes in Lighthouse Beach, before returning to the hotel by evening.
Day 05
Kovalam — Lighthouse Beach & Cliff Walk
Arrive in Kovalam and walk down to Lighthouse Beach — the longest of Kovalam's three adjoining bays. Swim in the sheltered cove, then climb the steps to the lighthouse for a 360-degree view of the coastline. Dinner at one of the cliff-top seafood restaurants above Hawa Beach.
Day 06
Alleppey — Alappuzha Beach
Today covers Alappuzha Beach. One of the most famous attractions of Kerala, Alappuzha Beach is secluded, beautiful and serene. Further adding to the b. The day also takes in Mullakkal Rajarajeswari Temple, before returning to the hotel by evening.
Day 07
Coimbatore — Adiyogi Shiva Statue
Today covers Adiyogi Shiva Statue. The Adiyoga Shiva is the world’s largest bust sculpture statue, registering its name in the Guinness Book of World recor.
Day 08
Coimbatore — Departure
Morning at leisure — one last breakfast and a slow walk through Coimbatore if time permits. Check out of the hotel and transfer to the nearest airport or railway station. Kerala's landscapes, houseboats, and food will linger long after you are home.
Cost Includes
• 3 Star-star hotel accommodation — Santhi Hill View Resort (2 nights)
• 3 Star-star hotel accommodation — Hotel Sandra Palace (1 nights)
• 3 Star-star hotel accommodation — Abad Harmonia Ayurveda Beach Resort (2 nights)
• 3 Star-star hotel accommodation — Deluxe Houseboat By Casino - Holidays Selections (1 nights)
• 3 Star-star hotel accommodation — Zibe - Coimbatore by GRT Hotels (1 nights)
• Airport pickup and drop transfers
• Intercity transfers by AC vehicle
• Meals as per itinerary
• 10 activity passes (as per itinerary)
Cost Excludes
• Airfare (book your own flights separately)
• Meals not mentioned in inclusions
• Personal expenses (laundry, tips, telephone, shopping)
• Entry fees to monuments/attractions unless specified
