Private luxury tour

Enchanting Kerala Waters

11 Days Itinerary Cochin, Vythiri, Munnar, Periyar, Kumarakom, Alleppey, Mararikulam Customisable Journey
Your journey, crafted personally

Luxury Travel. Your Way.

"The God who made Kerala, had a green thumb" goes a local saying. A paradise on Earth with palm-lined beaches, steamy jungles, plantation-covered hills, and tropical rivers and lakes. Visitors come here to unwind and indulge- Gift yourself new life. Surrender to the magical fingers of specially trained masseurs. To medicated baths that will refresh you. Herb...

Ideal For
Beaches Beaches
Culture Culture
Wildlife Wildlife
Adventure & Outdoors Adventure & Outdoors
Nature & Landscapes Nature & Landscapes
Route map

Places Covered

Journey Route

8Stops 11Days
  • Day 1 - 3Cochin
  • Day 3 - 5Vythiri
  • Day 5 - 6Munnar
  • Day 6 - 7Periyar
  • Day 7 - 8Kumarakom
  • Day 8 - 9Alleppey
  • Day 9 - 11Mararikulam
  • Day 11Cochin
Private route, pacing and hotels can be customised around your travel style.
At a glance

Itinerary Summary

Day
Place
Hotel Options
1 - 3
Cochin
Highlights: Satellite towns of Kochi, Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, Fort Kochi, Chinese fishing nets at sunset, Kathakali dance show
Old Harbour HotelVivanta by Taj - Malabar More hotels in Cochin
3 - 5
Vythiri
Highlights: Thrissur, Kerala's cultural capital, Vaddakunathan temple, Puthen Palli (Basallica), The Lourdes Cathedral, Enjoy the surrounding & Learn about the medicinal plants
The Windflower Resort & Spa More hotels in Vythiri
5 - 6
Munnar
Highlights: Rajamala national park
Windamere Estate More hotels in Munnar
6 - 7
Periyar
Highlights: Tea plantation & photo stop
7 - 8
Kumarakom
Highlights: Periyar National Park, Spice garden
Coconut LagoonThe Zuri Kumarakom More hotels in Kumarakom
8 - 9
Alleppey
Lemon Tree Vembanad Lake ResortShalimar Spice Garden More hotels in Alleppey
9 - 11
Mararikulam
Highlights: Fishing village, Ayurveda Therapies
Marari Beach Resort More hotels in Mararikulam
11
Cochin
Brunton BoatyardVivanta by Taj - Malabar More hotels in Cochin
Sample itinerary

Day by Day Journey

Day 02

Cochin

Cochin

Morning full day tour of the satellite towns of Kochi (Cochin) and Ernakulam, comprising visits to the Dutch Palace, the Jewish Synagogue - St. Francis Church and the Santa Cruz Basilica.

Later visit Fort Kochi & the Chinese fishing nets at sunset. Evening witness the Kathakali dance show.

Overnight at the hotel.

Highlights

Satellite towns of Kochi, Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, Fort Kochi, Chinese fishing nets at sunset, Kathakali dance show

Day 03

CochinRoadThrissurRoadVythiri (230 Kms & 6 Hrs)

Cochin – Thrissur – Vythiri (230 Kms & 6 Hrs)

Morning depart for Vythiri. En-route visit Thrissur, Kerala’s cultural capital, full of academies of literature & arts. Here you can visit the Vaddakunathan temple, Puthen Palli (Basallica) & the Lourdes Cathedral. Continue drive to Vythiri. On arrival check in at your hotel.

Overnight at the hotel.

Highlights

Thrissur, Kerala's cultural capital, Vaddakunathan temple, Puthen Palli (Basallica), The Lourdes Cathedral

Day 04

Vythiri

Vythiri

AM visit the Edakkal caves with their believed to be Neolithic engravings. Day at leisure to enjoy the surrounding & learn about the medicinal plants of the area.

Overnight at the hotel.

Highlights

Enjoy the surrounding & Learn about the medicinal plants

Day 06

MunnarRoadPeriyar (133 Kms & 4 Hrs)

Munnar – Periyar (133 Kms & 4 Hrs)

Morning drive to Periyar. En-route visit the tea plantation & photo stop at the Top Station point from where you can have a spectacular view of the ghats.  On arrival check into your hotel.

Overnight at the hotel.

Highlights

Tea plantation & photo stop

Day 07

PeriyarRoadKumarakom (145 Kms & 4 Hrs)

Periyar – Kumarakom (145 Kms & 4 Hrs)

AM boat ride on the lake at the Periyar National Park, which is an unusual way of touring a national park. Later leave for Kumarakom. En-route visit a spice garden. On arrival check in at the many resorts on the backwaters at Kumarakom. Day at leisure to enjoy ayurveda therapies.

Overnight at the resort.

Highlights

Periyar National Park, Spice garden

Day 10

Marari

Marari

Day at leisure to sun bathe or enjoy some ayurveda therapies.

Overnight at the resort.

Highlights

Ayurveda Therapies

Day 11

MarariRoadCochin (120 Kms & 3 Hrs)

Marari – Cochin (120 Kms & 3 Hrs)

Morning at leisure. Later departure transfer to Cochin international airport for connect flight to home destination.

Season guide

Best Time To Visit

Recommended Month

Jan, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec

Plan around the season that best matches comfort, value and the pace of this journey.

Best months 6 Value months 2 Off season 4
Best Time Most recommended
Jan
Max 32°C Min 20°C
Aug
Max 30°C Min 20°C
Sep
Max 31°C Min 19°C
Oct
Max 30°C Min 18°C
Nov
Max 30°C Min 19°C
Dec
Max 31°C Min 20°C
Value For Money Smart travel season
Feb
Max 34°C Min 20°C
Mar
Max 34°C Min 22°C
Off Season Quieter months
Apr
Max 35°C Min 22°C
May
Max 32°C Min 23°C
Jun
Max 32°C Min 22°C
Jul
Max 30°C Min 22°C
Best Time To Visit Value for Money Off Season
Journey details

Details

"The God who made Kerala, had a green thumb" goes a local saying. A paradise on Earth with palm-lined beaches, steamy jungles, plantation-covered hills, and tropical rivers and lakes. Visitors come here to unwind and indulge- Gift yourself new life. Surrender to the magical fingers of specially trained masseurs. To medicated baths that will refresh you. Herbal diets that will rejuvenate you. Spend romantic nights in tree houses, washed in sweet scent of forest flowers. Embark on a journey across sun-dappled backwaters on a Kettuvallom – fully-furnished traditional rice boats.