Kerala with Backwaters 3 Nights / 4 Days
Lush tea-covered hills in Munnar, the endangered Nilgiri Tahr in Eravikulam National Park, and an overnight houseboat drifting through Alleppey’s backwaters. Three nights of God’s Own Country.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Inclusions & Exclusions
- ✓ Private AC car Cochin–Munnar–Alleppey–Cochin
- ✓ English-speaking licensed guide throughout
- ✓ Traditional Kerala houseboat (1 night) with all meals on board
- ✓ Bottled mineral water throughout
- ✓ All vehicle, toll and driver expenses
- ✓ All applicable taxes
- ✗ Hotel in Munnar (arranged on request — 3★/4★/5★)
- ✗ Monument and park entry fees (advised in advance)
- ✗ Meals in Munnar and Cochin
- ✗ Tips for guides and drivers
Traveller Reviews
“The Munnar tea estates were extraordinary — we spent hours just walking through them. Eravikulam was a highlight; our guide knew the Nilgiri Tahr and the ecology deeply. The houseboat overnight on Day 3 was unlike anything we’d experienced anywhere in the world. Kerala with Backwaters is exactly the right name.”
“Perfect pacing for 4 days. The drive to Munnar through the waterfalls set the tone — everything was unhurried and properly arranged. The houseboat crew were wonderful. The cooking on board was the best food of the trip.”
Frequently Asked Questions
September to March is ideal — the post-monsoon season when Kerala is intensely green and the weather is cool and pleasant. October to February is peak season. April to June is warm but manageable. July and August are monsoon months — dramatic and beautiful, but some attractions are weather-affected.
A traditional kettuvallam — a flat-bottomed boat originally used to transport rice, converted into a floating home with bedrooms, a kitchen, and a deck. Constructed from wooden planks stitched with coir (coconut fibre rope), sealed with cashew-nut oil. No nails. The crew prepare Kerala cuisine from local ingredients. Cruising the Alleppey backwaters on one is considered among the finest travel experiences in India.
The park closes annually for a period during the calving season of the Nilgiri Tahr (usually January to March). We advise on exact dates when you enquire. The park is best visited October to December and April to June.
Yes — we can extend to 4N/5D or longer, swap Alleppey for Kovalam, add Thekkady (Periyar Wildlife Reserve) for spice plantation and boat safari, or combine with the Golden Triangle in North India. Tell us what interests you.
Four Days. Three Cities. God’s Own Country.
Munnar tea estates, Eravikulam Nilgiri Tahr, and an Alleppey houseboat night. Free quote, no obligation.