Your Magic MomentsKerala — God's Own Country Escape
Overview
Kerala — God's Own Country — is a tropical paradise where emerald backwaters wind through palm-fringed villages, rolling tea plantations drape over misty Western Ghat hills, and ancient Ayurvedic traditions promise deep rejuvenation. This 6-day escape takes you from the colonial charm of Fort Kochi to the serene backwaters of Alleppey aboard a traditional kettuvallam houseboat, then up into the cool tea hills of Munnar, where the endangered Nilgiri Tahr graze in high-altitude grasslands.
Highlights
- Overnight stay on a traditional kettuvallam houseboat cruising the backwaters
- Walk through working tea plantations with a tea master in Munnar
- Experience a full Ayurvedic wellness session with traditional therapies
- Spot the endangered Nilgiri Tahr at Eravikulam National Park
- Taste authentic Kerala cuisine — fresh seafood, appam, and toddy
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Arrival in Kochi
Explore Fort Kochi — the Chinese fishing nets, St. Francis Church, and the Jewish quarter. Evening Kathakali dance performance.
Kochi to Alleppey Houseboat
Drive to Alleppey and board your private houseboat. Cruise through the backwaters as the chef prepares fresh Kerala meals onboard.
Village Canoe & Cooking Class
Morning canoe ride through narrow canals. Visit a toddy tapper and coir-making village. Afternoon Kerala cooking class with local spices.
Alleppey to Munnar
Drive up through cardamom and tea plantations into the Western Ghats. Check into a plantation resort. Evening nature walk through the estate.
Eravikulam & Tea Museum
Morning safari at Eravikulam National Park to spot Nilgiri Tahr. Afternoon visit to the KDHP Tea Museum with guided tea tasting.
Plantation Walk & Departure
Guided walk through the tea plantation with a master. Learn about plucking, processing, and grading. Depart with fresh Munnar tea.
Inclusions
- Houseboat with private cabin
- Plantation resort in Munnar
- Hotels in Kochi
- All meals on houseboat
- Ayurvedic spa session
- Canoe tour & cooking class
- All transfers
Exclusions
- Flights
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Meals not mentioned