Kerala Backwaters Retreat
Escape to 'God's Own Country' for a rejuvenating retreat spanning the misty tea gardens of the Western Ghats down to the tranquil azure backwaters. This itinerary offers a perfect blend of lush hill station scenery and unique aquatic cultural immersion.
Trip Highlights
- Witness the spectacular Chinese Fishing nets and historic Fort Kochi.
- Scenic drive through winding mountain roads to the tea estates of Munnar.
- Overnight stay aboard a traditional, premium, fully-catered Kettuvallam (Houseboat) in Alleppey.
- Authentic Keralan Ayurvedic massage therapies at luxury resort spas.
- Traditional Kathakali dance performance.
Sample Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Kochi
Arrive at Cochin International Airport. Transfer to a heritage boutique hotel in Fort Kochi. Evening Sunset Cruise on the Arabian Sea.
Day 2: Kochi to Munnar
Morning sightseeing of the Jewish Synagogue and Dutch Palace. Then, scenic drive up the Ghats to Munnar, the town of endless tea estates.
Day 3: Munnar Tea Gardens
Full day exploring Munnar. Visit the Tea Museum, Mattupetty Dam, and Echo Point. Enjoy the cool mountain air and lush green canopy.
Day 4: Houseboat in Alleppey
Drive from the hills down to the backwaters of Alleppey. Board your private luxury houseboat for an overnight cruise through the palm-fringed canals. Enjoy freshly prepared Keralan cuisine on board.
Day 5: Kumarakom Resort Stay
Disembark the houseboat and transfer to a premier luxury resort on the banks of Lake Vembanad in Kumarakom. Time for Ayurvedic spa treatments or bird watching.
Day 6: Departure
Morning at leisure. Transfer back to Cochin Airport for your departure flight.
Customize This Journey
We can extend this tour to include the wildlife sanctuaries of Thekkady or the beaches of Kovalam.
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