Kerala – God's Own Country Tour
Trip Overview Facts
- Valara & Cheeyappara Waterfalls
- Spice Plantation
- Munnar Tea Gardens
- Eravikulam National Park
About Kerala – God's Own Country Tour
A 5-day Kerala journey covering the scenic hill station of Munnar, the wildlife destination Thekkady and the tranquil backwaters of Alleppey, with a premium houseboat experience. This itinerary combines relaxation and exploration through waterfalls, misty tea gardens, wildlife experiences, spice plantations, chocolate-making and a premium houseboat cruise through the Alleppey backwaters, before returning to Kochi.
- Valara & Cheeyappara Waterfalls
- Spice Plantation
- Munnar Tea Gardens
- Eravikulam National Park
- Mattupetty Dam & Echo Point
- Rajamalai Garden
- Chocolate Factory
- Periyar National Park (Thekkady)
- Deluxe Houseboat Cruise
- Alleppey Backwaters
One full night anchored in the Alleppey backwaters aboard a Sharing Deluxe Houseboat, with a traditional Kerala lunch, dinner, evening snacks and tea/coffee all served on board.
Tea-garden hill views and Periyar wildlife country are covered back to back on the same Kochi-to-Kochi circuit, without adding extra days.
Per-person pricing drops as the group grows — from ₹12,500 for 2 travellers down to ₹9,300 for a group of 10.
A Honeymoon Inclusions upgrade is available for an additional ₹500 per couple.
- Route: Kochi → Munnar → Thekkady → Alleppey → Kochi
- Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights
- Stay: Premium 3-star hotels in Munnar and Thekkady, Sharing Deluxe Houseboat in Alleppey
- Tour type: Nature, sightseeing, wildlife and backwaters
Ideal for: Families, groups, couples and honeymooners.
Day-by-day Schedule
- Kochi Airport / Railway Station pickup.
- Scenic drive towards the misty green hills of Munnar.
- Enroute: Valara Waterfalls and Cheeyappara Waterfalls.
- Visit an authentic Kerala spice plantation.
- Check in to your premium Munnar accommodation and relax for the evening.
What's Included & What's Not
- Airport / Railway Station pickup and drop
- All ground transfers across the Kochi–Munnar–Thekkady–Alleppey circuit
- 2 nights accommodation in Munnar (Premium 3-Star)
- 1 night accommodation in Thekkady (Premium 3-Star)
- 1 night in a Sharing Deluxe Houseboat in Alleppey
- Breakfast from Day 2 to Day 5
- Houseboat mealslunch, dinner and evening snacks
- Tea/coffee on the houseboat
- Professional driver throughout
- Vehicle costsfuel, toll and parking
- Road entry taxes
- All sightseeing listed in the itinerary
Eligibility & Fitness
Graded Easy. Days are built around drives, sightseeing stops and short walks, so a baseline level of everyday fitness is enough — no prior trekking experience is required.
This itinerary is open to travellers aged 2 and above. Travellers with a cardiac history, chronic knee trouble or reduced mobility should tell us at the time of booking so we can plan the pace and the stops around them.
- Minimum age: 2+ years — no maximum age restriction
- Participants should be reasonably fit for sightseeing, short walks and a houseboat cruise
- No trekking experience required — this is a sightseeing, wildlife and backwaters tour
- Inform the team of any medical condition in advance and carry personal medication
- Comfortable with a full day of sightseeing and short walks at each stop
- No special fitness or trekking experience required
- Comfortable carrying a small daypack for day trips
Kerala – God's Own Country Tour Departure Batches
Choose your preferred 5-day departure batch.
Pick the option you are booking under.
| Option | Group | Per person |
|---|---|---|
| Full Payment | 10 Members | ₹9,300 |
| Full Payment | 8 Members | ₹9,750 |
| Full Payment | 6 Members | ₹9,750 |
| Full Payment | 4 Members | ₹10,200 |
| Full Payment | 2 Members | ₹12,500 |
How to Reach Kerala – God's Own Country Tour
The tour starts and ends in Kochi, with pickup and drop at Kochi Airport or the city's railway stations.
Well connected to major Indian cities and several international hubs. Pickup and drop for the tour are arranged directly from the airport.
Kochi's railway stations have good connectivity with major Indian cities. Pickup and drop can be arranged from either station.
The entire circuit is run by private vehicle, so no further travel arrangements are needed once the tour begins.
- Kochi
- Munnar
- Thekkady
- Alleppey
- Kochi
A Hyderabad-to-Hyderabad package by sleeper-class train is also available separately — contact the trips desk for pricing and booking, ideally at least 45 days before travel to help secure a sleeping berth.
Trip Essentials Packing List
- Light cotton clothes (t-shirts, shirts, dresses)
- Shorts / loose pants
- Swimwear for beaches and backwaters
- Light jacket or shawl for Munnar / Thekkady
- Raincoat or poncho, especially during monsoon
- Comfortable walking shoes and slippers
- Sunscreen (SPF 30+)
- Mosquito repellent — important in the backwaters
- Shampoo, soap, toothbrush
- Hand sanitizer and wet wipes
- Personal medications
- Government ID (Aadhaar / Passport)
- Tickets and hotel bookings
- Mobile phone and charger
- Power bank
- Small backpack for daily use
- Umbrella — Kerala weather changes quickly
- Sunglasses and cap or hat
- Waterproof bag cover
- Extra socks, for humidity and rain
- Camera
- Snacks / energy bars
- Reusable water bottle
Trip Photo Album
Trail, campsite and summit shots from past batches.
Cancellation & Voucher Policy
Cancellations are non-refundable and non-transferable — a refund is issued only if Trip My Soul cancels the trip. One complimentary rescheduling is allowed if requested more than 30 days before departure; rescheduling is not possible within 15 days of departure.
Trek Reviews & Videos
"Summiting Kerala – God's Own Country Tour with TripMySoul was a dream come true! The guide team carried oxygen tanks and checked our SpO2 twice daily. Food at high camp was fresh and hot!"
"The campsite management and safety protocols on Kerala – God's Own Country Tour are top notch. Triple-layer sleeping bags kept us warm even at -8°C at night!"
"Joined the Women-Only batch and felt completely safe and empowered! Our female trek leader was super supportive during steep incline sections."
"Clear instructions from base camp to summit ridge. TripMySoul's logistics and transport coordination made the journey seamless."
Trip Article & Written Guide
The Complete Guide to Kerala – God's Own Country Tour: Trail Contours, Campsites & Preparation
Everything you need to know about preparing for Kerala – God's Own Country Tour. Deep-dive analysis of altitude sickness prevention, terrain contours, camp temperature ranges, and gear checklist.
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