Terraced tea plantations rolling across misty hills at sunrise
    India

    Deep Kerala — All of Kerala (6 Nights), Off Season

    Best for

    Couples, Families

    Duration

    6 Nights / 7 Days

    Season

    October–March

    Difficulty

    Easy

    Vibe

    Wildlife, Beach

    Fishing boats docked along the lush, tropical backwaters of Kerala, India
    Stunning aerial shot of lush green tea plantations and a winding river in Munnar, Kerala, India
    Lights of a hillside settlement glowing at dusk across misty valleys
    Houses with red tiled roofs among palm trees beside a lake
    An aerial view of a coastal road running along cliffs above a beach

    Deep Kerala

    6 Nights / 7 Days, 5 cities, From ₹30,400

    per person, twin sharing

    A Tibro Journey

    From Munnar's tea slopes down to Kovalam's coast. Kerala unspools at the speed of the houseboat, and by week's end you've forgotten what city traffic sounds like.

    All of Kerala (6 Nights). Off Season — a wildlife journey through Cochin, Munnar, Thekkady, Alleppey, Kovalam. 6 nights / 7 days with private transport, hand-selected hotels, and a dedicated Tibro travel designer at every step.

    Signature Moments

    Three Mornings You'll Remember

    Picturesque view of bright green valley on hills with narrow wavy pathway near growing trees under cloudy sky in mist in countryside

    No. 01

    Munnar Tea Gardens

    The most photogenic hillsides in South India.

    Alleppey Backwaters, India

    No. 02

    Alleppey Backwaters

    The famous houseboat waterways of God's Own Country.

    A curved sandy beach lined with palm-fringed buildings and a striped lighthouse

    No. 03

    Kovalam Beach

    White crescent beach on the southernmost tip of the subcontinent.

    Day by Day

    6 Nights / 7 Days, in order

    01
    Cantilevered fishing nets along a harbor with a cargo ship passing

    Day 1

    Arrival Cochin & Drive to Munnar

    Arrive at Cochin airport / Ernakulum junction. Meet our representative who will assist you to your vehicle. Begin with your journey towards Munnar, which is known for its lush green hill slopes often covered with Tea estates, and it is at 1800mts above the sea level. On the way to Munnar visit Cheyappara waterfalls and Valara Waterfalls. As we near to town of Munnar you can see the plush tea gardens, experience this vast plantation area around the slopes of the hills. The scenery is simply stunning and mesmerizing. The view of the clouds descending into the mountains is a pleasure to watch. On reaching, check into hotel. Dinner & Overnight at Munnar.

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    Munnar on day 2, India

    Day 2

    Munnar

    After breakfast proceed for Munnar sightseeing, Munnar got its name from its strategic location at the confluence of three rivers – Muthirapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala Rivers. 'Moonu' means 'three' and 'Aru' means 'river'. As you begin your day start with local sightseeing, visit Mattupetty Dam, Kundala dam, A few miles away visit Echo Point, another serene and tranquil spot, this is a must visit place for someone who wants a moment to admire the scenes around and wants to have some fun along the way, echoing his or her voice. Then visit the Tea Museum. Return Back to Hotel. Dinner & Overnight at Munnar.

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    Munnar Thekkady — Kerala, India

    Day 3

    Munnar to Thekkady

    Post breakfast, a scenic drive from Munnar will take you to Thekkady, the home of the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. Thekkady is India’s largest wildlife sanctuary is a dream destination for any tourist visiting Kerala. Check into your hotel. Later After freshen up leave for Spice plantation tour covering tea, coffee, pepper and cardamom plantations. Have an amazing boat ride in Periyar Lake which flows through the Periyar Tiger Reserve. You will have chance to watch the wild animals like Elephant, Bison, Sambar, Deer etc. are roaming both shores. Later visits the local spice market for buying fresh spices. Return Back to Hotel. Dinner and overnight stay.

    04
    Serene river view with lush greenery in Karnataka, India captured during daylight

    Day 4

    Thekkady – Alleppey/Kumarakom

    Start the day with a relaxed breakfast. Drive from Thekkady to Alleppey. Check in the hotel & later proceed for a short city tour of Alleppey whereby we visit RKK Museum & Coir factory. Post lunch (on Direct basis), Later afternoon proceeds for a sunset cruise (On direct basis) into iconic backwaters of Kerala because of which Alleppey is also referred as ‘Venice of east’. Witness the unique symbiosis of backwaters with human life in Alleppey. Here backwaters serve as the medium of their daily transport, and life in villages revolves around it. Check in at the hotel. Dinner & overnight stay at Alleppey. (Shikara boat cruise is advisable for the guest who are staying in hotel in Alleppey to enjoy the Backwater)

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    Alleppey on day 5, India

    Day 5

    Alleppey – Kovalam

    After breakfast we proceed on our last leg of the tour to Kovalam. Upon arrival, check into the hotel. Kovalam is a beach town just 20 Km from capital of Kerala – Trivandrum. Kovalam is ranked high among international tourists as an ideal destination to feel the tropical sun. Kovalam is a beautiful place to explore its beaches with scenic shores and a beautiful coastline. Water enthusiasts have a lot of beach activities to indulge in like – kayaking, swimming, surfing and skiing. Post lunch you can take leisurely stroll along the beach, take a photo stop near iconic Light House and catch a magnificent sunset into Arabian Sea. Dinner & overnight stay at Kovalam.

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    Kovalam Trivandrum Sightseeing — Kerala, India

    Day 6

    Kovalam - Trivandrum Sightseeing

    After breakfast proceed to Trivandrum sightseeing, Visit Padmanabha swami Temple, it is widely considered as the world's richest Hindu temple. Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, it is one of the 108 sacred Vishnu temples or 'Divya Deshams' in India. Other sightseeing includes Napier Museum, Zoo, Art Gallery. Dinner & overnight stay at Kovalam. (Optional excursion: Kanyakumari or Jatayu Earth Centre on Extra Cost. Trivandrum sightseeing can accordingly be adjusted to next day morning subject to time available as per your Flight schedule.)

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    A stone pillared pavilion framing a view of the sea and a fishing boat

    Day 7

    Trivandrum Departure

    After breakfast proceed to Trivandrum airport / railway station and depart. Travel back to your home with wonderful memories of amazing experience in Kerala.

    Where You'll Stay

    Hand-Picked Hotels

    Colorful boats docked along a tropical palm-lined river under a clear sky

    Munnar

    Whispering Meadows

    Tiger Trail, Thekkady

    Thekkady

    Tiger Trail

    Charming Goan villa surrounded by lush greenery and serene waters

    Alleppey

    Pagoda Resort

    Jasmine Palace, Kovalam

    Kovalam

    Jasmine Palace

    Honestly

    Things most travel sites won't tell you.

    On-the-ground details your designer wishes every guest knew before they landed.

    Things to Look Out For

    field notes
    1

    India is not one country, climate-wise

    Rajasthan in February reads dry-cold; Kerala in February reads humid-warm; Sikkim in February might be under snow. Pack for the specific itinerary, not 'India in general'. Tibro's per-state tours are tuned to one climate at a time. Don't try to chain three of them back-to-back.

    2

    Tipping is structured, not arbitrary

    Driver tips at ₹500-1000 per day, guide tips at ₹500-1000 per half-day, hotel housekeeping ₹100 per day, restaurant 10% on top of any service charge already listed. Hand the driver/guide an envelope on the last day rather than tipping daily. It is more dignified for them.

    3

    Tap water and ice are a real consideration

    Every Tibro-tier hotel provides sealed bottled water in the room daily. Use it for brushing your teeth too. At restaurants, ask for "sealed bottled water" specifically. Some places will pour from a filtered jug, which is fine in some kitchens and not in others. Ice is the hidden trap; ask for "no ice" with cold drinks unless the hotel makes its own.

    The Details

    What's Included

    Included

    • On arrival Pickup from the Cochin Airport/Station
    • 2 Night accommodation in Munnar in well-appointed room as per selected package
    • 1 Night accommodation in Thekkady in well-appointed room as per selected package
    • 1 Night accommodation in Alleppey/Kumarakom in well-appointed room as per selected package
    • 2 Night accommodation in Kovalam in well-appointed room as per selected package

    Not Included

    • Personal Expenses
    • 5 % GST
    • Airfare/Train fare

    Plan Your Timing

    When to Go

    Kerala has two monsoons rather than one, which is what makes its calendar unusual. October through March is the clear window — backwaters glassy, the hill air cool at Munnar and Thekkady. The southwest monsoon lands hard from June to August, and a shorter northeast monsoon returns through October and November.

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    Ayurveda is the exception to the rule: the classical treatment season is the monsoon itself, when the humidity opens the pores and the resorts are at their quietest. For sightseeing and backwater cruising, stay in the dry window. Off-season departures trade some of the weather for materially lower hotel rates than the peak window.

    Your Memoir

    Here's how you'll remember it.

    Expansive view of vibrant tea plantations with rolling hills and cloudy skies

    Day 1. First night in the cardamom hills

    Day1
    ✦ Memoir

    The drive from Cochin to Munnar climbs out of the heat. By the time we reached the resort the air was sharp with cardamom and somebody was burning eucalyptus on a stove down the hill. The dinner staff offered jaggery in our coffee like it was nothing.

    Munnar01
    Scenic houseboat on a tranquil canal surrounded by lush palm trees in Kerala, India

    Day 3. Periyar at dusk, the herd came down

    Day3
    ✦ Memoir

    We took the late boat at Periyar more out of stubbornness than belief. Twenty minutes in, the engine cut and the boatman pointed. A family of elephants picking their way down the bank to drink. They stayed for fifteen minutes; we held our breath for most of it.

    Thekkady02
    Scenic view of a tropical island with palm trees and a house in Kottayam, India

    Day 5. The pole, the paddy, the kingfisher

    Day5
    ✦ Memoir

    Once the houseboat left the main channel the crew cut the motor and poled us through paddies that sat lower than the water. A kingfisher dropped off a wire and came back with something silver. The cook served karimeen fry on banana leaf at lunch.

    Alleppey03
    Scenic view of coconut palms lining a calm riverbank in Honnavar, Karnataka, India

    Day 6. Lighthouse Beach, ten minutes before lights

    Day6
    ✦ Memoir

    Kovalam after the houseboat felt almost too quick. Wider sky, bigger surf, the lighthouse beam already on at five-thirty. We ate prawns at a shack the auto driver swore by, and watched the fishermen pull a net in by hand at last light.

    Kovalam04

    Vol. 4, A Tibro memoir, printed on archival paper, shipped after you return.

    Terraced tea plantations rolling across misty hills at sunrise

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