Slow Kerala — Best of Kerala (5 Nights), Off Season
Best for
Couples, History Buffs
Duration
5 Nights / 6 Days
Season
October–March
Difficulty
Easy
Vibe
Wildlife, Nature
Slow Kerala
5 Nights / 6 Days, 4 cities, From ₹23,200
per person, twin sharing
A Tibro Journey
Munnar's tea slopes give way to Thekkady's spice hills, and then the Alleppey backwaters, where the houseboat drifts so slowly you forget you booked it to go anywhere.
Best of Kerala (5 Nights). Off Season — a wildlife journey through Cochin, Munnar, Thekkady, Alleppey. 5 nights / 6 days with private transport, hand-selected hotels, and a dedicated Tibro travel designer at every step.
Signature Moments
Three Mornings You'll Remember
No. 01
Fort Cochin Heritage Walk
Portuguese, Dutch, and British history in one afternoon.
No. 02
Periyar Spice Plantation Tour
Cardamom and pepper estates of the Western Ghats.
No. 03
Alleppey Sunset Cruise
Houseboat sunset on the backwaters.
No. 01
Fort Cochin Heritage Walk
Portuguese, Dutch, and British history in one afternoon.
No. 02
Periyar Spice Plantation Tour
Cardamom and pepper estates of the Western Ghats.
No. 03
Alleppey Sunset Cruise
Houseboat sunset on the backwaters.
Day by Day
5 Nights / 6 Days, in order
Day 1
Arrival Cochin, Sightseeing
Arrive at Cochin airport / Ernakulum junction. Meet our representative who will assist you to your vehicle drive to your hotel for Check-in. Cochin is Popularly known as the Queen of Arabian Sea; the city also flaunts one of the finest natural harbours of the world and was the centre of the world spice trade for many centuries. Check into hotel. After freshen up Start Sightseeing tour of cochin. Visit the Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, St. Francis Church - the oldest European church in India. Later visit to iconic Fort Cochin once a harbour area, now famous for old colonial villas and bungalows that houses many of the Art cafes and exhibits an array of shops with antiques, fabrics & jewellery. Catch the magnificent sunset view of Chinese Fishing nets. Later in the evening you can also visit the Lulu Mall – one of the biggest shopping malls in India. Evening visit Marine drive and return back to hotel. Dinner & Overnight at Cochin. (Optional: Experience Local Traditional Lunch “Sadhya” @ 1575 Per Person)
Day 2
Cochin - Drive to Munnar
After breakfast 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.
Day 3
Munnar Sightseeing
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.
Day 4
Munnar to Thekkady, Sightseeing
The 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.
Day 5
Thekkady – Alleppey
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 proceed 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)
Day 6
Alleppey/Kumarakom Local to Cochin
Post breakfast, proceeds back to Cochin airport/Ernakulum junction for onwards journey. (Optional: If time permits, we can do a quick sightseeing tour of Cochin on extra cost of INR 1500 only)
Where You'll Stay
Hand-Picked Hotels
Cochin
Classik Fort Inn and Suites
or Broad Bean
Munnar
Whispering Meadows
Thekkady
Tiger Trail
Alleppey
Pagoda Resort
Cochin
Classik Fort Inn and Suites
or Broad Bean
Munnar
Whispering Meadows
Thekkady
Tiger Trail
Alleppey
Pagoda Resort
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
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.
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.
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.
- №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
- 1 Night accommodation in Cochin in well- appointed room as per selected package
- 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 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.
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
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Vol. 3, A Tibro memoir, printed on archival paper, shipped after you return.
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