Kerala

Best Of Kerala

7D / 6N

This “BEST OF KERALA” 7-day tour begins with your arrival in Cochin and a transfer to Munnar, where you’ll explore tea gardens, waterfalls, and spice plantations. Day 2 is dedicated to Munnar’s sights, including Eravikulam National Park and Mattupetty Dam. On Day 3, you’ll head to Thekkady for a wildlife cruise in Periyar National Park and various adventure activities. Day 4 takes you to Alleppey to experience its famous backwaters and local village life. Day 5 brings you to Kovalam, with an en-route visit to Jatayu Earth Centre and leisure time at Kovalam’s beaches. Day 6 is for Trivandrum sightseeing, covering Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, museums, and the zoo. The tour concludes on Day 7 with a transfer to Trivandrum airport.

Scenic houseboat amidst vibrant pink lotus flowers on Kerala's Backwaters

Duration: 7 days / 6 nights

Trip Overview

If you have always wanted to see the best of Kerala but did not know where to start, this 7-day tour does all the planning for you. Starting from Cochin, you will travel through some of the most beautiful places in the state — the cool tea gardens of Munnar, the forests and wildlife of Thekkady’s Periyar National Park, the quiet backwaters of Alleppey, and the beaches of Kovalam.

It is a great pick whether you are looking for a short Kerala day tour or planning your first 1 night Kerala trip with the family. Hotels range from 3-star budget to 5-star luxury, so you can choose what works best for your group and budget. Cosima Holidays has been putting together Kerala trips for over 27 years, and this package is one of our most popular ones. Take a look at our full list of Kerala tour packages or browse our India holiday packages if you want to explore more.

Experience the very best of God’s Own Country in one seamless 7-day journey. This carefully crafted itinerary takes you from the mist-clad tea gardens of Munnar through the wildlife-rich forests of Thekkady, across the tranquil backwaters of Alleppey, and down to the sun-kissed beaches of Kovalam — ending with a cultural tour of Trivandrum. Whether you’re a nature lover, an adventure seeker, or simply looking to unwind, this package delivers Kerala’s most iconic experiences with comfort and ease.

Route: Cochin (Arrival) → Munnar → Thekkady → Alleppey → Kovalam → Trivandrum (Departure)

Tea estates on the hillsides around Munnar

Day 01

Day by day

Day 01

Arrival Cochin –Munnar (Approx. 130 km|| 4 hrs)

Welcome to God's own Country. On arrival, our representative will greet you at Cochin Airport and transfer to Munnar. Munnar is the entryway to the Hills in South India. This small town in the Western Ghats of Kerala is renowned for its picture book towns, the mist-clad rolling hills, sprawling tea gardens, wildlife sanctuaries and above all the climate, which make it the most desired traveler destination in India today. Enroute you can also watch the lovely waterfalls of Cheeyappara & Valara and Spice Plantation. Later reach and check-in to the hotel. Overnight stay at Munnar hotel

Day 02

Munnar

After breakfast proceed for Munnar sightseeing covering Eravikulam national park, Mattupetty dam Kundala Dam where you can enjoy boating through the reservoir flanked with tea garden on one side and boundless Grassland on the other. The Echo Point, renowned for its echo phenomenon is a popular stopping point for the tourists. Then visit Tea Museum, Spice Plantation etc. Overnight stay at Munnar hotel

Day 03

Munnar – Thekkady (Approx. 100 km|| 3 hrs)

After breakfast check out your hotel and drive towards Thekkady. Thekkady offers diverse attractions wildlife sanctuary, hill station and a spice plantation. Therefore it's was very popular among nature lovers and adventure enthusiasts. Reach and check in at the hotel. Freshen up and unwind with comforts of your room. Later drive to Periyar National Park that's the most attractive feature of Thekkady. Enjoy a wildlife cruise over the Periyar Lake to see wild life animals. You may also enjoy other delightful and thrilling activities like spice plantation tour, bamboo rafting, jungle trekking and elephant rides. Don't forget to make a visit to local spice market for buying handicrafts and some garden fresh spices. Overnight stay at Thekkady hotel

Day 04

Thekkady–Alleppey (Approx. 150 km|| 4 hrs)

Tranquil Kerala backwaters with houseboats and palm trees at sunrise.

After breakfast, check-out from the hotel and transfer to Alleppey. After, proceed for local sightseeing covering Paddy fields, Backwater, village folk, witness with the miles of placid backwaters that appends to its charm. Overnight stay at the Alleppey hotel

Day 05

Alleppey – Jatayu - Kovalam (Approx. 180 km|| 4 hrs 30 min)

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After the breakfast, check-out from the hotel and transfer to Kovalam. Enroute visit Jatayu earth centre. Evening free as leisure at Kovalam where you can unwind at Lighthouse Beach, Hawa Beach, and enjoy views of the Arabian Sea. Overnight stay at Kovalam Hotel

Day 06

Kovalam – Trivandrum – Kovalam

After breakfast proceed for Trivandrum sightseeing covering Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Trivandrum Museum, Zoo, Wax Museum, etc. Evening back to hotel. Overnight stay at Kovalam hotel

Day 07

Kovalam – Trivandrum Departure

After breakfast checkout from hotel and transfer to Trivandrum airport.

Inclusions & Exclusions

Best Of Kerala Package Includes

Accommodation for 06 Nights
Daily Breakfast at hotel
Meet and Greet assistance on arrival at Cochin railway station / airport
All transfers & surface travel by AC Standard Vehicle (Ac will not work on hills).
All parking, Toll Taxes & State taxes