Kerala Backwaters – 6 Days Kochi, Munnar, Thekkady & Alleppey Houseboat
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🌴 Kerala
Best time September to March; monsoon (June–August) for Ayurveda Cost ₹₹₹₹₹ Safety 5/5
God's Own Country: houseboats on the backwaters, tea hills in Munnar, Ayurveda, wildlife in Thekkady and quiet beaches in Varkala and Kovalam.
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- Main city
- Kochi
- Languages
- Malayalam, English
- Time zone
- IST (UTC+5:30)
- Region
- India – South
- Best time to visit
- September to March; monsoon (June–August) for Ayurveda
Good to know
No visa needed.
Places to visit in Kerala
01Munnar
Tea gardens, Eravikulam and Mattupetty.
02Alleppey
Houseboat cruise on the backwaters.
03Thekkady
Periyar boating and spice gardens.
04Kochi
Fort Kochi, Chinese nets and Kathakali.
05Varkala
Cliff beach and cafés.
06Wayanad
Waterfalls, caves and forests.
Things to do
Experiences we can add to your trip.
Houseboat stay
Overnight in Alleppey or Kumarakom.
Ayurveda massage
Authentic treatments.
Kathakali show
Classical dance in Kochi.
Periyar bamboo rafting
Wildlife experience.
Tea factory visit
Munnar.
When to visit Kerala
JanBest
FebBest
MarGood
AprGood
MayGood
JunOkay
JulOkay
AugGood
SepBest
OctBest
NovBest
DecBest
BestSep – Mar
Pleasant and festive; Onam in Aug/Sep.
MonsoonJun – Aug
Ayurveda season, lush green.
HotApr – May
Humid; hills are pleasant.
Food to try
Kerala sadya
Banana-leaf feast.
Appam & stew
Breakfast classic.
Karimeen fry
Pearl spot fish.
Puttu & kadala
Steamed rice with chickpea curry.
Shopping
Spices
Cardamom, pepper from Thekkady.
Tea
Munnar estates.
Kasavu sarees
Gold-bordered cotton.
Ayurveda products
Oils and soaps.
Culture & etiquette
- Dress modestly at temples; some allow Hindus only.
- Remove shoes before entering homes.
Getting around & facilities
- Getting around
- Kochi or Trivandrum airports; private cab is best.
- Emergency
- 112.
Safety for travellers
General safety 5/5
- Very safe and tourist-friendly.
Women travellers
- Kerala is among the safest states for women travellers.
- Share your live location with family; our team is reachable 24/7.
Our team is reachable 24/7 during your trip.
Cost index
Typical prices on the ground, per person. Flights not included.
Very affordable
| Meal | ₹150 – 500 |
|---|---|
| Houseboat per night | ₹7,000 – 20,000 |
| Ayurveda massage | ₹1,500 – 3,500 |
| Hotel per night | ₹3,000 – 8,000 |
Budget₹3,000 – 4,500per person, per day
Comfort₹6,000 – 10,000per person, per day
Luxury₹18,000+per person, per day
Prices are approximate and change with season and exchange rates. Ask us for an exact quote.
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