Kerala Grand Holiday from Mumbai 8D/7N

Kerala Grand Holiday from Mumbai Daywise Itinerary

Day 1: Cochin Arrival & Sightseeing

• Pickup Point: Cochin Airport / Ernakulam Railway Station
• Destination: Cochin
• Distance: Approx. 30–40 km
• Travel Time: 1–1.5 hours by road

Arrive at Cochin Airport or Ernakulam Railway Station from Mumbai. After arrival, our representative will pick you up and assist you with the hotel transfer.

After check-in, relax for some time. Later, proceed for Cochin sightseeing. This day is planned to explore the old charm, sea views, heritage places, and local market areas of Cochin at a comfortable pace.

Places Covered:

• Fort Kochi
• Chinese Fishing Nets
• Mattancherry Palace
• Jewish Synagogue
• St. Francis Church
• Marine Drive
• Local market area

After sightseeing, return to the hotel and relax. In the evening, you can spend some free time at Marine Drive or explore the nearby market.

Overnight Stay: Cochin

Day 2: Cochin → Munnar

• Pickup Point: Hotel in Cochin
• Destination: Munnar
• Distance: Approx. 125–135 km
• Travel Time: 4–5 hours by road

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and start your journey towards Munnar. The drive is beautiful, with green hills, small towns, waterfalls, and plantation views along the way.

On the way, stop at Cheeyappara Waterfalls and Valara Waterfalls for photos and a short break. You can also visit a spice garden or enjoy the tea garden views while entering Munnar.

After reaching Munnar, check in to your hotel and relax for some time. If time permits, you can visit the local market or nearby Elephant Park for an optional activity.

Places Covered:

• Cheeyappara Waterfalls
• Valara Waterfalls
• Spice garden visit
• Tea garden views
• Munnar local market
• Elephant Park / Elephant activity point

Overnight Stay: Munnar

Day 3: Munnar Sightseeing

• Pickup Point: Hotel in Munnar
• Destination: Munnar
• Local Travel Distance: 45–60 km approx.
• Travel Time: Full Day Sightseeing

After breakfast, get ready for a full-day sightseeing tour in Munnar. This day is planned to cover the main tourist places, nature spots, tea gardens, lakes, dams, and viewpoints.

Visit Eravikulam National Park and enjoy the beautiful hill views. Later, visit Tea Museum, Mattupetty Dam, Echo Point, Kundala Lake, Blossom Park, and Photo Point. These places are good for nature views, photos, and relaxed sightseeing.

Places Covered:

• Eravikulam National Park
• Tea Museum
• Mattupetty Dam
• Echo Point
• Kundala Lake
• Blossom Park
• Photo Point

After sightseeing, return to the hotel and relax. In the evening, you can spend free time at the hotel or visit the nearby local market.

Overnight Stay: Munnar

Day 4: Munnar → Thekkady

• Pickup Point: Hotel in Munnar
• Destination: Thekkady
• Distance: Approx. 90–100 km
• Travel Time: 3–4 hours by road

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive towards Thekkady. The route is scenic, with green hills, spice gardens, small towns, and fresh natural views along the way.

After reaching Thekkady, check in to your hotel and relax for some time. Later, proceed for sightseeing and visit the spice plantation area, Periyar Lake surroundings, and local spice market. You can also enjoy optional activities like elephant activity, Kathakali show, Kalaripayattu show, or boating at your own cost.

Places Covered:

• Spice Plantation
• Periyar Lake area
• Local spice market
• Elephant activity point
• Tea and coffee shops
• Nature views around Thekkady

After sightseeing, return to the hotel and relax. The evening is free for leisure or optional cultural activities.

Overnight Stay: Thekkady

Day 5: Thekkady → Alleppey Houseboat

• Pickup Point: Hotel in Thekkady
• Destination: Alleppey
• Distance: Approx. 140–160 km
• Travel Time: 4–5 hours by road

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and start your journey towards Alleppey. The drive takes you from the spice garden region of Thekkady to the peaceful backwater area of Kerala.

After reaching Alleppey, check in to your houseboat and begin your backwater cruise. Enjoy calm water views, village homes, coconut trees, paddy fields, and peaceful canal routes.

Places Covered:

• Alleppey Backwaters
• Houseboat cruise
• Village canal views
• Coconut tree surroundings
• Paddy field views
• Backwater sunset view

Spend the day relaxing on the houseboat. Fresh meals will be served on board as per the houseboat plan. In the evening, the houseboat will stop at a safe location for the night.

Overnight Stay: Alleppey Houseboat

Day 6: Alleppey Houseboat → Kovalam

• Pickup Point: Alleppey Houseboat
• Destination: Kovalam
• Distance: Approx. 160–180 km
• Travel Time: 4.5–5.5 hours by road

After breakfast, check out from the houseboat and drive towards Kovalam. The journey takes you from the calm backwaters of Alleppey to the beautiful beachside area of Kerala.

On the way, visit Jatayu Earth’s Center and enjoy its unique location, large sculpture, and scenic surroundings. After the visit, continue your journey towards Kovalam.

After reaching Kovalam, check in to your hotel and relax for some time. Later, visit the nearby beaches and enjoy the peaceful sea view, soft sand, and relaxed coastal atmosphere.

Places Covered:

• Scenic road journey
• Jatayu Earth’s Center
• Kovalam Beach
• Lighthouse Beach
• Hawa Beach
• Beachside local market

In the evening, you can enjoy a peaceful walk near the beach or spend leisure time at your hotel.

Overnight Stay: Kovalam

Day 7: Kovalam → Trivandrum Sightseeing → Cochin

• Pickup Point: Hotel in Kovalam
• Destination: Cochin
• Distance: Approx. 220–240 km
• Travel Time: 6–7 hours including sightseeing

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and proceed for Trivandrum sightseeing. Visit the famous places of Trivandrum and enjoy a short city tour before starting your return journey towards Cochin.

You can visit Padmanabhaswamy Temple from outside or as per temple entry rules. Later, visit Napier Museum, Sri Chitra Art Gallery, and nearby local places. After sightseeing, continue your drive to Cochin.

Places Covered:

• Padmanabhaswamy Temple
• Napier Museum
• Sri Chitra Art Gallery
• Trivandrum local market
• Scenic drive to Cochin

After reaching Cochin, check in to your hotel and relax. The evening is free for leisure after the long journey.

Overnight Stay: Cochin

Day 8: Cochin → Cochin Airport / Ernakulam Railway Station

• Pickup Point: Hotel in Cochin
• Destination: Cochin Airport / Ernakulam Railway Station
• Distance: Approx. 30–40 km
• Travel Time: 1–1.5 hours by road

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and get ready for your return journey. If your departure time allows, you can visit a nearby market or enjoy a short local drive in Cochin.

Later, our driver will drop you at Cochin Airport or Ernakulam Railway Station for your onward journey to Mumbai.

Tour Ends with Happy Memories

Package Highlights

• 8 Days / 7 Nights Kerala Grand Holiday from Mumbai
• Tour starts and ends at Cochin Airport / Ernakulam Railway Station
• Stay in Cochin, Munnar, Thekkady, Alleppey Houseboat, and Kovalam
• Enjoy Cochin sightseeing with heritage places, sea views, and local markets
• Visit Munnar waterfalls, tea gardens, lakes, dams, parks, and viewpoints
• Explore Thekkady with spice plantation, Periyar Lake area, and elephant activity point
• Experience a peaceful Alleppey houseboat stay with backwater views
• Visit Jatayu Earth’s Center on the way to Kovalam
• Relax at Kovalam beaches and enjoy Trivandrum sightseeing
• Good itinerary for families, couples, friends, and small groups

Cost Includes

• Hotel stay in Cochin, Munnar, Thekkady, and Kovalam with breakfast
• Alleppey houseboat stay with meals as per houseboat plan
• Private vehicle for transfers and sightseeing as per itinerary
• Pickup and drop from Cochin Airport / Ernakulam Railway Station
• Cochin local sightseeing as mentioned in the itinerary
• Munnar sightseeing with waterfalls, tea gardens, dams, parks, and viewpoints
• Thekkady sightseeing with spice plantation, Periyar Lake area, and local market
• Visit to Elephant activity point in Thekkady
• Alleppey houseboat cruise and backwater stay
• Visit to Jatayu Earth’s Center on the way to Kovalam
• Kovalam beach visit and Trivandrum sightseeing
• Driver allowance, fuel, parking, and toll charges
• Basic travel support during the tour

Cost Excludes

• Flight or train tickets from Mumbai to Kerala and return
• Entry fees at parks, museums, temples, viewpoints, and sightseeing places
• Activity charges at Elephant Park or Elephant activity point
• Boating, Kathakali show, Kalaripayattu show, or special activity charges
• Jatayu Earth’s Center entry ticket or paid activity charges
• Meals not mentioned in the inclusions
• Personal expenses like shopping, laundry, tips, and snacks
• Camera charges or guide charges, if applicable
• Travel insurance
• Extra cost due to weather, traffic, road blocks, or delays
• Anything not mentioned in the inclusions

FAQs – Kerala Grand Holiday from Mumbai 8D/7N

Q1. Is this Kerala Grand Holiday from Mumbai suitable for families?

Yes, this itinerary is suitable for families who want a comfortable Kerala trip with sightseeing, nature, backwaters, beaches, and relaxed travel time.

Q2. How does this Kerala tour start from Mumbai?

Travelers can reach Cochin from Mumbai by flight or train. The tour starts from Cochin Airport or Ernakulam Railway Station.

Q3. Where does this Kerala itinerary end?

This tour ends with a drop at Cochin Airport or Ernakulam Railway Station.

Q4. Which destinations are covered in this package?

This package covers Cochin, Munnar, Thekkady, Alleppey Houseboat, Kovalam, Trivandrum, and Jatayu Earth’s Center.

Q5. What is the stay plan for this 8D/7N Kerala tour?

The stay plan includes 1 night in Cochin, 2 nights in Munnar, 1 night in Thekkady, 1 night in Alleppey Houseboat, 1 night in Kovalam, and 1 night in Cochin.

Q6. What are the main places covered in Munnar?

Munnar sightseeing includes Cheeyappara Waterfalls, Valara Waterfalls, Eravikulam National Park, Tea Museum, Mattupetty Dam, Echo Point, Kundala Lake, Blossom Park, Photo Point, and tea garden views.

Q7. Is Elephant Park or elephant activity included in this itinerary?

Yes, the itinerary includes a visit to the elephant activity point in Thekkady. Activity charges may be extra unless clearly mentioned in the inclusions.

Q8. What can travelers enjoy in Thekkady?

Travelers can visit spice plantation areas, Periyar Lake surroundings, local spice markets, tea and coffee shops, and optional cultural activities like Kathakali or Kalaripayattu show.

Q9. Is Alleppey houseboat stay included in this tour?

Yes, this package includes 1 night stay in an Alleppey houseboat with backwater cruise and meals as per the houseboat plan.

Q10. What can travelers enjoy during the houseboat stay?

Travelers can enjoy calm backwater views, village homes, coconut trees, paddy fields, peaceful canals, and freshly prepared meals on the houseboat.

Q11. Is Jatayu Earth’s Center covered in this itinerary?

Yes, Jatayu Earth’s Center is covered on the way from Alleppey to Kovalam. Entry tickets or paid activities may be charged extra as per the package details.

Q12. What places are covered in Kovalam and Trivandrum?

The itinerary covers Kovalam Beach, Lighthouse Beach, Hawa Beach, local beach market, Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Napier Museum, Sri Chitra Art Gallery, and Trivandrum local market.

Q13. Are flight or train tickets included in this package?

No, flight or train tickets from Mumbai to Kerala and return are not included unless clearly added to the package.

Q14. What should travelers carry for this Kerala trip?

Travelers should carry comfortable clothes, walking shoes, beachwear, sunscreen, sunglasses, valid ID proof, personal medicines, and basic travel items.

Q15. What is the best time to book this Kerala Grand Holiday?

October to March is a good time for pleasant weather. June to September is also good for green views, waterfalls, and a peaceful monsoon holiday.