A trip worth making time for
The experience
Explore Kerala Backpacking with Thrill On Hills. Discuss your preferred travel dates, hotel category and group size with our team, then receive a personalised quotation with confirmed transfers and inclusions.
The previous listing says 5 days but contains 4 itinerary days. Please confirm the trip length before deciding.
Kerala Backpacking
Kerala travel
Flexible hotel options
Personal quotation
October–March
Seasonal guidance only. Conditions and availability are checked for your dates.Collect moments, one day at a time
Your day-by-day journey
Start with the catalogue route. Share what you would like to change and we’ll check a plan that fits.
DAY 01Arrival to Munnar from Cochin
Arrival to Munnar from Cochin Drive through scenic hill roads with lush greenery, rubber plantations, and spice estates. Upon arrival at Cochin airport/railway station, our representative will greet you and assist with a transfer to your hotel/resort in Munnar. Check in and relax in your comfortable accommodation. Spend your evening exploring a nearby local market. Overnight stay at the hotel in Munnar.
DAY 02Munnar Local Sightseeing and fun
Munnar Local Sightseeing and fun After breakfast, head out to explore the Local Sightseeing in Munnar(Kerala). Visit Tea Museum & Factory – Learn about tea processing and sample fresh tea. Enjoy Kundala Lake – Scenic spot for pedal boating. Explore Echo Point – Natural echo phenomenon. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay.
DAY 03Munnar to Thekkady
Munnar to Thekkady After breakfast, check out and drive to Thekkady through cardamom hills and spice plantations. Check-in to hotel/resort. Visit Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. Explore Spice Plantations. Return to your hotel for an overnight stay.
DAY 04Thekkady to Alleppey (Houseboat Stay)
Thekkady to Alleppey (Houseboat Stay) After breakfast, check out and drive to Alleppey, the "Venice of the East". Cruise through the tranquil backwaters, coconut lagoons, paddy fields, and local villages. Houseboat Stay: Check-in. Enjoy onboard meals: Traditional Kerala lunch, evening snacks, and dinner. Anchoring by 5:30 PM for overnight stay. Overnight stay at the houseboat. Cochin Pickup & Drop Two Nights Hotel Stay in Munnar One Night Hotel Stay in Thekkady One Night Houseboat Stay in Alleppey 4 Breakfast & 4 Dinner in Hotel Lunch - Evening Snacks - Dinner - Breakfast in Houseboat All Transfers & Sightseeing Toll Tax for All Trips
A little context changes everything
Kochi and the maritime world
Fort Kochi’s streets reflect centuries of maritime contact. Kerala Tourism describes the influence of Arab and Chinese traders alongside Portuguese, Dutch and British presence. Religious buildings, homes and waterfront spaces help explain how trade shaped the city. For a Kerala journey, this offers a cultural counterpoint to the backwaters and hill landscapes.
Source: Kerala Tourism ↗Original editorial summary. Cultural stops are included only where your agreed itinerary lists them.Clarity before you commit
What’s part of your trip?
Included
The exact hotel, meals, transfers and sightseeing inclusion list will be confirmed in your written quotation. Card icons show options to discuss, not a guaranteed bundle.
Not included / to check
Ask about travel to the starting city, optional activities, entry fees, permits, taxes and personal expenses. Nothing is included unless the quotation explicitly lists it.
Your journey starts closer to home
Where are you travelling from?
Choose your city for a reviewed departure guide, or start a custom connection request. The base itinerary starts in Kochi; transfers from other cities are not automatically included.
Good questions. Clear answers.
Before you go
Where does Kerala Backpacking start and finish?
The catalogue route starts in Kochi and finishes in Kochi. If you are travelling from another city, ask for a checked connection and a separate quote where needed. A city enquiry does not mean a scheduled departure is available there.
Can I change the itinerary, hotels or travel dates?
Yes. Share your preferred dates, group size, pace and hotel preferences through the itinerary planner or enquiry form. A travel specialist will check what is practical and available before offering a revised itinerary and price.
When is the suggested travel season?
The catalogue suggests: October–March. This is seasonal guidance, not a promise of access or departures on a specific date. Ask the team to check current conditions before making arrangements.
What is included in the displayed price?
Treat a displayed starting price as indicative. The written quotation must confirm the hotel category, meal plan, transport, taxes, sightseeing, permits and exclusions for your dates. Optional activities and travel to the starting point are included only if explicitly listed.
Can I book or pay on this website?
No. This website is for discovering trips, building a plan and requesting a quotation. Submit an enquiry, use WhatsApp or call the team. No booking or payment is collected on the website.