Kochi | Munnar | Thekkady | Alleppey | Kovalam
6 Days 5 Nights
10 PAX Private Group
Kochi
Houseboat
per person | private group of 10 pax
“Where the spice-winds blow and the waters run emerald.”
Lose yourself in Kerala — India’s most celebrated natural paradise, a narrow emerald strip of coconut groves, misty tea plantations, spice-scented forests, ancient backwater networks and golden beaches stretching along the Malabar Coast of the Arabian Sea. This luxuriously paced 6-Day / 5-Night private package for 10 guests — flying in and out of Kochi (Cochin) from Bangkok (BKK) — takes you through every iconic face of Kerala: the colonial heritage and vibrant art scene of Fort Kochi, the world-famous tea gardens of Munnar in the Western Ghats, the wildlife of Thekkady’s Periyar Tiger Reserve, the legendary overnight houseboat experience on the Alleppey backwaters, and the palm-fringed beaches of Kovalam. Experience the warmth of Kerala’s people, the richness of its cuisine, and the extraordinary biodiversity of India’s greenest corner.
6 Days / 5 Nights
10 Pax (Private Pilgrimage Tour)
Bangkok (BKK) >> Kochi (COK)
Kochi · Munnar · Thekkady · Alleppey · Kovalam
Private AC Innova / Tempo Traveller
Daily Breakfast + Selected Dinners
4-Star Hotels + 1 Night Luxury Houseboat
September to March
All road transfers by private air-conditioned Innova / Tempo Traveller. Expert Kerala heritage & nature guide throughout.
The journey to Kerala begins in Bangkok with the flight to Kochi (Cochin) — one of India’s most beguiling port cities, where Phoenician traders, Arab merchants, Chinese admirals, Portuguese navigators, Dutch colonists and British administrators all left their mark on a small peninsula jutting into the Arabian Sea. Fort Kochi is arguably the most atmospheric historic district in all of India — a living museum of whitewashed colonial mansions, centuries-old spice warehouses, ancient synagogues, Portuguese churches and the iconic Chinese fishing nets that have cast their silhouettes over the harbour at sunset since the 14th century.
Meals: Dinner | Accommodation: CGH Earth Brunton Boatyard / Fort House Hotel / Malabar House, Fort Kochi (4-Star)
The drive from Kochi climbs steadily into the Western Ghats — one of the world’s eight biodiversity hotspots — ascending through rubber plantations, spice gardens and dense shola forests before the landscape opens dramatically into the world-famous tea gardens of Munnar. Situated at 1,600 metres in the Cardamom Hills, Munnar’s rolling emerald carpets of tea stretching to the horizon under misty blue skies is one of the most beautiful agricultural landscapes on earth. The cool, fragrant air at altitude feels like stepping into another world.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner | Accommodation: Windermere Estate / Tall Trees Munnar / The Panoramic Getaway, Munnar (4-Star)
Thekkady — the gateway to the Periyar Tiger Reserve, one of India’s most pristine wildlife sanctuaries and Kerala’s premier eco-tourism destination. The landscape changes again on the drive from Munnar: from tea to rubber to cardamom hills, the Western Ghats creating a constantly shifting panorama of tropical forest and mountain mist. Thekkady sits at the heart of Kerala’s spice country — the air permanently perfumed with cardamom, pepper and cinnamon from the surrounding plantations that have made this region legendary since the ancient spice trade routes of the Roman Empire.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner | Accommodation: Spice Village CGH Earth / Poetree Sarovar Portico / Cardamom County, Thekkady (4-Star)
Today delivers the single most iconic Kerala experience — boarding a luxury overnight kettuvallam (houseboat) on the Alleppey backwaters: the 900-km network of lakes, canals, lagoons and rivers that run parallel to the Kerala coastline. The backwaters are a world apart — life moves at the pace of the punt pole, water hyacinths drift past ancient churches and rice paddy fields, kingfishers dart between coconut palms and local fishermen haul their nets in the same way they have for centuries. Your luxury houseboat comes with an onboard chef, private bedrooms, sun deck and all the Kerala rice-and-curry you can eat.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Luxury Overnight Houseboat, Alleppey Backwaters (4-Star Standard)
Wake to a backwater sunrise — the most serene possible start to a Kerala morning — before disembarking and driving south to Trivandrum (Thiruvananthapuram), Kerala’s capital, and the beautiful crescent beach of Kovalam. Spend the afternoon at Kovalam’s lighthouse beach before driving back north to Kochi for the final hotel night. Optionally, the remarkable wooden-architecture masterpiece of Padmanabhapuram Palace (the largest wooden palace in Asia) can be visited enroute.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner | Accommodation: Crowne Plaza Kochi / Taj Malabar Resort / Le Meridien Kochi (4–5 Star)
The final morning in Kochi — perhaps one last wander through the atmospheric lanes of Fort Kochi, the smell of spices drifting from the old warehouses, the Chinese fishing nets silhouetted against the morning sky over the harbour — before transferring to Cochin International Airport for the return flight to Bangkok. Every guest carries home the scent of cardamom, the image of a backwater sunset and the warmth of Kerala’s extraordinary hospitality.
Meals: Breakfast | Accommodation: — (Departure Day)
| Destination | Nights | Recommended Property | Category |
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| Fort Kochi, Kerala | 1 (Night 1) | CGH Earth Brunton Boatyard / Fort House Hotel / Malabar House | 4–5 Star Boutique |
| Munnar, Kerala (1,600m) | 1 (Night 2) | Windermere Estate / Tall Trees Munnar / The Panoramic Getaway | 4 Star Estate |
| Thekkady, Kerala | 1 (Night 3) | Spice Village CGH Earth / Poetree Sarovar Portico / Cardamom County | 4 Star Eco |
| Alleppey Backwaters | 1 (Night 4) | Luxury Houseboat (Kettuvallam) — private, AC rooms, onboard chef | 4 Star Boat |
| Kochi, Kerala | 1 (Night 5) | Crowne Plaza Kochi / Taj Malabar Resort / Le Meridien Kochi | 4–5 Star |
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| Package Tier | Accommodation | Price / Person | Total (10 PAX) |
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| Standard | 3-Star + Standard Houseboat | USD 750 | USD 7,500 |
| Comfort | 4-Star + Premium Houseboat (recommended) | USD 950 | USD 9,500 |
| Premium | 4–5 Star + Luxury Houseboat | USD 1,250 | USD 12,500 |
| VIP / Luxury | 5-Star + Deluxe Houseboat + Business Class flights | USD 1,950 | USD 19,500 |
Prices based on twin-sharing. Single supplement available on request. Airfare based on Bangkok (BKK) to Kochi (COK) return. Valid September 2025 – March 2026. Subject to airline and hotel availability.
| Best Season | September–March: ideal. Oct–Feb: peak season (22–30°C, cool, dry, lush). Dec–Jan: all sites open, pleasant weather. Jun–Aug: monsoon — heavy rain, lush scenery; houseboat magical in rain; off-peak discounts. |
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| Dress Code | Light cotton clothing (humid 70–85%). Remove footwear at temples. Modest dress: no shorts/sleeveless. Sarong/mundu available at temple entrances. Carry light waterproof jacket for Munnar. |
| India Visa | Indian e-Tourist Visa required. Apply online 4–5 days before travel. Single-entry sufficient. Cost approx. USD 25–80 by nationality. Thai passport holders eligible for e-TV. Passport valid 6 months beyond return. |
| Houseboat | Shoes off before boarding. No swimming (crocodiles, water hyacinth). Onboard chef cooks with Kerala spices. Bring mosquito repellent for evenings. Mooring location (Alleppey/Kumarakom) decided by operator. |
| Currency | Currency: Indian Rupee (INR). ATMs in Kochi & Alleppey; limited in Thekkady & Munnar. Carry INR 2,000–3,000 daily for tips/shopping. Credit cards accepted at 4-Star hotels. Exchange Thai Baht at Kochi Airport. |
| Food | Kerala cuisine: coconut, curry leaves, mustard seeds. Must-try: karimeen pollichathu, appam with stew, puttu with kadala curry, Kerala prawn masala, sadya feast. Veg & non-veg options available. Fresh seafood at Kovalam beach restaurants is exceptional. |
| Connectivity | Buy Indian SIM at Kochi Airport (Airtel/Jio). 4G throughout Kerala; patchy in Munnar hilltops. Houseboats: no Wi-Fi (digital detox). All 4-Star hotels have Wi-Fi. Prime Value Tours WhatsApp/LINE group keeps guests connected. |
| Shopping | Kerala’s finest: Kasavu sarees, fresh cardamom & pepper, Kathakali masks, aranmula kannadi, coir products, brass oil lamps, handloom fabrics. Shop at government emporiums for guaranteed quality. |
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