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title: "Kerala Tour Package 6 Days | Backwaters | Prime Value Tours"
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--- title: "Kerala Tour Package 6 Days | Backwaters | Prime Value Tours" description: "SPICE – BACKWATERS – HILLS – CULTURE Kochi | Munnar | Thekkady | Alleppey | Kovalam GOD’S OWN COUNTRY | INDIA Kerala Tour Package — 6 Days in God’s Own Country Duration 6 Days 5 Nights Group Size 10 PAX Private Group Fly In & Out Kochi Experience Houseboat Core Attractions Overnight Houseboat, Alleppey Backwaters […]" url: "https://primevaluetours.com/kerala-6-days/" date_modified: "2026-11-11T17:07:16+00:00" --- ## SPICE - BACKWATERS - HILLS - CULTURE Kochi | Munnar | Thekkady | Alleppey | Kovalam --- **GOD'S OWN COUNTRY | INDIA** # Kerala Tour Package — 6 Days in God's Own Country ### Duration 6 Days 5 Nights ### Group Size 10 PAX Private Group ### Fly In & Out Kochi ### Experience Houseboat --- #### Core Attractions - Overnight Houseboat, Alleppey Backwaters - Chinese Fishing Nets at Sunset, Kochi - Cardamom Hills & Eravikulam NP - Fort Kochi — Dutch Palace & Synagogue - Kathakali & Kalaripayattu Performances - Kerala Cuisine — Sadya Banana Leaf Feast ###### Starting From ### USD 750 per person | private group of 10 pax “Where the *spice-winds* blow and the waters run emerald.” [Plan your Trip Now](https://primevaluetours.com/plan-your-trip/) --- ## Kerala 6-day Package — God's Own Country Kerala Tour Package 2026-27—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. #### Tour Highlights ### Duration 6 Days / 5 Nights ### Group Size 10 Pax (Private Pilgrimage Tour) ### Destinations Bangkok (BKK) >> Kochi (COK) ### Destinations Kochi · Munnar · Thekkady · Alleppey · Kovalam ### Transport Private AC Innova / Tempo Traveller ### Meals Daily Breakfast + Selected Dinners ### Accommodation 4-Star Hotels + 1 Night Luxury Houseboat ### Best Time September to March --- ### 6-DAY DETAILED ITINERARY *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. - **Group assembly** at Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) — Prime Value Tours coordinator meets all 10 guests; group check-in, baggage assistance, pre-departure Kerala cultural briefing - **Flight**: Bangkok (BKK) to **Kochi (COK)** — via IndiGo / Air India / Thai Airways (approx. 3.5–4 hrs direct or 4.5–5 hrs via Colombo / KL); arrival at **Cochin International Airport** - **Arrival** — warmly welcomed by local Kerala expert guide and driver - **Private AC vehicle transfer** to Fort Kochi hotel — check-in: **CGH Earth Brunton Boatyard** / **Fort House Hotel** / **Malabar House** or similar (4–5 Star boutique, Fort Kochi) - **Fort Kochi Heritage Walk** with expert guide: - **Chinese Fishing Nets (Cheena Vala)**: iconic cantilevered nets introduced in 14th century; spectacular sunset views over Arabian Sea - **St Francis Church (1503 CE)**: India’s oldest European church; Vasco da Gama was buried here; original tombstone visible - **Santa Cruz Basilica**: magnificent Portuguese cathedral (1557/1904) with pastel-blue facade and painted interior - **Dutch Cemetery**: oldest European cemetery in India; headstones dating to 17th century - **Mattancherry Dutch Palace**: built by Portuguese (1555 CE), gifted to Cochin Raja; extraordinary murals of Ramayana & Mahabharata - **Paradesi Synagogue & Jewish Quarter (Jew Town)**: oldest active synagogue in Commonwealth (1568 CE); willow-pattern tiles from Canton; ancient Torah scrolls; vibrant antique & spice bazaar - **Kochi Spice Market**: air thick with cardamom, pepper, cinnamon, clove, turmeric — Kerala’s most distinctive sensory experience - **Kerala Kathakali Performance** — classical dance-drama of Kerala; arrive 45 mins early to watch elaborate make-up; stylised gestures, eye movements, Carnatic music narrating **Mahabharata** & **Ramayana** - Optional: **Kalaripayattu martial arts demonstration** — Kerala’s ancient martial art, considered the world’s oldest fighting system - **Welcome dinner** at Fort Kochi restaurant — Kerala seafood feast: **karimeen pollichathu**, **Kerala prawn curry**, **appam with stew**, **meen moilee** ***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. - **Hotel breakfast** and check-out from Kochi hotel - **Drive Kochi to Munnar** (130 km, approx. 4 hrs) via scenic NH-85 — road climbs through coconut groves, rubber estates, cardamom plantations, and dense rainforest - **Cheeyappara & Valara Waterfalls** — dramatic tiered cascades on Munnar highway; refreshing cool spray from Western Ghats - **Spice Garden Visit** (Kallar area) — guided walk through Kerala spice plantation: cardamom, pepper, vanilla, nutmeg, cinnamon, clove, coffee, ginger; learn to identify and taste fresh spices - **Arrival Munnar** — check-in: **Windermere Estate** / **Tall Trees Munnar** / **The Panoramic Getaway** (4-Star tea estate property) - **Afternoon: Munnar Tea Plantation Walk** — guided walk through KDHP estate; watch tea pluckers at work; vast unbroken tea canopy stretching to horizon - **Tata Tea Museum** — history of tea cultivation from colonial era to present; vintage tea machinery; tasting session of orthodox teas - **Mattupetty Dam & Lake** — picturesque reservoir at 1,700m altitude; boating; Indo-Swiss dairy farm visit - **Echo Point** — scenic lake and meadow where sound echoes across water; spectacular mountain views - **Kundala Lake** — serene artificial lake at 1,800m; surrounded by tea gardens and shola grasslands - **Top Station** (optional, time permitting) — highest point in Munnar at 1,880m; views into Tamil Nadu; famous **Neelakurinji flower meadows** (blooms every 12 years) - **Dinner at hotel** — Kerala hill cuisine: **bamboo shoot curry**, **puttu with kadala curry**, **beef roast Kerala style** ***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. - **Hotel breakfast** at Munnar; check-out - **Eravikulam National Park** (Rajamala — 12 km from Munnar): home of the **Nilgiri Tahr** (rare mountain goat); UNESCO Western Ghats; beautiful grassland plateau; possible sightings of elephant, gaur, giant squirrel - **Drive Munnar to Thekkady** (90 km, approx. 3 hrs) via scenic Bodimettu–Kumily road through cardamom hill estates - **Arrival Thekkady / Kumily** — check-in: **Spice Village CGH Earth** / **Poetree Sarovar Portico** / **Cardamom County** (4-Star) - **Spice Plantation Tour** — guided walk through Thekkady spice estate: pepper vines, cardamom groves, cinnamon bark, nutmeg trees, clove, vanilla; history of Kerala’s spice trade explained - **Periyar Lake Boat Ride** — cruise at dusk inside Tiger Reserve; herds of wild elephants, gaur, sambar deer, langurs, otters, kingfishers; crocodile and tiger sightings recorded - **Jungle Walk (Periyar Tiger Reserve)** — guided nature walk with forest guard; birdwatching (265+ species); fresh elephant footprints and dung common - **Kumily Spice Bazaar** — India’s most aromatic market; buy fresh cardamom, pepper, star anise, cinnamon, turmeric, cloves, vanilla pods - **Kalaripayattu cultural performance** (evening, cultural centre) — OR optional **Kerala Bamboo Rafting** on Periyar River (additional cost) - **Dinner at hotel** — Chettinad-Kerala fusion: **wild pepper chicken**, **cardamom-spiced lamb**, **Kerala fish curry**, **parotta** ***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. - **Hotel breakfast** and check-out from Thekkady - **Drive Thekkady to Alleppey** (140 km, approx. 3.5 hrs) via Kottayam — scenic countryside of rubber, coconut, and paddy fields - Optional enroute stop: **Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary** — wetland sanctuary on Vembanad Lake; sightings of siberian cranes, egrets, herons, kingfishers - **Alleppey Houseboat Check-in** — board private **luxury kettuvallam** (traditional rice barge converted into floating hotel): - Private bedrooms with AC and attached bathrooms - Upper sun deck with loungers and canopy - Onboard chef preparing fresh Kerala meals - Living room and dining area - Comfortable accommodation for all 10 guests - **Backwater cruise begins** — glide through palm-fringed canals and broad lagoons of Alleppey/Kumarakom network - **Village life on the water** — women washing clothes, children waving from bridges, toddy-tappers climbing palms, temples reflected in still waters - **Traditional Kerala lunch** on houseboat — **sadya feast** on banana leaf: fish curry, prawn masala, avial, thoran, sambar, rasam, papad, pickle, payasam - **Vembanad Lake crossing** — vast lake stretching to horizon; flotillas of houseboats; kingfisher and egret sightings - **Sunset** from sun deck over backwaters — Kerala’s most beautiful hour - **Dinner on board** — fresh-caught backwater fish, Kerala prawn, appam with coconut milk curry; stargazing on deck - **Overnight mooring** on backwaters — fall asleep to sound of water lapping ***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. - **Backwater sunrise** on the sun deck — Kerala sky turns pink and gold; morning birds and fishermen; most peaceful morning of the tour - **Morning tea/coffee** on the houseboat deck - **Houseboat breakfast** — Kerala **puttu with banana**, **idiyappam with egg curry** - **Houseboat check-out** (9–10 AM) and transfer to private AC vehicle - **Drive to Trivandrum** (170 km, approx. 3 hrs) — through fertile paddy heartland of central Kerala - Optional: **Padmanabhapuram Palace** (54 km south of Trivandrum, Tamil Nadu border) — largest timber palace in Asia (16th century CE); Chinese tiles, Belgian mirrors, Kerala woodwork; UNESCO tentative list monument - **Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Trivandrum** — one of India’s wealthiest temples; magnificent 16th-century Dravidian architecture; Hindu-only entry to shrine; exterior spectacular - **Napier Museum, Trivandrum** — Indo-Saracenic building housing Kerala’s finest bronze sculptures, ivory carvings, wooden artefacts - **Kovalam Beach** — Kerala’s most famous beach; iconic Lighthouse Beach with red-and-white striped lighthouse; golden sand, calm Arabian Sea, swaying palms; swim, sunbathe, watch fishermen - Optional: **Kerala Ayurvedic massage** on the beach — one-hour Abhyanga warm oil massage at certified Ayurveda centre - **Vizhinjam Rock Cave Temple** — 8th-century Pallava-era carvings; only temple with Shiva and Parvati on same rock face - **Drive back to Kochi** (225 km, approx. 4 hrs) — coastal highway through coconut groves - **Check-in at Kochi hotel**: **Crowne Plaza Kochi** / **Taj Malabar Resort** / **Le Meridien Kochi** (4–5 Star) - **Farewell dinner** — grand Kerala **Sadya feast** on banana leaf at top Kochi restaurant: 28 dishes served in traditional style ***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. - **Hotel breakfast** - **Morning free time in Fort Kochi**: - **Fort Kochi Beach morning walk** — Chinese fishing nets in operation; buy fresh fish directly from nets - **Princess Street antique & art galleries** — Kerala paintings, wood carvings, antique maps, vintage posters - **Koder House** and colonial-era mansions — atmospheric heritage street - **Kerala Spice Market shopping** — last-minute purchases: **cardamom**, **Wayanad pepper**, **Alleppey turmeric**, **Kerala cinnamon**, **star anise**, **dried ginger** - Optional: **Coir & handicraft shopping** — coir fibre products, **Kasavu sarees**, **aranmula kannadi** (sacred mirror), brass oil lamps - **Hotel check-out** and luggage loading - **Private AC vehicle transfer** to **Cochin International Airport (COK)** - Prime Value Tours coordinator assists with airport check-in and departure formalities - **Departure flight**: Kochi (COK) → Bangkok (BKK) — direct or via connection (approx. 3.5–5 hrs) - **Arrival Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)** — warm farewell from Prime Value Tours team - **Personalised Kerala photo album**, **Kathakali miniature souvenir**, **Kerala spice gift pack**, and **tour certificate** presented to each guest - **Tour concludes** — carry the green memory of **God’s Own Country** home **Meals:** Breakfast | **Accommodation:** — (Departure Day) --- ### Gallery![Aerial view of rocky breakwater with waves crashing onto shore.](https://primevaluetours.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/kerala-2.webp)![Two hikers resting on a rocky ledge by a waterfall in nature.](https://primevaluetours.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/kerala11.webp)![Prime Value Tours scenic boat on calm water with palm trees in background.](https://primevaluetours.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/kerala-6.webp)![Traditional houseboat on calm water with palm trees and lush greenery.](https://primevaluetours.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/kerala42.webp)![Young girl in traditional dress playing in a stone water feature with splashing water.](https://primevaluetours.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/kerala41.webp)![Elephant with a person near a small building in a sunny outdoor setting.](https://primevaluetours.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/kerala31.webp) --- ## Accommodation Overview | Destination | Nights | Recommended Property | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 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 | ************************************************************************************************************ --- ## What's Included & Not Included ******** - **** - **** - **** - **** - **** - **** - **** - **** - **** - **** - **** - **** - **** - **** - **** - **** - **** - **** - **** - **** - **** - **** - **** - **** - **** - **** | Included | Not Included | | --- | --- | | Return airfare Bangkok (BKK) ↔ Kochi (COK) — economy class 5 nights accommodation (4 nights 4–5 Star hotels + 1 night luxury houseboat) Daily breakfast (5 mornings) Dinners as per itinerary (5 evenings + 1 houseboat lunch) Private AC Innova / Tempo Traveller for all road transfers Expert Kerala heritage & nature guide for all 6 days Periyar Lake boat ride (Thekkady wildlife cruise) Spice plantation guided tour (Thekkady) Kathakali cultural performance (Fort Kochi) All monument & site entrance fees (Fort Kochi, Dutch Palace, Synagogue, Eravikulam NP, Tea Museum, Napier Museum, Padmanabhapuram Palace) Airport transfers (Kochi arrival and departure) Personalised Kerala photo album, Kathakali miniature & spice gift pack Pre-departure Kerala cultural briefing kit 24/7 Prime Value Tours emergency helpline | Personal travel insurance (strongly recommended) Indian e-Tourist Visa fees Lunches (Days 1, 2, 3, 5, 6 — guide recommends local restaurants) Tips & gratuities (guide, driver, hotel, houseboat crew) Camera / video fees at select sites Ayurvedic massage at Kovalam (optional, approx. USD 25–40) Kerala silk sarees, handicrafts, spice shopping Optional Bamboo Rafting at Periyar (additional cost) Gondola / cable car at Eravikulam (if operational) Personal beverages, room extras, minibar 5-Star upgrade options Medical expenses and vaccinations | --- ## Investment & Pricing — 10 Pax Private Group | Package Tier | Accommodation | Price / Person | Total (10 PAX) | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 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 2026 – March 2027. Subject to airline and hotel availability.* --- ## Essential Kerala Travel Tips | 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 peaceful in rain; off-peak discounts. | | --- | --- | | 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. | **************************************************************************************************************** --- ## Booking Process & Cancellation Policy ******** - **** - **** - **** - ******** - **** - **** - **** - **** - **** - **** - **** - **** - **** - **** - **** - **** | Booking Steps | Payment & Cancellation | | --- | --- | | Step 1: Submit inquiry — names, travel dates, dietary needs Step 2: Receive personalised itinerary & quote within 24 hrs Step 3: Review, customise and confirm with all 10 guests Step 4: Pay 30% deposit — booking confirmed Step 5: Receive pre-departure kit: visa guide, packing list Step 6: WhatsApp / LINE group for all 10 guests + guide Step 7: Day 1: Coordinator at Suvarnabhumi Airport Step 8: Post-tour: photo album & souvenir kit delivered | Deposit: 30% on booking confirmation Balance: 60 days before departure Cancel 60+ days: 80% refund Cancel 30–59 days: 50% refund Cancel under 30 days: Non-refundable Monsoon closure: full credit note Payment: USD / THB / bank transfer Minimum: 10 pax to confirm tour | --- --- --- FAQ ## Kerala Tour Package – Frequently Asked Questions --- Quick answers about our 6-day Kerala tour from Bangkok: backwater houseboat, route, best season, price and booking. ### About the Kerala Tour & Price ### How many days do I need for a Kerala tour? 6 days and 5 nights is ideal to see Kochi, the tea hills of Munnar, the spice country of Thekkady and the Alleppey backwaters, with a night on a houseboat. ### What is the day-by-day itinerary? **Day 1:** Arrive in Kochi — Fort Kochi and spice heritage. **Day 2:** Munnar tea gardens. **Day 3:** Thekkady and the Periyar Tiger Reserve. **Day 4:** Alleppey backwaters and an overnight houseboat. **Day 5:** Backwater sunrise, Kovalam Beach and return to Kochi. **Day 6:** Departure from Kochi. ### Which airport do we fly into? You fly from Bangkok (BKK) to Kochi (COK) and back. Return economy airfare and airport transfers are included. ### How much does the Kerala tour package cost? The tour starts from **USD 750 per person** for a private group of 10. Higher hotel and houseboat categories cost more. We send your exact quote within 24 hours. ### What is included in the price? Return airfare Bangkok – Kochi, 4 nights in 4–5 star hotels plus 1 night on a luxury houseboat, daily breakfast, dinners as per the itinerary, a private AC Innova or Tempo Traveller, an expert guide for all 6 days, a Periyar Lake boat ride, a spice plantation tour, a Kathakali performance and all site entrance fees. ### Houseboat, Weather & Travel Tips ### Will we stay on a houseboat in Kerala? Yes. You spend one night on a luxury houseboat on the Alleppey backwaters, with meals on board and a sunrise over the water the next morning. ### What is the best time to visit Kerala? September to March is ideal, and October to February is the peak season (about 22–30°C). June to August is the monsoon — rainy but very green, with off-season prices. ### What should we wear in Kerala? Light cotton clothes are best, as Kerala is humid. Wear modest dress (no shorts or sleeveless tops) at temples and remove footwear. Bring a light waterproof jacket for Munnar. ### What will we see in Fort Kochi? The Chinese fishing nets at sunset, the Dutch Palace, the Jewish Synagogue, spice markets and an evening Kathakali dance performance. ### Visa & Booking ### Do Thai travelers need a visa for India? Yes. An Indian e-Tourist Visa is required. Apply online at indianvisaonline.gov.in before you travel. ### How do I book the Kerala tour? Send us your group names, travel dates and food preferences. We send your itinerary and quote within 24 hours. Full payment and cancellation terms are in the Booking Process section above. Still have a question? 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