India HolidaysKerala Hills & Backwaters
Tea-country mornings and backwater pauses across six flexible days.
CochinStay plan: Cochin → Munnar (3N) → Alappuzha (2N)
Overview
- Tea-country views
- Backwater days
- Scenic hill route
- Custom itinerary
Pair the green hills around Munnar with an unhurried backwater stay. This suggested route balances scenic road travel, local exploring and open time by the water.
Before you travel
Confirm the chosen houseboat or backwater stay, transfer routes and meal plan together. Weather, water conditions and local operating schedules can change the order of outings; a specific vessel or property is included only when named in the quote.
This is a suggested custom itinerary. Stays, meals, transfers and sightseeing are included only when itemised in your written quote.
Suggested travel dates — November & December 2026
November suggestion: 14 Nov 2026 to 19 Nov 2026. December suggestion: 12 Dec 2026 to 17 Dec 2026. Suggested duration: 6 days / 5 nights. These are suggested travel windows for planning, not scheduled group departures or confirmed availability. Your final dates, route, stays and price are checked in a written quote. An enquiry holds no seats, rooms or tickets. Confirm travel documents and access before making commitments.
Itinerary
6 days · 5 nights
- Day 1
Day 1Arrive in Kochi, continue to the hills
Suggested first day: arrive in Kochi and plan a comfortable onward transfer towards Munnar. Keep the rest of the day light, allowing for arrival time, road conditions and the stay selected in your quote.
Overnight · Munnar area · accommodation to be selected
- Day 2
Day 2Tea-country scenery at your pace
Discuss a relaxed day around Munnar with viewpoints and tea-country scenery that suit your interests. Exact stops, entry tickets and transport are confirmed in the itinerary agreed for your dates.
Overnight · Munnar area · accommodation to be selected
- Day 3
Day 3A little more time in the hills
Leave room for a slower morning and a choice of local sightseeing or leisure time. The team can help adjust the day for your family, weather and preferred pace.
Overnight · Munnar area · accommodation to be selected
- Day 4
Day 4From the hills to the backwaters
Proposed travel day towards the Alappuzha backwaters. Discuss a waterside stay and time to settle in. Transfer arrangements and the selected accommodation are included only as confirmed in your quote.
Overnight · Backwater area · accommodation to be selected
- Day 5
Day 5Backwater moments, your way
Choose an easy-paced day by the water. Ask about an optional local cruise or houseboat experience, with its duration, vessel, meals, operating conditions and price confirmed separately before booking.
Overnight · Backwater area · accommodation to be selected
- Day 6
Day 6Return journey
Plan your return transfer around your onward departure, with a suitable buffer for road conditions. Final timing depends on the confirmed route and your travel arrangements.
What's included
Included
- A personalised itinerary proposal for your selected dates
- Pre-booking guidance on route, stay and transport choices
- Only the accommodation, meals, transfers and sightseeing itemised in the accepted written quote
Not included
- Flights or trains unless expressly included in the written quote
- Personal expenses, purchases and tips
- Travel insurance, visas and permits unless itemised
- Optional experiences, admission tickets and arrangements not listed in the final quote
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Terms
Your travel dates and duration
This suggested itinerary is 6 days / 5 nights. Share your preferred dates or travel month, arrival/departure point and group size so the team can check a workable custom plan. Travel and transfer time is part of the outline. This is not a scheduled group departure, and no seat or room is held until the selected arrangements are confirmed in writing.
Review your personalised quote
This page is a suggested custom holiday. Ask for a written quote showing the selected travel dates, traveller names and ages, route, accommodation, room occupancy, transport, meals, sightseeing, taxes, total amount and booking conditions. An enquiry does not reserve rooms, tickets, vehicles or seats.
Accommodation, rooms and meals
The property name, room category, occupancy, meal plan and check-in/check-out arrangements are those stated in your final confirmation. Early check-in, late checkout, adjoining rooms and other special requests depend on availability and may involve a separately quoted charge. Destination artwork does not identify a booked hotel or room.
Transfers, sightseeing and optional experiences
Pickup/drop points, transfer type, vehicle arrangements, guide services, admission tickets and included meals must be listed in the written quote. Suggested visits and optional experiences are not reserved merely because they appear in the itinerary. Local opening hours, access, traffic and weather can affect the workable order of the day.
Payment and booking confirmation
Review the payment schedule, due dates, accepted payment method and availability conditions in your written quote before paying. Follow the verified booking instructions shared by SRDV Technologies and retain the confirmation and receipts. No online payment or automatic reservation is created by this enquiry form.
Changes, cancellation and refunds
Contact SRDV Technologies with your booking reference and the service you want to change or cancel, and request acknowledgement. Availability, revised prices, cancellation charges and refundable amounts depend on the specific supplier and service terms accepted for your booking. Ask for those conditions before payment. A request, supplier approval and a completed refund are separate stages; no standard percentage or refund deadline is promised on this page.
Documents, permits and participation needs
Check the travel-document, visa and permit requirements relevant to your nationality, destination and dates before booking. Tell the team about traveller ages, mobility needs and other requirements that affect the route. Optional water, snow, walking and adventure experiences require their own availability, operating and suitability checks.
Destination-specific planning notes
Confirm the chosen houseboat or backwater stay, transfer routes and meal plan together. Weather, water conditions and local operating schedules can change the order of outings; a specific vessel or property is included only when named in the quote.
Suggested travel dates — November & December 2026
November suggestion: 14 Nov 2026 to 19 Nov 2026. December suggestion: 12 Dec 2026 to 17 Dec 2026. Suggested duration: 6 days / 5 nights. These are suggested travel windows for planning, not scheduled group departures or confirmed availability. Your final dates, route, stays and price are checked in a written quote. An enquiry holds no seats, rooms or tickets. Confirm travel documents and access before making commitments.
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