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South India Hills and Backwaters

Family tour

South India Hills and Backwaters

A gentle Kerala family route connecting Kochi, Munnar tea country, and the calm backwaters.

Destination

Munnar, India

Duration

8 days / 7 nights

Group size

Private family

Rating

4.8 / 5

Overview

A shaped route with room for personal detail.

A gentle Kerala family route connecting Kochi, Munnar tea country, and the calm backwaters. This India route is designed as a strong starting point: structured enough to evaluate quickly, flexible enough to adapt around hotel category, season, pace, dates, and travel style.

Explore Munnar

Pricing

Choose the comfort level that fits.

Standard

₹72,000

Family-friendly hotels

Comfort

₹1,40,000

Larger rooms and private vehicle throughout

Luxury

₹2,60,000

Premium resorts and curated family experiences

Itinerary

Day-by-day rhythm.

Day 1

Arrive in Kochi

Private transfer and easy Fort Kochi orientation.

Day 2

Kochi to Munnar

Scenic drive into tea country with comfort stops.

Day 3

Munnar tea and viewpoints

Plantation walk, viewpoints, and flexible family downtime.

Day 4

Waterfalls and spice gardens

Soft nature day with low-pressure touring.

Day 5

Transfer to the backwaters

Drive down to Kumarakom or Alleppey for a lake resort stay.

Day 6

Houseboat cruise

Private or shared houseboat day through quiet canals.

Day 7

Backwater leisure

Kayaking, birdlife, pool time, or a village lunch.

Day 8

Depart Kochi

Transfer to airport with timing matched to flights.

Included

Part of the package.

  • Accommodation
  • Breakfast
  • Private vehicle
  • Tea estate walk
  • Houseboat cruise

Excluded

Quoted separately.

  • Flights
  • Meals not specified
  • Optional activities
  • Travel insurance

FAQ

Questions travellers usually ask.

Can the itinerary be customised?+

Yes. These sample India packages can be adjusted for pace, hotel category, route order, and travel dates.

Are flights included?+

International and domestic flights are not included unless they are specifically added to the final quote.

Is private guiding included?+

Guided sightseeing is included where listed, and private guides can be added or upgraded for most route days.

Related stays

Hotels that pair with this route.