Kerala Family Holiday: Munnar, Thekkady Wildlife & a Family Houseboat, 7 Days
Starting from ₹32,500 per person, twin sharing
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- Duration
- 6 nights / 7 days
- Pickup → drop
- Kochi → Kochi
- Best time
- Oct – Mar
- Activity level
- 1/4 · Relaxed
- Group size
- 3–10
Activity level 1 of 4: Relaxed.Boat rides, short plantation walks and drives of 3–4 hours.What the levels mean
- 1 · RelaxedSightseeing by car with short walks, under 2 hours on foot a day.All ages and fitness levels, including parents and young children.
- 2 · Light2–4 hours on foot a day, with stairs, uneven ground or some long drives.Anyone in normal health who can walk 30 minutes comfortably.
- 3 · Active4–6 hours of walking or a few long rough drives, some days at altitude.Regular walkers. Start walking 30–45 minutes a day a month before.
- 4 · ChallengingLong days, steep climbs or high altitude (above 4,000 m).Good fitness; check with your doctor if you have heart, lung or blood-pressure conditions.
Quick answer
A 7-day Kerala family holiday covers Kochi (1 night), Munnar (2), Thekkady (2) and a family houseboat in Alleppey (1). It includes a Periyar Lake boat ride, a spice walk and a cooking class. It costs from ₹32,500 per person and suits October to March. Children under 5 sharing a bed usually travel free.
Trip Overview
The Kerala classic, rebuilt for a family: a Kathakali make-up viewing in Fort Kochi, two nights in Munnar, two nights in Thekkady near Periyar, and a family houseboat in Alleppey.
Each day has a hands-on activity for children and a rest window after lunch.
- Stays included
- Meals included
- Transfers included
- Sightseeing included
Trip highlights
- A Periyar Lake boat ride for wildlife
- A spice-plantation walk and a cooking class in Thekkady
- A tea-factory visit and Mattupetty Dam in Munnar
- Kathakali make-up viewing in Fort Kochi
- A family houseboat with a child-friendly crew
- Family rooms at every stop
Day by day
Itinerary
Kochi → Kochi · 6N/7D
7 days · tap a day to open or close it
- 1
Day 1Arrive in Kochi+
Pickup from Kochi airport. Afternoon at Fort Kochi: the Chinese fishing nets, and Kathakali make-up viewing before the show.
- Chinese fishing nets
- Kathakali make-up
Heritage hotel, Fort Kochi D
- 2
Day 2Kochi to MunnarKochi → Munnar · 130 km · 4 hrs+
Up into the Western Ghats past the Cheeyappara and Valara waterfalls. A short evening walk among the tea bushes.
- Cheeyappara falls
- Tea gardens
Hill resort with family rooms, Munnar B · D
- 3
Day 3Munnar+
The Tata Tea Museum and a working tea factory, then Mattupetty Dam and Echo Point. Eravikulam National Park for the Nilgiri tahr is optional (closed for calving around February–March).
- Tea factory
- Mattupetty Dam
- Eravikulam (optional)
Hill resort with family rooms, Munnar B · D
- 4
Day 4Munnar to ThekkadyMunnar → Thekkady · 90 km · 3 hrs+
A drive through cardamom hills to Thekkady. A guided spice-plantation walk, then a Kalaripayattu show.
- Spice plantation
- Kalaripayattu
Resort with family rooms, Thekkady B · D
- 5
Day 5Periyar Lake and a cooking class+
A boat ride on Periyar Lake to spot elephants and deer from the water. An afternoon Kerala cooking class and a coconut-climbing show at the resort.
- Periyar Lake boat
- Cooking class
Resort with family rooms, Thekkady B · D
- 6
Day 6Thekkady to a family houseboatThekkady → Alleppey · 140 km · 4 hrs+
Down to Alleppey. Board a family houseboat around noon and cruise the backwaters, with child-friendly meals cooked on board and a swim stop where the crew considers it safe.
- Backwater cruise
- Village walk
Family AC houseboat, Alleppey B · L · D
- 7
Day 7Alleppey to Kochi, trip endsAlleppey → Kochi airport · 85 km · 2 hrs+
Breakfast on board, disembark around 9 am, and drive to Kochi airport.
Trip ends B
Meals: B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner. Drive times are typical and exclude stops.
What's included
Inclusions & Exclusions
Included
- 6 nights: 5 in family-room hotels and resorts, 1 on a family AC houseboat
- Daily breakfast and dinner; all meals on the houseboat
- Private air-conditioned Innova or Tempo Traveller, sized to your group; child seats on request
- Periyar Lake boat ticket, Kathakali, Kalaripayattu and a cooking class
- Tea-factory and spice-plantation visits
- Airport pickup and drop
- 24×7 trip support on WhatsApp
Not Included
- ✕ Flights or trains to the start point and from the end point
- ✕ Monument, temple-darshan and camera fees unless listed
- ✕ Lunches unless listed, tips, laundry and personal expenses
- ✕ 5% GST (added to the final quote)
- ✕ Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
- ✕ Entry to Eravikulam National Park (optional)
Before you go
Good to Know
- Houseboat air-conditioning usually runs from about 9 pm to 6 am. Children must wear life jackets on deck.
- Wildlife in Periyar is not guaranteed. Early boats are best for sightings.
- The monsoon (June–August) is lush but some outdoor activities stop.
Packing list
Things to Pack
- Light cotton clothes
- Swimwear for pools
- Sandals plus closed shoes
- Mosquito repellent
- Sunscreen and hat
- Children's life jackets if yours have a favourite (the boat has some)
- Snacks, wipes and a light jacket for Munnar
Places on this trip
Destination Guides
Kerala
5 packages · from ₹24,500
Explore Kerala →Kerala
Tea hills, spice forests and a night on the backwaters.
God's Own Country moves from Kochi's Portuguese, Dutch and Jewish history up into Munnar's tea estates, across to Thekkady's spice gardens and Periyar forest, and down to Alleppey's backwaters.
- Best time
- September to March
- Ideal trip
- 6–8 days
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What age is Kerala good for?+
Children aged 3 and up enjoy it most. Infants are fine, and we arrange cots and food.
Is the houseboat safe for children?+
Yes, with supervision. Life jackets in child sizes, a staffed crew and nets on the open sides where available. Please keep children off the rail.
Do children pay full price?+
Children under 5 sharing a bed usually travel free; 5–11 pay a child rate.
Can we add a beach?+
Yes, Varkala or Kovalam. It adds two days; ask for a quote.
Is it suitable for grandparents?+
Yes. We can switch to a Parents-style pace with the Kerala With Parents trip.
Can I change the itinerary?+
Yes. Dates, hotels, pace and stops can all be changed; we'll re-quote.
Do I pay anything to enquire?+
No. You'll get a written plan and quote first. Payment only happens after you approve it.
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