A private houseboat on the backwaters, Varkala cliff beach and Ayurveda for two
Kerala Romantic Honeymoon (Backwaters & Varkala Beach)
Day 1 — Arrive Kochi & Fort Kochi Heritage Evening
Arrive in Kerala's cosmopolitan port city — Chinese fishing nets and colonial charm.
Kochi Airport Transfer to Fort Kochi
Private car to Fort Kochi heritage zone — approximately 35 minutes from airport.
Chinese Fishing Nets Sunset
Watch the iconic cantilever Chinese fishing nets operate at sunset — a Kerala icon.
Romantic Fort Kochi Walk
Stroll hand-in-hand through colonial Dutch and Portuguese streets under gas-lamp lighting.
💡 Local Tip:Fort Kochi is walkable and safe at night — the heritage quarter is magical after dark.
Day 2 — Munnar Hill Station & Tea Garden Walk
3.5-hour drive to the tea capital of India — cool, green and utterly romantic.
Tea Museum & Plantation Walk
Learn the tea-making process and walk through fragrant Tata Tea gardens in mist.
Eravikulam National Park
Home to the endangered Nilgiri Tahr — spotted at very close range on the mountain grasslands.
Couple's Bonfire & Stargazing
Evening bonfire with your private guide at the resort garden — clear Munnar skies.
💡 Local Tip:Munnar fog arrives every evening — pack a light jacket. The mist is romantic, not inconvenient.
Day 3 — Thekkady — Spice Trail & Periyar Lake
The scent of cardamom is everywhere — spice farms, an elephant reserve and a bamboo raft.
Spice Plantation Tour
Walk through cardamom, pepper, cinnamon and vanilla at a private spice estate.
Periyar Lake Boat Safari
1.5-hour government boat through the tiger reserve — elephants seen on the shore most days.
Bamboo Rafting & Nature Walk
Early morning bamboo raft with forest ranger through the core zone of Periyar.
💡 Local Tip:Book the KTDC bamboo raft tour in advance — only 8 people allowed per batch.
Day 4 — Private Houseboat Stay on Alleppey Backwaters
Your private home on water — drifting through Kerala's green canals at 2 knots.
Luxury Houseboat Embarkation
Board your private 2-bedroom houseboat from Alleppey jetty. Chef, captain and crew included.
Village Canoe Excursion
Small canoe through narrow village canals — see traditional Kerala life up close.
Onboard Kerala Seafood Lunch & Dinner
Fresh karimeen (pearl spot fish) curry, appam and prawn coconut curry prepared by your chef.
💡 Local Tip:Book a houseboat with AC bedrooms — Kerala nights can be warm on the water.
Day 5 — Varkala Cliff Beach & Papanasam Bay
Kerala's only cliff beach — terracotta cliffs, mineral springs and Ayurveda cafes.
Varkala North Cliff Stroll
Walk along the cliff-top path lined with Ayurveda masseurs, juice bars and hammocks.
Papanasam Beach Swim
Sacred beach where Hindus perform rituals — calm waves and golden sand.
Ayurveda Couple's Massage
Traditional Abhyanga couples massage at a Kerala Ayurveda centre on the cliff.
💡 Local Tip:Varkala cliff restaurants are expensive but the sunset views make it worth it — negotiate menu prices.
Day 6 — Kovalam Beach & Lighthouse Sunset
Kerala's most famous beach — three crescent bays below a colonial lighthouse.
Hawah Beach & Lighthouse Beach Walk
Two adjacent beaches connected by a rocky headland — lighthouse visible from the sand.
Fresh Catch Seafood Lunch at Beach Restaurant
Choose your tiger prawns, lobster or sea bass at a beach-front restaurant — grilled to order.
Lighthouse Sunset Photography
Climb Kovalam Lighthouse for the best sunset panorama over the Arabian Sea.
💡 Local Tip:Kovalam lighthouse is open until 6 PM — check the schedule with your guide.
Day 7 — Departure from Trivandrum Airport
Packed breakfast, final Kerala coconut water and airport drop-off.
Morning Beach Walk
Final quiet walk on Kovalam or Varkala beach before checkout.
Transfer to Trivandrum International Airport
Private car from your hotel to TRV Airport — approximately 15 km.
💡 Local Tip:Trivandrum Airport has limited international flights — check your connection timing carefully.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✓What's Included
- • 6 Nights handpicked hotel stays
- • All transfers & sightseeing as per itinerary
- • Daily breakfast + dinner in all properties
- • All state permit taxes, driver allowances
- • 24/7 client coordination support desk
- • Pre-booked entry tickets as per itinerary
✗What's Excluded
- • Flights (unless specified in package)
- • Lunch & beverages not specified in meals
- • Travel insurance (available as add-on)
- • Optional extreme adventure activities
- • Tips, personal laundry, telephone bills
Handpicked Stays
CGH Earth Spice Village Thekkady
📍 Thekkady
Vivanta Kovalam, Taj Hotels
📍 Kovalam Beach
