Family holidays

Kerala & Kanyakumari Grand Tour

Nine days from Kochi to the tip of India through tea hills, spice country, Vembanad Lake and the Kovalam coast.

Trip at a glance

Duration9 days / 8 nights
Starts inKochi
RouteKochi · Munnar · Thekkady · Kumarakom ·…
Places6 destinations
StateKerala, India
Ideal forFamily holidays, Cultural holidays
Trip stylePrivate, customisable
Package codeNX-Y1AHR

Best time to visit: October to March

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Vivekananda Rock Memorial – Kanyakumari

Trip overview

Nine days from Kochi to the tip of India through tea hills, spice country, Vembanad Lake and the Kovalam coast.

The route spends 1 night in Kochi, 2 nights in Munnar, 1 night in Thekkady, 1 night in Kumarakom, 2 nights in Kovalam and 1 night in Kanyakumari, so you get time for the main sights without changing hotels every day. It suits family holidays and cultural holidays, and every day can be shortened, swapped or extended.

Highlights

Chinese fishing netsMattancherry PalaceParadesi SynagogueEravikulam National ParkTea Museum (KDHP)Mattupetty DamPeriyar Lake boat safariPeriyar nature walksSpice plantationsKumarakom Bird Sanctuary

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Kochi

Arrive via Cochin International Airport (COK) and transfer to your hotel
Check in and settle in
Later: Kerala Folklore Museum: Three floors of masks, costumes and woodwork

Day 2Kochi to Munnar

Travel from Kochi to Munnar by private vehicle
Check in at your Munnar hotel
Tea Museum (KDHP): History of tea and a working factory

Day 3Munnar: Mattupetty Dam and Echo Point

Mattupetty Dam: Lake with boating and elephant sightings nearby
Echo Point: Lakeside spot known for its echoes

Day 4Munnar to Thekkady

Travel from Munnar to Thekkady by private vehicle
Check in at your Thekkady hotel
Periyar Lake boat safari: Wildlife cruise on the reserve's lake

Day 5Thekkady to Kumarakom

Travel from Thekkady to Kumarakom by private vehicle
Check in at your Kumarakom hotel
Pathiramanal Island: Small island reached by boat

Day 6Kumarakom to Kovalam

Travel from Kumarakom to Kovalam by private vehicle, with stops on the way
Check in at your Kovalam hotel
Lighthouse Beach: Main beach with a climbable lighthouse

Day 7Kovalam: Hawa Beach and Samudra Beach

Hawa Beach: Rocky headland beach
Samudra Beach: Quieter northern beach

Day 8Kovalam to Kanyakumari

Travel from Kovalam to Kanyakumari by private vehicle
Check in at your Kanyakumari hotel
Thiruvalluvar Statue: Giant statue of the Tamil poet, linked by a glass bridge

Day 9Depart from Kanyakumari

Breakfast and hotel check-out
Transfer to Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV) for your journey home

How this version is planned

Daily drives kept short, with stops for children
Family rooms, connecting rooms or extra beds requested and confirmed in the quote
One active day followed by a slower morning
Child-friendly sights and meals noted for each stop
Rest days built in every few days

This is a suggested itinerary. Sightseeing order may change with opening days, weather and local conditions; your final plan is in your written quote.

Good to know

Kochi: Stay in Fort Kochi rather than Ernakulam to walk the heritage streets in the evening.
Munnar: Book Eravikulam tickets online and go early; the park shuttle has long queues by mid-morning.
Thekkady: Book the first Periyar boat of the morning; animal sightings are best early and tickets are limited.
Kumarakom: Pick a lake-facing room; the sunset over Vembanad is the highlight of a stay.
Kovalam: Lifeguards patrol only parts of the beach; swim between their flags.
Kanyakumari: Be at the ferry jetty early; queues for the rock memorial build quickly after sunrise.

At a glance

Duration: 9 days / 8 nights
Route: Kochi, Munnar, Thekkady, Kumarakom, Kovalam, Kanyakumari
Ideal for: Family holidays, Cultural holidays
Best time: October to March; September to March; October to April
Trip style: Private, customisable
Package code: NX-Y1AHR

Plan this trip

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Prices depend on dates, hotel category and group size, so we quote each trip individually.

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Typically included

Hotel stay for 8 nights with daily breakfast (hotel category as per your quote)
Private air-conditioned vehicle for transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary
Pick-up and drop at the arrival and departure point
Driver allowances, tolls, parking and fuel for the itinerary route
Trip support from our Chennai team on WhatsApp

Not included

Flights or train tickets unless added to your quote
Lunch and dinner unless stated
Entry tickets, camera fees and optional activities unless stated
Personal expenses such as laundry, tips and shopping
Travel insurance
GST as applicable

Final inclusions are listed in your written quote.

FAQs

Questions about this trip

Can I change this itinerary?

Yes. This is a private, customisable itinerary. We can add or remove nights, change hotels, swap sightseeing and adjust the pace before you book.

When is the best time for this trip?

Kochi: October to March. Munnar: September to March. Thekkady: October to April. Kumarakom: September to March. Kovalam: October to March. Kanyakumari: October to March.

How do I start the trip from Chennai?

The trip begins in Kochi (Cochin International Airport (COK), about 40 km). We can add flights or train tickets from Chennai or any other city to your quote.

How much does this package cost?

We quote each trip individually because the price depends on travel dates, hotel category, room sharing and group size. Request a quote and we send a price on WhatsApp.