Slow Travel Kerala: Backwaters & Heritage

Kathmandu → Kochi

Highlights

• The gentlest introduction to South India — houseboat cruising, tea garden walks, and heritage exploration at a pace that honors your body.
• Senior Travel · 10 Days
• Small group, guide-led

Day-by-day itinerary

1. D1

   Kochi: Heritage at Leisure

   Arrive in Kochi with airport assistance. Stay in a heritage hotel in Fort Kochi. Gentle walk through the colonial quarter: Chinese fishing nets, St. Francis Church, and Jewish Synagogue. Afternoon rest and Ayurvedic consultation.

   Kochi As per plan

2. D2

   Kathakali & Spice Traditions

   Morning visit to a Kathakali center for a makeup demonstration and short performance (seated throughout). Afternoon cooking demonstration of mild Kerala cuisine. Evening sunset cruise in the harbor.

   Kochi As per plan

3. D3

   Alleppey: Houseboat Drift

   Board a luxury houseboat with air conditioning, accessible bathroom, and a small crew. Drift through the backwaters at 5 km/hour — the perfect pace for watching village life, birdlife, and endless coconut palms. Lunch and dinner freshly cooked on board.

   Kochi As per plan

4. D4

   Backwater Villages & Canoe

   Disembark for a gentle canoe ride through narrow canals (assistance provided for boarding). Visit a coir-making village and a toddy shop. Return to the houseboat for afternoon rest.

   Kochi As per plan

5. D5

   Munnar: Tea Garden Serenity

   Drive to Munnar hill station (frequent stops, no rush). Stay in a colonial tea bungalow with heating and mountain views. Gentle walk through level tea garden paths. Visit the Tea Museum (fully accessible).

   Kochi As per plan

6. D6

   Eravikulam National Park: Gentle Wildlife

   Visit Eravikulam to see the endangered Nilgiri tahr — accessible by park bus that drives to the viewing area. No hiking required. Afternoon at leisure in your tea bungalow with optional spa treatment.

   Kochi As per plan

7. D7

   Departure from Kochi

   Return to Kochi with stops at a spice plantation. Final Kerala feast and departure transfer.

   Kochi As per plan

Price includes

• Local storyteller guide
• Stays as per itinerary
• Daily breakfast
• All ground transfers

Make it yours (upsells)

Everything apart from the trip itself is an upsell — tick what you want.