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Kerala Spices And Ayurveda — 7 Days / 6 Nights

Tropical Essence of Kerala, Spices, Ayurveda — Cochin's colonial port, Munnar's tea hills, spice plantations, backwaters and beaches in a compact week.

⏱ 7 Days / 6 Nights 📅 All Months 📍 Cochin · Munnar · Thekkady · Alleppey · Kovalam
Why This Journey

Kerala's Best Week: Hills, Spices, Water and Wellness

Kerala rewards even a short visit better than almost anywhere else in India, because its highlights sit so close together — tea-covered hills, spice plantations, a slow-moving network of backwaters, and a coastline made for unwinding. This seven-day route is built to cover all of it without feeling rushed: colonial Cochin, the cool air of Munnar, the wildlife and spice gardens of Thekkady, a night adrift on a traditional houseboat, and a final stretch of beach time with the Ayurvedic treatments the region is famous for.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

1Day

Cochin (Kochi) — Arrival

Arrival in Cochin. Transfer to hotel.

Kochi is a coastal city in Kerala. It has a long history of trade with Arabs, Chinese, and Europeans. It is known for colonial buildings and Chinese fishing nets.

Overnight stay at hotel.

Why Cochin matters: Kochi's harbour has drawn traders for over a thousand years, from Arab spice merchants to Chinese fleets and, from 1503, the first European colonial settlement in India under the Portuguese — a layered maritime history unmatched by most Indian port cities.
2Day

Cochin — Sightseeing

Breakfast

Sightseeing:

  • Fort Kochi area
  • Chinese Fishing Nets
  • St. Francis Church (oldest European church in India)

Free time in market

Lunch

Visit Mattancherry:

  • Dutch Palace (famous for Kerala murals)
  • Jewish Synagogue

Evening:

  • Kathakali dance show (traditional dance form)

Dinner and overnight stay.

Why these sites matter: St. Francis Church, built in 1503, is the oldest European church in India, and briefly held the remains of explorer Vasco da Gama. The Paradesi Synagogue in Mattancherry, part of the old "Jew Town" quarter, belongs to one of the oldest Jewish communities in the Commonwealth, with roots tracing back over a thousand years.
3Day

Cochin → Munnar

Breakfast
Drive to Munnar.

Munnar is a hill station famous for tea plantations and cool weather.

Lunch

Visit tea factory
Ayurvedic massage

Dinner and overnight stay.

Why Munnar matters: Munnar's tea plantations were established by British planters in the late 19th century at over 1,500 metres altitude, and the region remains one of India's largest tea-growing areas, its rolling green hills now also a haven for a range of rare high-altitude flora.
4Day

Munnar → Thekkady

Breakfast
Drive to Thekkady.

Thekkady is known for Periyar National Park.

Visit:

  • Spice plantation

Lunch

Activities:

  • Elephant ride
  • Kalaripayattu (martial art show)

Dinner and overnight stay.

Why Thekkady and Kalaripayattu matter: Periyar's spice trade dates back over 2,000 years, once drawing Roman and Arab traders in search of Kerala's black pepper. Kalaripayattu, demonstrated here, is considered one of the oldest surviving martial arts systems in the world, with roots reaching back to at least the 3rd century BCE.
5Day

Thekkady → Alleppey (Houseboat)

Breakfast
Drive to Alleppey.

Stay in a houseboat in the backwaters of Kerala.

Lunch and dinner on boat

Overnight stay in houseboat.

Why the backwaters matter: Alleppey's kettuvallam houseboats were originally cargo barges used to move rice and spices along a 900-km network of canals and lagoons, repurposed for tourism only in the 1990s — the backwaters remain a living, farmed landscape rather than a purely scenic one.
6Day

Alleppey → Kovalam

Breakfast
Drive to Kovalam.

Kovalam is a famous beach destination.

Lunch

Enjoy beach activities:

  • Swimming
  • Sunbathing
  • Ayurvedic massage
  • Relaxation

Free time

Dinner and overnight stay.

Why Kovalam and Ayurveda matter: Kovalam has been a recognised wellness destination since the 1930s, and Kerala's Ayurvedic tradition — a system of medicine dating back over 3,000 years — remains especially well preserved here, with many resorts still following classical treatment protocols under qualified practitioners.
7Day

Trivandrum → Departure

Breakfast

Sightseeing:

  • Napier Museum
  • Madre De Deus Church

Lunch

Transfer to airport for flight.

End of Tour – Safe Journey with Good Memories

Extra Services

  • Ayurvedic massage / rejuvenation package
  • Kalaripayattu / Kathakali workshop
  • Spice plantation tasting tour
  • Tea factory demonstration
  • Yoga class

What's Included

  • Hotel accommodation (double sharing)
  • AC vehicle for full tour
  • One night houseboat stay with meals
  • All sightseeing as per program
  • Meals (breakfast)
  • Monument entry fees
  • Driver

What's Not Included

  • Personal expenses (laundry, calls, tips, etc.)
  • Extra sightseeing not mentioned
  • Camera fees
  • Natural disaster costs
  • Travel insurance
  • Visa
Starting from
On Request / Per Person
  • Duration7 Days / 6 Nights
  • Best TimeAll Months
  • DestinationsCochin, Munnar, Thekkady, Alleppey, Kovalam
  • StylePrivate, Chauffeur-driven
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FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 7 days enough to see Kerala properly?

Yes, this itinerary is designed as Kerala's essential week, covering the hills (Munnar), spice country (Thekkady), backwaters (Alleppey houseboat) and coast (Kovalam) without excessive daily travel.

Is a houseboat stay included on the backwaters?

Yes, the itinerary includes an overnight stay aboard a traditional Kerala houseboat (kettuvallam) cruising the Alleppey backwaters.

What Ayurvedic elements are included in this tour?

The itinerary can include optional Ayurvedic massages and wellness sessions at partner resorts in Kovalam and Munnar, tailored to your preference when booking.

What is the best time of year for this Kerala tour?

Kerala can be visited year-round; the cooler months from October to March are generally the most comfortable for sightseeing, while the monsoon season (June–September) brings lush greenery and lower rates.

Does this tour include a spice plantation visit?

Yes, Thekkady is included specifically for its cardamom, pepper and clove plantations, with a guided walk through a working spice garden.