Kochi Trip Overview
ABOUT THE TOUR
An experiential take to explore the soul of Kerala. Stay in the alternate stays like the Tent Camps in Munnar, Tree House in Thekkady, experience the houseboat cruise in Kumarakom or Alleppey and feel the warmth of the homestays in Fort Cochin!
The Alternate Stays Tour along Kerala by TreeMonks not only provides a more realistic take on traveling, but also covers the natural beauty, tradition, culture – everything that defines the very essence of Kerala. The tour moves along Munnar – the lands of hills and dams, Thekkady – the spice casket of Kerala, Alleppey – the backwater paradise and finally conclude at Fort Cochin – the heritage heart of Cochin!
Additional Info
Duration: 6 days
Starts: Kochi, India
Trip Category: Multi-day & Extended Tours >> Multi-day Tours
Explore Kochi Promoted Experiences
What to Expect When Visiting Kochi, Kerala, India
ABOUT THE TOUR
An experiential take to explore the soul of Kerala. Stay in the alternate stays like the Tent Camps in Munnar, Tree House in Thekkady, experience the houseboat cruise in Kumarakom or Alleppey and feel the warmth of the homestays in Fort Cochin!
The Alternate Stays Tour along Kerala by TreeMonks not only provides a more realistic take on traveling, but also covers the natural beauty, tradition, culture – everything that defines the very essence of Kerala. The tour moves along Munnar – the lands of hills and dams, Thekkady – the spice casket of Kerala, Alleppey – the backwater paradise and finally conclude at Fort Cochin – the heritage heart of Cochin!
Itinerary
Day 1: First Day in God’s own County ! Kochi to Munnar private transfers , Stay at TreeHouse in Munnar
Pass By: Kochi (Cochin), Kochi (Cochin), Ernakulam District, Kerala
Ernakulam district is a dynamic location with luxurious shopping malls, myriad restaurants and majestic skyscrapers, with the metropolis of Kochi at its heart. Ernakulam is considered to be the urban face of God’s Own Country and is the cultural, political, commercial and industrial hub of Kerala.
Meals included:
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in a Plantation TreeHouse, 10 KM from Munnar.
250 Sq Ft treehouse with private balcony and bathroom.
Day 2: Munnar-Queen of Kerala , Explore TreeMonks Tea Trails, Stay at *Tree House *
Stop At: Munnar, Munnar, Idukki District, Kerala
Munnar is a popular hill-station of Kerala where you can refresh and relax in the lap of Mother Nature. Sprawling tea plantations perched at an altitude of 1600 metres and Madupetti, Nallathanni and Periavaru rivers flowing through Munnar, offers a picturesque view of the hills, breathtaking natural view-points and boating facility. The process of tea making can be seen at the Tata Tea Museum located near Nallathanni Estate of Tata Tea.
Duration: 8 hours
Stop At: Kannan Devan Tea Museum, Nullatani Estate, Munnar India
KDHP Tea Museum visit is must thing to do in Munnar
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight Stay in TreeMonks TreeHouse.
Day 3: Plantation Trail at Thekady- TreeMonks Curated Plantation tour and Stay at *HomeStay*
Stop At: Thekkady, Thekkady, Idukki District, Kerala
Curated Spice Farm Visit, Boating and Wildlife Walks.
Duration: 3 days 14 hours
Meals included:
• Dinner
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Best homestay in Thekkdy. Amazing host and homely food
Day 4: Stay in a Houseboat – Explore Kerala Backwater + TreeMonks curated Village walk with a storyteller
Stop At: Kumarakom, Kumarakom, Kottayam District, Kerala
Kerala trip is definitely incomplete without a backwater cruise on a houseboat. The Vembanad Lake in Kumarakom is an ideal place to take some time off, sit back and soak in tranquility of the place, while your boat glides along the intricate web of lagoons, lakes and rivers. This enchanting backwater destination offers visitors many other leisure options such as a reviving ayurveda massage, a village tour, watch a Kathakali performance, and visit to Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, museums and Aruvikuzhy Waterfall.
TreeMonks Village Walk is must do activity in Kumaraom, Guest can explore toddy tapping , Fishing, Conoeing, Coir Making and so on..
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Dinner
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at Private Houseboat
Day 5: Heritage and Streets ! Hostel life in Fort Kochi , Live like a backpacker ! TreeMonks Tuk Tuk Tour, Kadhakali show etc..
Pass By: Fort Kochi, Fort Kochi, Kochi (Cochin), Ernakulam District, Kerala
With 32 communities living here and speaking at least 16 languages, Fort Kochi is a melting pot of cultures. Known for the iconic monuments of Dutch, Portuguese and British colonial origins, there are several heritage sites of tourist interest in this town. The Paradesi Jewish Synagogue built in 1568, Dutch Cemetery built in 1724, and the Dutch Palace in Mattancherry, Church of Saint Francis – the first European church in India, Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica – a Roman Catholic Church, and Jain Temple are some of the major landmark buildings.
TreeMonks Tuk Tuk Tour- 3 Hours storytelling tour in Tuk Tuk.
Kadhakali /Kalari Show.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at Safe Secured beautifully maintained hostel at Fort Kochi
Day 6: Last Day in Kerala .Go back with lot of memories and curated experiences .
Pass By: Fort Kochi, Fort Kochi, Kochi (Cochin), Ernakulam District, Kerala
With 32 communities living here and speaking at least 16 languages, Fort Kochi is a melting pot of cultures. Known for the iconic monuments of Dutch, Portuguese and British colonial origins, there are several heritage sites of tourist interest in this town. The Paradesi Jewish Synagogue built in 1568, Dutch Cemetery built in 1724, and the Dutch Palace in Mattancherry, Church of Saint Francis – the first European church in India, Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica – a Roman Catholic Church, and Jain Temple are some of the major landmark buildings.
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
