Spice Kerala
Best for
Couples, Nature Lovers
Duration
4 Nights / 5 Days
Season
October–February
Difficulty
Easy
Vibe
Wildlife, Nature
Spice Kerala
4 Nights / 5 Days, 3 cities, From ₹19,240
per person, twin sharing
A Tibro Journey
Four nights through the tea estates of Munnar and the cardamom hills of Thekkady, ending on a Kumarakom houseboat that drifts a quiet line through the backwaters at dusk.
Glimpses of Kerala (4 Nights). Winters 25-26 is a wildlife journey through Munnar, Thekkady, Alleppey. 4 nights / 5 days that moves through Munnar, Thekkady, Alleppey with private transport, hand-selected hotels, and a dedicated Tibro travel designer at every step.
Signature Moments
Three Mornings You'll Remember
No. 01
Munnar Tea Gardens in Winter Mist
Early mornings in the misty tea gardens. Photography paradise.
No. 02
Periyar Boat Ride
Peak wildlife activity in the dry winter season.
No. 03
Alleppey Backwaters
The houseboats and canals of Kerala, in winter tranquillity.
No. 01
Munnar Tea Gardens in Winter Mist
Early mornings in the misty tea gardens. Photography paradise.
No. 02
Periyar Boat Ride
Peak wildlife activity in the dry winter season.
No. 03
Alleppey Backwaters
The houseboats and canals of Kerala, in winter tranquillity.
Day by Day
4 Nights / 5 Days, in order
Day 1
Arrival Cochin & Drive to Munnar
Arrive at Cochin airport / Ernakulum junction. Meet our representative who will assist you to your vehicle. Begin with your journey towards Munnar, which is known for its lush green hill slopes often covered with Tea estates, and it is at 1800mts above the sea level. On the way to Munnar visit Cheyappara waterfalls and Valara Waterfalls. As we near to town of Munnar you can see the plush tea gardens, experience this vast plantation area around the slopes of the hills. The scenery is simply stunning and mesmerizing. The view of the clouds descending into the mountains is a pleasure to watch. On reaching, check into hotel. Dinner & Overnight at Munnar.
Day 2
Munnar
After breakfast proceed for Munnar sightseeing, Munnar got its name from its strategic location at the confluence of three rivers – Muthirapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala Rivers. 'Moonu' means 'three' and 'Aru' means 'river'. As you begin your day start with local sightseeing, visit Mattupetty Dam, Kundala dam, A few miles away visit Echo Point, another serene and tranquil spot, this is a must visit place for someone who wants a moment to admire the scenes around and wants to have some fun along the way, echoing his or her voice. Then visit the Tea Museum. Return Back to Hotel. Dinner & Overnight at Munnar.
Day 3
Munnar to Thekkady
Post breakfast a scenic drive from Munnar will take you to Thekkady, the home of the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. Thekkady is India’s largest wildlife sanctuary is a dream destination for any tourist visiting Kerala. Check into your hotel. Later After freshen up leave for Spice plantation tour covering tea, coffee, pepper and cardamom plantations. Have an amazing boat ride in Periyar Lake which flows through the Periyar Tiger Reserve. You will have chance to watch the wild animals like Elephant, Bison, Sambar, Deer etc. are roaming both shores. Later visits the local spice market for buying fresh spices. Return Back to Hotel. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 4
Thekkady – Alleppey/Kumarakom
Start the day with a relaxed breakfast. Drive from Thekkady to Alleppey. Check in the hotel & later proceed for a short city tour of Alleppey whereby we visit RKK Museum & Coir factory. Post lunch (on Direct basis), Later afternoon proceed for a sunset cruise (On direct basis) into iconic backwaters of Kerala because of which Alleppey is also referred as ‘Venice of east’. Witness the unique symbiosis of backwaters with human life in Alleppey. Here backwaters serve as the medium of their daily transport, and life in villages revolves around it. Check in at the hotel. Dinner & overnight stay at Alleppey. (Shikara boat cruise is advisable for the guest who are staying in hotel in Alleppey to enjoy the Backwater)
Day 5
Alleppey/Kumarakom Local to Cochin
Post breakfast, proceeds back to Cochin airport/Ernakulum junction for onwards journey. (Optional: If time permits, we can do a quick sightseeing tour of Cochin on extra cost of INR 1500 only)
Where You'll Stay
Hand-Picked Hotels
Munnar
Whispering Meadows
Thekkady
Tiger Trail
Alleppey
Pagoda Resort
Munnar
Whispering Meadows
Thekkady
Tiger Trail
Alleppey
Pagoda Resort
Honestly
Things most travel sites won't tell you.
On-the-ground details your designer wishes every guest knew before they landed.
Things to Look Out For
India is not one country, climate-wise
Rajasthan in February reads dry-cold; Kerala in February reads humid-warm; Sikkim in February might be under snow. Pack for the specific itinerary, not 'India in general'. Tibro's per-state tours are tuned to one climate at a time. Don't try to chain three of them back-to-back.
Tipping is structured, not arbitrary
Driver tips at ₹500-1000 per day, guide tips at ₹500-1000 per half-day, hotel housekeeping ₹100 per day, restaurant 10% on top of any service charge already listed. Hand the driver/guide an envelope on the last day rather than tipping daily. It is more dignified for them.
Tap water and ice are a real consideration
Every Tibro-tier hotel provides sealed bottled water in the room daily. Use it for brushing your teeth too. At restaurants, ask for "sealed bottled water" specifically. Some places will pour from a filtered jug, which is fine in some kitchens and not in others. Ice is the hidden trap; ask for "no ice" with cold drinks unless the hotel makes its own.
- №1
India is not one country, climate-wise
Rajasthan in February reads dry-cold; Kerala in February reads humid-warm; Sikkim in February might be under snow. Pack for the specific itinerary, not 'India in general'. Tibro's per-state tours are tuned to one climate at a time. Don't try to chain three of them back-to-back.
- №2
Tipping is structured, not arbitrary
Driver tips at ₹500-1000 per day, guide tips at ₹500-1000 per half-day, hotel housekeeping ₹100 per day, restaurant 10% on top of any service charge already listed. Hand the driver/guide an envelope on the last day rather than tipping daily. It is more dignified for them.
- №3
Tap water and ice are a real consideration
Every Tibro-tier hotel provides sealed bottled water in the room daily. Use it for brushing your teeth too. At restaurants, ask for "sealed bottled water" specifically. Some places will pour from a filtered jug, which is fine in some kitchens and not in others. Ice is the hidden trap; ask for "no ice" with cold drinks unless the hotel makes its own.
The Details
What's Included
Included
- On arrival Pickup from the Cochin Airport/Station
- 2 Night accommodation in Munnar in well-appointed room as per selected package
- 1 Night accommodation in Thekkady in well-appointed room as per selected package
- 1 Night accommodation in Alleppey/Kumarakom in well-appointed room as per selected
- All transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary in non-shared private vehicle
Not Included
- 5 % GST
- Airfare/Train fare, Personal Expense
- Entry fee to places of sightseeing, monuments, boating charges etc.
Plan Your Timing
When to Go
India has three windows for travel. October–March is the cool/dry season. The headline window, when most of the subcontinent is at its most welcoming. April–June is hot and increasingly dangerous in the north plains. July–September is the southwest monsoon. Beautiful for Kerala Ayurveda lovers, hard for sightseeing. This Kerala tour sits squarely in the post-monsoon clear window.
Kerala has two monsoons (southwest Jun–Aug heavy; northeast Oct–Nov a brief secondary). The Winters 25-26 departure window avoids both. Ayurveda treatments traditionally peak with the monsoon, but the tour itinerary itself works best in dry season.
Your Memoir
Here's how you'll remember it.
Vol. 32, A Tibro memoir, printed on archival paper, shipped after you return.
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