Kerala Winter Backwaters Paradise
In short
Kerala Winter Backwaters Paradise is a 5 Days leisure tour in Kerala priced from ₹28,999 per person. It is rated Easy difficulty, runs best in Oct-Mar. Booking direct with XTSY includes transport, permits and a local expert guide.
Kerala Winter Backwaters Paradise at a glance
- Price (per person)
- ₹28,999
- Duration
- 5 Days
- Location
- Kerala
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Best season
- Oct-Mar
- Category
- leisure
- Booking
- Direct with XTSY — no OTA commission
Luxurious houseboat cruises through tranquil winter backwaters — perfect weather for palm-fringed canal exploration.
Tour highlights
- 1Day 1· Kochi Airport pickup
Arrival in Kochi
- Pickup from Cochin International Airport
- Fort Kochi heritage walk — Chinese fishing nets
- St. Francis Church — India's oldest European church
- Jewish Synagogue & Spice Market
- Kathakali dance performance evening
Overnight: Fort Kochi
- 2Day 2· Drive: 1.5 hrs to Alleppey
Alleppey Houseboat Cruise
- Drive to Alleppey — Venice of the East
- Board traditional Kerala houseboat (kettuvallam)
- Cruise through palm-fringed canals
- Fresh Kerala lunch onboard — fish curry & appam
- Village stops along the canals
- Sunset over Vembanad Lake
Overnight: Houseboat
- 3Day 3
Kumarakom & Backwater Villages
- Morning birdwatching at Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
- Canoe ride through narrow village canals
- Visit coir-making & toddy tapping villages
- Kerala cooking class — traditional sadya preparation
- Afternoon Ayurvedic massage at lakeside spa
Overnight: Kumarakom
- 4Day 4· Drive: 4 hrs to Munnar
Munnar Tea Hills
- Drive through Western Ghats to Munnar
- Tata Tea Museum — tea processing tour
- Tea plucking experience in rolling estates
- Eravikulam National Park — Nilgiri Tahr spotting
- Evening walk at Munnar town
Overnight: Munnar
- 5Day 5
Departure
- Sunrise at Pothamedu viewpoint
- Mattupetty Dam & Echo Point visit
- Spice garden tour
- Drive to Kochi Airport (4 hrs)
- Trip concludes
What’s included
- ✓ Accommodation on twin/triple sharing
- ✓ All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- ✓ Private transportation throughout
- ✓ Local expert guide
- ✓ All entry fees and permits
- ✓ Welcome drink on arrival
Not included
- ✕ Flights/train tickets to & from destination
- ✕ Personal expenses & tips
- ✕ Travel insurance
- ✕ Anything not mentioned in inclusions
What's the best time to do this tour?
The best season for this tour is Oct-Mar. Weather is ideal and all activities are accessible.
Is this tour suitable for beginners?
This tour is rated as "Easy". Perfect for first-time adventurers.
What about group sizes?
We keep groups small (4-12 people) for the best experience.
Can I customize this itinerary?
Yes! We offer private tours with customizable itineraries. Contact us on WhatsApp to discuss.
XTSY’s own stay is in New Shillong Township. Stays, vehicles and guides elsewhere on this tour are arranged through trusted travel partners, with XTSY as your single point of contact. All tours
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₹28,999 per person
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