Kerala Private Tour Package: 8-Night Tea Gardens, Wildlife & Backwater Journey
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
8–9 days
Fitness Level
Suitable for travelers in average fitness who can manage several short nature walks, staircases at heritage sites, and multi-hour drives.
Overview
An eight-night private circuit through Kerala that pairs Fort Kochi’s colonial streets with misty Munnar tea gardens, Periyar wildlife boat safaris, and a night drifting on Alleppey’s houseboats. Practical, guided, and paced to reveal culture, nature, and easy comfort.
Kerala Private Tour Package: 8-Night Tea Gardens, Wildlife & Backwater Journey
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You step off the plane into a humidity that smells faintly of cardamom and ocean. The driver folds your luggage into an air-conditioned SUV and the road pulls you past emerald paddy fields that shine like low mirrors. In Fort Kochi, the afternoon light slants across Chinese fishing nets and crumbling colonial façades; the next morning you’ll trade bay breezes for mist among the tea bushes of Munnar, where slopes rise to 1,600–1,700 meters and wind dares you higher.
Adventure Photos
Adventure Tips
Book morning wildlife boat rides
Animal sightings at Periyar peak at dawn—reserve the earliest boat to see elephants and birdlife when they’re most active.
Pack for altitude changes
Munnar sits around 1,600–1,700 m—bring a light insulated layer for cool mornings and evenings.
Carry motion-sickness meds for houseboat nights
Houseboats are very stable but the gentle rocking can bother some—antihistamines or motion remedies help ensure a restful night.
Respect temple dress codes
If you visit temples or certain heritage sites, wear clothing that covers shoulders and knees and remove shoes where requested.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Asian elephant
- greater painted stork (and other wetland birds)
History
Fort Kochi’s streets reflect centuries of Portuguese, Dutch and British trade; Jewish and Syrian Christian communities have shaped local culture and architecture.
Conservation
Periyar is a protected reserve focused on elephant and tiger conservation while backwater communities are increasingly adopting sustainable tourism practices—limit plastic use and respect local waste guidance.
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Adventure Hotspots in Kochi
Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Light rain jacket
Protects against sudden tropical downpours, especially during monsoon and pre-monsoon months.
summer specific
Sturdy walking shoes
Comfortable shoes are needed for tea-estate trails, park boardwalks, and cobbled Fort Kochi lanes.
Mosquito repellent with DEET or picaridin
Useful in the backwaters and forest edges, especially at dawn and dusk.
Polarizing filter or travel tripod
Improves landscape shots from viewpoints and steady low-light bird photography on lake cruises.