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Swap city bustle for misty highlands and slow backwaters on a private six-day route from Kochi to Alleppey via Munnar, Idukki and Vagamon. Expect sunrise jeep safaris, working spice farms, an engineering marvel at Idukki Dam and a night on a traditional houseboat.
Swap city bustle for misty highlands and slow backwaters on a private six-day route from Kochi to Alleppey via Munnar, Idukki and Vagamon. Expect sunrise jeep safaris, working spice farms, an engineering marvel at Idukki Dam and a night on a traditional houseboat.
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Operated by RARE COMPASS · Kochi, Kerala
You arrive at Cochin with humid air and the distant clack of Chinese fishing nets, then trade harbor light for a winding road into the Western Ghats. By mid-afternoon the bus slips between tea terraces; mist clings to leaves and hills that seem to breathe. Early morning at Kolukkumalai the jeep cargo bounces over rutted tracks and the sunrise pushes pale gold over a sea of cloud — mountain ridges standing like islands.
moderate.
6 days (multi-day).
Moderate fitness: able to handle bumpy jeep rides, short high-altitude walks and boarding a houseboat
Yes — park entry is regulated; visitors must use authorized transport and check seasonal closures (typically closed around Feb–Mar for calving).
Yes — the itinerary includes a private houseboat night with meals provided; cabins are basic to premium depending on booking level.
The jeep ride is bumpy and the summit area involves short high-altitude walking; good balance and mobility are recommended.
Local hosts typically provide vegetarian and non-vegetarian options; inform the operator in advance for special diets or allergies.
Kerala’s spice economy dates back centuries and drew Portuguese, Dutch and British traders; tea estates in Munnar grew under colonial-era plantation expansion.
Eravikulam and surrounding shola-grasslands are sensitive habitats; stick to trails, avoid single-use plastics and follow guide instructions to minimize impact.
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