India Walking Tour – Kerala
Kerala’s colonial-style cities, mountains and National Parks are explored over eleven days on this small group low-cost walking India holiday. Trek among the forests and grasslands of the mountainous Western Ghats, walk in search of wildlife in the Periyar National Park and meet the locals rambling through tranquil Backwaters’ villages. Foot is the best way to discover the culture and landscapes of God’s Own Country.
- Meesapulimala Peak – Enjoy the views from one of South India’s highest peaks (2635m)
- Backwaters cruise – Observe daily life in the tranquil Backwaters and spend the night aboard a converted rice barge
- Kochi – Colonial architecture and city sights on a walking tour
Your Tour Includes
ACCOMMODATION
1 Nights simple boat
3 Nights simple camping
6 Nights comfortable hotel
EXPERIENCES
Tour Leader
Boat Crew
Ranger(s)
Trek Crew
FOOD & DRINK
Breakfast: 10
Lunch: 5
Dinner: 4
Trip Pace
Moderate
DAY 1 Join trip in Kochi
Meals Provided: None
DAY 2 Morning tour of Historic Kochi; drive to Munnar
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 3 Hike to Seven Malai Hills through Tea, Coffee and Spice Plantations
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 4 Trek to Silent Valley through tea estates and Shola Forest
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
DAY 5 Trek to Meesapulimala Peak (2635 m)
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
DAY 6 Hike to Top Station through Villages and Plantations
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
DAY 7 Drive to Thekkady, gateway to Periyar National Park
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 8 Trekking in Periyar National Park
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 9 Drive to Alleppey on the coast; Backwaters Houseboat Cruise
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
DAY 10 Backwaters village walk; drive to Kochi
Meals Provided: Breakfast & Lunch
DAY 11 Trip ends in Kochi
The trip ends after breakfast at our hotel in Kochi.
