By Immortal Journeys Team · June 2026 · 8 min read
Kerala — God's Own Country — is India's most lush, serene, and rejuvenating destination. Floating through backwaters on a houseboat, sipping fresh coconut water in Munnar's tea gardens, watching Kathakali dance — Kerala is a world apart.
⚡ Quick Facts:
✈️ Flight from Chandigarh: 3.5–4 hours (via Mumbai/Delhi)
💰 Package from: ₹18,999/person (6 nights)
🌤️ Best time: October to March (post-monsoon, lush and green)
🌿 Covers: Kochi → Munnar → Thekkady → Alleppey → Kovalam
Perfect 7-Day Kerala Itinerary
Day 1 — Arrive Kochi (Fort Kochi)
Land at Cochin International Airport → Fort Kochi heritage walk → Chinese fishing nets (400 years old!) → Dutch Palace → Jewish Synagogue → Kathakali dance performance evening → Dinner at waterfront restaurant
Day 2 — Kochi to Munnar (Tea Garden Heaven)
Drive to Munnar (4 hrs) → En route: Cheeyappara Waterfalls → Arrive Munnar → Tea Museum → Evening walk through tea estates → Hotel with valley views
Day 3 — Munnar Exploration
Sunrise at Top Station (highest point in Munnar, 1700m) → Mattupetty Dam + boat ride → Echo Point → Eravikulam National Park (Nilgiri Tahr — endangered mountain goat) → Spice garden tour → Tea tasting
Day 4 — Munnar to Thekkady (Wildlife)
Drive to Thekkady (3 hrs) → Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary boat safari (elephants, deer, otters!) → Spice plantation tour → Kumari martial arts/dance show → Night at jungle resort
Day 5 — Thekkady to Alleppey (Backwaters!)
Drive to Alleppey (3 hrs) → Board traditional Kerala houseboat → Float through backwater canals → Watch village life from the boat → Fresh Kerala fish curry lunch on houseboat → Sunset on the backwaters → Night stay on houseboat ⭐
Day 6 — Alleppey to Kovalam Beach
Morning backwater cruise → Drive to Kovalam (3 hrs) → Lighthouse Beach → Hawah Beach → Ayurvedic massage (Kerala's specialty!) → Seafood dinner by the ocean
Day 7 — Kovalam → Thiruvananthapuram → Fly Home
Padmanabhaswamy Temple visit → Napier Museum → Afternoon flight back to Chandigarh via Mumbai
Kerala Trip Cost Breakdown
Expense
Budget
Mid-Range
Return flights (CHD-COK)
₹7,000
₹12,000
Hotels (5 nights)
₹5,000
₹12,000
Houseboat (1 night, AC)
₹4,500
₹8,000
Transport (cab all days)
₹5,000
₹7,000
Food (7 days)
₹3,500
₹6,000
Entry + activities
₹2,000
₹3,500
Total/person
₹27,000
₹48,500
Must-Try Kerala Experiences
🛶 Houseboat night stay in Alleppey — THE Kerala experience
🍛 Kerala Sadhya on banana leaf — 20+ dishes vegetarian feast
🎭 Kathakali dance — 400-year-old classical art form
💆 Ayurvedic massage — authentic Kerala Panchakarma
🐘 Elephant interaction — at Kodanad or sanctuaries
🌊 Chinese fishing nets at sunset — Fort Kochi's iconic image
Best Time to Visit Kerala
Season
Months
What to Expect
⭐ Peak season
Oct–Feb
Pleasant 22–32°C, ideal for everything
✅ Good
Mar–May
Hot but manageable, fewer crowds
🌧️ Monsoon
Jun–Sep
Heavy rain, but backwaters are stunning green
Book Your Kerala Trip 🌿
Our 6N/7D Kerala package starts at ₹18,999/person — houseboat night, wildlife safari, Munnar tea estates, all included. Best value Kerala package from Chandigarh!
Absolutely! Kerala is one of India's most family-friendly destinations. Houseboat stays are safe and comfortable, wildlife safaris are suitable for children, beaches are calm. Food options are excellent including North Indian. We've done 100+ family trips to Kerala.
Is monsoon Kerala good?
June-September monsoon actually makes Kerala incredibly lush and green — the backwaters are most beautiful, waterfalls are full, and prices drop 30-40%. Many people prefer monsoon Kerala for the dramatic scenery and fewer tourists. Outdoor activities are limited but indoor/water experiences are great.