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Walking in Kerala

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Start and end in Kochi (Cochin)
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Kochi

    Start point
    1/508, A1, Tower Rd, Fort, Kochi, Kerala 682001, India (Hotel Bright Heritage, Hotel reception, 18:00)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Abad Fort Cochin), Hotel (Hotel Abad Fort Cochin (or similar))
    Landmarks
    Cochin International Airport
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  2. Day 2

    Fort Kochi - Munnar

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Edassery Eastend), Hotel (Edassery Eastend (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Fort Kochi
    • Visit Church of St Francis
    • View site of 16th century Jewish synagogue
    • View exterior of Mattancherry Palace
    • Drive to Munnar through tea estates and Western Ghats

    Optional Activities

    • Kathakali dancing in Kochi - INR 350.00
    • Tripunithura Hill Palace (1 hr drive from Kochi) - Entrance INR 150.00
    Landmarks
    Church of St Francis
    Jewish Synagogue (Paradesi Synagogue)
    Mattancherry Palace
    Western Ghats
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  3. Day 3

    Munnar

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Edassery Eastend), Hotel (Edassery Eastend (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Hike in the Seven Malai Hills
    Landmarks
    Nagarmudi
    Seven Malai Hills
    Chittrapuram Dam
    Anamudi Peak
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  4. Day 4

    Munnar - Silent Valley

    Meals
    Lunch (Picnic lunch in shade of a tea garden)
    Accommodation
    Camping (Silent Valley Camp), Camping (Silent Valley Camp (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Jeep transfer to hiking starting point
    • Trek through tea estates and shola forest
    • Picnic lunch in tea garden
    Landmarks
    Silent Valley
  5. Day 5

    Silent Valley

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch en route from Meesapulimala Peak)
    Accommodation
    Camping (Silent Valley Camp), Camping (Silent Valley Camp (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Hike to Meesapulimala Peak
    Landmarks
    Meesapulimala Peak
    Rhodo Valley
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  6. Day 6

    Silent Valley - Koviloor

    Meals
    Lunch (Picnic lunch at Ellapetty village surrounded by vegetable gardens planted by local tea workers)
    Accommodation
    Camping (Koviloor Camp (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Trek through tea plantations and rhododendron forests
    • Picnic lunch at Ellapetty village surrounded by vegetable gardens
    • Jeep transfer to Koviloor camp
    Landmarks
    Ellapetty village
    Koviloor
  7. Day 7

    Koviloor - Thekkady

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Grand Thekkady), Hotel (Keys Prima by Lemon Tree Hotels, Thekkady (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Drive through Western Ghats to Thekkady
    • Walk around spice garden
    • Explore local bazaar

    Optional Activities

    • Cookery course in Thekkady - INR 700.00
    • Kalaripayattu (Keralan martial art) demonstration in Thekkady - INR 600.00
    Landmarks
    Periyar National Park
  8. Day 8

    Thekkady

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Grand Thekkady), Hotel (Keys Prima by Lemon Tree Hotels, Thekkady (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Walk in Periyar National Park

    Optional Activities

    • Boat trip on Lake Periyar
    Landmarks
    Periyar National Park
    Lake Periyar
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  9. Day 9

    Thekkady to Kerala Backwaters

    Meals
    Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (Kerala Houseboat), Berth / Cabin (Kerala Houseboat (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Overnight houseboat cruise on Kerala Backwaters
    Landmarks
    Kerala Backwaters
    Alleppey
    Vembanad Lake
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  10. Day 10

    Backwaters - Kochi

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast onboard floating boat accommodation), Lunch (Traditional Keralan lunch with a local family)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Abad Fort Cochin), Hotel (Hotel Abad Fort Cochin (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Walk around West Chennamkary villages
    • Traditional Keralan lunch with a local family
    • Drive back to Kochi
    Landmarks
    West Chennamkary
    Backwaters
  11. Day 11

    Kochi

    End point
    NH-47, Near Cochin International Airport, Athani, Nedumbassery, Ernakulam, Kerala 683585, India (Hotel Airlink Castle, Hotel reception, 09:00)
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    November 23rd, 2025
    4.0
    Very nice trip, beautiful places included. There was nothing that would be too hard or not important enough for...
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    Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted you enjoyed the trip and appreciated the beautiful places and Shree’s exceptional guidance. We also value your suggestions regarding the itinerary and will review these to improve accuracy and clarity. We’re glad you found the experience worthwhile and hope to welcome you again soon!
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    March 21st, 2023
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    There are almost too many to mention, Munnar was beautiful and the tea plantations have to be seem first hand to be...
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    March 23rd, 2023
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    Walking through tea plantations.
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    December 4th, 2023
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    Small-ish group of only 6 people, huge amount of variety of experiences packed into the itinerary, easy-going but...
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    December 5th, 2023
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    Highlights were camping in remote areas, food delicious and varied daily, trekking incredible and challenging
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    December 5th, 2023
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    The best walk day was Meesapulimala trip. Lovely scenery Enjoyed the trip as a whole because of the variety of...
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    December 6th, 2023
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    I thing the climb of Meesapulimala peak has to be my highlight but it was all amazing. Our guide ensured that we got...
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    February 24th, 2020
    4.3
    I would like to see sriraj your leader of the year!
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    December 23rd, 2019
    4.8
    A fantastic Trip
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    May 17th, 2019
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    Asked on December 28th, 2025

    Can you give me more information on what type of clothing and footwear would be recommended? Also what are the sleeping arrangements when camping. Are sleeping bags provided? Are leach socks recommended? What would I be carrying when walking? What size of ruck sack would I need?

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten December 2025

      We can of course provide further information about our packing recommendations and sleeping arrangements. Due to the diversity of altitude encountered on tour, you will need to bring a range of comfortable lightweight clothing that can be layered according to the fluctuating temperature. When camping on the Western Ghats, we'll sleep in two-man Apluine-brand Indian tents. These will be set up and broken down each day by our camp crew. Thick foam sleeping mattresses (5cm thick) are provided but you'll need to bring your own three-seasons sleeping bag. A 30-35 litre bag is recommended. When it has rained there may be leeches in the Ghats and we highly recommend bringing your own leech socks.

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    Graham

    Asked on May 4th, 2023

    is this a walking holiday where baggage is transported - is it one which we can attach to a visit we are already making in India

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      This trip is escorted and luggage is transported between each hotel.

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