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?

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

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Walking in Kerala

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Start and end in Kochi (Cochin)

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Trekking in Western Ghats. Optional afternoon Trek in Periyar National Park with crossing on bamboo raft through the lake.
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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Kochi
Kochi
Start point
1/508, A1, Tower Rd, Fort, Kochi, Kerala 682001, India (Hotel Bright Heritage, Hotel reception, 18:00)
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Hotel Abad Fort Cochin)
Optional Activities
- Explore colourful streets of Kochi
- Visit harbour to watch fishermen bring in their catch at sunset
Landmarks
Cochin International Airport
Day 2
Kochi - Munnar
Kochi - Munnar
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Edassery Eastend)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Fort Kochi - India's oldest European settlement
- Visit Church of St Francis
- View exterior of Mattancherry Palace
- View Jewish synagogue site (note: closed Fridays and Saturdays)
- Drive to Munnar through Western Ghats
Landmarks
Fort Kochi
Church of St Francis
Mattancherry Palace
Western Ghats
Day 3
Munnar
Munnar
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Edassery Eastend)
Included Activities
- Hike to Seven Malai Hills through tea, coffee and spice plantations
Landmarks
Seven Malai Hills
Anamudi Peak
Chittrapuram Dam
Day 4
Munnar - Silent Valley
Munnar - Silent Valley
Accommodation
Camping (Silent Valley Camp)
Included Activities
- Trek through tea estates and shola forest towards Silent Valley
- Picnic lunch in tea garden
Landmarks
Silent Valley
Day 5
Silent Valley - Rhodo Valley - Silent Valley
Silent Valley - Rhodo Valley - Silent Valley
Accommodation
Camping (Silent Valley Camp)
Included Activities
- Trek to Meesapulimala Peak
- Picnic lunch at Rhodo Valley
Landmarks
Meesapulimala Peak
Rhodo Valley
Day 6
Silent Valley - Koviloor
Silent Valley - Koviloor
Accommodation
Camping (Koviloor Camp)
Included Activities
- Trek through rhododendron forests and plantations
- Picnic lunch at Ellapetty village
Landmarks
Ellapetty village
Day 7
Koviloor - Thekkady
Koviloor - Thekkady
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Keys Prima by Lemon Tree Hotels, Thekkady)
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
Day 8
Thekkady - Periyar National Park
Thekkady - Periyar National Park
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Keys Prima by Lemon Tree Hotels, Thekkady)
Included Activities
- Walk in Periyar National Park
Optional Activities
- Boat trip on Lake Periyar (tickets available locally on first come, first served basis)
Landmarks
Periyar National Park
Lake Periyar
Day 9
Periyar - Alleppey
Periyar - Alleppey
Accommodation
Berth / Cabin (Kerala Houseboat)
Included Activities
- Drive to Alleppey
- Overnight houseboat cruise through Kerala Backwaters
Landmarks
Alleppey
Kerala Backwaters
Vembanad Lake
Day 10
Alleppey Backwaters
Alleppey Backwaters
Meals
Breakfast (Onboard houseboat), Lunch (Traditional Keralan lunch with a local family)
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Hotel Abad Fort Cochin)
Included Activities
- Walk around West Chennamkary village
- Traditional Keralan lunch with a local family
Landmarks
West Chennamkary
Day 11
Kochi
Kochi
End point
NH-47, Near Cochin International Airport, Athani, Nedumbassery, Ernakulam, Kerala 683585, India (Hotel Airlink Castle, Hotel reception, 09:00)

Landmarks
Cochin International Airport

Landmarks
Fort Kochi
Church of St Francis
Mattancherry Palace
Western Ghats

Landmarks
Seven Malai Hills
Anamudi Peak
Chittrapuram Dam

Landmarks
Silent Valley

Landmarks
Meesapulimala Peak
Rhodo Valley

Landmarks
Ellapetty village

Landmarks
Periyar National Park

Landmarks
Periyar National Park
Lake Periyar

Landmarks
Alleppey
Kerala Backwaters
Vembanad Lake

Landmarks
West Chennamkary

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Guide
Meals
Additional Services
Transport
Optional Extras

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Insurance
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Where You'll Stay

Hotel Abad Fort Cochin
Hotel 3*
Days 1, 10
Edassery Eastend
Hotel 3*
Days 2, 3
Silent Valley Camp
Camping
Days 4, 5
Koviloor Camp
Camping
day 6
Keys Prima by Lemon Tree Hotels, Thekkady
Hotel 3*
Days 7, 8
Kerala Houseboat
Berth / Cabin
day 9

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4.6

Overall rating based on 24 Reviews

Itinerary
4.7
Transport
4.6
Guide
5.0
Accommodation
4.0
Food
4.8
Tour Operator
4.5

Rhiannon4.5•February 2025
Sreeraj was a brilliant guide and went above and beyond to ensure everyone was happy (and accommodate our trips to...
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Simon4.7•March 2025
Many highlights: 1. Good group of partciipants. 2. Walking routes and views from the Western Ghats were spectacular....
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Peter4.7•March 2025
Lunching on fine curry at the mountain summit in the Western Ghats
Traveled in September 2025
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Nicola4.7•November 2025
Western Ghat hiking. Just awesome. Our team leader Sree. Spice plantation visit.
Traveled in February 2025
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Lukasz4.7•November 2025
Highlights for me were: - Trekking in Western Ghats - Spice Plantation tour (the local guide was excellent) -...
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Rita4.8•November 2025
Hiking through the mountains, the spice plantation and Periyar National Park-travelling over on the raft boat. Also...
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Alexander4.8•May 2025
Just experiencing the chaotic way of life in Kerela. Everyone was very friendly and the hotel in Thekkady was great...
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Traveled in November 2025
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Steven4.8•July 2026
Shevin, our tour leader in Kerala was fantastic. Everything worked very well and he did so much organisation behind...
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Traveled in November 2025
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Agata4.0•November 2025
Very nice trip, beautiful places included. There was nothing that would be too hard or not important enough for...
Very nice trip, beautiful places included. There was nothing that would be too hard or not important enough for Shree, exceptional tour guide, despite unexpected emergencies, stayed on top of the game and maintained his presence. In retrospect, information on the first day could easily be shared on the 2nd day, the last day had no program scheduled so in fact it would be more appropriate to advertise trip as 9 days long. It would be similarly attractive but more accurate. Very much worth to try!Show more
Traveled in November 2025
Reply from: Explore!
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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Kieron4.8•March 2023
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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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!Operator•Written 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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- Explore!Operator•Written May 2023
  This trip is escorted and luggage is transported between each hotel.
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Asked on October 17th, 2022
Are you able to provide a flight?
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- Explore!Operator•Written October 2022
  All the prices on the website are not included international flights. You can book a flight inclusive option which is +£846 and we'll book your flights. Please, note this amount is an approximate as a fare of the tickets is a subject of changes.
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Is there any single supplement do I book my own flight or can you book them ?
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- Explore!Operator•Written October 2022
  You can book originally with a single accommodation and you can book the flight either by yourself or request a flight booking with us.

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