About this trip
This 11-day trip takes you walking through Kerala's varied landscape, from the mountains of the Western Ghats down to the famous Backwaters, covering forest, grassland, tea plantations and village paths on foot.
You'll trek in the Western Ghats and through Periyar National Park keeping an eye out for wildlife, climb Meesapulimala (the highest peak in South India), and spend time in villages around the Backwaters meeting locals along the way.
It's a walking-led trip through to its core, but there's a slower stretch too, floating on a traditional houseboat through the Backwaters to recover between hikes.
What you'll do
- Climb Meesapulimala, the highest peak in South India
- Trek through forest and grassland in the Western Ghats
- Walk in search of wildlife in Periyar National Park
- Wander village paths around the Kerala Backwaters
- Float along the Backwaters on a traditional houseboat
- Hike through working tea plantations
- A genuine walking and trekking trip — expect to be on your feet most days
- Mix of mountain trekking and gentler village and plantation walks
- Fully guided throughout, travelling as part of a group
Worth it if you want varied Kerala landscapes with standout guiding. Think twice if you need clearly defined rest days—the itinerary pads the 11-day count.
- Guide Shree consistently managed group logistics and unexpected emergencies without losing composure or momentum.
- Tea plantation walks, Meesapulimala peak trek, and houseboat finale genuinely deliver on scenery and educational depth.
- Day 1 orientation could shift to day 2; final day has no scheduled activity, making 11 days feel padded.
- Small groups of 6 meant excellent food quality and thoughtful lunch locations, though weather luck played a role.
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Departing in Feb is cheapest — from £985, about 24% below the priciest month (Nov).
Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Kochi (Cochin) · 20 Feb – 21 Feb
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