Coast5 days
Kerala Hills & Backwaters
Move from Munnar’s tea hills to Alappuzha’s backwaters, with optional time in Thekkady and Fort Kochi.
STAYS
Stays in Kumarakom
Choose a lakefront resort for downtime or a smaller backwater home for a more personal pace.
Choose the kind of stay you want
Homestays
Stay somewhere with a local feel, from plantation homes to quiet hillside cottages. Ask whether meals are shared or private, how many guest rooms the house has and whether the host is on site.
Enquire on WhatsAppResorts
Make time to slow down in the hills, by a river or near the coast. Confirm what is included in the meal plan and how far rooms are from dining areas or activity spaces.
Enquire on WhatsAppThings to do nearby
- Vembanad Lake
- Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
Before you confirm a room
Ask about walking distances to the room and whether boat pickup is available or needs a road transfer.
Tell us about children, older guests, work needs or mobility requirements. Confirm your check-in window, meals, room layout, baggage access and cancellation terms for the exact dates before paying. Popular weekends and holiday periods can fill earlier.
Stay questions
Can I enquire about rooms in Kumarakom for a group?
Yes. Share the headcount, room split, travel dates and any meal or access requirements. Ask whether the rooms are together.
Can I include a vehicle in my stay enquiry?
Yes. Add your pickup location, travellers and bags, plus any stops you want to make. Ask for transport and accommodation to be itemised.
STAY ENQUIRY
Find a place in Kumarakom.
Tell us when you’re going and what you need. We’ll discuss options for your dates.
MAKE A TRIP OF IT
Add sightseeing and transport.
FROM THE JOURNAL
All guidesRead before you go.
Travel guideWhat to Pack for a South India Road Trip
Pack a light layer for hill stations, sun protection for the plains and a small day bag you can keep within reach. Separate what you need on the road from your overnight luggage.
Travel guidePlanning a Munnar Resort Holiday from Mysore
Munnar works better as a few nights than as a quick overnight drive from Mysore. Discuss a transit stop or a route that finishes in Kochi if that suits your onward plans.
Travel guideHow to Plan a Kerala Backwater Stay
A homestay and a day cruise can be simpler than sleeping on a boat. Choose an overnight houseboat only after checking meals, boarding point and the conditions on board.