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For Chennai travellers, Kerala is one of the easiest getaways going — a short direct hop to Kochi and you swap the city bustle for misty tea hills, palm-fringed backwaters and slow, unhurried mornings. Holiday Vibez builds Kerala packages from Chennai that string together Munnar's plantations, an overnight Alleppey houseboat and the wildlife of Thekkady without a wasted hour. Whether you have a long weekend or a full week, we tailor the pace to suit you. Fares start from ₹11,999 per person, with the final quote shaped by your choice of hotels, houseboat and season.

Top things to see & do

Munnar tea gardens — Kerala
Munnar tea gardensRolling emerald plantations, Eravikulam National Park and Mattupetty Dam — cool hill air that feels a world away from Chennai's coast.
Alleppey backwaters — Kerala
Alleppey backwatersOvernight houseboats gliding through the palm-lined canals of Vembanad Lake, with Kerala meals cooked fresh on board.
Thekkady & Periyar — Kerala
Thekkady & PeriyarA wildlife sanctuary with boat safaris on the lake and fragrant spice plantations you can walk through with a guide.
Fort Kochi — Kerala
Fort KochiThe Chinese fishing nets, colonial lanes, Mattancherry Palace and Jew Town's antique shops make Kochi a relaxed cultural start.
Kovalam beach — Kerala
Kovalam beachCrescent bays and lighthouse views on the Arabian Sea — an easy, laid-back finish to a Kerala circuit.
Kumarakom — Kerala
KumarakomA quieter backwater retreat on Vembanad Lake, known for its bird sanctuary and serene resort stays.
Kerala backwaters with a traditional houseboat gliding past palm-fringed banks

Suggested itinerary

Day 1
Arrive Kochi, on to Munnar

Land at Kochi from Chennai and drive up to Munnar through waterfalls and spice-scented ghats. Evening at leisure in the cool hills.

Day 2
Munnar sightseeing

Explore the tea gardens, Eravikulam National Park, Mattupetty Dam and Top Station's sweeping valley views.

Day 3
Munnar to Thekkady

Head to Thekkady for a Periyar Lake boat safari and a guided spice plantation walk, followed by an optional cultural show.

Day 4
Thekkady to Alleppey houseboat

Drive to Alleppey and board your private houseboat, cruising the backwaters as lunch and dinner are served on deck.

Day 5
Alleppey to Kochi, fly home

Disembark after breakfast, transfer to Kochi for last-minute Fort Kochi wandering, then your return flight to Chennai.

Indicative Kerala package prices (per person on twin-sharing; land package):

Trip DurationIndicative Price (per person)
Short trip · 2 Nights / 3 Daysfrom ₹11,999
3 Nights / 4 Daysfrom ₹13,499
4 Nights / 5 Daysfrom ₹19,999
5 Nights / 6 Daysfrom ₹26,999
6 Nights / 7 Daysfrom ₹34,999

Indicative starting prices from our current Kerala packages — your final quote depends on hotels/houseboat, season and flights. Share your dates for an exact, itemised quote.

Why Chennai travellers love Kerala

Kerala is the perfect neighbourly escape for anyone flying out of Chennai. Direct flights to Kochi keep travel time short, and the compact geography means you can fold hills, backwaters and beach into a single week. It's fully domestic, so there's no paperwork — just pack, fly and unwind. Families, honeymooners and groups of friends all find something to slow down for.

Backwaters & houseboats

The overnight houseboat is the heart of any Kerala trip. Cruising the canals around Alleppey and Kumarakom, you drift past paddy fields, coir villages and coconut groves while a cook prepares Kerala classics on board. We match you to well-kept boats and can arrange deluxe or premium options.

  • Private overnight houseboat on Vembanad Lake
  • Fresh onboard meals — appam, fish curry, Kerala sadya
  • Sunset cruising and quiet village views

Hill stations & tea

Munnar is the cool green counterpoint to the coast — endless tea terraces, a working plantation heritage and crisp mountain mornings. Add Vagamon or Wayanad if you have more days and prefer misty, off-beat hills. Layer up lightly; evenings can be chilly.

How to reach

Chennai has frequent direct flights to Kochi (COK), the main gateway, as well as to Trivandrum (TRV). Kozhikode (CCJ) serves north Kerala and Wayanad. Rail links are excellent too if you prefer the scenic overland route. We plan the airport and all internal transfers for you.

Best time to travel

September to March is the sweet spot — pleasant weather and lush post-monsoon greenery, with December to January the festive peak. The June to August monsoon is the classic Ayurveda season, atmospheric and quiet, when the backwaters are at their most dramatic and crowds are thin.

What's included

Our Kerala packages from Chennai typically cover:

  • Handpicked hotels and an overnight houseboat
  • All transfers and sightseeing by private vehicle
  • Daily breakfast plus houseboat meals
  • A dedicated trip planner from enquiry to return
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