Backpack trip to Kerala

Begin your Kerala adventure aboard the 12201 – TVCN Garib Rath Express from Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT), Mumbai.
Train Departure: 04:45 PM

Scheduled Stops:
Thane (TNA) – 05:02 PM
Panvel (PNVL) – 05:40 PM

Settle into your seats and enjoy the overnight journey towards Kerala.

Overnight: Train journey to Ernakulam Town

Welcome to God’s Own Country

Arrive at Ernakulam Town (ERN) Railway Station at approximately 05:35 PM.

Guests arriving by air will be picked up from Cochin International Airport at around 06:00 PM.

Meet the travel team and board your Tempo Traveller/Car for a scenic drive towards the misty hills of Munnar.

Enjoy the beautiful Kerala countryside as the landscape gradually transforms into lush green hills and tea plantations.

Arrive at the Munnar hotel by night, complete your check-in, and relax.

Dinner: En route to Munnar
Overnight: Munnar

Tea Gardens • Mattupetty Dam • Echo Point • Kundala Lake • Top Station

After breakfast, set out for a full-day exploration of beautiful Munnar.

Visit the Tea Museum and discover the history and charm of Kerala’s famous tea-growing region.
Continue through the picturesque tea plantations, stopping along the way to capture breathtaking photographs.

Next, visit Mattupetty Dam, surrounded by scenic hills and lush greenery. Enjoy optional boating amidst the beautiful surroundings.

After lunch, continue to Echo Point and the serene Kundala Lake.

Later, proceed to Top Station, one of Munnar’s most scenic viewpoints, offering panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and valleys.

Return to Munnar in the evening. Spend some leisure time shopping, exploring the local market, or relaxing at a café.

Overnight: Munnar

Eravikulam National Park • Lakkam Waterfalls • Pothamedu View Point

After breakfast, proceed to Eravikulam National Park and explore the beautiful natural surroundings and wildlife of the region.

Return towards Munnar for lunch.

In the afternoon, visit Lakkam Waterfalls, subject to accessibility and prevailing weather conditions.

Continue to Pothamedu View Point, where you can admire sweeping views of the lush green valleys and rolling hills.

Enjoy a relaxing drive through the scenic tea gardens and plantations before returning to your hotel.

Overnight: Munna

Elephant Experiences • Forest Drive • Periyar River
Distance: Approximately 90 km
Travel Time: Approximately 3 hours

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and begin your scenic journey to Thekkady through the lush landscapes of Kerala.

Optional Experience – Elephant Junction

En route, you may visit Elephant Junction and spend approximately one hour enjoying optional activities such as:
Elephant safari
Timber dragging
Elephant feeding
Elephant photo sessions

Arrive in Thekkady by afternoon and check in to your hotel/resort.

After some time to relax and freshen up, you may optionally attend a traditional Kalarippayattu Show at around 05:00 PM.

Later, proceed towards the Periyar River through scenic forest-covered roads. Enjoy the peaceful surroundings and take part in boating and other optional water activities.

Return to the hotel and unwind after an exciting day.

Overnight: Thekkady

Scenic Drive • Kerala Backwaters • Vembanad Lake
Distance: Approximately 138 km
Travel Time: Approximately 4 hours

After breakfast, check out from hotel and depart for Alleppey.

Arrive in Alleppey/Kumarakom, renowned for its tranquil backwaters and beautiful waterways.

After freshening up and having lunch, you may opt to enjoy a canoeing experience on Vembanad Lake and Sunset shikara boating.

Later, return to your hotel and spend your final evening soaking in the peaceful atmosphere of Kerala.

Overnight: Alleppey / Kumarakom

Enjoy your final breakfast in Kerala before checking out from the hotel.

Proceed towards Ernakulam Town Railway Station for your return journey.

Return Train
12202 – LTT Garib Rath Express
Departure from Ernakulam Town (ERN): 11:40 AM

Board the train and begin your overnight journey back to Mumbai.

Sit back, relax, and relive the wonderful moments of your Kerala getaway as the train takes you home.

Overnight: Train journey to Mumbai

Arrive at Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT), Mumbai, at approximately 02:40 PM.

Your memorable Kerala journey comes to an end.
Take home unforgettable experiences, beautiful landscapes, wonderful photographs, and cherished memories from your journey through God’s Own Country.

🌴 TRIP ENDS WITH HAPPY MEMORIES! ✨