01 / COCHIN1 HOTEL NIGHT
A warm hello.
Arrive, settle in and ease into Kerala. Fort Kochi sightseeing is planned if rail arrival time permits.
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DESHPANDE TOURS · JANUARY 2027
A KERALA GROUP TOUR FROM MUMBAI
Kerala.
Finally.
From “we should go”
to a story you’ll tell.
Tea hills. Spice-scented air. A night on the backwaters. Give that saved holiday plan a departure date.
Let’s go to Kerala19 January 2027 · Departure from Mumbai
LESS “SOMEDAY.”
More Kerala.
More Kerala.
JAN192027
YOUR EIGHT-DAY ESCAPE₹30,000per person · sharing basis
THE DEPARTURE19 January 2027From Mumbai
THE TIME YOU MAKE8 days / 7 nightsPlanned return: 26 January
THE JOURNEY3-tier AC railOnward + return tickets included*
THE LITTLE COMFORTSBreakfast + dinner5 of each during the Kerala stay
FOUR PLACES. SO MANY REASONS.
A little city.
A lot of Kerala.
One Cochin night, two Munnar mornings, a little Thekkady spice and an Alleppey houseboat night. A group journey with room for your own reason to travel.
01 / COCHIN
02 / MUNNAR2 HOTEL NIGHTS
Stay for another morning.
Tea-country views, Echo Point and the Mattupetty Dam area. Two nights, without changing hotels.
03 / THEKKADY1 HOTEL NIGHT
A little spice in the story.
Time around Kumily and its spice shops. Optional plantation visits, boating and shows are extra.
04 / ALLEPPEY1 HOUSEBOAT NIGHT
Let the world slow down.
A scheduled backwater cruise, dinner and a night on board. The houseboat is moored overnight.
Scenic photographs illustrate the destination; they do not represent the booked hotel or houseboat. Photography supplied in the tour brochure. Visible credit: PIX.UP.STORIES | ABHI.
WHO ARE YOU TAKING?
The group chat.
The family promise.
Your own little reset.
For the conversation that lasts longer than “What’s for dinner?” For everyone in one photograph. Or for the trip you don’t need to wait for anyone else to take.
Find your reason to go19–26 JANUARY 2027
Your eight-day story.
The detailed Kerala itinerary, from your Mumbai departure to your planned return. Five destination nights. Two train nights.
0119 JANUARY · TUESDAYMumbai → Kerala
Board the scheduled 3-tier AC train from Mumbai towards the Cochin / Ernakulam area. Settle into your berth and begin the journey with your travel companions.
Your Mumbai boarding station, train, reporting time and berth details will be shared after rail confirmation.
0220 JANUARY · WEDNESDAYWelcome to Cochin
Arrive in the Cochin / Ernakulam area and join the group transfer to the hotel. If arrival time permits, explore Fort Kochi, the Chinese fishing nets and the Mattancherry area. Return for dinner and your first hotel night in Kerala.
Cochin sightseeing depends on the actual arrival time.
0321 JANUARY · THURSDAYCochin → Munnar
After breakfast, drive into the hills of Munnar. Pause at Cheeyappara and Valara waterfall viewpoints if conditions allow. Continue through tea country, check in and enjoy an evening in the hills.
0422 JANUARY · FRIDAYA full day in Munnar
Explore the Mattupetty Dam area, Echo Point and scenic tea-garden viewpoints. A Tea Museum visit can be considered if open and time permits. Return to the same hotel for your second Munnar night.
Museum admission and any boating are extra.
0523 JANUARY · SATURDAYMunnar → Thekkady
Travel to Thekkady after breakfast. Settle in, then enjoy time around Kumily and its spice shops. A spice-plantation visit, Periyar boating or a cultural show may be chosen if time and slots permit.
Plantation admission, boating and cultural shows are optional and extra.
0624 JANUARY · SUNDAYThekkady → Alleppey houseboat
Leave after an early breakfast for Alleppey (Alappuzha). Board the group’s houseboat after the road transfer. Enjoy the available backwater cruising time, followed by dinner and an overnight stay on board.
Lunch is extra. Boarding and cruise timings follow the operator’s schedule. The houseboat is moored overnight; this stay does not mean continuous cruising.
0725 JANUARY · MONDAYReturn train to Mumbai
After breakfast, check out of the houseboat. Transfer to the designated railway station and board the scheduled 3-tier AC return train to Mumbai. Overnight on the train.
Meals after breakfast and all meals on the return train are extra.
0826 JANUARY · TUESDAYArrive in Mumbai
Reach Mumbai and complete your Kerala group tour. Back to familiar streets, with a few more stories to tell the people waiting at home.
The return date remains subject to the confirmed rail schedule.
THE PRICE, CLEARLY EXPLAINED
Know what you’re booking.
₹30,000 per person on sharing basis. Your written booking quotation will state applicable taxes, room sharing and the final payable amount before payment.
Included in your tour
- Onward and return 3-tier AC train tickets between Mumbai and the Kerala arrival / boarding station, subject to rail availability.
- Five destination nights on sharing basis: Cochin 1N, Munnar 2N, Thekkady 1N and Alleppey houseboat 1N.
- MAP: 5 breakfasts + 5 dinners, from dinner on 20 January to breakfast on 25 January.
- Group station transfers and sightseeing transport for the listed Kerala itinerary.
- The scheduled Alleppey backwater cruise associated with the houseboat stay, within operator timings.
- Driver allowance, fuel, tolls and parking for the listed group route.
Plan for these separately
- Lunch on every day, including the houseboat day; snacks, beverages and all train-journey meals.
- Entry fees and optional activities: Tea Museum, spice plantation, Periyar boating, cultural shows, local shuttles and other paid experiences.
- Rail upgrades, additional rail sectors and travel to / from your Mumbai station.
- Single-occupancy supplements, room upgrades and extra services outside the group itinerary.
- Personal expenses, laundry, room service, tips, travel insurance and medical expenses.
- Anything not expressly listed as included. Applicable taxes and the final payable amount are confirmed in your written quotation.
A question about what’s included?
Get your written quotationBEFORE YOU SAY “LET’S GO”
Small details.
A better holiday.
Clear information is part of being looked after.
Talk to Deshpande ToursAre the train tickets confirmed?
Rail tickets are included subject to availability. Train, station and reporting details follow confirmation. Indian Railways allocates berths, so nearby berths cannot be guaranteed. The planned return on 26 January 2027 is subject to the confirmed rail schedule.
Which hotels and rooms are included?
Hotel names, category, room sharing, extra-bed arrangements and houseboat allocation will be stated in your written booking confirmation. Solo-occupancy and child rates are quoted separately.
Can I join on my own?
You can enquire about joining the group on your own. Room sharing and any single-occupancy supplement will be confirmed in writing before booking. Tell us about any dietary, mobility or assistance needs so arrangements can be discussed.
What does the houseboat stay include?
One overnight houseboat stay, the scheduled cruise, dinner and breakfast as listed. Lunch is extra. Cabins follow your booked sharing; common spaces are shared within the group. Cruise hours, facilities and any AC operating hours follow the confirmed operator policy. The houseboat is moored overnight.
Will the sightseeing order change?
It may change with rail timings, traffic, weather, closures or operating slots. Optional visits depend on time and ticket availability. Hill drives, walking and boarding steps are part of this route.
What are the payment and cancellation terms?
Your written quotation confirms applicable taxes, total payable cost, deposit, balance due date and cancellation / change charges before payment. Booking remains subject to rail, room and houseboat availability.
THE HOLIDAY YOU TALKED ABOUT. NOW WITH A DATE.
Send the message.
“We’re going.”
Or simply, “I’m going.”
This journey has room for your reason.
Deshpande Tours · Kerala group tour from Mumbai · 19 January 2027
8 days / 7 nights · Cochin · Munnar · Thekkady · Alleppey
Final train schedule, accommodation, sharing, taxes and booking terms follow written confirmation.
8 days / 7 nights · Cochin · Munnar · Thekkady · Alleppey
Final train schedule, accommodation, sharing, taxes and booking terms follow written confirmation.
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