Culture Tours · Kochi · Munnar · Periyar · Backwaters
The Spice Walk
Thirteen days walking with nature and culture
- Duration
- 13 days
- Experience
- Culture Tours
- Destination
- South India
- Season
- Sep – May
- Pace
- Easy–Moderate
- Begins in
- Kochi
- Stay
- Boutique stays
- Activity level
- 3/5
- Group
- Small group · private from 2
The journey
Our most complete Kerala journey — on foot. A farmhouse at Kaliyar, a forest lodge above Silent Valley's waterfalls, the summit of Meesapulimala, coffee villages at Central Station, the rainforests of Periyar from Gavi's forest lodge, a coir village, a houseboat, and the old streets of Kochi.
- Meesapulimala summit
- Gavi forest lodge in Periyar Tiger Reserve
- Coir village & houseboat on the backwaters
- Farmhouse, forest lodge & heritage stays
Day by day
- D1
Arrive Kochi → Kaliyar
Drive to a farmhouse resort and breathe.
- D2
Kaliyar
Farm life, Kerala cuisine, optional rafting.
- D3
Munnar → Silent Valley lodge
Drive into tea country and trek three hours to a forest lodge above the waterfalls.
- D4
Meesapulimala
Six to seven hours through rhododendron valleys and shola to the summit.
- D5
Yellapatty → Top Station
Trek down to Yellapatty; night at Top Station.
- D6
Central Station
Coffee plantations and village trails.
- D7–8
Gavi forest lodge
Into Periyar Tiger Reserve.
- D9
Trikkunnapuzha coir village
Village life by the backwaters.
- D10
Houseboat
Cruise the backwaters overnight.
- D11–12
Kochi
Boating, Kathakali and the old town.
- D13
Depart
Transfer to your flight.
Where you'll stay
Boutique stays. Hand-picked camps, lodges and boutique hotels, chosen for their setting and their welcome.
What's included
- Farmhouse, forest lodges, backwater resort, houseboat & heritage hotel
- All meals with mineral water
- Forest trekking permits
- Local guides & porters
- All transport
- Flights
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
Safety & good to know
- Each day begins with a briefing on the route, weather and what to carry.
- Local guides who know the terrain walk with you throughout.
- Permits and transfers are arranged before you arrive.
- Your trip planner sends a packing list and preparation advice before you travel.
Questions
Can we take this journey privately?
Yes — on your dates, for your party alone, from two travellers. Your trip planner can adjust the pace, stays and route.
Are the dates fixed?
The dates shown are suggested start dates. Your trip planner confirms availability, or arranges a private departure.
How do we pay?
Once your journey is confirmed, your trip planner shares a secure payment link and the terms for your itinerary.
