Temples, Backwaters and Coffee Hills8N/9D
Temples, Backwaters and Coffee Hills
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Highlights
See the tall painted gateways of the Meenakshi temple complex, and the evening crowds around it.
Visit Thirumalai Nayak Mahal and the flower market in the old city.
Walk through tea gardens in Munnar, and dine by candlelight.
Spend a night on a private houseboat with a chef on the Alleppey backwaters.
Stay at a Coorg hill resort, and tour a working coffee estate.
Enjoy private honeymoon touches: welcome flowers and cake, and two private dinners.
Essence of Journey
The experiences that capture the true spirit of the entire trip.
| Day | Route | Distance | Major Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive Madurai (IXM) | Airport ~12 km, 30 min | Evening at the temple gateways |
| Day 2 | Madurai | Local | Nayak Mahal, flower market, private dinner |
| Day 3 | Madurai to Munnar | ~150 km, 4.5 to 5 hrs | Hill road, tea gardens |
| Day 4 | Munnar | Local | Tea Museum, Eravikulam, candlelit dinner |
| Day 5 | Munnar to Alleppey | ~165 km, 4.5 to 5 hrs | Board the houseboat |
| Day 6 | Alleppey to Kochi, fly to Bengaluru | ~85 km, 2.5 hrs, then a flight ~1 hr 20 min | Backwater morning, flight |
| Day 7 | Bengaluru to Coorg | ~250 km, 5.5 to 6 hrs | Drive to the hills |
| Day 8 | Coorg | Local | Coffee estate, Abbey Falls, private dinner |
| Day 9 | Coorg to Bengaluru (BLR) | ~250 km, 5.5 to 6 hrs | Drive and departure |
About
This is a private 9-day (8-night) South India honeymoon tour package for couples, covering Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka. You begin in Madurai's ancient temple city, climb to the misty tea hills of Munnar, spend a night alone on a private houseboat in the Alleppey backwaters, then fly north to finish on a coffee estate in Coorg. Welcome flowers, cake and private honeymoon dinners are included, and the trip costs from about INR 309,960 per couple (about INR 154,980 per person).
If you want one honeymoon that shows you the many faces of South India, this is it. In just nine days you move through four completely different worlds: carved stone and jasmine in Madurai, rolling tea gardens in Munnar, palm-lined canals in Alleppey and shady coffee hills in Coorg.
Each place has its own pace. Madurai is colourful and alive, with painted temple towers and busy flower markets. Munnar is cool, green and quiet. The backwaters are slow and peaceful, with only the two of you on board. Coorg brings fresh coffee, waterfalls and misty valley views to close the journey.
The route runs one way, south to north, with one short flight to skip the longest road. Every stay is chosen for privacy, and the evenings are yours.
At Hindu temples in Tamil Nadu, the inner shrines are open to Hindus only, and non-Hindus may not go past the flagstaff. We plan Madurai around the outer gateways, the palace and the markets, so you see the temple city fully from outside the sanctum.
Honeymoon at a Glance
| Detail | What to expect |
|---|---|
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Duration |
8 nights / 9 days |
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Route |
Madurai → Munnar → Alleppey (houseboat) → Kochi → (flight) Bengaluru → Coorg → Bengaluru |
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States covered |
Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka |
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Stays |
Heritage Madurai, Windermere Estate (Munnar), a private houseboat (Alleppey), Taj MG Road (Bengaluru), Vivanta Madikeri (Coorg) |
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Romantic extras |
Welcome flowers and cake, a candlelit dinner in Munnar and a private dinner in Coorg |
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Best time to go |
October to March |
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Price from |
About INR 309,960 per couple (Premium tier) |
Temples, Backwaters and Coffee Hills Honeymoon at a Glance
Why Couples Choose This Honeymoon
Variety in a short time. Temples, tea, water and coffee, all in nine days, without feeling rushed.
A houseboat just for two. Glide past paddy fields and village life, with lunch, dinner and breakfast cooked on board, and moor for a peaceful night.
Tea-country romance. Walk the tea gardens, visit the Tea Museum and Eravikulam National Park, home of the rare Nilgiri tahr, then enjoy dinner by candlelight.
Madurai after dark. The giant painted gopurams of the Meenakshi temple glow above lanes full of families, pilgrims and jasmine sellers.
Coffee from the source. Walk a working Coorg coffee estate with its owner, from berry to drying yard to roast.
Honeymoon touches included. Flowers, cake and private dinners are part of every tier, not costly extras.
Is This the Right Honeymoon for You?
This trip suits couples who want a little of everything: culture, nature, comfort and plenty of quiet time together. It is ideal for a first visit to India.
It may not suit you if you want a beach, or if you prefer very short travel days, as two days include around six hours on the road. We can add a night in Mysuru to shorten them, or see our Goa and Coorg Beach-to-Hills Honeymoon if a beach matters most.
Four Places, Four Moods
| Stop (nights) | State | The setting | Perfect for |
|---|---|---|---|
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Madurai (2) |
Tamil Nadu |
Ancient temple city, Nayak palace, jasmine and flower markets |
Culture, colour and evening temple walks |
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Munnar (2) |
Kerala |
Tea estates and cardamom hills at about 1,500 m |
Cool air, misty views and a candlelit dinner |
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Alleppey (1) |
Kerala |
A private houseboat with chef on the backwaters |
Total privacy and slow, quiet hours |
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Bengaluru (1) |
Karnataka |
A central luxury hotel after the flight |
A comfortable rest between coast and hills |
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Coorg (2) |
Karnataka |
Coffee and spice estates, waterfalls, valley views |
Fresh coffee, nature and a final private dinner |
Temples, Backwaters and Coffee Hills Four Places, Four Moods
WHY BOOK THIS WITH BIZAREXPEDITION
A nine-day private honeymoon across three states, planned and run by BizareXpedition from arrival at Madurai to departure from Bengaluru.
Private, always. Your own vehicle, driver and guides. No group coaches.
One direction, south to north. The route runs Madurai, Munnar, Alleppey, then Coorg, and no road is covered twice.
A flight over the long gap. Alleppey to Coorg is about 520 km by road. A flight from Kochi to Bengaluru of about 1 hour 20 minutes and a morning drive replace a two-day road trip.
Honest temple access. Inner shrines at Madurai are for Hindus only. We plan the days around what you can enter.
Honeymoon touches in the price. Flowers, cake, a candlelit dinner and a private dinner are included.
A registered company. BizareXpedition Services Pvt. Ltd. (CIN U63090UR2016PTC007433), headquartered in Haridwar, books the hotels and runs the ground arrangements directly.
ACCOMMODATION CATEGORIES
The five stays are the same in every tier. What changes is the room. Each tier maps to a room category at each stay, subject to availability on your dates.
| Stay | Nights | Premium | Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Heritage Madurai |
2 |
Deluxe room |
Heritage suite |
Best available suite |
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Windermere Estate, Munnar |
2 |
Estate room |
Premium room |
Best available cottage |
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Private AC houseboat, Alleppey |
1 |
One-bedroom boat |
Premium boat |
Best available boat |
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Taj MG Road, Bengaluru |
1 |
Luxury room |
Club room |
suite |
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Vivanta Madikeri, Coorg |
2 |
Deluxe room |
Premium room |
Best available suite |
Temples, Backwaters and Coffee Hills Accommodation Categories
Note: Room names are confirmed with each stay when dates are fixed. If a category is full, we offer the nearest one at the same stay first. Another stay is used only if you agree.
How Much Does a 9-Day South India Honeymoon Cost?
A private 9-day South India honeymoon across Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka costs about INR 309,960 to 334,757 per couple in the Premium tier, which is about INR 154,980 to 167,378 per person on a twin-sharing basis. The price includes all stays, the private houseboat with meals on board, the Kochi–Bengaluru flight, private vehicles, guides, entries, honeymoon touches and GST.
| Tier | Per Couple (approx.) | Per Person, twin sharing (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
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Premium |
Rs.309,960 – Rs.334,757 |
Rs.154,980 – Rs.167,378 |
|
Luxury |
Rs.383,040 – Rs.413,683 |
Rs.191,520 – Rs.206,842 |
|
Ultra-Luxury |
Rs.534,240 – Rs.576,979 |
Rs.267,120 – Rs.288,490 |
Temples, Backwaters and Coffee Hills 3-Tier Pricing Summary
Indicative pricing, modeled per couple. The range covers date and season variation. A final quote is given once dates and room categories are confirmed.
SEASON ADJUSTMENTS
| Season | Months | What It Means on This Route | Price Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
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Peak |
20 December – 5 January |
Festive-season rates and full hotels. Houseboats sell out. Book early. |
+25% to +40% |
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High |
October – mid-December, and mid-January – March |
Dry, cool days. The best months for the whole route. Eravikulam is closed for about two months in February and March. |
Base price |
|
Shoulder |
April – May |
Hot in Madurai and on the backwaters. The hills are pleasant. Coorg is clear. |
–10% to –20% |
|
Monsoon |
June – September |
Heavy rain in Kerala and Coorg. Hills are green and misty, and waterfalls run full. Some viewpoints and walks are closed. Houseboats run with limits. |
–25% to –40% |
Temples, Backwaters and Coffee Hills Season Adjustments
Hotel rates move with demand. We confirm the rate for your dates when you book.
PRACTICAL NOTES
Temples: At Madurai, the inner shrines are for Hindus only. Dress modestly, with shoulders and knees covered, and remove shoes at the gateways.
Hill roads: The roads to Munnar and Coorg have many bends. Travel sickness tablets help.
Long days: Day 7 and Day 9 are each about 5.5 to 6 hours by road. Your driver plans breaks. We can add a night in Mysuru if you prefer shorter days.
The flight: The Kochi to Bengaluru flight is a separate domestic ticket. We book it with the package and confirm the timing.
Houseboat: Houseboats move by day only and moor at dusk. Mosquito repellent helps on the water.
Weather: Carry a light jacket for Munnar and Coorg, and a rain jacket from June to September.
Private dinners: Three dinners are set up for you. Menus are agreed with the hotel in advance.
Safety: Our team is reachable 24 hours.
Drinking water: Drink bottled or filtered water only. Your vehicle and hotels provide it.
Visa: Most nationalities can apply for an Indian e-Visa online before travel. Allow at least a week.
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Itinerary (Day Wise)
This honeymoon takes you through four very different parts of South India in nine unhurried days. You start in Madurai, one of India’s oldest living cities. On your first evening you walk beneath the painted towers of the Meenakshi temple as jasmine sellers and pilgrims fill the lanes. The next day brings the pillared Thirumalai Nayak Mahal, the flower market and your first private dinner. A winding road then climbs into Kerala to Windermere Estate in Munnar, among cardamom and tea. There you visit the Tea Museum, look for Nilgiri tahr in Eravikulam and finish the day with a candlelit dinner. Next you come down to Alleppey and board a houseboat that’s yours alone, with a chef cooking Kerala fish curry as you drift past paddy fields and palms to a quiet mooring for the night. A short flight from Kochi to Bengaluru saves a long drive, and the trip ends at Vivanta Madikeri in Coorg. You walk a working coffee estate with its owner, see Abbey Falls and enjoy one last private dinner in the misty hills. Welcome flowers, cake and both romantic dinners are included. The best time to go is October to March.
Day 1
Arrive Madurai | The Temple City At Dusk
Route: Madurai Airport (IXM) – hotel – Meenakshi temple gateways, about 12 km
Your driver meets you at Madurai airport and takes you to the hotel. Madurai is one of the oldest living cities in India, and the Meenakshi temple stands at its centre.
In the evening, walk to the temple with your guide. The tall painted gateways rise above the old streets, and families and priests fill the lanes around them. Non-Hindus may not enter past the flagstaff, so your guide shows you the outer halls and the gateways from the open areas, and explains the rituals.
Note on temple access: Inner shrines are for Hindus only. The outer halls, gateways and the lanes are open, and we plan around them.
Experience of the Day
Airport pickup
Evening at the temple gateways
Food
Recommended: Dinner at the hotel.
Must-Try: Madurai-style meals, with idli, dosa and jigarthanda.
Activities to Do
Rest at the hotel
Day 2
Madurai | Palace, Market And A Private Dinner
Route: Thirumalai Nayak Mahal – flower market – old city lanes
After breakfast, visit Thirumalai Nayak Mahal, a palace of the 1600s, with tall pillars and a wide courtyard. Walk through the old city and the flower market, where jasmine is sold by the kilo, and see the weavers' lanes.
The afternoon is free to rest. In the evening, enjoy a private dinner at the hotel, on a terrace if the weather allows. This is the first of your honeymoon dinners.
Experience of the Day
Thirumalai Nayak Mahal
Flower market and old lanes
Private dinner
Food
Recommended: Breakfast and dinner at the hotel. Lunch at a local restaurant.
Must-Try: Madurai specials: kari dosa and jigarthanda.
Activities to Do
Optional spa treatment
Optional shopping for silk and jasmine garlands
Day 3
Madurai To Munnar | Up Into The Tea Hills
Route: Madurai – Theni – Bodinayakanur – Bodi Mettu ghat – Munnar, about 150 km
Leave Madurai after breakfast and drive west. The plains give way to farms, then the road climbs through hairpin bends into the Western Ghats, past cardamom and pepper. You cross from Tamil Nadu into Kerala on the hill road, and the air turns cool.
Reach Munnar by the afternoon. Windermere Estate sits among cardamom plantations, with wide valley views. Rest, or take a short walk in the estate.
Note on the hill road: The road has many bends and can be misty. Your driver goes slowly. Travel sickness tablets help.
Experience of the Day
Climb the Western Ghats
Cross into Kerala
Estate walk
Food
Recommended: Lunch on the road. Dinner at the hotel.
Must-Try: Kerala meals with appam and vegetable stew.
Activities to Do
Rest at the estate
Day 4
Munnar | Tea, Mist And A Candlelit Dinner
Route: Tea Museum – Eravikulam National Park – Mattupetty and tea gardens
Visit the Tea Museum to see how tea grows and is made, then walk through the tea gardens. Drive to Eravikulam National Park, home of the Nilgiri tahr, a mountain goat found in only a few places. You take a park bus to the upper area and walk a short path.
In the evening, a candlelit dinner is set for you at the hotel. This is the second of your honeymoon dinners.
Note on Eravikulam closure: The park closes in about February and March for the calving season of the tahr, and may close on other days. We confirm the dates when you book.
Experience of the Day
Tea Museum
Eravikulam National Park
Tea garden walk
Candlelit dinner
Food
Recommended: Breakfast and dinner at the hotel. Lunch at a local restaurant.
Must-Try: Fresh tea, and Kerala meals.
Activities to Do
Optional spa treatment
Optional sunrise at a viewpoint
Day 5
Munnar To Alleppey | Onto The Backwaters
Route: Munnar – Adimali – Kothamangalam – Alleppey, about 165 km
Drive down from the hills to the coast. The road passes rubber, coconut and spice farms and then flat paddy land. At Alleppey, you board a private houseboat with its own chef and crew.
Glide along the canals through the afternoon, past villages, coconut palms and paddy fields. Lunch and dinner are cooked on board, and the boat is moored for the night. The night is quiet, with the sounds of the water and birds.
Note on houseboat rules: Houseboats move in daylight only and moor before dusk. The air conditioning on board runs at night, from the boat's generator or shore power.
Experience of the Day
Drive to Alleppey
Private houseboat cruise
Sunset on the backwaters
Food
Recommended: Lunch and dinner on the houseboat. Breakfast on board.
Must-Try: Fresh Kerala fish curry and appam, cooked by your chef.
Activities to Do
Village walk if the crew moors near one
Day 6
Alleppey To Kochi And Flight To Bengaluru | The Long Gap By Air
Route: Alleppey – Kochi International Airport (COK) – flight – Bengaluru (BLR), about 85 km by road
After breakfast on board, disembark at about 9 am and drive to Kochi airport. Alleppey to Coorg is about 520 km by road, so we replace it with a flight to Bengaluru. We book a flight in the afternoon, and you arrive in the early evening.
Check in at the hotel in central Bengaluru, and rest. The night is a break between the coast and the hills.
Note on the flight: The flight is a separate domestic ticket, and we book it with the package. We confirm the timing before you travel.
Experience of the Day
Disembark from the houseboat
Drive to Kochi airport
Flight to Bengaluru
Food
Recommended: Breakfast on the boat. Dinner at the hotel.
Must-Try: A relaxed dinner at the hotel.
Activities to Do
Rest at the hotel
Day 7
Bengaluru To Coorg | Into The Coffee Hills
Route: Bengaluru – Mysuru – Kushalnagar – Madikeri (Coorg), about 250 km
Drive south-west on the expressway to Mysuru, then west into the Coorg hills. The road passes sugar cane and tobacco, then coffee and pepper estates under shade trees. Take a long lunch stop on the way.
Reach Madikeri by the late afternoon. Vivanta Madikeri sits on a hillside above the town, with views over the valley. Rest, and watch the mist come in.
Experience of the Day
Drive through Mysuru and the Coorg foothills
Evening at the hotel
Food
Recommended: Lunch on the road. Dinner at the hotel.
Must-Try: Coorg meals: pandi curry for non-vegetarians, and kadambuttu rice dumplings.
Activities to Do
Rest at the hotel
Day 8
Coorg | Coffee, Waterfalls And A Private Dinner
Route: Coffee estate – Abbey Falls – Raja's Seat
Tour a working coffee estate in the morning, and walk through the plantation with its owner, to see the coffee berries, the drying yards and the roasting. Visit Abbey Falls, a waterfall in a spice and coffee estate, and Raja's Seat, a garden viewpoint at the edge of Madikeri.
In the evening, a private dinner is set for you at the hotel. This is the last of your honeymoon dinners.
Note on the falls: Abbey Falls is strongest in and after the monsoon, and is thin in the dry months. Heavy rain can close the path.
Experience of the Day
Coffee estate tour
Abbey Falls
Raja's Seat
Private dinner
Food
Recommended: Breakfast and dinner at the hotel. Lunch at the estate.
Must-Try: Coorg coffee, and local meals.
Activities to Do
Optional spa treatment
Optional visit to the Tibetan monastery at Bylakuppe, on the road to Mysuru
Day 9
Coorg To Bengaluru | Departure
Route: Madikeri – Kushalnagar – Mysuru – Bengaluru airport (BLR), about 250 km
After breakfast and a late morning at leisure, your driver takes you back to Bengaluru airport for your onward flight. We leave Coorg by about 11 am and plan the drop around your flight, and recommend a flight after 8 pm.
You leave having seen a temple city, tea hills, backwaters and a coffee estate together.
Experience of the Day
Drive to the airport
Farewell
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) & People Also Ask — Temples, Backwaters and Coffee Hills
We help you prepare for your trip and ensure an effortless and enjoyable travel experience.
How many days do you need for a South India honeymoon across three states?
Nine days works well. This plan gives two nights each at Madurai, Munnar and Coorg, one night on a houseboat and one night at Bengaluru for the flight. With two more days, add a second night at Alleppey or at Mysuru.
What is a tamil nadu kerala karnataka honeymoon tour package international couples can book?
It is a private nine-day journey across Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka with one domestic flight. You see the temple city of Madurai, the tea hills of Munnar, the Alleppey backwaters and Coorg's coffee estates, with private dinners and your own vehicle and driver throughout.
Is this a good classic south india honeymoon trip for foreigners?
Yes. It gives variety, with stone, tea, water and coffee, in a short time. Each stay is chosen for privacy, and three dinners are set up for you. The pace is easy, apart from two longer days by road.
What does a three state honeymoon combined package include?
It includes five stays, a private houseboat with chef, vehicles and drivers in all three states, one domestic flight, local guides, permits, and honeymoon touches. International flights, visas and most lunches and dinners are not included.
Why do you fly from Kochi to Bengaluru?
Alleppey to Coorg is about 520 km by road, a two-day drive. A drive of about 2.5 hours to Kochi airport and a flight of about 1 hour 20 minutes replaces it. You then drive to Coorg the next morning, with a night in Bengaluru between.
Can we enter the Meenakshi temple?
Inner shrines at Madurai are for Hindus only, and non-Hindus may not go past the flagstaff. You can see the outer halls, the gateways and the lanes around the temple. Your guide explains what is inside. We plan Madurai around the palace, the markets and the gateways.
Is the houseboat private?
Yes. Your boat has its own chef and crew, with an air-conditioned bedroom. It moves in daylight and moors at dusk. Meals are cooked on board.
What is the best time for a South India honeymoon?
October to March is the best time, with dry and cool days. December and January are busy and cost more. June to September is the monsoon, which is green and wet, and some walks and viewpoints close.
How much does a 9-day South India honeymoon cost?
This 9-day trip costs about Rs.309,960 to Rs.334,757 per couple in the Premium room tier, about Rs.383,040 to Rs.413,683 for Luxury, and about Rs.534,240 to Rs.576,979 for Ultra-Luxury. Prices include the five stays, the flight, vehicles, guides, honeymoon touches and GST. International flights are not included.
Which airports do we use?
You fly into Madurai (IXM) and out of Bengaluru (BLR). Inside India, you fly from Kochi (COK) to Bengaluru. If you arrive at another airport, we add a flight or transfer to Madurai.
Do we need a visa for India?
Yes. Most nationalities can apply for an Indian e-Visa online before travel. Check which airports accept e-Visa arrivals for your nationality, and apply at least a week ahead on the official e-Visa site.
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