Kambale Family's Kerala Trip With Thrillophilia Through Hills, Backwaters, and Roads

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Rating: ★★★★★
Travelers: Siddhartha Kambale, Sangita Kambale, Snehal Kambale, Sohan Kambale
Trip Duration: 8D | 7N
Date of Travel: 28 Feb 2026- 07 Mar 2026
Package Booked: Getaway to Kerala | Unveiling the Green Tapestry & Scenic Waterways

Kerala is one of those places where the journey matters just as much as the destination. One stretch runs beside backwaters lined with coconut trees; another disappears into misty hills covered in tea gardens.

The roads keep changing every few hours; you see lush green hills, and this beauty is what makes Kerala’s stories that last for a lifetime.

Siddhartha and his family’s eight-day Kerala trip across Kochi, Munnar, Thekkady, Alleppey, Kovalam, Kanyakumari, and Trivandrum carried a little bit of everything Kerala is known for. Quiet mornings in the hills, long scenic drives, forests that smelt of rain, houseboats floating through still water, and evenings by the sea that felt unhurried in the best way possible.

Making sure a trip to Kerala actually feels relaxing and comprehensive without feeling rushed or too drawn out was what the planning team was focused on primarily. When travelling with family, it's important to make sure each member feels seen, and after 8 days of Kerala, Siddhartha came back to his home with memories and a review on Thrillophilia's platform which spoke volumes.

"The trip was very nice, luxurious, calm, peaceful and pleasant. The whole itinerary was made very interesting and covered almost whole keral without any rush. The stays were excellent and worth viewing."

Kochi Marked the Beginning of Their Kerala Trip

The trip began on the 28th of February with their arrival in Kochi.

After checking into Luxo Kochi, they stepped out to explore the city through a half-day sightseeing tour covering Mattancherry Palace, Princess Street, and Marine Drive.

Kochi felt layered in a way most cities do not. Princess Street especially stood out because of how naturally slow the area felt. Small cafés looked cute beside old buildings, travellers wandered around without any fixed plan, and the evening somehow passed without anybody noticing the time.

Later at Marine Drive, the atmosphere changed completely. It was one of those simple evenings that do not sound dramatic while they are happening but somehow stay in memory later.

Munnar Felt Like an Entirely Different World

The next morning, they left Kochi and headed towards Munnar.

The drive itself felt like a transition into another version of Kerala. The roads slowly curved upward into the hills while the air became cooler with every passing hour. On the way, they stopped at Athirapally Waterfalls, where the sound of water crashing through the rocks echoed long before the falls became visible.

The Munnar tour was all about the misty hills and green valleys; Alleppey carried the still backwaters and houseboats, while Kovalam added the calmness with the rhythm of the sea.

After checking into Misty Dale, the pace of the trip naturally slowed down.

Munnar had a charming effect on the family as the fog drifted through the hills unexpectedly, and even short drives between viewpoints started feeling peaceful instead of routine.

Thekkady Brought the Quietest Part of the Journey

They proceeded to Thekkady on the fourth day.

Unlike the sprawling valleys of Munnar, the place appeared greener. Forest roads laced the place, and one could smell the same humid freshness that often follows a downpour. Their resort in the jungle park blended beautifully with the other resorts.

Thekkady seemed more laid back, tranquil, and extremely serene. Even the small drives through the streets around the place seemed rejuvenating and serene because of the pristine nature of the surroundings.

Is a Kerala houseboat actually worth staying overnight on?

This was the question that had piqued Siddharth's interest for the longest time, and for good reason. As a first-time traveller, he wasn't unsure about spending so many hours on water and was doubtful about its comfort.

But before they even reached Alleppey, their destination expert had already shared details about how the houseboat stay works, what the timings would look like, how meals are served onboard, and what kind of atmosphere to expect during the evening.

That clarity made a surprising difference because they arrived without confusion or unrealistic expectations.

The evening especially stood out. As the boat drifted deeper into quieter stretches, there was very little sound except water and distant conversations from nearby homes along the banks.

The Part Where Thrillophilia Made the Trip Easier and the Trip's End

"Also the car which was with us for whole time was also well maintained and clean and safe, the driver cum tour guide Suraj was very genuine person, gave us all possible information about places and keral, was fun travelling with, was kind, helped us with tickets nd shopping guidance too, suggested good places and was very sweet." 

In Siddharth's Kerala review on Thrillophilia's platform, he highlighted how their driver, Suraj, helped them avoid crowded timings at certain places, guided them during shopping stops, and shared stories about Kerala that made the journey feel more personal.

There were also moments where small planning decisions of Thrillophilia’s team mattered more than expected. The hotel timings, smoother route planning, the pacing between hill stations and coastal stays, and even the way leisure time had been added between longer travel days made the trip feel relaxed instead of hectic.

That kind of planning usually goes unnoticed while travelling. People only realise its value when something feels difficult.

Their trip ended with a visit to the Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Trivandrum, a calm final pause before heading home.

But for Siddharth, the trip truly ended with his review on Thrillophilia's platform.

"Overall we enjoyed our trip a lot and we would surely be using thrillophilia again nd recommend more!!"