View photoAll packages5 Day Kochi, Munnar, Thekkady & Alleppey Trip
A classic Kerala loop with two nights in Munnar, one in Thekkady and a private houseboat night in Alleppey. Starts and ends at Cochin International Airport or Ernakulam railway station.
Itinerary
Pickup from Cochin International Airport (COK) or Ernakulam railway station. The drive usually takes around 4-5 hours, depending on traffic and stops. Visit Cheeyappara and Valara waterfalls and, if time allows, a spice garden. Overnight in Munnar.
Explore Eravikulam National Park when open, the Tea Museum, Mattupetty Dam, Echo Point and Blossom Park. Sightseeing order may change according to weather, opening hours and local traffic. Overnight in Munnar.
Drive to Thekkady, usually around 3-4 hours. Visit a spice plantation and, subject to tickets and weather, take a boat ride on Periyar Lake. Overnight in Thekkady.
Drive to Alleppey, usually around 4-5 hours, and board a private houseboat for a backwater cruise. Lunch, dinner and breakfast are generally included on the boat, according to the selected houseboat plan. Overnight on the houseboat.
Breakfast on board, checkout and drive to Kochi, usually around 1.5-2 hours. Optional short city sightseeing if your departure schedule allows, followed by drop-off at COK or Ernakulam station.
Inclusions
- Four nights' accommodation: two nights in Munnar, one in Thekkady and one houseboat night
- Daily breakfast; houseboat meals as specified by the selected boat
- Private cab from pickup to drop-off
- Driver allowance, fuel, parking and tolls
Good to know
- Best months: October to March; monsoon travel is possible but weather-dependent
- Eravikulam National Park closes for a period during the Nilgiri tahr calving season; alternatives may include Top Station or a tea trail
- Periyar boat tickets are limited and should be checked in advance
- Entry tickets, activities and meals not explicitly listed are extra
- Vehicle options can include a sedan, Ertiga, Innova Crysta or Tempo Traveller, subject to availability
- Suitable for families, couples and first-time visitors to Kerala