5-Day Kochi Munnar Thekkady Alleppey Tour
Tour Details
Duration: 4 Nights / 5 Days
Route: Kochi Pickup – Munnar 2N – Thekkady 1N – Alleppey Houseboat 1N – Kochi Drop off
Stay Experience: 2 Nights on the Hills | 1 Night in the Forest town | 1 Night on a Houseboat
Total Travel Distance: Approx. 650 km
Inclusions: All transfers | Accommodation with breakfast | Houseboat stay with all meals | Sightseeing as per itinerary
Day By Day Itinerary
Day 1: Kochi to Munnar (Hills)
Upon arrival at Kochi Airport or Railway Station, you will be warmly received and assisted before proceeding to Munnar (approx. 4–5 hours), one of Kerala’s most sought-after hill stations, celebrated for its cool climate, rolling hills, and vast stretches of tea plantations.
The scenic drive passes through spice gardens, rubber estates, waterfalls, and mist-covered valleys, with short stops at picturesque viewpoints for photography and refreshments. On arrival in Munnar, check in to your hotel.
The evening is free at leisure to relax after the journey or take a gentle stroll to enjoy the serene hill atmosphere and refreshing mountain air.
Overnight stay in Munnar.
Day 2: Munnar Sightseeing
After breakfast, proceed for a full-day sightseeing tour of Munnar (approx. 9:00 am – 5:00 pm). Visit popular attractions such as the Tea Museum, Floriculture Centre, Photopoint, Elephant ride point, Mattupetty Dam, Wild elephant point, Echo Point, Kundala Lake, Rajamala, Eravikulam National Park, Anamudi Peak, Pothumedu Viewpoint, and Blossom Park. Enjoy the captivating views, activities, and the cool weather. About 5 pm is for optional activities or relaxation at the resort. At 5 pm, the Kathakali and martial arts start. Tourists find them very interesting. Other options are herbal massage and spice shopping.
Overnight stay in Munnar.
Day 3: Munnar to Thekkady (Forest)
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Thekkady (approximately 3–4 hours), home to the renowned Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary.
The scenic drive takes you through rolling tea plantations, lush forests, and fragrant spice plantations. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel and relax.
As you will be staying in Thekkady for only one night, the best opportunity to spot wildlife is the boat safari on Periyar Lake within the sanctuary. The last boat departs at 3:00 pm, so it is important to reach the ticket counter well in advance to purchase your tickets and board on time.
Enjoy a memorable boat ride through the tranquil waters of Periyar Lake, where you may have the chance to see elephants, deer, wild boar, birds, and other wildlife along the lake shore.
After the boating experience, you may choose from a variety of optional activities, including a traditional Kathakali performance, a Kalaripayattu (Kerala martial arts) show, an elephant ride, spice shopping, or a relaxing Ayurvedic massage.
Overnight stay in Thekkady.
Day 4: Thekkady to Alleppey (Backwaters — Houseboat)
After breakfast, check out of the hotel and drive to Alleppey, often referred to as the “Venice of the East.”
Board a traditional Kerala houseboat by noon and begin a relaxing cruise through the tranquil backwaters. As you glide along the scenic canals, enjoy views of lush paddy fields, coconut groves, charming villages, local life, vegetable farms, ducks swimming in the waterways, floating shops, and a variety of birds.
A traditional Kerala lunch will be served onboard, followed by evening tea with snacks, dinner, and breakfast the next morning. You will also be welcomed with a refreshing welcome drink upon boarding.
In the evening, the houseboat anchors in a peaceful stretch of the backwaters, allowing you to enjoy a calm and relaxing overnight stay surrounded by nature.
Houseboat Timings:
- Check-in: 12:00 noon
- Cruise: 12:00 noon – 5:30 pm (including a one-hour lunch break)
- Morning cruise: 8:00 am – 9:00 am
- Check-out: 9:00 am
Day 5: Alleppey to Kochi (Departure)
After breakfast, check out of the houseboat at 9:00 am and drive to Kochi (approximately 2–3 hours).
If time permits before your departure, you may enjoy optional sightseeing in Fort Kochi, one of Kerala’s most historic and charming neighbourhoods. Attractions include the iconic Chinese Fishing Nets, Fort Kochi Beach, heritage streets, colonial-era buildings, Vasco da Gama Square, St. Francis Church, the Indo-Portuguese Museum, the Dutch Palace (Mattancherry Palace), Jew Street, and its curio and handicraft shops. Alternatively, you may visit Marine Drive and enjoy a leisurely walk along the picturesque waterfront.
Visit as many of these attractions as your schedule allows before proceeding to Kochi Airport or Ernakulam Railway Station for your onward journey.
We wish you a safe journey and hope to welcome you back to Kerala again in the future.