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Kerala Hills & Backwaters
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Kerala Hills & Backwaters

4 nights, 5 days in Kerala
Duration4N / 5D
DestinationKerala
Ideal forHoneymoon, Family
Trip typeIndia

About this trip

Munnar’s tea hills, Thekkady’s spice country and a night on a deluxe Alleppey houseboat, with a private vehicle and breakfast and dinner daily. Travel any day until November 2026.

  • Eravikulam National Park & Munnar tea gardens
  • Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, Thekkady
  • Overnight on a deluxe Alleppey houseboat
  • Private vehicle with driver throughout

Dates, prices and good to know

  • Valid until November 2026, except peak dates · subject to availability
  • Price per person with budget 3★ hotels: ₹17,940 for 2 (sedan) · ₹16,450 for 4 (Innova) · ₹14,720 for 6 (Innova) · ₹14,840 for 8 · ₹14,030 for 10 · ₹14,610 for 12 (12-seater Tempo Traveller)
  • For 2 travellers with better hotels: Deluxe 3★/4★ ₹19,500 · 4★ ₹21,740 · 5★ ₹23,920 per person
  • Stays: Munnar 2N · Thekkady 1N · deluxe houseboat in Alleppey 1N
  • Budget hotels (or similar): Las Palmas Resort or Emerald Inn, Munnar · Hotel Highrange Plaza or Coffee Inn, Thekkady
Get the full brochureDay-by-day plan, hotels, inclusions and prices in one PDF.

Day by day

Day 1Cochin arrival – Munnar

Meet and greet at Cochin Airport or Railway Station and drive about 130 km to Munnar, stopping at Cheeyappara and Valara waterfalls, a spice plantation and tea gardens. Evening at leisure. Overnight in Munnar.

Day 2Munnar sightseeing

Full day in Munnar: Eravikulam National Park, the Tea Museum, Rose Garden, Photo Point, Mattupetty Dam, Echo Point, Kundala Lake and Blossom Park (Elephant Park optional). Overnight in Munnar.

Day 3Munnar – Thekkady

Drive about 95 km to Thekkady. Visit Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, Periyar Lake and a spice plantation. Optional: boating on Periyar Lake, Kathakali or Kalaripayattu shows, elephant ride. Overnight in Thekkady.

Day 4Thekkady – Alleppey houseboat

Drive about 140 km to Alleppey and board your deluxe houseboat at noon. Cruise through lakes, canals, paddy fields and villages, with a welcome drink, lunch, evening tea, dinner and breakfast on board. Overnight on the houseboat.

Day 5Alleppey – Cochin departure

After breakfast, check out and drive about 85 km to Cochin Airport or Railway Station for your onward journey.

What’s included

  • Meet & greet on arrival
  • Pick-up and drop at Kochi Airport or Railway Station
  • 4 nights’ accommodation
  • Daily breakfast & dinner at hotels
  • 1 night on an Alleppey houseboat with lunch, evening tea & snacks, dinner and breakfast
  • Private vehicle for the whole tour (AC not operated in hilly areas)
  • Driver allowance, fuel, parking and toll taxes
  • Sightseeing as per itinerary
  • All applicable hotel taxes

Not included

  • Airfare or train fare
  • Entry tickets to monuments, parks and attractions
  • Jeep safari and adventure activities
  • Kathakali, Kalaripayattu, elephant ride and other optional activities
  • Ayurvedic massage and wellness treatments (on request)
  • Camera and video fees
  • Personal expenses such as laundry, tips, shopping and beverages
  • Meals not mentioned
  • Travel insurance
  • Early check-in and late check-out
  • Any increase in government taxes or fuel prices

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From₹17,940per person · excl. flights
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