Munnar, Alleppey & Kochi
Tea country, a private houseboat night on the backwaters and a Fort Kochi finish.
Destination gallery
Package highlights
- A private houseboat night on the Alleppey backwaters
- Munnar's tea gardens and Eravikulam park
- Periyar boat safari at Thekkady
- A spice-plantation walk
- Fort Kochi — Chinese nets and colonial lanes
- An evening Kathakali performance
Day-by-day itinerary
Arrive Kochi → Munnar
- Kochi pickup and scenic drive to Munnar (hill country)
- Waterfalls and viewpoints en route
- Check in, evening at leisure
- Dinner and overnight in Munnar
Where you'll stay
Hill resort, Munnar
4.5Tea country · 2 nights
Valley-facing rooms, cool nights, breakfast and dinner
Jungle resort, Thekkady
4.4Near Periyar · 1 night
Close to the reserve gate, breakfast and dinner
Private houseboat, Alleppey
4.7Backwaters · 1 night
En-suite cabin, onboard chef, all meals
Heritage hotel, Fort Kochi
4.5Old quarter · 1 night
Restored colonial townhouse, breakfast
How you'll travel
- Private cabDedicated AC cab across Munnar, Thekkady, Alleppey and Kochi
- HouseboatPrivate overnight houseboat on the Alleppey backwaters
- Airport transfersKochi pickup and drop included
What's included
- 5 nights across Munnar, Thekkady, an Alleppey houseboat and Fort Kochi
- Breakfast daily; dinner in the hills and full board on the houseboat
- Private AC cab for the full circuit
- Periyar boat safari and spice-plantation walk
- All tolls, taxes and driver allowances
Not included
- Airfare/train to Kochi
- Lunches (except on the houseboat)
- Entry tickets and cultural shows
- Personal expenses
- 5% GST
Where it is & when to go
Best time to visit — September to March is dry, green and comfortable — October to February is peak. The monsoon (June–August) is dramatic and the best window for Ayurvedic treatments.
| Season | Months | Temp | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peak | Dec – Feb | 22–32°C | Dry, warm, ideal |
| Summer | Mar – May | 26–36°C | Hot on the coast; Munnar stays cool |
| Monsoon | Jun – Aug | 23–30°C | Heavy rain, lush, best for Ayurveda |
| Post-monsoon | Sep – Nov | 23–32°C | Fresh, green, fewer crowds |
Traveller reviews
“Kashmir with Bundelkhand Pride was a dream — the houseboat, the Gulmarg gondola, the Shikara at sunset. Every detail was handled.”
Priya SharmaKashmir Honeymoon“Our school group of 45 went to Jim Corbett — the safari was thrilling, the coordinator was exceptional. Highly recommend for school tours.”
Mrs. Deepa GuptaSchool Tour — Jim Corbett
Questions about this trip
Is one houseboat night enough?
Yes — it's the perfect length. A full day and night of cruising is magical; two becomes a lot of sitting. We pair it with land nights so the trip stays varied.
How far apart are the stops?
Munnar to Thekkady is ~3 hours, Thekkady to Alleppey ~3.5, Alleppey to Kochi ~1.5. All scenic drives; we treat travel days as part of the experience, not errands.
Are the hill roads difficult?
The Munnar road is a long series of hairpins. If anyone gets carsick, tell us and we'll pace the drive and seat you up front.