The classic Kerala holiday from Kochi: two nights in Munnar's tea hills, spice and wildlife in Thekkady, a night on the Alappuzha backwaters and a drop at the airport.
Highlights: Munnar tea hills, Periyar boating, Spice gardens, Houseboat night
Itinerary
Day 1 · 6:30 AM — Kochi to Munnar From your door, hotel or Cochin Airport; about 130 km past the Cheeyappara falls. Tea Museum in the afternoon. (Stay booked by you)
Day 2 — Munnar sightseeing Eravikulam Park, Mattupetty Dam, Echo Point and Top Station. (Entry fees paid direct)
Day 3 · morning — Munnar to Thekkady About 110 km through cardamom hills; spice plantation walk.
Day 3 · 3:30 PM — Periyar Lake cruise The afternoon sailing into the tiger reserve, then an optional Kathakali show. (Tickets paid direct · book early)
Day 4 — Thekkady to Alappuzha About 160 km; board your houseboat around noon for a night on the backwaters. (Houseboat booked by you)
Day 5 · late morning — Kochi or Cochin Airport About 60–85 km; drop at your door or in time for an afternoon flight.
Good to know
🚤 Houseboats: Book a licensed houseboat early for December–January. Check-in is usually around noon, check-out about 9 AM next day.
🐐 Eravikulam & Periyar: Eravikulam closes for tahr calving around Feb–Mar; book online slots ahead. Periyar boats have limited seats — we help you book.
🏨 Your stays: You book hotels in Munnar and Thekkady, and the houseboat. Your driver's bata and night allowances are in our price.
✈️ Flying out?: On Day 5 we can drop you at Cochin Airport for a flight from about 2 PM. Want more time? Add a night anywhere — ask us.
