India · Cruise & Sailing

6-Day Cochin, Munnar, Thekkady and Kumarakom Tour with Houseboat

6 Days Round trip from Kochi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Mattancherry and Fort Cochin, including the Chinese Fishing Net and St. Francis Church
  • 02 Visit Eravikulam National Park and other scenic attractions around Munnar
  • 03 Cruise through Vembanadu Lake from a Kumarakom houseboat
  • 04 Witness village life, paddy fields, and Kerala's backwaters from the houseboat

Go on a 6-day tour to Cochin, Munnar, Thekkady & Kumarakom and experience "God's Own Country." Visit Cochin and stop by Mattancherry, Fort Cochin, the Chinese Fishing Net, St. Francis Church, the Dutch Cemetery, the Jewish Synagogue, and the Dutch Palace. Head to Munnar and experience the beautiful Eravikulam National Park, then continue to Thekkady to visit a spice garden. End with a comfortable stay on a Kumarakom houseboat as you cruise through Vembanadu Lake and witness village life, paddy fields, and the backwaters.

Enjoy the cruise through Vembanadu Lake and witness village life, paddy fields, and the backwaters.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Kochi, Munnar, Thekkady, Eravikulam National Park, Kumarakom, Periyar National Park
Languages English, Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Cochin and City Sightseeing

  • Pick up from Cochin railway station or airport and transfer to the hotel.

  • Proceed for the tour and visit Mattancherry, Fort Cochin, the Chinese Fishing Net, St. Francis Church, the Dutch Cemetery, the Jewish Synagogue, and the Dutch Palace.

  • In the evening, visit the famous Lulu Shopping Mall.

Stay overnight in Cochin.

2
Day 02

Journey from Cochin to Munnar

  • After breakfast, check out from the hotel and proceed to Munnar.

  • On the way, visit Cheyyappara viewpoint.

  • Check in to the hotel and stay overnight.

3
Day 03

Munnar Sightseeing Tour

  • Breakfast at the hotel.

  • After breakfast, proceed for Munnar sightseeing and visit Rajamala, Eravikulam National Park, Mattupetty Dam, Echo Point, Kundala Dam, and Rose Garden.

  • In the evening, enjoy shopping in Munnar.

  • Return to the hotel for an overnight stay.

4
Day 04

Travel to Thekkady via Spice Garden

  • After breakfast, check out from the hotel.

  • Proceed to Thekkady. On the way, visit a spice garden.

  • Check in to the hotel.

  • In the evening, go for an elephant ride, Kathakali show, boating at Periyar Lake, or any other cultural show (optional and at extra cost).

Overnight stay at the hotel.

5
Day 05

Houseboat Stay in Kumarakom

  • After breakfast, check out from the Thekkady hotel and proceed to the Kumarakom houseboat.

  • Check in to the houseboat.

  • Enjoy the cruise through Vembanadu Lake and witness village life, paddy fields, and the backwaters.

  • On the houseboat, enjoy a traditional lunch, evening tea or coffee with snacks, dinner, and breakfast.

Overnight on the houseboat.

6
Day 06

Return to Cochin

  • After breakfast, check out from the houseboat and proceed to Cochin.

  • Visit Hill Palace Museum and Lulu Mall.

  • Leave for Cochin airport for the return journey.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Kochi 6 cities · 6 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • 2 nights' accommodation in Munnar at a 3-star hotel.

  • 1 night's accommodation in Thekkady at a 3-star hotel.

  • 1 night's accommodation on a houseboat in Kumarakom.

  • 1 night's accommodation in Cochin at a 3-star hotel.

  • Breakfast and dinner are included at all hotels.

  • All meals on the houseboat (fixed menu).

  • A/C will be operated on the houseboat from 8:00 pm to 6:00 am.

  • A/C Indigo for transfers and sightseeing.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Kochi, Kerala, India
Tour start
Kochi, Kerala, India
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 6 days finish where they began, in Kochi.

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