India · Boating

5-Day Kerala Tour of Munnar, Thekkady and Alleppey by Houseboat

5 Days Round trip from Airport Rd Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Spot the endangered Nilgiri Tahr at Eravikulam National Park
  • 02 Enjoy the serenity of Vembanad Lake aboard a houseboat in Alleppey
  • 03 Wander through the spice plantations of Thekkady
  • 04 Visit Echo Point, Mattupetty Dam, and Kundala Lake in Munnar
  • 05 See Cochin's famous Chinese fishing nets and Mattancherry Palace
  • 06 Offer your prayers at St. Francis Church
  • 07 Enjoy boating on Periyar Lake

Embark on a 5-day journey through Kerala's prominent destinations - Munnar, Thekkady, and Alleppey - and discover their natural and biodiverse atmosphere. Spot the endangered Nilgiri Tahr at Eravikulam National Park in Munnar, visit Echo Point, Mattupetty Dam, and Kundala Lake, and stroll through the spice plantations of Thekkady. Enjoy the serenity of Vembanad Lake aboard a houseboat in Alleppey, with boating available at Periyar Lake. The tour also includes time in Cochin to see the famous Chinese fishing nets, St. Francis Church, Mattancherry Palace, and the Jewish Synagogue.

Enjoy the beauty and serenity of life around Vembanad Lake during your stay on the houseboat.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Kochi, Alappuzha, Munnar, Thekkady, Eravikulam National Park, Periyar National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Cochin to Munnar and Eravikulam National Park

  • Arrive in Cochin and meet your tour representative, who will be waiting outside the exit gate of the International Airport to transfer you to the famous hill station of Munnar.
  • Check in to the hotel and relax.
  • After that, go sightseeing and visit Eravikulam National Park to see the endangered Nilgiri Tahr. It is situated 2,695 metres above sea level.
  • Return to the hotel for an overnight stay in Munnar.
2
Day 02

Munnar Sightseeing at Mattupetty, Echo Point and Kundala Lake

  • Have breakfast and proceed for sightseeing, beginning with a visit to Mattupetty Dam, which is situated at a height of 1,700 metres.
  • After that, visit Echo Point and Kundala Lake.
  • Then, return to the hotel for an overnight stay in Munnar.
3
Day 03

Munnar to Thekkady with Spice Plantations and Periyar Lake

  • After breakfast, drive to Thekkady.
  • Arrive and check in to the hotel.
  • In the afternoon, proceed to visit the spice plantations.
  • Later, enjoy boating on Periyar Lake. [Boating optional]

Overnight at Thekkady.

4
Day 04

Thekkady to Alleppey Houseboat Experience

  • Have breakfast and transfer to Alleppey.
  • Arrive in Alleppey and embark on your houseboat.
  • Enjoy the beauty and serenity of life around Vembanad Lake during your stay on the houseboat. Lunch, dinner, and breakfast the next day will be provided on the houseboat.

Overnight on the houseboat.

5
Day 05

Alleppey to Cochin with City Sightseeing

  • After breakfast, check out from the houseboat and proceed to Cochin.
  • If time permits, visit the famous Chinese fishing nets, which are distinctly unique to Cochin, and watch them in operation. Also visit the famous St. Francis Church, where Vasco da Gama was buried.
  • Next, visit Mattancherry Palace (Dutch Palace) to see its fine collection of mural paintings depicting scenes from the Hindu epics Ramayana and Mahabharata.
  • Stroll through Jewish Street and visit the famous Jewish Synagogue, built in 1568 and magnificently decorated with Chinese tiles and Belgian chandeliers.
  • Later, transfer to Cochin airport or railway station for your return journey.
Eravikulam National Park, Mattupetty Dam, Vembanad Lake houseboat, Periyar Lake boating

Where this trip takes you

Eravikulam National Park, Mattupetty Dam, Vembanad Lake houseboat, Periyar Lake boating

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Airport Rd 6 cities · 5 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Accommodation as per the itinerary on a twin-sharing basis with a bed and breakfast plan
  • Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle as per the programme
  • Stay in a houseboat at Alleppey with all meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
  • Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
  • Two bottles of water per traveller per day
  • Travel documents
  • All taxes
  • English-speaking Indian tour guide

What's Not Included

  • International and domestic flights
  • Visa and insurance
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities (recommended)
  • Anything not mentioned or specified in the itinerary and inclusions

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Cochin International Airport, Nedumbassery, Kerala
Tour start
Airport Rd, Kochi, Kerala 683111, India
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 5 days finish where they began, in Airport Rd.

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