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Kerala Backwaters
Kerala - Munnar - Alleppey
6 Days / 5 Nights
Breakfast daily, Houseboat full board (1B+1L+1D), Dinner at hotels (3 dinners)
Private AC Car (Sedan/Innova based on group size)
Package Overview
Detailed Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1:
Arrive Kochi - Arrive Cochin Airport/Station, hotel check-in Fort Kochi area, afternoon Chinese Fishing Nets (iconic 14th century, operable manual nets, sunset photo), St. Francis Church (oldest European church India 1503, Vasco da Gama buried here initially), Santa Cruz Basilica (Portuguese Gothic, beautiful interiors), walk through Fort Kochi colonial streets, evening Kathakali classical dance show 7pm (traditional Kerala art form, elaborate costumes, makeup application from 6pm, tickets Ôé╣400), overnight Kochi|
Day 2:
Kochi Sightseeing & Munnar (130km, 4 hours) - Morning visit Mattancherry Palace/Dutch Palace (Kerala murals depicting Ramayana, royal artifacts, Ôé╣5), Paradesi Synagogue (1568, oldest active synagogue Commonwealth, Belgian glass chandeliers, hand-painted Chinese tiles, closed Friday-Saturday, Ôé╣5), Jew Town antique shops, afternoon drive to Munnar (hill station at 1600m, tea plantations capital), scenic drive through Cheeyappara and Valara waterfalls (photo stops), arrive Munnar evening, check-in hillside resort, overnight Munnar|
Day 3:
Munnar Tea Gardens - Morning visit Tea Museum (Tata Tea, tea processing from plucking to final, vintage equipment, tasting Ôé╣125), walk through tea plantations (learn plucking technique "two leaves and bud"), visit Eravikulam National Park (12km, UNESCO site, Nilgiri Tahr endangered species 2500+, Anamudi Peak South India highest 2695m, Neelakurinji flowers once in 12 years purple, Ôé╣125 entry + Ôé╣50 camera, closed Feb-Mar breeding), afternoon Top Station (Kerala-Tamil Nadu border highest point 1700m, Western Ghats views, echo point), Mattupetty Dam (boating Ôé╣200, mountain backdrop), Kundala Lake, overnight Munnar|
Day 4:
Munnar to Thekkady (95km, 3 hours) - Morning checkout, drive to Thekkady/Periyar (wildlife sanctuary at 900m), check-in resort near Periyar Lake, afternoon Periyar Lake boat cruise (view wildlife from lake, elephants come to drink, gaur, sambar, birds, 90 minutes, Ôé╣225 standard/Ôé╣500 premium upper deck, timings 7:30am, 9:30am, 11:30am, 2pm, 3:30pm), evening spice plantation walk (cardamom, pepper, vanilla, coffee, cinnamon), Kumily market for spices, overnight Thekkady|
Day 5:
Thekkady to Alleppey Houseboat (130km, 4 hours) - Morning optional bamboo rafting in Periyar or nature trek with tribal guides, checkout, drive to Alleppey (Venice of East), board deluxe houseboat by 12-1pm (Kettuvallam with AC bedrooms, attached bathrooms, deck, dining, crew and chef), cruise through backwaters network, narrow canals, Vembanad Lake, watch village life - coir making, toddy tapping, fishing, paddy fields, afternoon Kerala lunch onboard (Karimeen fish, avial, olan, sambar, payasam), evening sunset over backwaters, traditional dinner (Appam with stew, fish curry), houseboat anchors for night, overnight on houseboat|
Day 6:
Alleppey to Kochi Departure - Morning sunrise over backwaters, fresh Kerala breakfast (puttu with kadala, idli, coffee), disembark by 9-10am, drive to Cochin (53km, 1.5 hours), optional Marari Beach stop, afternoon last shopping at Broadway market, Lulu Mall, evening departure from Cochin Airport/Station, tour ends with God's Own Country memories (Best season: Sep-Mar pleasant, monsoon Jun-Aug heavy rains but lush green, backwater houseboats available year-round except monsoon peak, Kathakali shows daily, Neelakurinji flowers once 12 years next 2030)
What's Included
- Hotels and houseboat with meals, Cochin airport transfers, Munnar tea estates and national park, Alleppey overnight houseboat cruise, Cochin sightseeing and Kathakali show, All transfers
What's Not Included
- Flights to Cochin, Lunch on travel days, Elephant rides, Personal expenses, Shopping, Travel insurance
Accommodation Details
COCHIN (1N): Hotel Abad Plaza / Abad Metro / Fort Queen / Similar | 3-star | Fort Kochi area | AC rooms, WiFi, restaurant
MUNNAR (2N): Fragrant Nature Resort / Tea County / Westwood Riverside / Similar | 4-star resort | Valley view, tea garden location | AC rooms with mountain view, WiFi, multi-cuisine restaurant, indoor games, bonfire, tea plantation walks
HOUSEBOAT ALLEPPEY (1N): Deluxe AC Houseboat | 1-3 bedrooms with attached bathrooms, living area, kitchen, upper deck, dining area | Crew: captain, cook, helper | Equipped with safety gear, first aid
KOVALAM (1N): Uday Samudra / Travancore Heritage / The Santhi / Similar | 4-star beach resort | Beachfront or 2-min walk | AC rooms with sea/pool view, WiFi, swimming pool, restaurant, Ayurvedic center, beach access
Upgrade: 5-star option available (+₹6000) - Taj Green Cove/Vivanta
MUNNAR (2N): Fragrant Nature Resort / Tea County / Westwood Riverside / Similar | 4-star resort | Valley view, tea garden location | AC rooms with mountain view, WiFi, multi-cuisine restaurant, indoor games, bonfire, tea plantation walks
HOUSEBOAT ALLEPPEY (1N): Deluxe AC Houseboat | 1-3 bedrooms with attached bathrooms, living area, kitchen, upper deck, dining area | Crew: captain, cook, helper | Equipped with safety gear, first aid
KOVALAM (1N): Uday Samudra / Travancore Heritage / The Santhi / Similar | 4-star beach resort | Beachfront or 2-min walk | AC rooms with sea/pool view, WiFi, swimming pool, restaurant, Ayurvedic center, beach access
Upgrade: 5-star option available (+₹6000) - Taj Green Cove/Vivanta
Best Time to Visit
September to March (Best), April-May (Hot), June-August (Monsoon - lush green, less tourist)
Important Information
- Group Size: Maximum 12 persons per group
- Meal Plan: Breakfast daily, Houseboat full board (1B+1L+1D), Dinner at hotels (3 dinners)
- Transportation: Private AC Car (Sedan/Innova based on group size)
- Guide Language: English, Hindi (other languages on request)
- Documents Required: Valid ID proof (Aadhar/Passport), Photographs
- Travel Insurance: Highly recommended (not included)
Note: Package details, prices, and inclusions are subject to change based on availability and season. Please confirm all details at the time of booking.
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