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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:
Cochin International Airport arrival, meet driver, check-in hotel in Fort Kochi area, afternoon heritage walk - Chinese fishing nets 14th-century operating with counterweights (photo opportunities), St Francis Church where Vasco da Gama originally buried, Santa Cruz Basilica, walk through spice markets and antique shops, evening attend mesmerizing Kathakali performance (classical dance-drama, elaborate costumes, facial expressions, depicting Mahabharata-Ramayana stories, 1-hour show), dinner at local seafood restaurant (own expense), overnight Cochin|
Day 2:
After breakfast, drive to Munnar (130km, approximately 4 hours through Western Ghats), scenic journey with stops at Cheeyappara Waterfall (seven-step cascade) and Valara Waterfall roadside viewing, watch landscape transform from plains to hills covered in tea, reach Munnar check-in hill resort, afternoon leisure walk through nearby tea estates, interaction with tea pickers, evening Munnar town stroll, cool mountain weather, overnight|
Day 3:
Full day Munnar exploration after breakfast - Visit Eravikulam National Park (16km, 97 sq km area, home to endangered Nilgiri Tahr mountain goats, short trek to viewing points, April-May Neelakurinji flowers bloom once in 12 years covering hills in blue-purple), Tea Museum at Nallathanni estate (learn tea processing from plucking to packaging, machinery display, tea tasting), Mattupetty Dam (1949 concrete gravity dam, storage for hydro project, boating available own cost), Echo Point where voice echoes, Top Station highest point with Tamil Nadu border panoramic valley views, Photo Point picturesque, evening return resort, overnight Munnar|
Day 4:
After breakfast check-out, drive to Thekkady (95km, 3 hours through cardamom plantations), check-in resort near Periyar, afternoon guided spice plantation tour - walk through cardamom, pepper, cinnamon, vanilla, nutmeg, clove, turmeric, ginger plantations with expert explaining cultivation, uses, medicinal properties, photo opportunities, purchase fresh spices, evening Periyar Lake boat safari (2 hours, 26 sq km artificial lake, wildlife spotting from boat - elephants come to drink especially dry season, gaur, sambar, wild boar, variety of birds including hornbills, cormorants, rare sightings of tigers on shore), overnight Thekkady|
Day 5:
After breakfast check-out, drive to Alleppey (140km, approximately 4 hours), reach Alleppey boat jetty around 12 noon, board your private deluxe houseboat (traditional kettuvallam design with bedrooms, attached western toilets-bathrooms, dining area, kitchen, front deck), welcome drink tender coconut, cruise begins through narrow canals - pass through villages, observe rural Kerala life, coir roping, fishing, duck farming, paddy fields, children waving from banks, palm trees, country boats, lunch prepared fresh onboard by cook (Kerala meals with fish curry, avial, sambar, rice, pappadam), afternoon cruise continues, evening tea with banana fritters Kerala style, houseboat anchors in peaceful spot for night, dinner onboard (variety including fish/chicken, traditional sides), stargazing from deck, overnight on houseboat in backwaters|
Day 6:
Wake to backwater morning sounds, cruise resumes after sunrise, breakfast onboard (appam with curry, idli, fruits, tea-coffee), more village sights, disembark at Alleppey jetty around 9 AM, drive back to Cochin (55km, 1.5 hours), optional stops - Marari Beach quick visit, lunch at hotel (own cost), afternoon free for shopping at Broadway, Jew Town antiques, MG Road, Lulu Mall if interested, or direct airport transfer for departure flight, tour concludes with memories of Kerala beauty-culture-nature trinity
What's Included
- Comfortable hotels and premium AC houseboat with attached bathrooms, All meals during houseboat stay (lunch, evening tea-snacks, dinner, breakfast), Daily breakfast at hotels, Cochin city guided tour with Kathakali cultural performance ticket, Munnar sightseeing including Tea Museum entry showcasing tea processing history, Eravikulam National Park entry and trekking, Mattupetty Dam, Echo Point, Top Station viewpoint, Thekkady Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary boat cruise ticket, Guided spice plantation walk with explanations, Alleppey full 24-hour houseboat cruise, All inter-city transfers in private AC vehicle, English-speaking guide services
What's Not Included
- Flights to/from Cochin airport, Lunch and dinner at hotels (only breakfast included, houseboat all meals included), Optional Ayurvedic massage and spa treatments (Kerala famous), Bamboo rafting in Periyar, Trekking programs in Thekkady, Jeep safari instead of boat, Elephant rides and interactions, Tea garden guided walks (own cost), Camera fees at certain places, Shopping expenses (tea, spices, handicrafts, Kathakali masks), Houseboat crew tips (customary 500-1000), Guide and driver tips, Travel and medical 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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