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Kerala Backwaters
Kerala - Munnar - Alleppey
6 Days / 5 Nights
Breakfast + Houseboat Meals
AC Car + Houseboat
Package Overview
Detailed Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1:
Arrival Cochin - Arrive at Cochin International Airport/Railway Station, meet our representative, transfer to hotel in Fort Kochi area, check-in and freshen up, afternoon half-day Cochin sightseeing tour: visit iconic Chinese Fishing Nets (unique to Kochi, brought by traders from Emperor Kublai Khan court), explore colonial Fort Kochi with Portuguese, Dutch, and British architecture, Mattancherry Palace (Dutch Palace) with Kerala murals, St. Francis Church (oldest European church in India where Vasco da Gama was initially buried), walk through Jew Town visiting 16th-century Paradesi Synagogue with Belgian glass chandeliers and hand-painted Chinese tiles, browse antique shops, evening witness traditional Kathakali dance performance (elaborate costumes, facial expressions, hand mudras depicting stories from Ramayana and Mahabharata), dinner at local restaurant trying Kerala appam and stew, return hotel, overnight Cochin|
Day 2:
Cochin to Munnar (130km, 4 hours) - Early breakfast, check-out and drive to Munnar hill station, scenic drive through Western Ghats with views of waterfalls, tea estates, and spice gardens, en route visit Cheeyappara and Valara waterfalls for photos, stop at view points overlooking tea-covered valleys, arrive Munnar by afternoon, check-in to resort, lunch, evening free to explore local market and try Munnar chocolate, optional: visit Tea Museum learning about tea processing from leaf to cup, overnight Munnar amidst tea plantations|
Day 3:
Munnar Full Day Sightseeing - After breakfast, full-day guided tour of Munnar: visit Eravikulam National Park home to endangered Nilgiri Tahr (mountain goat), trek through park with panoramic views of rolling hills, visit Anamudi Peak viewpoint (highest peak in South India), Mattupetty Dam with boating options (optional), Echo Point where your voice echoes back, Kundala Lake surrounded by hills, visit working tea plantation and factory seeing plucking, withering, rolling, fermentation, drying, and sorting processes, learn about different tea grades, tea tasting session, afternoon visit Photo Palace viewpoint, Rose Garden with rare rose varieties, evening at leisure enjoying cool mountain air, dinner at hotel, overnight Munnar|
Day 4:
Munnar to Thekkady (95km, 3 hours) - Breakfast with mountain views, check-out drive to Thekkady (Periyar), en route passing through cardamom hills and rubber plantations, arrive Thekkady, check-in to hotel near Periyar Lake, afternoon guided spice plantation walk: discover how cardamom, pepper, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves grow, learn about spices' medicinal properties, purchase fresh spices, optional: 1-hour Ayurvedic massage using herbal oils (additional cost but highly recommended), evening boat cruise on Periyar Lake in Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary watching wild elephants, gaur (Indian bison), sambar deer, rare Nilgiri langur, and various bird species coming to drink water, return hotel, overnight Thekkady|
Day 5:
Thekkady to Alleppey Houseboat (140km, 4 hours) - Early breakfast, check-out, optional: early morning nature walk or bamboo rafting in Periyar (additional cost), drive to Alleppey (Venice of East), arrive by noon, board your private deluxe houseboat (traditional Kettuvallam with 1-3 bedrooms, attached bathrooms, living area, open deck), welcome drink of tender coconut water, cruise begins through narrow canals and vast Vembanad Lake, watch daily life of villagers: paddy farming, coir making, toddy tapping, fishing, pass by coconut groves and water lilies, chef prepares fresh Kerala lunch onboard (Karimeen fish fry, avial, sambar, rice, payasam), afternoon relax on deck with breeze, stop at villages, evening watch spectacular sunset over backwaters, dinner onboard (Kerala sadhya style), overnight on houseboat (anchored in peaceful location with just sounds of nature)|
Day 6:
Alleppey to Cochin Departure (55km, 1.5 hours) - Wake up to beautiful sunrise over backwaters, fresh Kerala breakfast onboard (puttu, kadala curry, banana fritters), disembark houseboat by 9 AM, drive to Cochin, en route visit Marari Beach for short relaxation (pristine beach with fewer tourists), lunch at local restaurant, continue to Cochin Airport/Railway Station, drop-off with memories of God's Own Country, tour ends
What's Included
- Accommodation in premium hotels/resorts with daily breakfast, 1-night stay in deluxe houseboat with all meals (lunch, dinner, breakfast), Private air-conditioned vehicle for all transfers and sightseeing, Professional tour guide services, Cochin sightseeing (Chinese fishing nets, Fort Kochi, Mattancherry Palace, St. Francis Church, Jewish Synagogue), Munnar tea plantation visit and factory tour, Thekkady spice plantation guided walk, Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary boat safari, Traditional Kathakali dance performance tickets, Ayurvedic massage session (1 hour), All entry fees and parking charges, Toll taxes and driver allowances
What's Not Included
- Train/flight tickets to Cochin and from Trivandrum, Lunch and dinner (except houseboat meals), Camera fees at monuments, Optional activities (elephant rides, bamboo rafting, trekking), Premium Ayurvedic treatments, Personal expenses (laundry, tips, shopping), Travel insurance, Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, Any services not mentioned in inclusions
Best Time to Visit
September to March
Important Information
- Group Size: Maximum 12 persons per group
- Meal Plan: Breakfast + Houseboat Meals
- Transportation: AC Car + Houseboat
- 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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