Experience the best of Kerala in 5 days—arrive in coastal Cochin, head to the misty tea hills of Munnar, and unwind on an overnight Alleppey backwater cruise before departing from Cochin.
Highlights include Fort Kochi’s heritage quarter, Tea Museum and Rose Garden in Munnar, the scenic trio of Mattupetty Dam, Kundale Lake and Echo Point, the rare Nilgiri Tahr at Rajamalai (Eravikulam), and a traditional houseboat experience in Alleppey.
Based on the itinerary, the following are typically included and excluded. Final inclusions may vary at booking time.
A snapshot of what you’ll experience from Cochin to Munnar and Alleppey.
Follow this 5-day plan covering Cochin’s heritage, Munnar’s rolling tea hills, and Alleppey’s tranquil backwaters. Sightseeing options are provided for information; availability and timings may vary.
Pick up from Cochin Airport / Ernakulam railway station and transfer to the hotel. Afternoon sightseeing in and around Cochin – the Queen of Arabian Sea. Visit Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, Jewish Street, St. Francis Church and Chinese Fishing Nets. Overnight stay in Cochin.
After breakfast check out and drive to Munnar (approx. 4 hours). En route, enjoy waterfalls and scenic viewpoints. Check into the hotel on arrival. Visit Tea Museum (entry fee Rs.125 per adult, open till 5 pm) and Floriculture Centre (Rose Garden – entry fee Rs.30, open 10 am to 5 pm). Overnight stay in Munnar.
After breakfast, proceed for local sightseeing. Visit Mattupetty Dam, Kundale Lake and Echo Point. Afternoon, proceed to Rajamalai (Eravikulam) to see the rare Nilgiri Tahr. Overnight stay in Munnar.
After breakfast, check out and drive to Alleppey (about 172 km, approx. 5 hours). On arrival, board a houseboat for an overnight backwater cruise. Check-in at 1:00 pm and cruise starts with lunch. Enjoy Chinese fishing nets, paddy fields, coir making, rustic homes, temples and coconut groves. Meals served onboard. Overnight stay in the houseboat.
After breakfast, check out from the houseboat/hotel and drive to Cochin Airport or Ernakulam railway station for your return journey.
This itinerary covers central Kerala—from Cochin to the high ranges of Munnar and the backwaters of Alleppey.
