Munnar Hills & Alleppey Backwaters
A 5-night Kerala holiday from Delhi featuring Munnar, Thekkady, Alleppey and Kochi, with IndiGo flights, private transfers, a houseboat stay, and sightseeing across the hill stations, backwaters and Fort Kochi.
- Length
- 5 nights, 6 days
- Destination
- Kerala
- Trip type
- Within India
- Travel period
- 19–24 Nov 2026
This Kerala getaway begins with an IndiGo flight from Delhi to Kochi and continues by private vehicle through Munnar, Thekkady, Alleppey and Kochi. The itinerary includes scenic stops such as Valara or Cheeyappara Falls, Munnar tea gardens and viewpoints, Periyar Tiger Reserve and Lake area, a backwater cruise on a Kerala houseboat, and a half-day Fort Kochi heritage tour before the return flight to Delhi.
Good for
The route, day by day
- Day 1Kochi to Munnar
- Day 2Munnar
- Day 3Munnar to Thekkady
- Day 4Thekkady to Alleppey
- Day 5Alleppey to Kochi
- Day 6Kochi to Delhi
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Day 1
Kochi to Munnar
Arrive at Cochin International Airport, travel to Munnar by private vehicle, visit Valara Falls or Cheeyappara Falls en route, check in to the hotel, visit Hydel Park in the evening, and stay overnight in Munnar.
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Day 2
Munnar
After breakfast, enjoy a full-day sightseeing tour of Munnar including the Tea Museum, Eravikulam National Park, Mattupetty Dam, Kundala Lake, Echo Point, View Point, and surrounding tea gardens, with time in the evening for the local market.
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Day 3
Munnar to Thekkady
After breakfast, travel to Thekkady by private vehicle, check in to the hotel, visit the Periyar Tiger Reserve and Periyar Lake area, note that boat safari tickets are not included, and visit the local spice market in the evening.
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Day 4
Thekkady to Alleppey
After breakfast, proceed to the boat jetty in Alleppey, board the traditionally decorated houseboat, and enjoy a scenic backwater cruise through the waterways of Kerala.
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Day 5
Alleppey to Kochi
After breakfast, travel to Kochi by private vehicle and enjoy a half-day sightseeing tour covering Chinese Fishing Nets, St. Francis Church, Santa Cruz Basilica, Jewish Synagogue, Mattancherry Palace (Dutch Palace), and Marine Drive before returning to the hotel.
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Day 6
Kochi to Delhi
After breakfast, proceed to Marari Beach and then to Cochin International Airport for the onward IndiGo flight to Delhi.
Highlights
- IndiGo flights between Delhi and Kochi are included.
- Stay in 4-star hotels plus a premium houseboat is included.
- The itinerary covers Munnar, Thekkady, Alleppey and Kochi.
- Sightseeing includes Munnar tea gardens, Periyar, an Alleppey backwater cruise and Fort Kochi.
Where you stay and how you get around
Hotels
- The Munnar Queen, Munnar — 2 nights, Executive Suite with Balcony AC, Bed & Breakfast Included.
- PepperVine, Thekkady — 1 night, Premium, Bed & Breakfast Included.
- Royal Rivers Houseboat, Alleppey — 1 night, Premium Houseboat, All Meals Included.
- Abad Plaza, Kochi — 1 night, Superior Room, Bed & Breakfast Included.
- Meal plan: Bed & Breakfast Included; All Meals Included at the houseboat
Transfers
- Private airport transfers from Cochin International Airport.
- Private vehicle for all included transfers and sightseeing.
What the price covers
Included
- Hotel accommodation as per the selected package.
- Breakfast as per the package.
- Private airport transfers from Cochin International Airport.
- Private vehicle for all included transfers and sightseeing.
- Houseboat stay in Alleppey.
- Sightseeing as mentioned in the itinerary.
- Periyar Tiger Reserve / Periyar Lake visit.
- Spice Plantation visit.
- Valara Falls or Cheeyappara Falls visit.
- Royal Rivers Houseboat with 3 meals.
Not included
- All entrance, monument, museum, and attraction entry fees.
- Any activity, service, or expense not specifically mentioned under Inclusion.
- Additional cost if the car is used beyond 8:30 AM to 7:00 PM.
- Boat safari tickets are not included.
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