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A 5-day escape through Fort Kochi's heritage lanes, Munnar's tea gardens and an Alleppey houseboat cruise.
Highlights
- Overnight stay on a traditional Kerala houseboat in Alleppey
- Tea garden walk and Tea Museum visit in Munnar
- Eravikulam National Park — home of the Nilgiri Tahr
- Fort Kochi heritage walk — Chinese fishing nets & Jew Town
- Scenic Western Ghats drive via Cheeyappara waterfalls
Day-wise Itinerary
- 10:00Airport pickup & transfer to hotel
- 14:00Chinese Fishing Nets & Fort Kochi beach
- 16:00St. Francis Church & Jew Town
- 19:00Kathakali dance show (optional) (Optional)
- 08:00Breakfast & checkout
- 09:00Drive to Munnar via Cheeyappara waterfalls
- 16:00Evening tea garden walk
- 08:30Breakfast at hotel
- 09:30Eravikulam National Park
- 12:00Mattupetty Dam & Echo Point
- 15:00Tea Museum visit
- 08:00Breakfast & drive to Alleppey
- 13:00Houseboat check-in & lunch onboard
- 14:30Backwater cruise through paddy fields & villages
- 19:30Dinner onboard & overnight stay on backwaters
- 08:00Breakfast onboard & houseboat checkout
- 09:00Drive to Kochi airport
- 12:00Departure transfer
Inclusions & Exclusions
- 4 nights accommodation (hotel + houseboat) on double occupancy
- Daily breakfast; lunch & dinner on houseboat included
- All transfers and sightseeing in private AC vehicle
- Eravikulam National Park entry & shuttle
- Houseboat backwater cruise (22 hours, Alleppey)
- Airfare/train fare to/from Kochi
- Lunch on days 1–3 (except houseboat)
- Tea Museum entry ticket (pay at site, ~₹150)
- Personal expenses and tips
- Anything not mentioned under inclusions
Popular Places
Chinese Fishing Nets, Fort KochiMust Visit
Heritage
Iconic cantilevered fishing nets introduced by Chinese traders.
Eravikulam National ParkMust Visit
Wildlife
Home to the endangered Nilgiri Tahr and rolling grasslands.
Mattupetty Dam
Nature
Scenic reservoir surrounded by tea plantations.
Alleppey BackwatersMust Visit
Nature
Network of canals, lakes and lagoons — Kerala's signature experience.
Weather & Attire
Climate: Tropical, humid in backwaters / cool in hills · Best time: September to March
Light cottons for Kochi/Alleppey, a light sweater or jacket for Munnar evenings.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
September to March offers pleasant weather for backwaters and hill stations alike.
Yes, we book AC deluxe houseboats with attached bathrooms on Alleppey backwaters.
Evenings can dip to 10–12°C in winter — carry a light jacket.
Yes, a 1-night Thekkady extension can be added before booking at extra cost.
Yes — the pace is relaxed and the houseboat stay is popular with families.