Sample6 nights, 7 days · Kerala

Kerala backwaters and hills

Six nights through Kochi, the Munnar tea hills, Thekkady and a night on an Alleppey houseboat. Paced for couples and families.

Kerala moves slowly, and this plan lets it. Short drives between stops, two nights in the hills, and one night on the water.

Who it’s for: CoupleFamily
Length: 6 nights, 7 days
Route: Kochi → Munnar → Thekkady → Alleppey (Alappuzha) → Kochi
Best time: October to March, after the monsoon
Price: From ₹17,999 per person (sample price, not a quote)Per person, Standard hotels, twin sharing. This is the lowest price for trips starting in the next 12 months, so your dates may cost more.

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A boatman poling a boat past a houseboat and palm trees on the Kerala backwaters — KeralaPhoto: kyran low

Day by day

Add a night, swap a city or change the pace. Your consultant adjusts the plan before you book.

01Day
Arrive in Kochi, Fort Kochi walk
- Night in Kochi
1. Kochi airport to Fort Kochi, private sedan
  Private car · Sedan · about 1 h 30 min · 42 km
2. 16:00
  St. Francis Church
  One of India's oldest European-built churches, where Vasco da Gama was first buried in 1524.
  By walking
3. Santa Cruz Basilica
  A Fort Kochi cathedral first built by the Portuguese in the 16th century and rebuilt in 1905, with painted interiors.
  By walking
4. 17:30
  Chinese fishing nets
  Large shore-operated fishing nets on the Fort Kochi waterfront, still worked by teams of fishermen.
  By walking
02Day
Mattancherry, then up to Munnar
- Night in Munnar
- Breakfast
1. 09:00
  Mattancherry Palace (Dutch Palace)
  A 16th-century palace given to the Kochi rajas by the Portuguese, with Kerala murals of scenes from the Ramayana.
  By private car
2. Paradesi Synagogue
  A synagogue built in 1568 in Jew Town, Mattancherry, with hand-painted Chinese floor tiles. It closes for the Sabbath and Jewish holidays.
  By walking
3. 11:30
  Kochi to Munnar by road
  Private car · Sedan or SUV · about 4 h · 125 km
  Ghat road for the last 40 km, with stops at Cheeyappara and Valara waterfalls.
03Day
Eravikulam and the tea estates
- Night in Munnar
- Breakfast
1. 08:00
  Eravikulam National Park
  Grassland hills that are home to the Nilgiri tahr, a mountain goat found only in the Western Ghats. Usually closed in February and March for the calving season.
  Forest department bus from the gate to the park
  By private car
2. Tea Museum, Munnar
  A museum run by Kanan Devan Hills Plantations that shows how tea is processed, with a working factory demonstration.
  By private car
3. Mattupetty Dam
  A dam and reservoir about 13 km from town, with boating and tea estates on the drive there.
  By private car
4. Echo Point
  A lakeside stop on the road to Top Station, named for the echo across the water.
  By private car
04Day
Munnar to Thekkady, spice plantation walk
- Night in Thekkady
- Breakfast
1. 09:00
  Munnar to Thekkady by road
  Private car · Sedan or SUV · about 3 h · 90 km
2. 15:00
  Spice plantations, Kumily
  Cardamom, pepper and coffee estates around Kumily, many of which offer guided walks.
  By private car
05Day
Periyar boat ride, then the houseboat
- Night in Alleppey (Alappuzha)
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner
1. 07:30
  Periyar Lake boat ride
  A boat ride of about 90 minutes on Periyar Lake, where elephants, gaur and deer are often seen at the water's edge.
  By ferry or boat
2. 09:30
  Thekkady to Alleppey by road
  Private car · Sedan or SUV · about 4 h · 140 km
3. 12:30
  Vembanad Lake houseboat cruise
  Kerala's largest lake, crossed by houseboats that pass paddy fields, villages and narrow canals.
  Board around noon; the boat moors for the night by 5:30 pm
  By houseboat
06Day
Back to Kochi
- Night in Kochi
- Breakfast
1. 09:00
  Check out
  Leave the houseboat after breakfast
2. Alleppey to Fort Kochi by road
  Private car · Sedan or SUV · about 1 h 30 min · 55 km
3. 17:00
  Kerala Kathakali Centre
  A small theatre in Fort Kochi with nightly Kathakali shows; arrive early to watch the performers put on their make-up.
  By walking
07Day
Fly home from Kochi
- Breakfast
1. Fort Kochi to Kochi airport, private sedan
  Private car · Sedan · about 1 h 30 min · 42 km

Where you stay

The price depends on the hotel level you pick. We confirm these hotels, or similar ones, in your quote before you pay.

Night 1 · Kochi
- Standard
  Fort House or similar
  3-star
- Deluxe
  Old Harbour Hotel or similar
  4-star
- Premium
  Brunton Boatyard or similar
Nights 2 to 3 · Munnar
- Standard
  Westwood Riverside Garden Resort or similar
  3-star
- Deluxe
  KTDC Tea County or similar
  4-star
- Premium
  Fragrant Nature Munnar or similar
  5-star
Night 4 · Thekkady
- Standard
  Abad Green Forest or similar
  3-star
- Deluxe
  Cardamom County by Xandari or similar
  4-star
- Premium
  Spice Village or similar
Night 6 · Kochi
- Standard
  Fort House or similar
  3-star
- Deluxe
  Old Harbour Hotel or similar
  4-star
- Premium
  Brunton Boatyard or similar

What the price covers

This sample shows a typical split. Your quote confirms every line before you pay.

Included

Hotel stays as listed, in the category you choose
A private car with driver for transfers and sightseeing
The houseboat night with meals on board
Breakfast every day
Your consultant on WhatsAppYour TripShree consultant on WhatsApp from booking until you are home.

Not included

Travel to Kochi and back
Lunches and dinners on land
Entry tickets and activities you add
GST and TCS as applicableGST as applicable. For international packages, TCS is collected as per current income tax rules.

Starts from

Ahmedabad
Mumbai
Delhi
Surat

Fly to Kochi; direct flights from Ahmedabad, Mumbai and Delhi.

Train and flight tickets can be arranged for you, priced separately.

Terms and policies

Sample general terms

Prices are per person on twin sharing unless stated. Hotels named are examples of the category and may be replaced with similar hotels if unavailable. Check-in is usually from 2 pm and check-out by 11 am. The itinerary may change for weather, road closures or local rules; we will tell you as soon as we know.

Sample cancellation policy

Cancellation 30 days or more before departure: 10% of the package cost. 15 to 29 days: 25%. 7 to 14 days: 50%. Less than 7 days or no-show: 100%. Flight, train and visa charges follow the airline, railway or embassy rules. This is a sample policy, not TripShree's actual terms.

Sample payment policy

25% of the package cost to confirm the booking, and the balance 21 days before departure. Bookings made within 21 days of departure are paid in full. Payment by bank transfer or UPI. This is a sample policy, not TripShree's actual terms.

Sample child policy

Children under 5 travel free when sharing their parents' bed. Children 5 to 11 are charged the child rate, with or without an extra bed. From 12 years, the adult rate applies. This is a sample policy, not TripShree's actual terms.

Sample peak date policy

During Diwali, Christmas and New Year, hotels often ask for full payment at booking and do not refund cancellations. Compulsory gala dinners on 24 and 31 December are charged extra where the hotel requires them. This is a sample policy, not TripShree's actual terms.

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Last updated 26 Oct 2026

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Other starting points

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Kerala backwaters and hills

Day by day

Arrive in Kochi, Fort Kochi walk

Mattancherry, then up to Munnar

Eravikulam and the tea estates

Munnar to Thekkady, spice plantation walk

Periyar boat ride, then the houseboat

Back to Kochi

Fly home from Kochi