Kerala Backwaters – 6 Days Kochi, Munnar, Thekkady & Alleppey Houseboat
- Duration
- 6 days / 5 nights
- Country
- 🌴 Kerala
- Places
- Kochi, Munnar, Thekkady, Alleppey
- Starts from
- Chennai or any Indian city
- Tour type
- Private tour (can be customised)
- Meals
- Daily breakfast
- Tour code
- ET-KER-028
Overview
Kerala's best-loved route. Start in historic Fort Kochi, climb into the tea estates of Munnar, walk through spice plantations in Thekkady and finish with a night on a private houseboat drifting through the Alleppey backwaters.
Highlights
- Private houseboat with all meals in Alleppey
- Tea gardens, Eravikulam National Park and Mattupetty Dam, Munnar
- Periyar lake boating and spice plantation walk, Thekkady
- Chinese fishing nets and Mattancherry Palace, Fort Kochi
- Kathakali or Kalaripayattu show
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Kochi
Pick-up from Kochi airport. Fort Kochi walk: Chinese fishing nets, St Francis Church, Jew Town and Mattancherry Palace. Evening Kathakali show.
Day 2: Kochi to Munnar
Drive up to Munnar past Cheeyappara and Valara waterfalls (about 4 hours). Evening in the tea gardens.
Day 3: Munnar sightseeing
Eravikulam National Park, Tea Museum, Mattupetty Dam, Echo Point and Kundala lake.
Day 4: Munnar to Thekkady
Drive to Thekkady. Spice plantation walk and an evening Kalaripayattu show. Optional elephant-free nature walk.
Day 5: Alleppey houseboat
Drive to Alleppey and board your private houseboat. Cruise the backwaters with lunch, snacks and dinner cooked on board. Overnight on the houseboat.
Day 6: Departure
Breakfast on board, disembark and transfer to Kochi airport.
Included
- Hotel stay on twin-sharing basis with daily breakfast
- Pick-up and drop at the airport or railway station
- Sightseeing as per itinerary in a private air-conditioned vehicle
- Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel
- Easy Tripping 24/7 support during the trip
Not included
- Flights or train tickets (we can add them to your quote)
- Lunch and dinner unless mentioned
- Entry tickets, guide and camera fees unless mentioned
- Personal expenses: tips, laundry, shopping
- Anything not listed under Included
FAQs
Is the houseboat private?
Yes, one bedroom per couple or family on a private boat with crew. Air-conditioning runs at night (typically 9 pm to 6 am) on most boats.
Can I change the hotels or dates?
Yes. Every package can be customised: dates, hotel category, number of nights and sightseeing.
Are flights or trains included?
Prices are land-only by default. Tell us your city and we will add flights or train tickets to your quote.