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Kerala: Munnar Tea Hills & Alleppey Backwaters
Tea-carpeted hills, a spice-scented forest and a private houseboat night on the backwaters — Kerala’s classic journey at an easy pace.
Overview
About this journey
Kerala in under a week, without the rush. You begin in the cool tea hills of Munnar, continue to Thekkady for the spice gardens and the wildlife of Periyar, and end with a night aboard your own private houseboat on the backwaters of Alleppey.
It is a journey that suits families particularly well: short drives, comfortable resorts and experiences — elephants, boats, plantations — that children love.
Highlights
- Tea estates and Eravikulam National Park in Munnar
- Spice plantation walk in Thekkady
- Boat ride on Periyar Lake
- Private houseboat night with your own chef
- Kathakali performance
- Private car with driver throughout
Itinerary
Day by day
Day 1Kochi to Munnar
Your driver meets you at Kochi airport for the drive into the hills, passing waterfalls and spice gardens. Arrive in Munnar by afternoon with the tea estates spread out below your hotel.
Day 2Tea country
Visit Eravikulam National Park, home of the Nilgiri tahr, and the tea museum to see how leaf becomes tea. Afternoon at Mattupetty Dam and Echo Point.
Day 3To Thekkady
Drive through cardamom hills to Thekkady. Walk through a spice plantation in the afternoon and watch a Kathakali performance in the evening.
Day 4Periyar & on to the backwaters
An early boat ride on Periyar Lake to look for elephants and birdlife, then drive to Alleppey to board your private houseboat. Cruise through the backwaters as your chef prepares Kerala specialities.
Day 5Marari beach
Disembark after breakfast and drive to Marari, a quiet fishing village with a long, empty beach. Spend the afternoon by the sea.
Day 6Departure
Drive to Kochi airport, with a stop at the Chinese fishing nets of Fort Kochi if time allows.
Stay & travel
Where you’ll stay
- 2 nights
Munnar
Blanket Hotel & Spa
- Category
- 4★
- Room
- Deluxe Room, valley view
- 1 night
Thekkady
Spice Village (CGH Earth)
- Category
- 4★
- Room
- Cottage
- 1 night
Alleppey
Premium private houseboat
- Category
- Houseboat
- Room
- Air-conditioned bedroom
- 1 night
Mararikulam
Marari Beach Resort
- Category
- 4★
- Room
- Garden Villa
Hotels are subject to availability; a similar property of the same category may be offered.
Sightseeing
- Munnar: tea museum, Eravikulam National Park, Mattupetty Dam and Echo Point
- Thekkady: spice plantation, Periyar Lake boat ride, Kathakali show
- Alleppey backwater cruise
Transfers
- Kochi airport pick-up and drop
- Private car (Innova or similar) for the entire itinerary
What’s included
Inclusions & exclusions
Included
Not included
Before you go
Important information
Terms & conditions
- A booking is confirmed only after the advance payment and our written confirmation.
- Prices are per person on twin/double sharing unless stated otherwise, and are indicative and subject to availability and date of travel.
- GST is charged in addition to the package price as applicable.
- Peak-season and festival surcharges (Diwali, Christmas, New Year, long weekends) apply where relevant.
- Hotels are subject to availability; a similar property of the same category may be offered.
- Cancellation charges apply as per our Cancellation & Refund Policy.
- Sightseeing order may change due to weather, road conditions or local regulations.
- Tripyarri is not responsible for costs arising from flight delays, weather, landslides, strikes or events beyond our control.
See also our Terms & Conditions and Cancellation Policy.
Good to know
Questions, answered
Is the houseboat safe for children?
Yes. Premium houseboats have railings on the decks, life jackets on board and an experienced crew. We recommend keeping an eye on younger children on the open deck.
Are flights included in this package?
Flights are not included, so you can choose the airline and timings that suit you. We are happy to add flights from your city to your quotation.
Can this itinerary be customised?
Yes. Every Tripyarri itinerary can be tailored — add or remove nights, upgrade hotels or rooms, change the pace or add experiences in Kerala. Share your dates and preferences and a travel expert will send a revised quotation.
Tailor-made
Make this journey yours.
Change the hotels, the pace or the dates — a Tripyarri expert will tailor it and share a clear quotation.
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