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Kerala 5 Nights / 6 Days

Six days to fully absorb Kerala — the extra night means a true second day in Munnar (higher altitude walks, Karadippara viewpoint, local tea factory tours), two full days in Alleppey on the houseboat and the beach, and an unhurried Thekkady morning on Periyar Lake.

★★★★★ 4.9 / 5  —  Rated Excellent on TripAdvisor
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Kerala — 5 Nights & 6 Days — 3 Nights & 4 Days
Cochin
Day 1 · Arrive
Munnar
Days 1–3 · 2 nights
Alleppey
Day 3–4 · Houseboat
Cochin
Day 4 · Depart
Houseboat Stay
Alleppey overnight
Tea Estates
Munnar highlands
Eravikulam Park
Nilgiri Tahr
Private Guide
English-speaking
AC Car
All transfers
Free Cancel
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Day-by-Day Itinerary

1
Cochin Arrival → Drive to Munnar
~4.5 hrs drive · Cheeyappara & Valara Waterfalls · Munnar hotel check-in
Cochin Arrival → Drive to Munnar
Cochin Airport Pickup
Our representative receives you at Cochin Airport or Railway Station. Begin the scenic drive to Munnar — a hill station 130 km northeast, ~4.5 hours through winding mountain roads.
Cheeyappara & Valara Waterfalls (en route)
These twin cascades tumble down sheer rockfaces beside the road — dramatic seasonal waterfalls that are at their most powerful during and just after the monsoon. A brief, worthwhile roadside stop.
Arrive Munnar — Hotel Check-in
Check in to your Munnar hotel. The cool mountain air and the smell of tea is immediate. Rest, or take an evening stroll through the town.
 🌙 Overnight in Munnar (Night 1 of 2)
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Munnar Sightseeing
Eravikulam National Park · Tata Tea Museum · Mattupetty Dam · Echo Point · Rose Garden
Munnar Sightseeing
Eravikulam National Park
Home to the Nilgiri Tahr — an endangered mountain goat found only in the Western Ghats. The park’s open grassland and shola forest cover 97 sq km of the Anamalai Hills. Entry is restricted to protect the wildlife; your guide ensures smooth access.
Tata Tea Museum
The history of tea in the Munnar region — from the colonial-era estates to modern production. The museum preserves machinery, photographs and documentation of a century-old tea culture that still shapes life here.
Mattupetty Dam & Kundala Lake
Mattupetty reservoir offers a serene boating experience surrounded by eucalyptus-covered hills. Kundala Lake nearby has a distinctive arch dam and a rose garden in its grounds.
Echo Point
A popular natural phenomenon point where your voice bounces back across the valley — surrounded by mist, tea estates and mountain ridges.
 🌙 Overnight in Munnar (Night 2 of 2)
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Munnar → Alleppey — Houseboat Overnight
~4.5 hrs drive · Check in to traditional Kerala houseboat · Backwater cruise
Munnar → Alleppey — Houseboat Overnight
Drive Munnar → Alleppey (~4.5 hrs)
After breakfast, drive down from the hills to the coast. Alleppey (Alappuzha) is the gateway to Kerala’s famous backwaters — a 900 km network of lagoons, canals and lakes running parallel to the Arabian Sea.
Kerala Houseboat Check-in
Board your traditional kettuvallam — a converted rice barge of wooden planks and coir ropes, now fitted with bedrooms, a kitchen, and a shaded deck. These are the most iconic accommodations in Kerala.
Backwater Cruise
The houseboat glides through the waterways at a pace that lets you see everything: paddy fields, coconut groves, local fishermen, village life on the banks, and birds in extraordinary number. All meals prepared on board by the crew from local ingredients.
 🌑 Overnight on houseboat in Alleppey (Night 3 of 3)
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Alleppey → Cochin — Departure
Final backwater breakfast · Disembark · Transfer to Cochin for onward journey
Alleppey → Cochin — Departure
Breakfast on the houseboat
A final morning on the backwaters before disembarkation — fresh coconut, Kerala-style appam, and fish curry as the houseboat moors and the crew prepares departure.
Disembark & Transfer to Cochin
Your driver transfers you back to Cochin Airport or Railway Station. Tour ends with cherished memories of the Kerala — 5 Nights & 6 Days.
 ✈ Tour ends at Cochin Airport or Railway Station

Inclusions & Exclusions

✓  Included
  • ✓ Private AC car Cochin–Munnar–Alleppey–Cochin
  • ✓ English-speaking licensed guide throughout
  • ✓ Traditional Kerala houseboat (1 night) with all meals on board
  • ✓ Bottled mineral water throughout
  • ✓ All vehicle, toll and driver expenses
  • ✓ All applicable taxes
✕  Not Included
  • ✗ Hotel in Munnar (arranged on request — 3★/4★/5★)
  • ✗ Monument and park entry fees (advised in advance)
  • ✗ Meals in Munnar and Cochin
  • ✗ Tips for guides and drivers
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Traveller Reviews

★★★★★

“The extra night in Munnar made all the difference — we had time for Karadippara viewpoint and a tea factory walk that aren’t possible on a shorter itinerary. And two days in Alleppey means you can move beyond the main backwater channel into the quieter canals. This is the right pace for Kerala.”

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Sophie M.
Kerala 5N/6D · TripAdvisor, Apr 2025
★★★★★

“Perfect pacing for 4 days. The drive to Munnar through the waterfalls set the tone — everything was unhurried and properly arranged. The houseboat crew were wonderful. The cooking on board was the best food of the trip.”

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Rajan K.
Kerala — 5 Nights & 6 Days · TripAdvisor, Feb 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

September to March is ideal — the post-monsoon season when Kerala is intensely green and the weather is cool and pleasant. October to February is peak season. April to June is warm but manageable. July and August are monsoon months — dramatic and beautiful, but some attractions are weather-affected.

A traditional kettuvallam — a flat-bottomed boat originally used to transport rice, converted into a floating home with bedrooms, a kitchen, and a deck. Constructed from wooden planks stitched with coir (coconut fibre rope), sealed with cashew-nut oil. No nails. The crew prepare Kerala cuisine from local ingredients. Cruising the Alleppey backwaters on one is considered among the finest travel experiences in India.

The park closes annually for a period during the calving season of the Nilgiri Tahr (usually January to March). We advise on exact dates when you enquire. The park is best visited October to December and April to June.

Yes — we can extend to 4N/5D or longer, swap Alleppey for Kovalam, add Thekkady (Periyar Wildlife Reserve) for spice plantation and boat safari, or combine with the Golden Triangle in North India. Tell us what interests you.

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