Chinese fishing nets silhouetted at sunset in Fort Kochi

4 Nights / 5 Days · Kerala

Cochin, Munnar, Thekkady & Alleppey Houseboat — 5 Days / 4 Nights

The classic Kerala circuit in five days — misty Munnar tea country, Thekkady's Periyar wildlife and an overnight Alleppey houseboat, bookended by Fort Kochi's colonial charm. The perfect first Kerala tour.

5 Days Cochin · Munnar · Thekkady · Alleppey

The journey

Cochin, Munnar, Thekkady & Alleppey Houseboat

Ideal for: Couples and families wanting the classic Kerala highlights.

Cochin Munnar Thekkady Alleppey Cochin

Duration

4 nights / 5 days

Route

Cochin → Munnar → Thekkady → Alleppey → Cochin

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Highlights

What you’ll experience

Cheyyappara and Vallara waterfalls en route to Munnar Eravikulam (Rajamalai), Mattupetty Dam and Echo Point Periyar wildlife sanctuary boat ride in Thekkady Overnight Alleppey houseboat with all meals included Fort Kochi heritage and Chinese fishing nets Private AC vehicle throughout

Day by day

Your 5-day itinerary

Day 1

Cochin to Munnar

Drive up to Munnar past Cheyyappara and Vallara waterfalls and spice plantations, with photo stops along the serpentine roads before checking in for the night.

Day 2

Munnar sightseeing

A full day taking in Photo Point, Eravikulam National Park (Rajamalai), Mattupetty Dam, Echo Point, the Tea Museum, tea plantations and Pothenmedu viewpoint.

Day 3

Munnar to Thekkady

Travel to Thekkady for a Periyar Lake boat ride to spot wild elephant, boar and deer, with optional Kathakali, elephant rides and Ayurvedic treatments.

Day 4

Thekkady to Alleppey houseboat

Drive to Alleppey and board a Kerala-style houseboat for a 21-hour cruise with welcome drink, snacks, lunch, dinner and breakfast on board.

Day 5

Alleppey to Cochin

Visit Alleppey beach, then a Fort Kochi tour — St. Francis Church, Chinese fishing nets, Mattancherry Palace and the Jewish Synagogue — before your airport drop.

Tailor-made & flexible