Budget Kerala Package
Overview
A four-day Kerala trip that pairs the tea hills of Munnar with a night on the backwaters of Alleppey. You drive up from Cochin past waterfalls and spice plantations, spend a full day exploring Munnar, then move to a traditional houseboat for a cruise through lakes, canals and paddy fields before returning to Cochin.
Highlights
- Waterfalls, spice and rubber plantations on the drive to Munnar
- Eravikulam National Park, tea gardens and Munnar viewpoints
- Overnight stay on a traditional Kerala houseboat
- Backwater cruise through lakes, canals and paddy fields
Route
- Cochin
- Munnar
- Alleppey
- Cochin
Day-wise itinerary
D1Cochin to Munnar
Arrive at Cochin airport or Ernakulam railway station, where you are received and driven to Munnar, about four hours away. Along the way you pass pineapple and rubber plantations, spice gardens and the Valara and Cheeyappara waterfalls. Check in at your hotel in Munnar and spend the rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Munnar.
D2Munnar sightseeing
A full day around Munnar covering Mattupetty Dam, Echo Point, Gundala Lake, a photo point, Eravikulam National Park (known for the Nilgiri tahr), Anamudi, the highest peak in South India, the Tata Tea Museum, Blossom Hydel Park and the sunset view at Pothamedu. In the evening, enjoy a spice and tea trail. Overnight in Munnar.
D3Munnar to Alleppey
Drive to Alleppey, about five hours through Kerala villages and paddy fields. Check in on a traditional Kettuvallam houseboat and have lunch on board. Cruise across lakes, lagoons and canals, see a snake boat, a historic church and paddy fields in the Kuttanad region, where rice is grown below sea level, and watch the sunset. Overnight on the houseboat in the middle of the lake.
D4Alleppey to Cochin
Disembark from the houseboat in the morning and visit Alleppey Beach. Drive to Cochin and get dropped at the airport or railway station for your journey home.
What is included
- 3 nights' stay in a room for a couple: hotel in Munnar and a houseboat in Alleppey
- Non-alcoholic welcome drink
- Daily breakfast at the hotel and lunch on the houseboat
- Children under 5 stay free when sharing with parents
- Use of the hotel's recreational facilities at no extra cost
- Pick-up and drop at Cochin airport or Ernakulam railway station
- All transfers and sightseeing by AC car as per the itinerary
- Driver allowance, tolls, parking, fuel and permit charges
- All applicable taxes
Good to know
- Cochin to Munnar is about a 4-hour drive and Munnar to Alleppey about 5 hours.
₹12,999
per person
Kerala questions
Which places does a Kerala trip usually cover?
Most trips mix Cochin for its old-town charm, Munnar for tea-covered hills, Thekkady for wildlife and spice farms, and Alleppey or Kumarakom for the backwaters. Beach-focused plans add Kovalam or Varkala.
How many days are enough for Kerala?
Four to six days is enough to see the main highlights without rushing. Add a few days if you want beaches or a side trip to Kanyakumari.
When is the best time to visit?
The cooler months, roughly October to March, are the most comfortable. The monsoon brings lush greenery but heavy rain, and the summer months can be hot and humid.
What is included in these packages?
Each card shows whether hotel stay, meals, sightseeing and a private car are part of the plan. The exact hotel category and meal plan are confirmed in your quote.
Can I change a package to suit us?
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