Munnar · Thekkady · Alleppey
Kerala Backwaters & Hills
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Kochi → Trivandrum
Kerala — God’s Own Country
5N / 6DGroup tripSave up to ₹2,500Family friendly
Fort Kochi, Munnar’s tea hills, Thekkady’s spice gardens, an Alleppey houseboat and Varkala’s cliffs — 5 nights from Kochi to Trivandrum.
- 🗓️Duration5 Nights / 6 Days
- 🚩Next departure5 Jan 2027
- ☀️Best timeSeptember to March
- 👥Group size12–20 travellers
- 🥾DifficultyEasy
- 📍DestinationKerala
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Overview
This Kerala group trip covers the state end to end — from the colonial lanes of Fort Kochi and the misty tea hills of Munnar to the spice gardens of Thekkady, a night on a houseboat in Alleppey and the red cliffs of Varkala.
It is relaxed, family-friendly and full of good food. Your trip captain handles stays, transfers and timings so you can just enjoy God’s Own Country.
Highlights
- Overnight houseboat on Alleppey backwaters
- Munnar tea estates and Eravikulam National Park
- Spice plantation walk in Thekkady
- Kathakali performance
- Chinese fishing nets in Fort Kochi
- Sunset at Varkala cliff
Day-wise itinerary
Day 1Kochi
Pickup from Kochi airport at noon. Fort Kochi walk — Chinese fishing nets, St Francis Church, Jew Town — and a Kathakali show.
Day 2Kochi → Munnar
Drive to Munnar past Cheeyappara and Valara waterfalls; afternoon at a tea museum.
Day 3Munnar
Eravikulam National Park, Mattupetty dam, Echo Point and the tea gardens.
Day 4Munnar → Thekkady
Drive to Thekkady; spice plantation walk and optional Periyar boat ride or elephant experience.
Day 5Thekkady → Alleppey houseboat
Drive to Alleppey and board your houseboat; cruise the backwaters with lunch and dinner on board.
Day 6Varkala → Trivandrum
Disembark after breakfast, drive to Varkala cliff for the afternoon and drop at Trivandrum airport or station.
Dates & seats
Room sharing:
| 5 Jan – 10 Jan 2027Tue → Sun | Seats open | |
| 6 Feb – 11 Feb 2027Sat → Thu | Seats open | |
| 5 Mar – 10 Mar 2027Fri → Wed | Seats open |
What's included
Included
- 5 nights on twin/triple sharing (1 night on a houseboat)
- Breakfast & dinner every day; all meals on the houseboat
- All transfers in an AC vehicle
- Sightseeing as per the itinerary and Kathakali show
- Dil Se trip captain throughout
Not included
- Flights or trains to Kochi / from Trivandrum
- Lunches (except houseboat) and personal expenses
- Entry tickets not mentioned and optional activities
- 5% GST
Stays & pickup
🏨 Where you stay
- Kochi: 3★ hotel (1 night)
- Munnar: hill resort (2 nights)
- Thekkady: plantation resort (1 night)
- Alleppey: deluxe houseboat (1 night)
🚐 Pickup & drop
- Kochi airport · 12:00 PM
Best time to visit Kerala
September to March
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
How to reach
Fly into Kochi (COK); pickup at 12:00 PM. The trip ends at Trivandrum (TRV) — book your return flight after 6 PM, or we can arrange it.
Good to know
🎒 Things to carry
- Light jacket or fleece for the evenings
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Sunglasses, cap and sunscreen
- Reusable water bottle
- Personal medicines
- Power bank and a government photo ID
- Light cotton clothes for the coast
💡 Know before you go
- Carry a government photo ID; foreign nationals need a passport.
- The itinerary may change due to weather, road or local conditions — your trip captain will choose the safest option.
- Rooms are shared with travellers of the same gender unless you book together.
- Please reach the pickup point 15 minutes early.
- Houseboats anchor for the night around 5:30 PM as per local rules.
Payment & cancellation
Payment schedule
| When | At booking | 30 days before | 15 days before |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amount due | Token ₹5,000 / person | 50% of trip cost | 100% (balance) |
Cancellation policy
| Days before departure | 30+ | 29–15 | 14–7 | 6–0 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refund | 90% | 50% | 25% | No refund |
| Or shift batch | Free | Free once | ₹2,000 fee | — |
Token amount and GST are non-refundable.
Frequently asked questions
Is the houseboat private?
Houseboats are shared by 2–3 rooms from the group; private houseboats can be booked on request.
Is this trip good for families?
Yes — it is one of our most family-friendly group trips.
What is the weather like in December?
Pleasant — 22–32°C on the coast and cooler in Munnar.
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