Munnar Thekkady Alleppey Kovalam Kanyakumari

Package highlights

• Night in a traditional houseboat

Quick facts

In short: Munnar Thekkady Alleppey Kovalam Kanyakumari is a 6-night, 7-day tour that also covers Cochin and Trivandrum. It starts in Cochin and ends in Trivandrum. It includes a houseboat stay. The itinerary can be customised.

Package ID

0085

Duration

6 Nights / 7 Days

Places

Munnar, Thekkady, Alleppey, Kovalam, Kanyakumari, Cochin, Trivandrum

Starts

Cochin

Ends

Trivandrum

Stay

Stay in standard/3-star equivalent accommodation as per the selected package plan; houseboat stay

Meals

Breakfast

Best time

September to March is the best time for a Kerala tour; the monsoon (June–August) is green and quieter.

Customizable

Yes

Day-wise itinerary

Package ID

0085

Tour

Munnar Thekkady Alleppey Kovalam Kanyakumari

Duration

6 Nights / 7 Days

Destination

Kerala

Price

Price on request

This is a suggested day-by-day plan. Timings, the order of sightseeing and hotels are confirmed with your quote.

1. 1

   Day 1 — Arrive Cochin to Munnar Local

   On arrival at Cochin, you will be transferred to Munnar. Upon arrival check in at hotel. Munnar is located at the confluence of 03 rivers as the very name signifies. The sprawling tea plantations and picturesque towns make Munnar a popular hill resort town in South India. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay at the Hotel. Sightseeingd :-Enroute visit Kodanadu elephant care centre, Cheyyara waterfalls, Valara waterfalls, Attukadu waterfalls, Spice plantations etc. Distance between Cochin to Munnar 135 Kms (3.5 hours) by road

   Overnight: Munnar

2. 2

   Day 2 — Munnar Local sightseeing

   In the morning start the sightseeing of Munnar visiting the tea plantations, Tea Museum, the Eravikulam National park home of the endangered Niligiri Thar (Ibex), followed by visit to the Mattupetty dam, the the Kundala Lake and other scenic spots. Overnight stay at the Hotel. Sightseeingd :-Eravikulam National Park (Raja Malai), mattupetty dam, tea estates, eco point, spice plantation, rose garden, photo point, honey bee tree, tea museum, blossom park, kundale dam and top station Distance between Cochin to Munnar is 135 Kms (3.5 hours) by road

   Overnight: Munnar

3. 3

   Day 3 — Munnar to Thekkady

   Morning transfer to Thekkady (Periyar) (4 hrs drive). Thekkady has one of the world's most fascinating natural wildlife reserves noted for its geography, diverse wildlife and scenic beauty. Arive at Thekkady and check-in at Hotel: Later afternoon boat ride on the Lake Periyar where one can have a unique experience of viewing wildlife at close quarters from the safety of a boat on the lake. The greatest attraction of Periyar, however are the herds of wild elephants that come down to play in the lake (Wild life viewing is always dependent on one's good fortune). Overnight stay at the Hotel. Sightseeingd :-visit periyar wild life sanctuary where you can see wild elephant, boar, deer, the great Indian tiger and more, mullaperiyar dam and spice plantations tour where one can shop exotic spices Distance between Munnar to Thekkady is 125 Kms / 3 Hours by road

   Overnight: Thekkady

4. 4

   Day 4 — Thekkady to Alleppey Houseboat

   Morning leave for Alleppey to enjoy a boat cruise tour in Alleppey Houseboat. Rest of the day at leisure on the House Boat which is world's major tourist attraction. Sit back and relax while the boat cruises through the narrow serene backwater canals of Alleppey. We can see here in breathing green, the village slumbers by the Vembanad Lake. On cruise scenery flashes up vivid contrasts of lush green and deep blues. As the boat glider along the gorgeous green of the fringed palms the ripples in the blue water blend in to little wavelets. Lunch, Evening Tea/ Coffee with snacks, dinner all are provided inside the houseboat. Overnight stay will provide on House Boat.Note:• The cruise commences at 1230 hrs with lunch served on board and continues till dusk. At dusk the boat will anchor in a wide waterway or lake for the night (The backwaters close to boat traffic at dusk as the fisherman lay their nets in the backwaters. Other boats are not allowed to ply in the backwaters after dusk. On the following day the cruise commences again after breakfast and the guest will be dropped at Alleppey by 0900Hrs. Overnight stay at hotel. Houseboat check in at 12Noon and cruises till 5PM, Boat will be anchored till 8AM and cruises till 9AM for checkout For A/C Houseboat, A/C will be operating from 9PM till 6AM only (All houseboat related inclusions are applicable only if the Itinerary is including Houseboat stay) Cruise Time : 6 hrs. Bed Rooms : 01, 02 or 03 Bedroom as per room occupancy Boarding @ : 12.00 pm Ac will be operational from 09.00 PM to 06.00 AM Distance between Munnar to Thekkady is 125 Kms / 3 Hours by road

   Overnight: Alleppey

5. 5

   Day 5 — Alleppey Houseboat to Kovalam

   Morning get up early to enjoy sunrise of backwater , also you will get a chance to see fishermen catching fish of boat men selling household items in their small canoe , After breakfast the boat will move again for a morning cruise, you will check out from the houseboat at 0900 hrs and proceed to Kovalam beach. The journey is through costal areas of Kerala, you can see , view of lagoons rivers, evergreen coconut palms make this journey very enjoyable , Reach Kovalam and check in at your hotel It is one of the beast beaches of India with its lovely slice beach sand and perfectly positioned palms. Evening relax on the Kovalam beach . Overnihgt at Hotel. Sightseeing:- Light house beach, Howah Beach, Ashoka beach Distance between Alleppey to Kovalam is 165 Kms / 4.5 hours by road

   Overnight: Kovalam

6. 6

   Day 6 — Kovalam – Same Day Kanyakumari - Kovalam

   Enjoy the sunrise on the beach, after breakfast proceed for same day trip to Kanyakumari enroute visit majestic Padmanaphapuram The capital of the State of Travancore. built in the Travancore architectural style arrive kanyakumari and check in at hotel afternoon go for kanyakumari sightseeing . Visit Vivekananda Rock that houses a memorial dedicated to Swami Vivekanan .The Memorial is built at the convergence of the Indian Ocean, the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal. Kanyakumari is a place where you can enjoy Sun rise and Sunset from the same point, something special to remember.Return back to Kovalam. Overnight at Hotel. Sightseeing:- Sightseeing includes Kanyakumari beach which is the sangam of Indian ocean, Bay of Bengal and Arabian sea. Visit Vivekananda rock Watch sunset and stay at Kanyakumari Distance between Kovalam to Kanyakumari is 90 Kms / 02 Hours one way by road

   Overnight: Kovalam

7. 7

   Day 7 — Kovalam to Trivandrum departure

   After breakfast, check out of your hotel in Kovalam and enjoy a last walk on the beach if time allows. Our driver then transfers you to Trivandrum airport or railway station (about 16 km) for your onward journey, with memories of Munnar, Thekkady, the backwaters, Kovalam and the southern tip of India at Kanyakumari. The tour ends here.

Inclusions & exclusions

Where you stay

Hotel names are confirmed with your booking. Ask us to upgrade any night.

Price

Standard package cost excludes airfare, train fare and bus fare unless specifically mentioned in the package inclusions.

How this package is priced

• To book and confirm your tour we request you to deposit 35% Of the total Package amount, as an advance, balance amount to be paid before Departure.
• For Air/ Train Tickets we required Full amount.
• MODE OF PAYMENT : Net Banking / IMPS / NEFT / CHEQUE/ GPAY/ PHONE PAY/ UPI /SCANQR CODE / PAYTM – WE DO NOT ACCEPT CASH.
• To book and confirm your tour we request you to deposit 35% Of the total Package amount, as an advance, balance amount to be paid before Departure.
• For Air/ Train Tickets we required Full amount.
• MODE OF PAYMENT : Net Banking / IMPS / NEFT / CHEQUE/ GPAY/ PHONE PAY/ UPI /SCANQR CODE / PAYTM – WE DO NOT ACCEPT CASH.
• To book and confirm your tour we request you to deposit 35% Of the total Package amount, as an advance, balance amount to be paid before Departure.
• For Air/ Train Tickets we required Full amount.
• MODE OF PAYMENT : Net Banking / IMPS / NEFT / CHEQUE/ GPAY/ PHONE PAY/ UPI /SCANQR CODE / PAYTM – WE DO NOT ACCEPT CASH.
• For Air/ Train Tickets we required Full amount.

Questions about this package

Planning your Kerala trip

Best time: September to March is the best time for a Kerala tour; the monsoon (June–August) is green and quieter.

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Travel guides for this trip

• Kerala travel guide
• Kerala for first-timers: Munnar, Thekkady and a houseboat
• An Alleppey houseboat night: what to expect