God’s Own Country: Munnar Tea Hills & Alleppey Houseboat
Tour Overview
A peaceful immersion into Kerala’s lush greenery. Breathe fresh mountain air among the rolling tea plantations of Munnar, observe wild elephants at Periyar sanctuary in Thekkady, and glide through serene palm-lined canals aboard your private air-conditioned houseboat with traditional Kerala cuisine.
2 Nights Hill Resort in Munnar + 1 Night Jungle Lodge in Thekkady + 1 Night Private AC Deluxe Houseboat in Alleppey
Private AC Sedan/SUV for entire round trip from Cochin
Daily Breakfast at Hotels + All Meals (Lunch, Evening Tea/Snacks, Dinner, Breakfast) on Alleppey Houseboat
Day-Wise Detailed Itinerary
5 Days / 4 NightsDay 1: Cochin Arrival & Scenic Drive to Munnar
Pickup from Cochin Airport. Drive through lush countryside with photo stops at Cheeyappara and Valara Waterfalls. Check into Munnar hill resort.
Day 2: Munnar Tea Gardens & Eravikulam National Park
Full day exploring Eravikulam National Park (home to Nilgiri Tahr), Tata Tea Museum, Mattupetty Dam, and Echo Point surrounded by rolling tea plantations.
Day 3: Munnar to Thekkady Spice Sanctuary
Drive to Thekkady. Tour organic spice plantations of cardamom, pepper, and cinnamon. Optional evening boat ride on Periyar Lake and Kathakali cultural show.
Day 4: Thekkady to Alleppey Backwater Houseboat Cruise
Drive to Alleppey jetty. Board your private luxury houseboat by 12:30 PM. Cruise along scenic lagoons, coconut groves, and rural villages with fresh Kerala lunch and dinner.
Day 5: Alleppey to Cochin & Departure
Breakfast on houseboat, check out at 9:00 AM. Drive back to Cochin, visit historic Fort Kochi Chinese fishing nets and drop at Cochin Airport for return journey.
Package Inclusions
- 4 Nights accommodation (including 1 Night Private Houseboat)
- All meals on houseboat prepared by onboard chef
- Daily breakfast at Munnar and Thekkady resorts
- Munnar Tea Museum & Mattupetty Dam visit
- Periyar spice garden guided walk
- Private dedicated vehicle for the entire tour
- All toll, fuel, parking, and driver charges
Package Exclusions
- Flight / Train tickets
- Kathakali / Kalaripayattu martial arts show tickets
- Boating ticket inside Periyar Lake
- Personal expenses and tips
Tour Photo Gallery
Houseboat AC operates from 9:00 PM to 6:00 AM in deluxe category (full-time AC available on luxury upgrade).