Family holidays

Kerala Highlights: Munnar, Thekkady & Alleppey

The classic first trip to Kerala: Fort Kochi's heritage, two nights in Munnar's tea hills, Periyar's spice gardens and a night on a houseboat.

Trip at a glance

Duration6 days / 5 nights
Starts inKochi
RouteKochi · Munnar · Thekkady · Alleppey
Places4 destinations
StateKerala, India
Ideal forFamily holidays, Honeymoon packages
Trip stylePrivate, customisable
Package codeNX-KK9F8F

Best time to visit: October to March

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Munnar, Kerala

Trip overview

The classic first trip to Kerala: Fort Kochi's heritage, two nights in Munnar's tea hills, Periyar's spice gardens and a night on a houseboat.

The route spends 1 night in Kochi, 2 nights in Munnar, 1 night in Thekkady and 1 night in Alleppey, so you get time for the main sights without changing hotels every day. It suits family holidays, honeymoon packages and cultural holidays, and every day can be shortened, swapped or extended.

Highlights

Chinese fishing netsMattancherry PalaceParadesi SynagogueEravikulam National ParkTea Museum (KDHP)Mattupetty DamPeriyar Lake boat safariPeriyar nature walksSpice plantationsHouseboat cruise

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Kochi

Arrive via Cochin International Airport (COK) and transfer to your hotel
Check in and settle in
Later: Chinese fishing nets: Cantilevered nets on the Fort Kochi waterfront

Day 2Kochi to Munnar

Travel from Kochi to Munnar by private vehicle
Check in at your Munnar hotel
Eravikulam National Park: Grasslands home to the Nilgiri tahr (closed for calving around Feb–Mar)

Day 3Munnar: Tea Museum (KDHP) and Mattupetty Dam

Tea Museum (KDHP): History of tea and a working factory
Mattupetty Dam: Lake with boating and elephant sightings nearby

Day 4Munnar to Thekkady

Travel from Munnar to Thekkady by private vehicle
Check in at your Thekkady hotel
Spice plantations: Cardamom, pepper and cinnamon gardens

Day 5Thekkady to Alleppey

Travel from Thekkady to Alleppey by private vehicle
Check in at your Alleppey hotel
Houseboat cruise: Overnight on a traditional kettuvallam

Day 6Depart from Alleppey

Breakfast and hotel check-out
Transfer to Cochin International Airport (COK) for your journey home

How this version is planned

Daily drives kept short, with stops for children
Family rooms, connecting rooms or extra beds requested and confirmed in the quote
One active day followed by a slower morning
Child-friendly sights and meals noted for each stop
Fewer hotel changes and later starts, so mornings are yours

This is a suggested itinerary. Sightseeing order may change with opening days, weather and local conditions; your final plan is in your written quote.

Good to know

Kochi: Stay in Fort Kochi rather than Ernakulam to walk the heritage streets in the evening.
Munnar: Book Eravikulam tickets online and go early; the park shuttle has long queues by mid-morning.
Thekkady: Book the first Periyar boat of the morning; animal sightings are best early and tickets are limited.
Alleppey: Choose a premium or deluxe houseboat with an air-conditioned bedroom; AC usually runs only at night.

At a glance

Duration: 6 days / 5 nights
Route: Kochi, Munnar, Thekkady, Alleppey
Ideal for: Family holidays, Honeymoon packages, Cultural holidays
Best time: October to March; September to March; October to April
Trip style: Private, customisable
Package code: NX-KK9F8F

Plan this trip

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Prices depend on dates, hotel category and group size, so we quote each trip individually.

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Typically included

Hotel stay for 5 nights with daily breakfast (hotel category as per your quote)
Private air-conditioned vehicle for transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary
Pick-up and drop at the arrival and departure point
Driver allowances, tolls, parking and fuel for the itinerary route
Trip support from our Chennai team on WhatsApp

Not included

Flights or train tickets unless added to your quote
Lunch and dinner unless stated
Entry tickets, camera fees and optional activities unless stated
Personal expenses such as laundry, tips and shopping
Travel insurance
GST as applicable

Final inclusions are listed in your written quote.

FAQs

Questions about this trip

Can I change this itinerary?

Yes. This is a private, customisable itinerary. We can add or remove nights, change hotels, swap sightseeing and adjust the pace before you book.

When is the best time for this trip?

Kochi: October to March. Munnar: September to March. Thekkady: October to April. Alleppey: October to March.

How do I start the trip from Chennai?

The trip begins in Kochi (Cochin International Airport (COK), about 40 km). We can add flights or train tickets from Chennai or any other city to your quote.

How much does this package cost?

We quote each trip individually because the price depends on travel dates, hotel category, room sharing and group size. Request a quote and we send a price on WhatsApp.