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Munnar & Alleppey: Hills to Backwaters

Tea-covered hills followed by a night on a Kerala houseboat.

Duration
4 days / 3 nights
Starts from
Bengaluru
Ideal for
Couples and families
Dates
Private dates on request

Overview

Two sides of Kerala in four days. Start among Munnar’s tea estates and misty viewpoints, then drive down to Alleppey for an overnight houseboat cruise on the backwaters—a gentle pace that suits couples and families alike.

Highlights

  • Munnar tea estates
  • Eravikulam National Park
  • Overnight houseboat cruise
  • Village canal canoe ride

Dates & availability

Private dates on request

Group dates are published here only after they’re confirmed. Private trips can be planned on your preferred dates—tell us when you’d like to go.

Day-by-day itinerary

Sample itinerary. Final timings, sequence and stays are confirmed in your written quote.

  1. Day 1Kochi to Munnar

    Fly or take the train to Kochi, then drive up to Munnar past waterfalls and spice gardens.

    Stay:
    Munnar
  2. Day 2Munnar

    Eravikulam National Park, the Tea Museum and Mattupetty Dam.

    Stay:
    Munnar
  3. Day 3To the backwaters

    Drive to Alleppey and board your houseboat around noon; cruise and overnight on board.

    Stay:
    Houseboat
  4. Day 4Canals and return

    Morning canoe ride through village canals, then transfer to Kochi for your return.

What’s included

Included

  • Local transport in Kerala
  • Two nights’ hotel and one night’s houseboat stay
  • Breakfast; meals on board the houseboat
  • Sightseeing as per itinerary
  • Trip assistance by phone and WhatsApp

Not included

  • Flights or train tickets between Bengaluru and Kochi unless quoted
  • Entry tickets, darshan or seva fees, camera fees and activity charges unless listed as included
  • Meals not mentioned in your final plan
  • Personal expenses, tips and shopping
  • Travel insurance
  • GST and applicable taxes, if not shown in your quote

Pickup, stays & meals

Pickup
Pickup from Kochi airport or Ernakulam railway station on arrival.
Drop
Drop at Kochi airport or Ernakulam railway station.
Accommodation
Valley-view resorts in Munnar and a licensed houseboat in Alleppey (standard to premium).
Meals
Breakfast at hotels; lunch, dinner and breakfast on the houseboat.

Who this trip suits

  • Senior-friendly
  • Children welcome
  • Easy pace

Houseboat boarding involves a step or plank; otherwise relaxed.

Important notes

  • Eravikulam may close during the Nilgiri tahr calving season (usually February–March).
  • Please carry a government photo ID for every traveller.
  • Weather, road conditions and temple or park rules can change plans on the day; we’ll suggest the best available alternative.

Cancellation and payment terms depend on the stays and transport booked and are written into your quote before you pay. See our terms & conditions.

Questions about this tour

What does this tour cost?

The cost depends on your dates, group size, stay category and vehicle. Share your plans and we’ll send a clear written quote with inclusions and exclusions listed—nothing is added later without your agreement.

Can we change the itinerary?

Yes. Every tour can be adjusted—dates, pace, stays, meals and sightseeing. Tell us who is travelling and what matters to you.

Ask about this tour

Get dates and a written quote for Munnar & Alleppey: Hills to Backwaters

Tell us when you’d like to travel and who’s coming. A travel planner will reply with options and a written quote.

Call +91 89191 82363

This opens WhatsApp with your details filled in—just press send. Nothing is booked until you approve a written quote.

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