Kerala Itinerary – 4 Nights / 5 Days
Destinations Covered:
2 Nights Munnar (Hill Station)
1 Night Thekkady (Wildlife & Spice)
1 Night Alleppey (Backwaters – Houseboat OR Hotel)
Day 1: Arrival in Cochin – Transfer to Munnar (130 km / 4 hrs)
Highlights:
Pickup from Cochin (Airport/Railway) Scenic drive through plantations & waterfalls
En route visit:
Cheeyappara & Valara Waterfalls
Spice plantations
Tea Gardens
Check-in at hotel in Munnar.
Evening at leisure.
Overnight stay in Munnar
Day 2: Munnar Local Sightseeing
Eravikulam National Park (Rajamalai – closed Feb–Apr) Tea Museum & Tea Factory Mattupetty Dam – boating optional, Echo Point, Photo Point, Kundala Lake, Blossom Park, Hydel Park
Overnight stay in Munnar
Day 3: Munnar to Thekkady (90 km / 3 hrs)
Scenic drive through cardamom hills
Check-in to hotel at Thekkady Activities (optional – paid onsite): Boating in Periyar Lake (chance to see wildlife) Spice Plantation Visit Kathakali/Kalaripayattu cultural show Elephant Ride (optional) Overnight stay in Thekkady.
Day 4: Thekkady to Alleppey (130 km / 4 hrs)
Option 1: Houseboat Stay (Recommended) Check-in to private houseboat by noon Cruise through backwaters, villages, canals All meals onboard (Kerala cuisine) Overnight stay on Houseboat
Day 5: Alleppey to Cochin Departure (85 km / 2 hrs)
After breakfast, drive to Cochin
If time permits:
Visit Fort Kochi, Chinese Fishing Nets, Jew Town Shopping at Lulu Mall or MG Road
Drop at Airport / Railway Station for return journey