Enchanting Kerala: Munnar, Thekkady, Alleppey, Varkala & Kovalam (7N/8D)

Munnar(2N) → Thekkady(1N) → Alleppey(1N) → Varkala(1N) → Kovalam(2N)

4.6 (254 Reviews)

105 Agents for Thekkady

STAY   3✭ hotels + houseboat

$ 280

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Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 Kochi → Munnar via Athirappilly Waterfalls
  • Pickup: Kochi Airport / Ernakulam Railway Station (morning).
  • Distance: ~160 km | Drive time: ~5.5?6 hours total (including waterfall stop).
  • En-route sightseeing:
    • Athirappilly Waterfalls ? Kerala?s largest waterfall, nicknamed ?Niagara of India?.
    • Vazhachal Waterfalls ? smaller but scenic falls nearby.
    • Tea and spice plantations on the approach to Munnar.
  • Evening: Leisure in Munnar town.
  • Night Stay: Munnar.
  • (Optional early activity)

    • Kolukkumalai Sunrise Jeep Safari (chargeable) ? World?s highest tea plantation, panoramic sunrise view.

    Full-day sightseeing:

    • Eravikulam National Park (views of Nilgiri Tahr and Anamudi Peak).
    • Mattupetty Dam & Echo Point.
    • Tea Museum (history of Munnar?s tea industry).
    • Kalaripayattu show or Kathakali dance performance (optional).

    Night Stay: Munnar.

  • Distance: ~90 km | Drive time: 3 to 3.5 hrs.
  • En-route sightseeing:
    • Gap Road Viewpoint ~ valley and tea estate views.
    • Lockhart Gap ~ dramatic mountain vistas.
  • In Thekkady:
    • Periyar Lake boat ride (wildlife spotting).
  • Night Stay: Thekkady.
  • Morning: Drive to Alleppey (approximately 4-5 hours).
  • Activities:
  • Check into a houseboat and enjoy a backwater cruise.
  • Relish traditional Kerala meals onboard while cruising through serene canals.
  • Stay: Houseboat in Alleppey.
  • Distance: ~125 km | Drive time: 4 to 4.5 hrs.En-route sightseeing:
    • Jatayu Earth's Center (Jatayu Park)  is the world's largest bird sculpture, cable car ride (optional).
    In Varkala:
    • Evening leisure at Varkala Cliff and Papanasam Beach.
    Night Stay: Varkala.
  • Distance: ~60 km | 1.5 to 2 hrs.
  • In Kovalam:
    • Lighthouse Beach,
    • Hawah Beach,
    • Samudra Beach.
    • Leisure evening for Ayurvedic spa or sunset walk.
  • Night Stay: Kovalam
  • Kovalam to Poovar: ~20 km | 30 to 40 mins.
    • Poovar Island backwater boat ride to the estuary meeting the Arabian Sea.
  • Poovar to Kanyakumari: ~85 km | 2.5 to 3 hrs.
    • Vivekananda Rock Memorial,
    • Thiruvalluvar Statue,
    • Sunset Point.
  • Return to Kovalam: ~85 km | 2.5 to 3 hrs.
  • Night Stay: Kovalam.
  • Kovalam - Trivandrum: ~15 km | 30 mins.
  • Sightseeing:
    • Padmanabhaswamy Temple.
    • Napier Museum & Zoological Park.
    • Shanghumukham Beach.
  • Drop: Trivandrum Airport / Railway Station

Stay & Meal Details

Package Policies

  • Pick-up from Kochi.
  • Drop-off at Trivandrum.
  • Accommodation at the mentioned hotels.
  • All quoted rooms are base category unless specified otherwise.
  • Meal plan as per the itinerary.
  • Executive vehicle for all transfers and sightseeing as per the tour itinerary.
  • Vehicle will operate on a point-to-point basis and will not be on disposal.
  • Driver and vehicle service will be available from 8-9 AM to 6 PM, with a one-hour lunch break for the driver.
  • In case of emergency, the vehicle will be provided whenever needed.
  • Airfare or train fare.
  • Permits, monument entry fees, boat safari, bamboo rafting, elephant safari, and jeep safari.
  • Room service, laundry, international or domestic telephone charges.
  • Additional sightseeing or extra vehicle usage beyond the itinerary.
  • Personal expenses, including tips and porterage.
  • Passport-related services.
  • Travel insurance.
  • Anything not specifically mentioned in the inclusions.
  • Candlelight dinner, flower decoration, and honeymoon cake can be arranged at a reasonable price.
  • Car type: Sedan (01 vehicle).

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Thekkady Tour Package Reviews

Agent: 7c Destinations

Ajay • a day ago

All the destination covered with good support and experienced driver
Overall good

Agent: Holiday Season

Mohd • 2 days ago

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Agent: Amaze India Trip

Darshan • 4 days ago

MUNNAR PLACE
boat house in alleppey there is no water in toilet from 9 pm to morning 8 am , w (Read More)hich is major draw back for people and there is not much sight seeing place in kochi and alleppey that could be knocked of from tourist place and i havent felt that good in boat house bcz these boat house are running in backwater which is not cleaned one smelly environment and i suggest people to go to kochi for cruise instead of boat house which we wont feel that we are in boat and seeing some good views from boat house better knock off this boat house which totally waste ur one day trip instead of oppoint sight seeing for better feeling that we have covered some good places other than that all good

Agent: Corbett Step Hospitality

Arijit • 5 days ago

Awesome experience with constant support and availability from Mr. Faheem. Over (Read More)all the travel experience was really nice and arrangement was great starting from airport pickup and drop back. Assigned driver Mr. Suhas was great person and covered maximum travel spots within the specified time.
Nothing as such. Was a great experience!!

Agent: Welgreen Kerala Holidays

Udit • a week ago

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Agent: Duniya Zamana Pvt Ltd

Shailendri+Tandi • a week ago

We had an amazing trip with Duniya Zamana from planning to execution everything (Read More)was perfect

Enchanting Kerala: Munnar, Thekkady, Alleppey, Varkala & Kovalam (7N/8D)

Munnar(2N) → Thekkady(1N) → Alleppey(1N) → Varkala(1N) → Kovalam(2N)

4.6 (254 Reviews)

105 Agents for Thekkady

STAY   3✭ hotels + houseboat

$ 280

$ 322

13% off

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