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

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

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STAY   3✭ hotels + houseboat

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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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Thank you, Kiorra Travels, for making our Kerala trip so smooth and memorable! We had a wonderful experience travelling through Kerala. Everything was arranged (Read More)very well, from the hotels and transportation to the sightseeing and overall itinerary. Thank you once again for all your arrangements. We will definitely recommend Kiorra Travels to our friends and family!

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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

$ 285

$ 327

13% off

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