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

$ 282

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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: Corbett Step Hospitality

Anand • 19 hours ago

They showed a lot of patience in customizing the trip. Well managed and co-ordin (Read More)ated. The driver was also very kind. Looking forward to many such trips in future.

Agent: 7c Destinations

Aman • a day ago

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Agent: Sulekha Tours

Sameer • 2 days ago

All the arrangements were on timely manner, there was no hassle. The Driver was (Read More)also very helpful and supportive for the whole journey. I would recommend Anoj Verma who made all the arrangements very patiently according to our requirements. It was a memorable trip.
I think all was good.

Agent: Raintree Holidays

Neha • 3 days ago

Easy going trip and covered all sightseeing places
Can book better accommodation at better location, so that travellers can explore (Read More) themselves and need not to only rely on driver at office timings. Also, for North Indians you can book accommodation who have north indian food taste.

Agent: Sri Vacations Tours

Sushil • a week ago

Had a great time with vacation tours services got prompt response and had a wond (Read More)erful vacation experience without any hassle, booked for 6 nights and 7 days, covered almost all the major places across kerala

Agent: 7c Destinations

Manish • a week ago

6 night 7 days. Great exercise all in one.
For hill station, if they add 1st add box with some basic medicine in the Taxi i (Read More)t will better for tourist. All tourists not aware of the situation and conditions that time there.

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

$ 282

$ 324

12% off

  /person

Compare quotes from 3 agents and get best deals