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Munnar Alleppey Tour (5N/6D)

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Description

The Munnar Alleppey tour distils the essence of Kerala into six perfect days — the two experiences that define God's Own Country, backwaters and tea mountains, connected by one of the most scenic drives in South India. Designed by Indian Inspire Journey for travellers with limited time but uncompromising standards, this 5-night, 6-day Kerala tour package delivers the state's two greatest landscapes in depth.

The journey begins on the water at Alleppey — the "Venice of the East" — with two nights in backwater country, including the essential Kerala experience: a night aboard a traditional houseboat, drifting past rice paddies, coconut groves, and village life with your own crew and chef. Few travel experiences anywhere match waking to sunrise on these silent, palm-lined waterways.

From sea level, the route climbs nearly 1,600 metres into the Western Ghats to Munnar — a hill station of rolling tea estates, waterfalls, and cool mountain air. Two nights allow time for the tea gardens and museum, Eravikulam National Park with its endangered Nilgiri Tahr, and the high- altitude viewpoints of Top Station overlooking the Tamil Nadu plains.

A final night in Kochi — with its Chinese fishing nets, colonial lanes, and harbour-front seafood — completes a short Kerala journey that feels anything but rushed. Indian Inspire Journey handles every transfer, hotel, and houseboat detail throughout.

Tour Highlights

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Itinerary

Day 01 Arrival in Kochi | Drive to Alleppey
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Arrive at Cochin International Airport and drive approximately 1.5 hours south to Alleppey, the heart of Kerala's backwaters. Check in to your lakeside resort and enjoy an evening shikara ride through the canals.
Day 02 Alleppey | Private Houseboat Cruise
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Board your private houseboat by midday and cruise the palm-fringed backwaters past rice paddies and waterside villages. Enjoy a freshly prepared Kerala lunch and dinner on board as you moor for the night on the water.
Day 03 Alleppey to Munnar | Into the Tea Mountains
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Disembark after a sunrise breakfast on deck and drive into the Western Ghats to Munnar, climbing through spice plantations and waterfalls. Check in to your hillside resort with tea garden views.
Day 04 Munnar | Tea Gardens & Eravikulam National Park
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Explore Munnar&'s rolling tea estates and the Tea Museum's colonial-era story. Visit Eravikulam National Park — home of the endangered Nilgiri Tahr — and the scenic Mattupetty Dam and Echo Point.
Day 05 Munnar to Kochi | Fort Kochi Evening
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Descend to Kochi and check in to your hotel in the historic Fort Kochi quarter. Watch the giant Chinese fishing nets at sunset and dine on fresh seafood by the harbour.
Day 06 Kochi | Departure
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Enjoy a final Kerala breakfast and, time permitting, a stroll through Fort Kochi's colonial lanes before transferring to Cochin International Airport. Your Munnar Alleppey journey concludes — Kerala's finest, beautifully condensed.

Tour Includes & Excludes

Includes

• Accommodation in 3★/4★/5★ resorts and a private deluxe houseboat (1 night) as per your budget
• Daily breakfast and dinner throughout the tour (all meals on houseboat day)
• All transfers and sightseeing in private air-conditioned vehicles
• Private houseboat cruise on the Alleppey backwaters
• Expert local guides for sightseeing
• One bottle of mineral water per person per day
• All applicable taxes and service charges
• Full itinerary customisation on request

Excludes

• International or domestic airfares (unless specifically arranged)
• Travel insurance and personal medical expenses
• Visa fees (if applicable — verify requirements for your nationality)
• Entrance fees at parks and attractions (payable directly)
• Personal expenses — tips, laundry, telephone charges, and shopping
• Any meals not mentioned in inclusions above
• Any activity or service not specified in this itinerary

FAQ

Is 6 days enough for Kerala?
For the two signature experiences — the Alleppey backwaters and the Munnar tea mountains — six days is a genuinely satisfying itinerary with a houseboat night, two full hill days, and a Kochi evening included. Travellers with more time can extend to Periyar, Kumarakom, or the beaches.
What is included in the houseboat stay?
Your private houseboat includes an air-conditioned bedroom, private crew and chef, and all meals on board — lunch and dinner on embarkation day and breakfast the next morning. The cruise covers Alleppey's most scenic backwater channels with an overnight mooring on the water.
What is the best time to visit Munnar and Alleppey?
October to March offers ideal conditions — cool, clear weather in Munnar and calm waters in Alleppey. April–May is warmer but quieter, while the monsoon (June–September) brings dramatic green landscapes at excellent value.
How long is the drive from Alleppey to Munnar?
Approximately 4.5 hours, climbing from sea level to 1,600 metres through one of South India's most beautiful drives — rubber and spice plantations giving way to waterfalls and tea country. We include scenic stops along the way.
What wildlife can be seen at Eravikulam National Park?
Eravikulam protects the largest population of the endangered Nilgiri Tahr — a rare mountain goat found only in these hills — along with sweeping views over the high ranges. Every twelve years the park's slopes turn blue with the mass flowering of the Neelakurinji shrub.
Is this tour suitable for families?
Very much so — children love the houseboat, the tea gardens, and Echo Point, and drive times are manageable. Family rooms and interconnecting accommodation can be arranged at every stop.
Can beach time be added to this tour?
Yes — a night or two at Marari Beach (20 minutes from Alleppey), Varkala, or Kovalam extends this into a complete hills-backwaters-beach itinerary. Indian Inspire Journey will tailor it to your available days.
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