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Munnar Periyar Alleppey Special (5N/6D)

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Description

The Munnar Periyar Alleppey Special is Kerala's classic circuit — the three experiences that define the state, linked in one flowing 5-night, 6-day journey by Indian Inspire Journey. Tea mountains, wildlife-rich spice hills, and a night on the backwaters aboard a private houseboat: if it is your first visit to God's Own Country and time is short, this is the itinerary that covers what matters most.

The journey opens with two nights in Munnar, high in the Western Ghats, where rolling tea estates stretch to the horizon and the cool mountain air is a world away from the tropical coast. From there, the route crosses cardamom country to Periyar (Thekkady) — Kerala's great spice and wildlife destination — for a boat cruise on the forest-ringed Periyar Lake, where elephants come down to drink at the water's edge.

The finale is the experience Kerala is famous for worldwide: a private houseboat on the  Alleppey backwaters. With your own crew and chef, you drift past rice paddies, coconut groves, and waterside villages, moor for the night on the silent water, and wake to a sunrise breakfast on deck. A closing night in Kochi — Chinese fishing nets, colonial lanes, and harbour seafood — completes the circuit.

Compact, complete, and beautifully paced, this tour is the most popular first-time Kerala itinerary among our international guests from the UK, USA, and Australia. Indian Inspire Journey handles every detail from arrival to departure.

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Itinerary

Day 01 Arrival in Kochi | Drive to Munnar
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Arrive at Cochin International Airport and drive approximately 4 hours into the Western Ghats to Munnar, passing waterfalls and spice plantations. Check in to your hillside resort among the tea gardens.
Day 02 Munnar | Tea Gardens & Eravikulam National Park
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Explore Munnar's rolling tea estates and the colonial-era Tea Museum. Visit Eravikulam National Park — home of the endangered Nilgiri Tahr — plus the scenic Mattupetty Dam and Echo Point.
Day 03 Munnar to Periyar | Spice Hills of Thekkady
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Drive through cardamom country to Periyar (Thekkady) and take a guided spice plantation walk through pepper, cardamom, and vanilla gardens. In the evening, enjoy a traditional Kathakali or Kalaripayattu martial arts performance.
Day 04 Periyar to Alleppey | Boat Cruise & Houseboat Night
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Cruise Periyar Lake at dawn, watching for elephants and gaur along the forested shores. Descend to Alleppey and board your private houseboat for an afternoon cruise and overnight mooring on the backwaters.
Day 05 Alleppey to Kochi | Fort Kochi Evening
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Wake to sunrise on the water and a Kerala breakfast on deck before disembarking. Drive to Kochi, watch the Chinese fishing nets at sunset, and dine on fresh seafood in Fort Kochi.
Day 06 Kochi | Departure
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Enjoy a final Kerala breakfast and, time permitting, a walk through Fort Kochi's colonial lanes before transferring to Cochin International Airport. Your Kerala classic circuit concludes — hills, wildlife, and backwaters in six perfect days.

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
• Periyar Lake boat cruise and guided spice plantation walk
• 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, sanctuaries, and performances (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

Why is this called Kerala's classic circuit?
Munnar, Periyar, and Alleppey are the three destinations that built Kerala's global reputation — tea mountains, spice-country wildlife, and houseboat backwaters. This circuit links all three in their natural geographic sequence with no backtracking, making it the definitive first-visit Kerala itinerary.
Will we see elephants at Periyar?
Periyar Tiger Reserve is one of South India's best places to see wild Asian elephants, especially from the lake cruise as herds come to the shoreline to drink. Gaur, sambar, wild boar, and rich birdlife are also commonly sighted; tigers are present but elusive in the dense forest.
What happens on the houseboat night?
You board in Alleppey around midday, cruise the backwaters through the afternoon with lunch on board, moor in a quiet stretch for the night, and enjoy a freshly cooked Kerala dinner and sunrise breakfast on deck — all with a private crew and chef.
What is the best time to take this tour?
October to March for clear skies, cool Munnar evenings, and calm backwaters. April–May is warmer but quieter; the monsoon (June–September) brings intensely green landscapes and excellent value.
How is the driving on this circuit?
Legs range from 3 to 4.5 hours through spectacular scenery — tea country, cardamom hills, and backwater plains — always in a private air-conditioned vehicle with stops on request. The circuit flows in one direction with no repeated roads.
What is the spice plantation walk like?
A guided walk through working plantations where pepper, cardamom, vanilla, nutmeg, and clove grow — you will see, smell, and taste the spices that made Kerala famous, with the chance to buy directly from growers.
Can this tour be extended with beach time?
Yes — Marari Beach, Varkala, or Kovalam can be added after Alleppey for a complete hills- wildlife-backwaters-beach experience. Indian Inspire Journey will tailor the extension to your schedule.
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