Kerala Backwaters & Houseboat
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Kerala Backwaters & Houseboat

Munnar, Thekkady, Alleppey

Duration

5N / 6D

From

₹26,900 per person on twin sharing

Destinations

Kochi · Munnar · Thekkady · Alleppey

Best for

Couples, Families, Senior citizens

Suitability

Easy / Family Friendly

The trip

Overview

Tea country, a spice plantation, and a night on a private houseboat drifting through the Alleppey canals.

Route · Kochi → Munnar → Thekkady → Alleppey

Atulya Cultural Immersion

Signature Local Experiences

Slow, thoughtful travel moments that guidebooks miss — curated exclusively for Kochi.

Curation Philosophy

Zero Mass Tourism Stops

Cultural Immersion

Village Tea & Storytelling with Mountain Elders

Beyond the Tourist Trail

Step inside a traditional stone-and-pine mountain home. Sip fresh rhododendron or saffron tea while listening to folklore about ancient trade routes.

Culinary Heritage

Authentic Regional Cuisine Experience

Farm-to-Table Dining

Savor a traditional sit-down feast cooked with slow mountain fire pots, hand-ground spices, and recipes passed through generations.

Hidden Gem

Private Golden Hour Vantage Point

Curator's Secret Lookout

Skip the crowded sunset viewpoints. Our chauffeured drivers take you to an unmapped panoramic meadow for serene sunset views over snow peaks.

100% Transparent Package Breakdown

What's Included & Excluded

Package Inclusions (Covered)

  • 5 nights accommodation
  • Daily breakfast and dinner
  • Private AC vehicle
  • Houseboat with all meals
  • Toll, parking, driver allowance

Not Included (Exclusions)

  • Airfare
  • Entry tickets and boat safari fees
  • Personal expenses
  • 5% GST

Day by day

The itinerary.

Tap any day to open the full plan — driving legs, sightseeing, meals and where you sleep that night.

  1. Airport pickup, Fort Kochi walk, Chinese fishing nets at sunset.

    MealsDinnerStayKochi
  2. Drive through spice belt, waterfalls en route.

    MealsBreakfast, DinnerStayMunnar
  3. Tea museum, Mattupetty dam, Echo Point.

    MealsBreakfast, DinnerStayMunnar
  4. Periyar boat ride and spice plantation tour.

    MealsBreakfast, DinnerStayThekkady
  5. Board a private houseboat at noon; lunch, dinner and breakfast on board.

    MealsAll mealsStayHouseboat
  6. Disembark and transfer to Kochi airport.

    MealsBreakfast

On the map

Where this trip goes.

Every stop with its coordinates, nights on the ground, and the road distance plus indicative drive time for each leg between them.

4 stops · 3 driving legs317 km on road
119 km · 2 hr 50 min76 km · 1 hr 49 min122 km · 2 hr 54 minKochi1N stayMunnar2N stayThekkady1N stayAlleppey

Leg by leg

  1. 119 km · 2 hr 50 min · heading E

  2. 76 km · 1 hr 49 min · heading S

  3. 122 km · 2 hr 54 min · heading W

Distances and drive times are indicative road estimates — actual timings shift with weather, road conditions and sightseeing halts en route.

Right now on the route

Live temperature · IST

Live conditions from Open-Meteo. Mountain weather changes fast — pack a layer more than you think.

What's included

  • 5 nights accommodation
  • Daily breakfast and dinner
  • Private AC vehicle
  • Houseboat with all meals
  • Toll, parking, driver allowance

Not included

  • Airfare
  • Entry tickets and boat safari fees
  • Personal expenses
  • 5% GST

Where you stay

Hotels & similar.

CityHotelCategory
KochiFort Heritage4 star
MunnarTea County4 star
ThekkadyGreenwoods Resort3 star

Hotels are indicative; equivalents are substituted when a property is full.

Dates & rates

Departures.

Departs from · Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru

2026-09-12

Available

₹26,900

2026-10-10

Filling fast

₹28,400

Terms

70% advance on confirmation, 30% balance 7 days prior to travel. 5% GST extra.

Fixed Group & Private Departures

Upcoming 2026 Departures & Batch Dates

Choose a fixed group departure to travel with verified fellow wanderers, or pick custom private dates.

Private & Fixed

Daily Private Departures Available

Guaranteed Departure
Every Friday Departure

From ₹26,900 / person

Seats Filling FastOnly 4 slots left
May 8 - May 15, 2026

From ₹28,245 / person

AvailableOnly 8 slots left
May 22 - May 29, 2026

From ₹26,900 / person

Guaranteed Departure
June 5 - June 12, 2026

From ₹26,900 / person

Seats Filling FastOnly 3 slots left
October 2 - October 9, 2026 (Festive)

From ₹29,590 / person

Available
Custom Dates (Your Group)

From ₹26,900 / person

Good to know

Practical notes.

Pace of the trip

6 planned days across 4 destinations — mornings are for sightseeing, evenings stay free.

Getting there

Departures arranged from Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru. Trains, flights or private cars are quoted on request.

What to pack

Layered clothing, comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, a power bank and any personal medication. Modest cover-ups for temples.

Documents

A government photo ID for every traveller at hotel check-in. Students and groups should carry an institution letter.

Payments

70% advance to confirm, 30% seven days before departure. 5% GST applies over the quoted tour cost.

On-trip support

A dedicated Atulya coordinator stays reachable on call and WhatsApp for the full duration of your journey.

Atulya Preparation Standard

Interactive "What to Pack" Checklist

Check off items as you pack your bags to ensure zero surprises during your holiday.

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Curator's Note from our Delhi Desk

"Every itinerary for Kochi is planned around real road conditions, safe daylight drives, and verified stays. Want to adjust the pace, add an extra night, or request a specific vehicle tier? We tailor every detail within 30 minutes."

Questions

Before you book.

Yes, a full deluxe houseboat with a dedicated cook and crew for your family.

Enquire

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