Day-wise plan
Every day runs on a private cab - the order and pace are yours to change.
1Day 1 - Trip begins at Cochin - Temple Day
- Met at Cochin, you drive north to Guruvayoor, one of the most visited Krishna temples in India.
- Note that entry is restricted to Hindus and the dress code is strict — men in a mundu without a shirt, women in a saree or salwar.
- Overnight at Guruvayoor; hotel breakfast is included each morning.
2Day 2 - Drive to Hills
- Return towards Cochin and take the road up to Munnar, stopping at the Athirapally waterfalls on the Chalakudy river.
- Continue the climb into the tea country and check in at Munnar.
- Overnight in the hills.
3Day 3 - Munnar Sightseeing
- A full Munnar day: Mattupetty Dam and Echo Point, then the tea estates.
- Carry on to Eravikulam National Park, where the Nilgiri tahr live on the slopes above town.
- Second night in Munnar.
4Day 4 - Munnar to Thekkady
- Drive to Thekkady, from tea into spice and forest.
- Take the Periyar safari, visit Elephant Junction, and watch a Kalaripayattu performance in the evening.
- Overnight at Thekkady.
5Day 5 - Backwater Cruise
- Down from Thekkady to Alleppey and aboard the houseboat around midday, with lunch served as you leave the jetty.
- Cruise the Vembanad canals and moor overnight; all meals on the boat are included.
6Day 6 - Trip ends at Cochin - Beaches & Departure
- A sunrise cruise before you disembark.
- On to Marari Beach for the last of the coast, then transfer to Cochin for your departure.
About this plan
A temple morning, then the hills and the backwaters. Fully private · after you enquire, a planner fine-tunes stays, pace and extras around you.
Private car and driverHandpicked staysPrivate houseboat booked24x7 WhatsApp desk
What's in, what's not
No fine print later - the quote you get matches this list exactly.
Included in 6D / 5N
- Private transfers to and from Cochin - sorted for you.
- Five nights across handpicked 3-star stays + a deluxe Alleppey houseboat.
- Daily hotel breakfasts & all meals on the houseboat - taken care of.
- An experienced driver-come-guide with you throughout.
- Permits, tolls, fuel, parking & driver allowances - all handled.
Not included
- To and from fares of airlines, buses and railways.
- Entry fees, camera fees, activities and rides not mentioned.
- Lunches, dinners and anything else not listed in the inclusions.
- Anything not mentioned in the inclusions.
Sightseeing on this plan
01Guruvayoor Temple02Athirappilly Falls03Munnar Tea Estates04Periyar Boat SafariAlleppey Houseboat
