Rows of tea bushes on the hills around Munnar, Kerala

Kerala · 6 nights, 7 days

Kerala Hills and Backwaters

from ₹31,999 per person, twin sharing, flights extra

Kochi to Munnar to Thekkady to Kumarakom

About this trip

From the fishing nets of Kochi up to Munnar’s tea country, through Periyar, and down to two easy nights on Lake Vembanad at Kumarakom.

Flights or trains quoted from your city.

Length
6 nights, 7 days
Route
Kochi to Munnar to Thekkady to Kumarakom

Kerala at a glance

  • Best Dec–Mar Dry and pleasant
  • Photo ID For flights and hotels
  • Hills
  • Wildlife
  • Family
  • Honeymoon

Highlights

  • Chinese fishing nets in Kochi
  • Valara and Cheeyappara waterfalls
  • Eravikulam, Tea Museum and Mattupetty Dam
  • Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, Thekkady
  • Two nights on Vembanad Lake
  • Bird sanctuary and Pathiramanal Island

Route

  1. Kochi
  2. Munnar
  3. Thekkady
  4. Kumarakom
  • Hotel
  • Breakfast & dinner
  • Transfers
  • Sightseeing

Day by day

  1. Day 1:Arrive in Kochi

    We meet you on arrival, take you to your hotel and then out to see the Chinese fishing nets.

    • Pickup in Kochi
    • Check-in at Kochi
    • Chinese fishing nets
    • Dinner at the hotel

    Meals:Dinner

  2. Day 2:Kochi to Munnar

    The road up to Munnar passes two waterfalls, Valara and Cheeyappara, worth a stop on the way.

    • Drive to Munnar
    • Valara Falls
    • Cheeyappara Falls
    • Dinner at the hotel

    Meals:Breakfast & Dinner

  3. Day 3:Munnar Sightseeing

    A full day in Munnar taking in the national park, the tea museum and the dam.

    • Tea Museum
    • Eravikulam National Park
    • Mattupetty Dam
    • Dinner at the hotel

    Meals:Breakfast & Dinner

  4. Day 4:Munnar to Thekkady

    Drive on to Thekkady for time at Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary.

    • Drive to Thekkady
    • Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
    • Dinner at the hotel

    Meals:Breakfast & Dinner

  5. Day 5:Thekkady to Kumarakom

    Come down to Kumarakom and have the rest of the day free by the lake.

    • Drive to Kumarakom
    • Free time to relax
    • Dinner at the hotel

    Meals:Breakfast & Dinner

  6. Day 6:Kumarakom and Vembanad Lake

    A day around Vembanad Lake, with birds, driftwood art and a small island in the lake.

    • Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
    • Vembanad Lake
    • Pathiramanal Island
    • Bay Island Driftwood Museum
    • Dinner at the hotel

    Meals:Breakfast & Dinner

  7. Day 7:Departure Day

    After breakfast we drop you at Kochi or Trivandrum airport or railway station, whichever suits your journey home.

    • Breakfast at the hotel
    • Drop at Kochi or Trivandrum airport or railway station

    Meals:Breakfast

What the price covers

Included

  • 6 nights in hotels, twin sharing: 1 in Kochi, 2 in Munnar, 1 in Thekkady, 2 in Kumarakom
  • Breakfast and dinner daily (no breakfast on day 1)
  • Pickup in Kochi and drop at Kochi or Trivandrum airport or railway station
  • Private AC vehicle for all drives and sightseeing: sedan for 2–3 guests, SUV for 4–6, tempo traveller for 7–10

Not included

  • Flights, trains or buses to Kochi and home again
  • Entry tickets to parks and sights, and local guide fees
  • Extra charges over festivals, long weekends, Diwali, Christmas and New Year
  • Any compulsory gala dinner on peak dates
  • Extra sightseeing, personal spending and anything not listed above

We can add

From our travellers

  • Rated 5 out of 5

    We made our decision on the trip very last minute. But they managed to book us a great stay in Munnar very easily and conveniently. Even when all the resorts were sold out and high priced, they booked us an amazing resort at cheaper rates than anyone else. Will surely choose them for any bookings or travel deals moving forward. Thank you guys so much for the remarkable services.

    Saagar Jose

    Munnar trip · Google review

  • Rated 5 out of 5

    Trusted travel partner. Everything was handled with such ease that the entire journey felt seamless from start to finish. What impressed us most was the prompt communication, the smooth, hassle-free arrangements, and the continued support at every step. Ethan Holidays truly delivers a premium experience in the simplest, most effortless way.

    Gireesh Nambiar

    Thailand trip · Google review

  • Rated 5 out of 5

    We booked our Vietnam trip with Ethan Holidays and it was an absolute delight! From the smooth visa process to peaceful transfers and friendly guides. Our stays were super cute, many with pools and jacuzzis. And the sweetest part? They arranged a surprise birthday celebration for my friend on the cruise!

    Minsha Anto

    Vietnam trip · Google review

More India trips

Other trips we plan in the same part of the world. Each one can be changed around your dates.

  • A Kerala temple with tiled roofs reflected in its pond

    Kerala Grand Tour

    Kerala , 8 nights, 9 days.

    from ₹50,999

    per person · twin sharing · flights extra

    Included: Hotel, Breakfast & dinner, Transfers.

  • A garden path leading up to a Tibetan monastery in Dharamshala

    Dharamshala and Dalhousie

    Himachal Pradesh , 3 nights, 4 days.

    from ₹22,999

    per person · twin sharing · flights extra

    Included: Hotel, Breakfast & dinner, Transfers.

  • A small toy train on the hill railway to Shimla

    Shimla and Manali

    Himachal Pradesh , 5 nights, 6 days.

    from ₹28,499

    per person · twin sharing · flights extra

    Included: Hotel, Breakfast & dinner, Transfers.

  • Prayer flags in front of a Tibetan temple in Dharamshala

    Shimla to Dalhousie

    Himachal Pradesh , 5 nights, 6 days.

    from ₹32,999

    per person · twin sharing · flights extra

    Included: Hotel, Breakfast & dinner, Transfers.

All Kerala trips See all India trips

Before you ask

What does the price cover?

It is the lowest price per person for this trip, with two people sharing a room, for what the trip lists as included. Flights from your city are quoted separately. Indicative price: it can change with dates and availability. Ask us for today’s price for your dates.

What ID do I need?

A government photo ID for flights and hotels.

When is the best time to go?

December to March is dry and pleasant. September to November is lush and green, with the last of the south-west monsoon and then the north-east monsoon’s afternoon showers. The monsoon, June to August, turns the hills bright green and is the season for Ayurveda; Munnar stays cool all year.

Can you change this trip?

Yes. Every package on this site is a starting point. Tell us your dates, pace, hotel preferences and budget in the form below and we rebuild the itinerary around you.

Rows of tea bushes on the hills around Munnar, Kerala

Get today’s price for this trip

Send your details for dates, hotels and today’s price. Free, no obligation.

Price request

  1. When & who
  2. Contact

Step 1 of 2

When and who?

Trip Kerala Hills and Backwaters · 6N/7D from ₹31,999 per person · twin sharing

When are you thinking?
Who’s going?
Adults 2
Children (under 12) 0
Also add (tap any)
Anything else? (optional)

Hotel style, anything we should know.

Get a free quote

Tell us your trip. We’ll send you a plan and a price.

Rather talk? Call +91 94954 78536. Office Mon to Sat, 9 AM to 6 PM · Call or WhatsApp until 11:30 PM.