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Munnar, Thekkady and the backwaters
Tea gardens at Munnar, the Periyar wildlife sanctuary at Thekkady, a night on a houseboat through the Alleppey backwaters, and Kochi to finish.
Flying from Mumbai
Getting to Kerala from Mumbai
Many daily non-stops to Kochi. Also convenient for travellers from Thane, Navi Mumbai and Pune.
Flights are quoted live at the fare on the day for your dates — the land price above does not change with your city. Times are typical gate-to-gate figures for the usual routing.
Day by day
- Day 1Arrive in Kochi, drive to Munnar
Airport pickup and the four-hour drive up through the spice country, stopping at the Cheeyappara waterfalls.
- Day 2Munnar
The tea museum, Mattupetty dam, Echo Point, Top Station. Tea estates everywhere.
- Day 3Munnar to Thekkady
Drive to Thekkady. Afternoon boat on Periyar Lake, and a spice plantation walk.
- Day 4Thekkady to Alleppey
Board the houseboat by noon. Cruise the backwaters with lunch, dinner and the night on board.
- Day 5Alleppey to Kochi
Disembark after breakfast. Fort Kochi: the Chinese fishing nets, St Francis church, Mattancherry palace and the Jew Town spice street.
- Day 6Fly home
Transfer to Kochi airport.
Included in the land price
- 5 nights: 4 in 3–4★ resorts with breakfast, 1 in a private houseboat with all meals
- Private air-conditioned car throughout
- Periyar boat ride and spice plantation
- Airport pickup and drop
Not included
- Flights to Kochi (quoted live for your dates)
- Travel insurance
- Lunches and dinners except on the houseboat
- Tips, personal expenses and anything not listed above
In pictures

Questions about this trip
What is included in the 5-night Kerala package?
The land price covers 5 nights: 4 in 3–4★ resorts with breakfast, 1 in a private houseboat with all meals; Private air-conditioned car throughout; Periyar boat ride and spice plantation; Airport pickup and drop. Everything in that list is confirmed in writing on your itinerary before you pay anything.
What is not included in the price?
Not included: Flights to Kochi (quoted live for your dates); Travel insurance; Lunches and dinners except on the houseboat; Tips, personal expenses and anything not listed above. We publish exclusions as prominently as inclusions, so there is nothing left to discover at the hotel counter.
Is ₹27,900 per person, and does it include flights from Mumbai?
₹27,900 is per person on twin sharing — two people sharing one room — and it is the land price only. Flights are not in it. We quote the airfare live from Mumbai (Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International, BOM) for your own dates and show it as a separate line, so you can see exactly what each part of the trip costs instead of one bundled number. Travelling alone costs more, because of the single-occupancy supplement.
How long is the journey from Mumbai to Kerala?
About 2h to Kochi in the air from Mumbai (Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International). The route is flown non-stop, so there is no connection to miss. Many daily non-stops to Kochi. Exact timings depend on the airline and the day you fly, and we confirm them with your quote.
Do I need a visa for Kerala?
No. Kerala is in India, so an Indian passport holder needs no visa and no entry permit. Carry a government photo ID — hotels are required to see one at check-in. Full details, with the official source, are in our Kerala guide.
When is the best time to visit Kerala?
September to March — dry, 24–32°C, calm backwaters, clear mornings in Munnar. June to August is the south-west monsoon: heavy, though it is also the traditional Ayurveda season and hotels are half price. April–May are hot and humid. We run this trip year round and will tell you honestly if your dates fall in the wrong season. Full details, with the official source, are in our Kerala guide.
Can we change this itinerary?
Yes. This is a starting point, not a fixed departure. Tell us your dates, how many of you are travelling and what you actually want to see, and we rebuild it — more nights, a different hotel grade, a different order, or a city added. You get a written day-by-day itinerary and an itemised price before you pay anything, and a quotation is not a booking.
How do we book, and what do we pay up front?
Call or WhatsApp us and we send a written itinerary and quote. To confirm, you pay a booking deposit, with the balance due by the date shown on your proposal — the schedule depends on the destination and on how far ahead you book, because hotels and airlines set their own deadlines. A booking made close to departure is payable in full at confirmation. The exact amounts and dates are always written on your proposal before you pay anything, and the full booking conditions are published.
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