Kerala Backwaters Winter Tour Package (Alleppey Kumarakom Munnar) (5 Days)
5-day Kerala Backwaters tour from Kochi: Munnar, Kumarakom and Alappuzha. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab or bus. From ₹10,820 per person.
per person · inclusive of all taxes
15° – 21°C
October in Kerala Backwaters Winter
Description
5-day Kerala Backwaters tour from Kochi: Munnar, Kumarakom and Alappuzha. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab or bus. From ₹10,820 per person.
This 5 days 4 nights itinerary covers 9 handpicked stops, including Cheeyappara Falls, Munnar tea gardens, Eravikulam National Park and more. November–February is the best time to travel for pleasant weather. Your 4-night stay is arranged in a comfortable, well-reviewed hotel such as Treebo Windsong Resort Munnar, Munnar. Pickup and drop are arranged right from your hotel or home, so there's nothing extra to plan on your end. Every booking is backed by Trypdeals' 24x7 support team, from planning to the day you're back home.
Weather in Kerala Backwaters Winter
Best time: October to MarchAverage temperature range: 12°C – 25°C
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Kochi to Munnar
Our driver picks you up from your hotel or home in Kochi in the morning. Drive from Kochi to Munnar (about 125 km, 2 hrs 30 min). Check in at your hotel in Munnar. Drive up into the hills past the Cheeyappara and Valara waterfalls to Munnar. Walk among the tea gardens in the evening. Overnight stay in Munnar.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Kochi to Munnar
125 km · ~2h 30m · About 3h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Kochi
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
125 km · 2h 30m drive from previous stop
Arrive in MunnarMunnar, Kerala
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Kochi to Munnar
125 km · ~2h 47m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Kochi
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Kochi. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Kochi → Munnar
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~125 km
~2h 47m|Tentative fare ₹140–₹400
- Arrive in Munnar
Munnar, Kerala
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Kochi to Munnar
Nearest railway stations: Ernakulam Jn for Kochi, Ernakulam Jn (about 85 km away) for Munnar.
Direct trains
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
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Cheeyappara Falls
A tiered waterfall beside the road.
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Munnar tea gardens
Rolling tea estates planted in the 1880s.
Munnar
Visit Eravikulam National Park for the Nilgiri tahr, then Mattupetty dam, Echo Point and the Tata Tea Museum. Overnight stay in Munnar.
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Eravikulam National Park
Grasslands below Anamudi, home of the Nilgiri tahr.
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Mattupetty Dam
A reservoir among tea estates.
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Tata Tea Museum
The history of tea in Munnar.
Munnar to Kumarakom
Today's travel: from Munnar to Kumarakom (about 138 km, 2 hrs 45 min). Drive down from the hills through rubber plantations and Kottayam to Kumarakom on the shore of Vembanad lake. A sunset boat ride on the lake. Overnight stay in Kumarakom.
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Vembanad Lake
Kerala's largest lake, the heart of the backwaters.
Kumarakom bird sanctuary and the houseboat
Today's travel: from Kumarakom to Alappuzha (about 35 km, 45 min). Walk through the Kumarakom bird sanctuary at dawn, when the herons, egrets and winter visitors are most active. Then drive to Alleppey and board your houseboat at noon for a slow cruise through canals and paddy fields, with lunch and dinner on board. Overnight stay in Alappuzha.
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Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
A wooded sanctuary on Vembanad lake, busiest with birds in winter.
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Alleppey houseboat
A night on a kettuvallam on the backwaters.
Alleppey to Kochi
Breakfast on board, then the drive back to Kochi. Drive from Alappuzha to Kochi (about 55 km, 1 hr), and drop at your hotel, home or the railway station in Kochi. The tour ends here.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Alappuzha to Kochi
55 km · ~1h 6m · About 1h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Alappuzha
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
55 km · 1h 6m drive from previous stop
Arrive in KochiKochi, Kerala
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Alappuzha to Kochi
55 km · ~1h 13m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Alappuzha
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Alappuzha. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Alappuzha → Kochi
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~55 km
~1h 13m|Tentative fare ₹60–₹200
- Arrive in Kochi
Kochi, Kerala
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Alappuzha to Kochi
Nearest railway stations: Alleppey for Alappuzha, Ernakulam Jn for Kochi.
Direct trains
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
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Backwater morning
Quiet canals at sunrise.
Tour Overview
Kerala's two worlds in one trip: the tea hills of Munnar and the backwaters of Kumarakom and Alleppey, ending with a night on a houseboat on Vembanad lake.
Winter Tour: Dec 2026 – Feb 2027
December to February is the dry, bright season in Kerala: cool clear days in Munnar, calm backwaters, and the time when winter migrant birds join the herons and cormorants at Kumarakom. It is the most comfortable time of year for a houseboat night.
This 5-day, 4-night package starts and ends in Kochi. The route runs Kochi → Munnar → Kumarakom → Alappuzha → Kochi, about 353 km in all. Choose how you travel: cab or bus. Every price includes 3-star hotels with breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
Highlights of the Kerala Backwaters Tour from Kochi
- Cheeyappara Falls
- Munnar tea gardens
- Eravikulam National Park
- Mattupetty Dam
- Tata Tea Museum
- Vembanad Lake
- Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
- Alleppey houseboat
Inclusions in the Kerala Backwaters Tour Package
- 4 nights in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
- All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
- AC cab from Kochi for the whole trip with the cab option: Swift Dzire (2–3 persons), Ertiga (4–7) or Tempo Traveller (8–12)
- AC bus seats both ways with the bus option
- Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel
- GST on cab hire
Exclusions in the Kerala Backwaters Tour Package
- Lunch and dinner
- Temple darshan, pooja and special entry tickets
- Monument and park entry tickets, boating and ropeway tickets
- Flights, and anything not listed under inclusions
- Personal expenses such as tips, laundry and phone calls
Child Policy
Child up to 6 years: free (no extra bed)
Child 6 to 8 years: half charge
Child above 8 years: full charge
Payment Policy
20 percent advance at the time of booking
20 percent after you receive the hotel booking voucher
60 percent during the tour
For tours between 15 December and 2 January, 50 percent advance is required.
Cancellation Policy
Minimum cancellation charge: Rs. 3000 per person, or 10 percent of the tour cost, whichever is higher
25 percent between 46 and 30 days before departure
50 percent between 30 and 15 days before departure
75 percent between 15 and 5 days before departure
100 percent within 5 days of departure or on no-show
Important Travel Information for the Kerala Backwaters Tour
Best time to visit: November–February
Travel window: Dec 2026 – Feb 2027
Route: Kochi → Munnar → Kumarakom → Alappuzha → Kochi (about 353 km in all)
Before you go: The houseboat night is in a private cruise boat with a bedroom and crew; meals on board are included with the houseboat. Eravikulam National Park is open in December and January but closes for a few weeks in February–March.
Hotels: Treebo Windsong Resort Munnar, Munnar; 3-star hotel in Kumarakom; 3-star hotel in Alappuzha, or similar.
Package Price: Cab or Bus
Per-person price by group size and how you travel from Kochi. Every price includes 3-star hotels (twin sharing), breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
| PersonsGroup size | By Cab | By Bus |
|---|---|---|
| 22 Persons | ₹23,810 | ₹16,170 |
| 33 Persons | ₹19,710 | ₹14,750 |
| 4–74–7 Persons | ₹17,390 | ₹12,580 |
| 8–108–10 Persons | ₹16,070 | ₹11,730 |
| 11–1211–12 Persons | ₹13,870 | ₹10,820 |
Prices are per person in rupees. The highlighted price is the lowest for that group size.
Kochi is right next to Ernakulam, the railway station for this trip, so no train is needed; the cab starts from Kochi.
Route Map
Top Attractions
Cheeyappara Falls
A tiered waterfall beside the road.
Munnar tea gardens
Rolling tea estates planted in the 1880s.
Eravikulam National Park
Home to the endangered Nilgiri Tahr, this park offers rolling grasslands and stunning views of the Anamudi peak, the highest in South India. A shuttle bus takes visitors to the Rajamala viewing area.
Mattupetty Dam
A scenic concrete dam surrounded by hills and eucalyptus forests, ideal for a peaceful stroll or a boat ride on the reservoir. The area is also a popular spot for watching elephants and migratory birds.
Tata Tea Museum
The history of tea in Munnar.
Vembanad Lake
Kerala's largest lake, the heart of the backwaters.
Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
A wooded sanctuary on Vembanad lake, busiest with birds in winter.
Alleppey houseboat
A night on a kettuvallam on the backwaters.
Backwater morning
Quiet canals at sunrise.
Who Is This Tour For
Best Time to Visit
November–February is the ideal window for this trip, with the most pleasant weather for sightseeing.
How to Reach
What's Included / Excluded
Inclusions
- 4 nights in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
- All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
- AC cab from Kochi for the whole trip with the cab option: Swift Dzire (2–3 persons), Ertiga (4–7) or Tempo Traveller (8–12)
- AC bus seats both ways with the bus option
- Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel
- GST on cab hire
Exclusions
- Lunch and dinner
- Temple darshan, pooja and special entry tickets
- Monument and park entry tickets, boating and ropeway tickets
- Flights, and anything not listed under inclusions
- Personal expenses such as tips, laundry and phone calls
Things To Do
Yoga @Kaivalyam Retreat
Holistic health retreat in midst of the tea valleys of Munnar. Open year round, they teach a holistic lifestyle with traditional form of yoga and organic dining.
Flexible
Hotels for This Tour
Handpicked stays for a comfortable trip
Packing Checklist
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Water bottle
- Sunscreen
- ID proof (for hotel check-in)
- Basic first-aid/medication
- Modest, traditional clothing for temple visits
- A shawl or stole to cover shoulders
Important Travel Information
Best time to visit: November–February
Travel window: Dec 2026 – Feb 2027
Route: Kochi → Munnar → Kumarakom → Alappuzha → Kochi (about 353 km in all)
Before you go: The houseboat night is in a private cruise boat with a bedroom and crew; meals on board are included with the houseboat. Eravikulam National Park is open in December and January but closes for a few weeks in February–March.
Hotels: Treebo Windsong Resort Munnar, Munnar; 3-star hotel in Kumarakom; 3-star hotel in Alappuzha, or similar.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you go
5 days and 4 nights. It starts from Kochi on day 1 and you are back in Kochi on day 5.
Kochi → Munnar → Kumarakom → Alappuzha → Kochi. That is about 353 km in all; each leg is listed on this page with its distance and driving time.
For 2 persons it is ₹16,170 per person (bus); for a group of 11–12 it comes down to ₹10,820 per person. Prices include 3-star hotels with breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
Yes. This package is offered by cab or bus. By cab, the same AC car takes you from Kochi and back. By bus, you take an AC bus to the first stop and back, and a cab covers the sightseeing. The price table shows each option for your group size.
This package is planned for Dec 2026 – Feb 2027. Book early: hotels fill up fast in this season.
The houseboat night is in a private cruise boat with a bedroom and crew; meals on board are included with the houseboat. Eravikulam National Park is open in December and January but closes for a few weeks in February–March.
Destinations Covered in This Tour
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