Kerala (Munnar Thekkady Alleppey) Tour Package from Chandigarh (6 Days)
6-day Kerala tour from Chandigarh: Aluva, Munnar, Thekkady, Alappuzha, Kochi and Ernakulam. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab, train or bus. From ₹21,930 per person.
per person · inclusive of all taxes
15° – 21°C
October in Kerala (Munnar Thekkady Alleppey)
Description
6-day Kerala tour from Chandigarh: Aluva, Munnar, Thekkady, Alappuzha, Kochi and Ernakulam. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab, train or bus. From ₹21,930 per person.
This 6 days 5 nights itinerary covers 17 handpicked stops, including Cheeyappara and Valara waterfalls, Munnar town market, Eravikulam National Park and more. September–March is the best time to travel for pleasant weather. Your 5-night stay is arranged in a comfortable, well-reviewed hotel such as Treebo Windsong Resort Munnar, Munnar. Every booking is backed by Trypdeals' 24x7 support team, from planning to the day you're back home.
Weather in Kerala (Munnar Thekkady Alleppey)
Best time: October to MarchAverage temperature range: 12°C – 25°C
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Chandigarh to Munnar
Reach Aluva by train from Chandigarh, where our driver meets you. Drive from Aluva to Munnar (about 111 km, 2 hrs 15 min). Check in at your hotel in Munnar. The road up from the plains winds through rubber and then tea estates, with the Cheeyappara and Valara waterfalls right beside the highway; stop for photos and a cup of tea at a roadside stall. Reach Munnar by afternoon and check in. Take an easy evening walk around the town market, where you can buy fresh tea, homemade chocolate and spices. Nights in Munnar are cool for most of the year, so keep a light jacket handy. 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: Chandigarh to Aluva
2668 km · ~57h 22m · About 53h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.
- Start from Chandigarh
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
145 km · 2h 54m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 445Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 595Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 745Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
145 km · 2h 54m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 889Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1039Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1189Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
145 km · 2h 54m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1334Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1484Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1634Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
145 km · 2h 54m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1779Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1929Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2079Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
145 km · 2h 54m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2223Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2373Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2523Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
145 km · 2h 54m drive from previous stop
Arrive in AluvaAluva, 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: Chandigarh to Aluva
2668 km · ~59h 15m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Chandigarh
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Chandigarh. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Chandigarh → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~889 km
~19h 45m|Tentative fare ₹980–₹2,540
- Change buses at a major city (around km 889)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Aluva. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~889 km
~19h 45m|Tentative fare ₹980–₹2,540
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1779)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Aluva. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → Aluva
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~889 km
~19h 45m|Tentative fare ₹980–₹2,540
- Arrive in Aluva
Aluva, 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: Chandigarh to Aluva
Nearest railway stations: Chandigarh for Chandigarh, Aluva for Aluva.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 49h 10m in total
Change trains at Vadodara Jn — about 1h 20m wait
1 change · 49h 28m in total
Change trains at Madgaon — about 55m wait
1 change · 49h 50m in total
Change trains at Madgaon — about 55m wait
Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.
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.
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: Aluva to Munnar
111 km · ~2h 13m · About 2h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Aluva
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
111 km · 2h 13m 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: Aluva to Munnar
111 km · ~2h 28m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Aluva
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Aluva. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Aluva → Munnar
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~111 km
~2h 28m|Tentative fare ₹120–₹360
- 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: Aluva to Munnar
Nearest railway stations: Aluva for Aluva, 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 and Valara waterfalls
Two cascades on the Kochi–Munnar road, at their fullest from June to November. They are an easy stop, right beside the road.
- 2
Munnar town market
A small, busy market for tea, cardamom, pepper and Munnar's homemade chocolate.
Munnar sightseeing
Start at 8 am for Eravikulam National Park, before the queue for the park bus builds up; the park is usually closed for a few weeks in February–March for the Nilgiri tahr calving season. In the afternoon, see how tea is made at the Tea Museum and then drive out to Mattupetty Dam and Echo Point among the tea gardens. Kundala Lake, further along the same road, is good for a short pedal-boat ride before you head back to town. Overnight stay in Munnar.
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Eravikulam National Park
Rolling grasslands below Anamudi, the highest peak in South India, and the home of the endangered Nilgiri tahr. A park bus takes visitors up from the gate; allow about three hours.
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Tea Museum
Run by Tata Tea, it shows the history of tea in Munnar and has a working section where the leaf is processed. Allow about an hour.
- 3
Mattupetty Dam
A reservoir set among tea estates, with speed boats and pedal boats. Wild elephants are sometimes seen on the far bank.
- 4
Echo Point and Kundala Lake
A lake shore known for its echo, and a quieter lake further on with pedal boats and shikaras.
Munnar to Thekkady
Today's travel: from Munnar to Thekkady (about 87 km, 1 hr 45 min). Leave Munnar after breakfast and drive south through cardamom hills to Thekkady, about three and a half hours away. After lunch, join a guided walk through a spice plantation to see how cardamom, pepper, cloves and vanilla are grown. In the evening, watch a Kathakali or Kalaripayattu show at one of the cultural centres in Kumily; shows usually start around 5 pm and 6 pm. Overnight stay in Thekkady.
- 1
Spice plantation walk
A one-hour guided walk through cardamom, pepper, nutmeg and coffee, with spices for sale at the end.
- 2
Kathakali or Kalaripayattu show
Kerala's classical dance-drama with its painted faces, or the martial art said to be the oldest in India.
- 3
Kumily spice market
The town on the edge of the reserve, lined with shops selling spices, tea and handicrafts.
Thekkady to Alleppey
Today's travel: from Thekkady to Alappuzha (about 142 km, 2 hrs 45 min). Start early for a boat ride on Periyar Lake inside the tiger reserve, where elephants, gaur and birds come down to the water in the morning; the first trips leave around 7:30 am and tickets sell out, so the earlier the better. Then drive down to Alleppey, about four hours away. In the afternoon, go out on a shikara through the narrow canals of the backwaters, past paddy fields and village homes. Spend the night at a lakeside hotel (an overnight houseboat can be arranged at extra cost). Overnight stay in Alappuzha.
- 1
Periyar Lake boat ride
A 90-minute ride on the lake inside the Periyar Tiger Reserve, the best way to see elephants and birds at the water's edge.
- 2
Alleppey backwaters by shikara
A covered country boat through narrow canals where the big houseboats cannot go, past paddy fields, churches and toddy shops.
- 3
Alappuzha Beach
A wide beach with an old pier and lighthouse, pleasant at sunset.
Alleppey to Kochi
Today's travel: from Alappuzha to Kochi (about 55 km, 1 hr). Drive to Kochi, about an hour and a half away, and spend the afternoon in Fort Kochi and Mattancherry, the old port quarter where Chinese, Arab, Portuguese, Dutch and British traders all left their mark. Most of the sights are close together and easy to cover on foot. End the day at the Chinese fishing nets on the sea front at sunset. The Jew Town shops and the Paradesi Synagogue are closed on Fridays and Saturdays, so plan around that. Overnight stay in Kochi.
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Chinese fishing nets
Huge cantilevered nets on the Fort Kochi shore, still worked by hand. Fishermen often let visitors help haul them in.
- 2
St Francis Church
The oldest European church in India, where Vasco da Gama was first buried.
- 3
Mattancherry Palace
The "Dutch Palace", with some of the finest Ramayana murals in Kerala.
- 4
Jew Town and Paradesi Synagogue
A lane of antique and spice shops leading to the 16th-century synagogue with its Chinese floor tiles.
Kochi to Chandigarh
Spend a relaxed morning in Kochi: walk along Marine Drive, or shop for spices, tea and Kerala handloom on MG Road and at Lulu Mall. Check out by noon and start back. Drive from Kochi to Ernakulam (about 9 km, 15 min). Board the train from Ernakulam back to Chandigarh (about 2,691 km), and the tour ends.
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 Ernakulam
9 km · ~11m · About 0h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Kochi
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
9 km · 11m drive from previous stop
Arrive in ErnakulamErnakulam, 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 Ernakulam
9 km · ~12m · 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 → Ernakulam
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~9 km
~12m|Tentative fare ₹10–₹80
- Arrive in Ernakulam
Ernakulam, 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 Ernakulam
Nearest railway stations: Ernakulam Jn for Kochi, Ernakulam Jn for Ernakulam.
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.
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: Ernakulam to Chandigarh
2691 km · ~57h 49m · About 54h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.
- Start from Ernakulam
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
149 km · 2h 58m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 449Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 599Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 749Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
149 km · 2h 58m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 897Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1047Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1197Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
149 km · 2h 58m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1346Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1496Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1646Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
149 km · 2h 58m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1794Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1944Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2094Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
149 km · 2h 58m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2243Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2393Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2543Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
149 km · 2h 58m drive from previous stop
Arrive in ChandigarhChandigarh, Chandigarh
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: Ernakulam to Chandigarh
2691 km · ~59h 48m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Ernakulam
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Ernakulam. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Ernakulam → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~897 km
~19h 56m|Tentative fare ₹990–₹2,560
- Change buses at a major city (around km 897)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Chandigarh. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~897 km
~19h 56m|Tentative fare ₹990–₹2,560
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1794)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Chandigarh. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → Chandigarh
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~897 km
~19h 56m|Tentative fare ₹990–₹2,560
- Arrive in Chandigarh
Chandigarh, Chandigarh
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Ernakulam to Chandigarh
Nearest railway stations: Ernakulam Jn for Ernakulam, Chandigarh for Chandigarh.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 50h 50m in total
Change trains at Panvel — about 45m wait
1 change · 50h 55m in total
Change trains at Nivasar — about 42m wait
1 change · 51h 39m in total
Change trains at New Delhi — about 55m wait
Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.
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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Marine Drive
The promenade along the backwater, with boat jetties and views of the harbour.
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Leave for Chandigarh.
Tour Overview
The classic Kerala circuit climbs from the coast to the tea hills of Munnar, crosses the cardamom country of Thekkady and its Periyar lake, and comes down to the backwaters of Alleppey before ending in old Fort Kochi.
This 6-day, 5-night package starts and ends in Chandigarh. The route runs Chandigarh → Aluva → Munnar → Thekkady → Alappuzha → Kochi → Ernakulam → Chandigarh, about 5,763 km in all. Choose how you travel: cab, train or bus. Every price includes 3-star hotels with breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
Highlights of the Kerala Tour from Chandigarh
- Cheeyappara and Valara waterfalls
- Munnar town market
- Eravikulam National Park
- Tea Museum
- Mattupetty Dam
- Echo Point and Kundala Lake
- Spice plantation walk
- Kathakali or Kalaripayattu show
Inclusions in the Kerala Tour Package
- 5 nights in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
- All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
- AC cab from Chandigarh 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
- AC 3-tier train tickets both ways with the train option
- Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel
- GST on cab hire
Exclusions in the Kerala 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 Tour
Best time to visit: September–March
Route: Chandigarh → Aluva → Munnar → Thekkady → Alappuzha → Kochi → Ernakulam → Chandigarh (about 5,763 km in all)
Train option: With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Aluva and back from Ernakulam; the train journey is in addition to the 6 days.
Before you go: The night in Alleppey is in a lakeside hotel; an overnight houseboat can be booked instead at extra cost.
Hotels: Treebo Windsong Resort Munnar, Munnar; Treebo Kumily Gate Thekkady, Thekkady; 3-star hotel in Alappuzha; Treebo The Qasr, Kochi, or similar.
Package Price: Cab, Bus or Train
Per-person price by group size and how you travel from Chandigarh. Every price includes 3-star hotels (twin sharing), breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
| PersonsGroup size | By Cab | By Bus | By Train |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Persons | ₹95,540 | ₹34,230 | ₹28,320 |
| 33 Persons | ₹80,020 | ₹32,620 | ₹26,710 |
| 4–74–7 Persons | ₹70,390 | ₹29,930 | ₹24,020 |
| 8–108–10 Persons | ₹65,300 | ₹28,910 | ₹23,000 |
| 11–1211–12 Persons | ₹56,760 | ₹27,850 | ₹21,930 |
Prices are per person in rupees. The highlighted price is the lowest for that group size.
By cab from Chandigarh the drive is about 2,731 km each way, so the cab option adds about 6 travel days each way; hotel stays on the way are included in its price.
With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Aluva and back from Ernakulam; the train journey is in addition to the 6 days.
Route Map
Top Attractions
Cheeyappara and Valara waterfalls
Two cascades on the Kochi–Munnar road, at their fullest from June to November. They are an easy stop, right beside the road.
Munnar town market
A small, busy market for tea, cardamom, pepper and Munnar's homemade chocolate.
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.
Tea Museum
Run by the Kannan Devan Hills Plantation company, this museum showcases the history of Munnar’s tea industry with vintage machinery, photographs, and a working model of tea processing. A short guided tour explains the tea-making process.
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.
Echo Point and Kundala Lake
A lake shore known for its echo, and a quieter lake further on with pedal boats and shikaras.
Spice plantation walk
A one-hour guided walk through cardamom, pepper, nutmeg and coffee, with spices for sale at the end.
Kathakali or Kalaripayattu show
Kerala's classical dance-drama with its painted faces, or the martial art said to be the oldest in India.
Kumily spice market
The town on the edge of the reserve, lined with shops selling spices, tea and handicrafts.
Periyar Lake boat ride
A 90-minute ride on the lake inside the Periyar Tiger Reserve, the best way to see elephants and birds at the water's edge.
Alleppey backwaters by shikara
A covered country boat through narrow canals where the big houseboats cannot go, past paddy fields, churches and toddy shops.
Alappuzha Beach
A wide beach with an old pier and lighthouse, pleasant at sunset.
Chinese fishing nets
Huge cantilevered nets on the Fort Kochi shore, still worked by hand. Fishermen often let visitors help haul them in.
St Francis Church
The oldest European church in India, where Vasco da Gama was first buried.
Mattancherry Palace
The "Dutch Palace", with some of the finest Ramayana murals in Kerala.
Jew Town and Paradesi Synagogue
A lane of antique and spice shops leading to the 16th-century synagogue with its Chinese floor tiles.
Marine Drive
The promenade along the backwater, with boat jetties and views of the harbour.
Who Is This Tour For
Best Time to Visit
September–March is the ideal window for this trip, with the most pleasant weather for sightseeing.
What's Included / Excluded
Inclusions
- 5 nights in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
- All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
- AC cab from Chandigarh 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
- AC 3-tier train tickets both ways with the train 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
- Light jacket or sweater
- Umbrella or raincoat
Important Travel Information
Best time to visit: September–March
Route: Chandigarh → Aluva → Munnar → Thekkady → Alappuzha → Kochi → Ernakulam → Chandigarh (about 5,763 km in all)
Train option: With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Aluva and back from Ernakulam; the train journey is in addition to the 6 days.
Before you go: The night in Alleppey is in a lakeside hotel; an overnight houseboat can be booked instead at extra cost.
Hotels: Treebo Windsong Resort Munnar, Munnar; Treebo Kumily Gate Thekkady, Thekkady; 3-star hotel in Alappuzha; Treebo The Qasr, Kochi, or similar.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you go
6 days and 5 nights. It starts from Chandigarh on day 1 and you are back in Chandigarh on day 6. With the train option, the train journey is in addition to these days.
Chandigarh → Aluva → Munnar → Thekkady → Alappuzha → Kochi → Ernakulam → Chandigarh. That is about 5,763 km in all; each leg is listed on this page with its distance and driving time.
For 2 persons it is ₹28,320 per person (train); for a group of 11–12 it comes down to ₹21,930 per person. Prices include 3-star hotels with breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
Yes. This package is offered by cab, train or bus. By cab, the same AC car takes you from Chandigarh and back. By cab from Chandigarh the drive is about 2,731 km each way, so the cab option adds about 6 travel days each way; hotel stays on the way are included in its price. By bus, you take an AC bus to the first stop and back, and a cab covers the sightseeing. With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Aluva and back from Ernakulam; the train journey is in addition to the 6 days. The price table shows each option for your group size.
September–March.
The night in Alleppey is in a lakeside hotel; an overnight houseboat can be booked instead at extra cost.
Destinations Covered in This Tour
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