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Kerala (Munnar Thekkady Alleppey) Tour Package from Vijayawada (6 Days)

6-day Kerala tour from Vijayawada: Aluva, Munnar, Thekkady, Alappuzha, Kochi and Ernakulam. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab, train or bus. From ₹16,410 per person.

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October in Kerala (Munnar Thekkady Alleppey)

Kerala (Munnar Thekkady Alleppey) Tour Package from Vijayawada (6 Days)

Description

6-day Kerala tour from Vijayawada: Aluva, Munnar, Thekkady, Alappuzha, Kochi and Ernakulam. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab, train or bus. From ₹16,410 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 March

Average temperature range: 12°C – 25°C

Jan

21°

12° low

Feb

22°

12° low

Mar

24°

13° low

Apr

25°

16° low

May

23°

16° low

Jun

21°

16° low

Jul

20°

16° low

Aug

20°

16° low

Sep

21°

16° low

NOW

Oct

21°

15° low

Nov

21°

14° low

Dec

22°

12° low

Jan

21°

12° low

Feb

22°

12° low

Mar

24°

13° low

Apr

25°

16° low

May

23°

16° low

Jun

21°

16° low

Jul

20°

16° low

Aug

20°

16° low

Sep

21°

16° low

NOW

Oct

21°

15° low

Nov

21°

14° low

Dec

22°

12° low

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1

Vijayawada to Munnar

Reach Aluva by train from Vijayawada, 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.

  1. 1

    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. 2

    Munnar town market

    A small, busy market for tea, cardamom, pepper and Munnar's homemade chocolate.

Day 2

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.

  1. 1

    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.

  2. 2

    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. 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. 4

    Echo Point and Kundala Lake

    A lake shore known for its echo, and a quieter lake further on with pedal boats and shikaras.

Day 3

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. 1

    Spice plantation walk

    A one-hour guided walk through cardamom, pepper, nutmeg and coffee, with spices for sale at the end.

  2. 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. 3

    Kumily spice market

    The town on the edge of the reserve, lined with shops selling spices, tea and handicrafts.

Day 4

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. 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. 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. 3

    Alappuzha Beach

    A wide beach with an old pier and lighthouse, pleasant at sunset.

Day 5

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. 2

    St Francis Church

    The oldest European church in India, where Vasco da Gama was first buried.

  3. 3

    Mattancherry Palace

    The "Dutch Palace", with some of the finest Ramayana murals in Kerala.

  4. 4

    Jew Town and Paradesi Synagogue

    A lane of antique and spice shops leading to the 16th-century synagogue with its Chinese floor tiles.

Day 6

Kochi to Vijayawada

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 Vijayawada (about 1,042 km), and the tour ends.

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    Marine Drive

    The promenade along the backwater, with boat jetties and views of the harbour.

  2. 2

    Leave for Vijayawada.

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 Vijayawada. The route runs Vijayawada → Aluva → Munnar → Thekkady → Alappuzha → Kochi → Ernakulam → Vijayawada, about 2,477 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 Vijayawada

  • 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 Vijayawada 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: Vijayawada → Aluva → Munnar → Thekkady → Alappuzha → Kochi → Ernakulam → Vijayawada (about 2,477 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 Vijayawada. Every price includes 3-star hotels (twin sharing), breakfast and all sightseeing transport.

Persons Cab Bus Train
2₹49,170₹24,840₹22,800
3₹41,420₹23,230₹21,190
4–7₹36,330₹20,540₹18,500
8–10₹33,690₹19,520₹17,480
11–12₹29,420₹18,450₹16,410

Prices are per person in rupees. The highlighted price is the lowest for that group size.

By cab from Vijayawada the drive is about 976 km each way, so the cab option adds about 2 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

Locating stops on the map…

Top Attractions

Cheeyappara and Valara waterfalls

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

Munnar town market

A small, busy market for tea, cardamom, pepper and Munnar's homemade chocolate.

Eravikulam National Park

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.

₹250 per adult (includes bus)7 AM - 6 PM (closed during monsoon, typically July–September)
Tea Museum

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.

₹100 per adult (includes a tea tasting)10 AM - 12:30 PM and 2 PM - 4:30 PM (closed Mondays)
Mattupetty Dam

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.

Free (boat ride extra, approx. ₹400-₹500 per boat)9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Echo Point and Kundala Lake

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

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

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

Kumily spice market

The town on the edge of the reserve, lined with shops selling spices, tea and handicrafts.

Periyar Lake boat ride

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

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

Alappuzha Beach

A wide beach with an old pier and lighthouse, pleasant at sunset.

Chinese fishing nets

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

St Francis Church

The oldest European church in India, where Vasco da Gama was first buried.

Mattancherry Palace

Mattancherry Palace

The "Dutch Palace", with some of the finest Ramayana murals in Kerala.

Jew Town and Paradesi Synagogue

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

Marine Drive

The promenade along the backwater, with boat jetties and views of the harbour.

Who Is This Tour For

Hill Station & Nature Seekers: Cool climate, scenic viewpoints and a slower pace — ideal for a refreshing getaway from the heat.
Comfortably fits a 6-day/5-night trip for couples, families or small groups.
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Kerala Tour Packages
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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 Vijayawada 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
CultureEasy

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

Treebo Windsong Resort Munnar, Munnar (or similar)
Treebo Kumily Gate Thekkady, Thekkady (or similar)
3-star hotel in Alappuzha (or similar)
Treebo The Qasr, Kochi (or similar)

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: Vijayawada → Aluva → Munnar → Thekkady → Alappuzha → Kochi → Ernakulam → Vijayawada (about 2,477 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 Vijayawada on day 1 and you are back in Vijayawada on day 6. With the train option, the train journey is in addition to these days.

Vijayawada → Aluva → Munnar → Thekkady → Alappuzha → Kochi → Ernakulam → Vijayawada. That is about 2,477 km in all; each leg is listed on this page with its distance and driving time.

For 2 persons it is ₹22,800 per person (train); for a group of 11–12 it comes down to ₹16,410 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 Vijayawada and back. By cab from Vijayawada the drive is about 976 km each way, so the cab option adds about 2 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.

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