Kerala With Parents: Kochi, Munnar, Thekkady & Alleppey, 6 Days
Starting from ₹29,500 per person, twin sharing
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- Duration
- 5 nights / 6 days
- Pickup → drop
- Kochi → Kochi
- Best time
- Oct – Mar
- Activity level
- 1/4 · Relaxed
- Group size
- 2–8
Activity level 1 of 4: Relaxed.Boat rides and short walks, with a rest slot daily. Drives of 3–4 hours.What the levels mean
- 1 · RelaxedSightseeing by car with short walks, under 2 hours on foot a day.All ages and fitness levels, including parents and young children.
- 2 · Light2–4 hours on foot a day, with stairs, uneven ground or some long drives.Anyone in normal health who can walk 30 minutes comfortably.
- 3 · Active4–6 hours of walking or a few long rough drives, some days at altitude.Regular walkers. Start walking 30–45 minutes a day a month before.
- 4 · ChallengingLong days, steep climbs or high altitude (above 4,000 m).Good fitness; check with your doctor if you have heart, lung or blood-pressure conditions.
Quick answer
A 6-day Kerala tour with parents covers Fort Kochi (1 night), Munnar (2), Thekkady (1) and Alleppey (1 night on an AC houseboat). Drives are 3–4 hours and walking is optional. It costs from ₹29,500 per person and suits October to March.
Trip Overview
The Kerala classic, re-paced for a family with parents: a late start in Fort Kochi, tea hills in Munnar, Periyar Lake by boat, and a houseboat night in Alleppey.
Drives are 3–4 hours, there is a rest slot after lunch every day, and the activities that need walking are labelled optional.
- Stays included
- Meals included
- Transfers included
- Sightseeing included
Trip highlights
- Fort Kochi's Chinese fishing nets, with Kathakali make-up viewing
- Munnar tea estates by car, with Mattupetty Dam and Echo Point
- Periyar Lake boat ride in Thekkady
- An optional Ayurvedic massage for parents at the resort
- A private AC houseboat through the Alleppey backwaters
- A rest slot after lunch every day
Day by day
Itinerary
Kochi → Kochi · 5N/6D
6 days · tap a day to open or close it
- 1
Day 1Arrive in Kochi+
Pickup from Kochi airport and an easy afternoon in Fort Kochi: the Chinese fishing nets and St Francis Church, with a cab to the gate. Evening Kathakali show, arriving early to watch the make-up.
- Chinese fishing nets
- Kathakali show
Heritage hotel, Fort Kochi D
- 2
Day 2Kochi to MunnarKochi → Munnar · 130 km · 4 hrs+
A mid-morning start up into the Western Ghats past the Cheeyappara and Valara waterfalls (viewpoint stops only). Check in and rest.
- Cheeyappara falls
- Tea gardens
Hill resort, Munnar B · D
- 3
Day 3Munnar by car+
The Tata Tea Museum, Mattupetty Dam and Echo Point, all by car with short walks. Eravikulam National Park is optional (a bus ride and a gentle 2 km walk; closed for calving around February–March).
- Tea Museum
- Mattupetty Dam
- Eravikulam (optional)
Hill resort, Munnar B · D
- 4
Day 4Munnar to ThekkadyMunnar → Thekkady · 90 km · 3 hrs+
A scenic drive through cardamom hills to Thekkady. Rest, then a Kalaripayattu show or a guided spice-plantation walk; parents can choose an Ayurvedic massage at the resort instead.
- Spice plantation (optional)
- Kalaripayattu
- Ayurvedic massage (optional)
Resort, Thekkady B · D
- 5
Day 5Periyar Lake to Alleppey houseboatThekkady → Alleppey · 140 km · 4 hrs+
A boat ride on Periyar Lake, then a drive to Alleppey. Board an AC houseboat around noon, with lunch, tea and dinner cooked on board.
- Periyar Lake boat
- Backwater cruise
Private AC houseboat, Alleppey B · L · D
- 6
Day 6Alleppey to Kochi, trip endsAlleppey → Kochi airport · 85 km · 2 hrs+
Breakfast on board, disembark around 9 am, and drive to Kochi airport.
Trip ends B
Meals: B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner. Drive times are typical and exclude stops.
What's included
Inclusions & Exclusions
Included
- 4 nights in 3-star hotels and resorts, 1 night on a private AC houseboat
- Daily breakfast and dinner; all meals on the houseboat
- Private air-conditioned cab throughout
- Kathakali and Kalaripayattu tickets, Periyar Lake boat ticket
- Airport pickup and drop
- 24×7 trip support on WhatsApp
Not Included
- ✕ Flights or trains to the start point and from the end point
- ✕ Monument, temple-darshan and camera fees unless listed
- ✕ Lunches unless listed, tips, laundry and personal expenses
- ✕ 5% GST (added to the final quote)
- ✕ Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
- ✕ Ayurvedic massage and spice-plantation entry (paid locally)
Before you go
Good to Know
- Houseboat air-conditioning usually runs from about 9 pm to 6 am. Boarding is by a plank, and our crew helps.
- Eravikulam National Park closes for Nilgiri tahr calving, usually in February–March.
- The monsoon (June–August) is the Ayurveda season: lower prices, but some outdoor activities stop.
Packing list
Things to Pack
- Light cotton clothes
- Swimwear for pools
- Sandals plus closed shoes
- Mosquito repellent
- Sunscreen and hat
- Light cardigan for AC cars and hill evenings
- Prescriptions and a week's extra medicine
Places on this trip
Destination Guides
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Explore Kerala →Kerala
Tea hills, spice forests and a night on the backwaters.
God's Own Country moves from Kochi's Portuguese, Dutch and Jewish history up into Munnar's tea estates, across to Thekkady's spice gardens and Periyar forest, and down to Alleppey's backwaters.
- Best time
- September to March
- Ideal trip
- 6–8 days
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Is the houseboat safe for elders?+
Yes, with sensible care. The boat is staffed, rooms are on one level, life jackets are provided and boarding is assisted. Tell us about mobility and we choose the boarding point.
Is Munnar cold for parents?+
Evenings are cool, around 10–15°C in winter. Pack a cardigan.
Can we add a beach?+
Yes. Adding Varkala or Kovalam adds two days and a 4-hour drive each way; ask for a quote.
What is the difference from the classic Kerala trip?+
Later starts, a rest slot every afternoon, walking labelled optional, a Periyar boat ride instead of walks and an Ayurveda option for parents.
Is the food spicy?+
Kerala food uses coconut and chilli. Ask for mild meals and we brief every stay.
Can I change the itinerary?+
Yes. Dates, hotels, pace and stops can all be changed; we'll re-quote.
Do I pay anything to enquire?+
No. You'll get a written plan and quote first. Payment only happens after you approve it.
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