Kerala Tea Hills & Backwaters from Lucknow 6D/5N

Daywise Itinerary

Day 1: Lucknow → Cochin Airport / Ernakulam Railway Station → Munnar

• Pickup Point: Cochin Airport / Ernakulam Railway Station
• Destination: Munnar
• Distance: Approx. 110–125 km
• Travel Time: 4–5 hours

Upon arrival at Cochin Airport or Ernakulam Railway Station, our representative will warmly meet you and assist with your onward transfer to Munnar.

The drive passes through green views, small towns, spice gardens, and hill roads. On the way, you can stop at Cheeyappara Waterfalls and Valara Waterfalls for a short break.

Arrive in Munnar and check in at your hotel.The evening is free for relaxation or a short visit to the local market.

Places Covered:

• Cheeyappara Waterfalls

• Valara Waterfalls

• Munnar hill drive

• Munnar local market

Overnight Stay: Munnar

Day 2: Munnar Sightseeing

• Pickup Point: Hotel in Munnar
• Destination: Munnar
• Local Travel Distance: 35–50 km approx.
• Travel Time: Full Day Sightseeing

After breakfast, start your Munnar sightseeing tour. Visit tea gardens, viewpoints, dams, and other popular places.

Explore Eravikulam National Park, the Tea Museum, Mattupetty Dam, Echo Point, and Photo Point as part of your journey. These places are good for photos and nature views.

After sightseeing, return to the hotel. In the evening, you can visit the local market for tea, spices, and chocolates.

Places Covered:

• Eravikulam National Park

• Tea Museum

• Mattupetty Dam

• Echo Point

• Photo Point

• Munnar Local Market

Overnight Stay: Munnar

Day 3: Munnar → Thekkady

• Pickup Point: Hotel in Munnar
• Destination: Thekkady
• Distance: Approx. 90–100 km
• Travel Time: 3–4 hours

After enjoying breakfast, check out of the hotel and drive to Thekkady by road. The route passes through hills, tea gardens, spice plantations, and small village areas.

On arrival, check in to your hotel and unwind.Later, visit a spice plantation and explore Kumily local market.

You can also enjoy optional activities like Periyar Lake boating, Kathakali show, or Kalaripayattu show, based on time and availability.

Places Covered:

• Munnar to Thekkady drive

• Spice plantation visit

• Kumily local market

• Optional Periyar Lake boating

• Optional cultural show

Overnight Stay: Thekkady

Day 4: Thekkady → Alleppey Houseboat

• Pickup Point: Hotel in Thekkady
• Destination: Alleppey Houseboat
• Distance: Approx. 140–155 km
• Travel Time: 4–5 hours

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and proceed to Alleppey.The route moves from spice areas to Kerala’s backwater region.

On arrival, check in to your houseboat as per the houseboat timing. Enjoy a peaceful cruise through scenic canals, village homes, paddy fields, and coconut trees.

Meals will be served on the houseboat as per your package. Spend the evening relaxing and enjoying the calm backwater views.

Places Covered:

• Alleppey Backwaters

• Houseboat Cruise

• Canal Views

• Village Homes

• Paddy Fields

• Coconut Trees

Overnight Stay: Alleppey Houseboat

Day 5: Alleppey → Cochin

• Pickup Point: Alleppey Houseboat
• Destination: Cochin
• Distance: Approx. 80–90 km
• Travel Time: 2–3 hours

Enjoy breakfast, check out from the houseboat, and head to Cochin.On arrival, visit popular sightseeing spots in Kochi.

Cover Fort Kochi, Chinese Fishing Nets, Mattancherry, Jew Town, and Marine Drive as per time and traffic.

After sightseeing, check in to your hotel. The evening is available for relaxation or shopping at your leisure.

Places Covered:

• Fort Kochi

• Chinese Fishing Nets

• Mattancherry

• Jew Town

• Marine Drive

• Local shopping area

Overnight Stay: Cochin

Day 6: Cochin → Cochin Airport / Ernakulam Railway Station Departure

• Pickup Point: Hotel in Cochin
• Destination: Cochin Airport / Ernakulam Railway Station
• Distance: As per hotel location
• Travel Duration: As per departure point and traffic

After breakfast, check out from the hotel. If time allows, you can do some last-minute shopping in Cochin.

You can buy Kerala tea, spices, banana chips, coffee, and local snacks.

Later, you will be dropped at Cochin Airport or Ernakulam Railway Station for your onward journey to Lucknow.

Tour Ends with Happy Memories

Package Highlights

• 6 Days / 5 Nights Kerala tour from Lucknow

• Stay in Munnar, Thekkady, Alleppey Houseboat, and Cochin

• Scenic road journey from Cochin to Munnar

• Visit to tea gardens, waterfalls, dams, and viewpoints

• Full-day sightseeing tour in Munnar

• Spice plantation visit in Thekkady

• Optional Periyar Lake boating and cultural shows

• One-night houseboat stay in Alleppey

• Peaceful backwater cruise with meals on board

• Cochin sightseeing with Fort Kochi and Chinese Fishing Nets

• Private vehicle for transfers and sightseeing

• Ideal for couples, families, friends, and small travel groups.

Cost Includes

• Two nights hotel stay in Munnar with breakfast included.

• 1 night hotel stay in Thekkady with breakfast

• 1 night stay in Alleppey Houseboat

• 1 night hotel stay in Cochin with breakfast

• Meals on houseboat as per selected package

• Private vehicle for transfers and sightseeing

• Pickup and drop service from Cochin Airport / Ernakulam Railway Station is provided.

• Munnar sightseeing as per itinerary

• Thekkady sightseeing as per itinerary

• Alleppey houseboat cruise

• Cochin sightseeing as per itinerary

• Fuel, parking, toll charges, and driver allowance

• All sightseeing mentioned in the itinerary

Cost Excludes

• Airfare or train tickets from Lucknow

• Entry tickets at sightseeing places

• Boating charges and activity fees

• Kathakali, Kalaripayattu, or other show tickets

• Lunch and dinner at hotels, unless mentioned

• Personal expenses like shopping, laundry, tips, and snacks

• Early check-in and late check-out charges

• Travel insurance

• Extra services not included in the package

FAQs – Kerala Tea Hills & Backwaters from Lucknow 6D/5N

Q1. Who can choose this Kerala Tea Hills & Backwaters package?

This package is ideal for couples, families, friends, and small groups looking to experience Kerala at a relaxed and comfortable pace.

Q2. Which places are included in this itinerary?

The itinerary includes Munnar, Thekkady, Alleppey, and Cochin.

Q3. What is special about this 6D/5N Kerala package?

This package offers a mix of tea gardens, waterfalls, spice plantations, backwaters, houseboat stay, and Cochin sightseeing.

Q4. Where does the tour start and end?

The tour starts and ends at Cochin Airport or Ernakulam Railway Station.

Q5. How many nights are included in Munnar?

The tour includes a 2-night stay in Munnar, providing sufficient time to explore the local attractions and nearby markets.

Q6. Is Thekkady part of this tour?

Yes, Thekkady is part of the itinerary. Visitors can explore spice plantations and choose optional experiences such as boating or cultural performances.

Q7. Is the Alleppey houseboat stay included?

Yes, the package includes a 1-night stay in an Alleppey houseboat with meals as per the selected plan.

Q8. What can travelers do in Cochin?

Travelers can visit Fort Kochi, Chinese Fishing Nets, Mattancherry, Jew Town, Marine Drive, and local shopping areas.

Q9. What should travelers carry for this Kerala trip?

Travelers should carry light clothes, comfortable footwear, sunscreen, sunglasses, personal medicines, ID proof, and a light jacket for Munnar.

Q10. Is airfare from Lucknow included in this package?

No, airfare or train tickets from Lucknow are not included unless clearly mentioned in the package details.