Kochi – Munnar – Thekkady – Alleppey – Varkala Tour Packages

Start cold in the mountains. Sleep on a lake. End on a cliff above the Arabian Sea

The Route

This circuit runs from Kochi east into the Western Ghats, south through spice country, west to the backwaters, then south along the coast to Varkala — where the laterite cliff above the sea is the most dramatic finish to any Kerala itinerary. The route ends 51 km from Trivandrum airport.

Pro Tip :

Book your return flight from Trivandrum (TRV), not Kochi. This eliminates the 4-hour Varkala-to-Kochi drive and saves a full day. Varkala to TRV is 51 km — 1.5 hours.

Option A – The Essential Kerala ( 5 Days / 4 Nights)

Day 1–2: Clouds & Spice

Arrive in Kochi and drive directly to Munnar. Spend two days navigating tea estates, visiting the Tata Tea Museum, and exploring Eravikulam National Park. On Day 2 evening, drive to Thekkady for a sunset spice plantation walk

Munnar Stay      Thekkady Stay

Day 3: The Floating World

Drive to Alleppey. Board your private kettuvallam (houseboat) at noon. Cruise through narrow canals, past paddy fields and local villages. Spend the night anchored on the quiet waters under a canopy of stars.

Overnight Cruise

Day 4–5: The Edge of the World

Disembark in Alleppey and drive to Varkala. Check into a cliff-side resort. Spend your evening watching the sunset from North Cliff. Day 5 morning is for temple visits or beach yoga before heading to Trivandrum Airport.

Cliff Stay Yoga Session

Option B: The Lush immersion

Day 1–2: Munnar Peak Exploration

Day 1 waterfall stops & Munnar walk. Day 2 full day: Echo Point, Top Station, and Tea Museum for a deep mountain dive.

Munnar Stay

Day 3: Spice & Martial Art

Munnar to Thekkady. Morning waterfalls, afternoon spice walk, and an evening Kalaripayattu performance.

Thekkady Stay

Day 4: Dawn Safari & Houseboat

Periyar dawn safari before Alleppey drive. Full board houseboat experience with overnight on the water.

Houseboat Stay

Day 5–6: Heritage & Rejuvenation

Krishnapuram Palace visit en route to Varkala. Day 6 Ayurveda session & Sivagiri Mutt visit before TRV airport departure.

Varkala Stay

Lush green tea plantations overlooking misty mountain valleys in Munnar, Kerala

Varkala Highlights – Why it Work as a Finale

The Cliff

30-metre laterite cliff running 600m above the Arabian Sea. Cafes, Ayurveda centres, and the 2,000-year-old Janardana Swami Temple along .

Papanasam Beach

Swim only in the flagged northern zone — strong rip current outside. Best in the morning before afternoon wind.

Ayurveda

Genuine therapeutic Ayurveda — not spa tourism. Abhyanga (warm oil massage, 60 min, ₹1,000–1,200). Book the night before.

Temple

Janardana Swami Temple evening aarti at 5pm. 2,000-year-old Vishnu temple at the northern cliff end. Open to all.

Transparent Pricing

Package Duration Per Person Includes
Budget 5 Days / 4 Nights ₹15,500 Cab, 3-night hotel (3-star), 1-night houseboat, all houseboat meals
Standard 5 Days / 4 Nights ₹20,500 Cab, 3-night hotel (4-star), 1-night AC houseboat, all houseboat meals
Budget 6 Days / 5 Nights ₹18,500 Cab, 4-night hotel (3-star), 1-night houseboat, all houseboat meals
Standard 6 Days / 5 Nights ₹25,000 Cab, 4-night hotel (4-star), 1-night premium AC houseboat, all meals

Common Inquiries

The flagged northern section of Papanasam Beach (opposite the lifeguard post) is safe. Outside the flags, the rip current is strong — even for confident swimmers. Swim in the morning when the sea is calmer.

Yes — this is exactly how the route is designed. Varkala is 51 km from Trivandrum airport (TRV). We drop you directly at TRV at the end of the tour. Book your return flight from TRV for the smoothest finish.

Yes — Trivandrum is 51 km from Varkala (1.5 hours). Adding a Trivandrum day gives you the Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Napier Museum, and Kovalam Beach.