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Two Nights in Munnar
Enough time for the scenic drive in and a full sightseeing day.
Start among Munnar’s tea-covered hills, then slow the journey down with two different backwater experiences.
Spend a night cruising Alleppey’s canals aboard a traditional houseboat, then continue to Kumarakom for a quieter stay beside Vembanad Lake.
*Starting price is indicative. Final pricing depends on travel dates, hotel category, houseboat type, Kumarakom resort, number of travellers, vehicle and selected inclusions.
Most short Kerala packages give you one night in the backwaters. This one gives you more.
Spend the first half of the trip in Munnar, exploring tea country and mountain scenery. Then board an Alleppey houseboat for a traditional overnight cruise before moving to Kumarakom, where the experience becomes quieter and more resort-focused.
Enough time for the scenic drive in and a full sightseeing day.
Cruise through canals, paddy fields and village waterways.
Slow down beside Vembanad Lake with more resort-style comfort.
Houseboat one night, lakeside resort the next.
Travel between destinations according to your confirmed itinerary.
Open each day to see the suggested route, sightseeing and overnight stay. The exact sequence can be adjusted around arrival time, traffic, weather, houseboat schedules, operating conditions and ticket availability.
Arrive at Kochi Airport or Ernakulam Railway Station, where your driver will meet you. Begin the journey towards Munnar as the scenery changes from tropical lowlands to waterfalls, spice-growing areas and tea-covered hills.
After breakfast, spend the day exploring Munnar.
After breakfast, check out and drive towards Alleppey. Board your houseboat around midday according to the confirmed operator schedule and begin the backwater cruise.
Enjoy breakfast on board and disembark according to the operator’s schedule. Travel to Kumarakom and check into your backwater resort. This day is intentionally slower.
Enjoy breakfast and check out. Travel back towards Kochi Airport or Ernakulam Railway Station.
The scenic hill-country beginning of the trip.
The traditional overnight backwater cruise experience.
A quieter backwater finish with more time on land.
Best for the classic houseboat experience through canals, villages and paddy-field landscapes.
Best for a slower lakeside stay beside Vembanad Lake with resort-based comfort.
More economical and suitable for travellers prioritising budget.
Recommended for couples and families who want more privacy.
Better interiors and upgraded facilities depending on operator.
Higher-end rooms and onboard amenities where available.
Choose a higher-category hill or plantation property.
Upgrade from a shared boat.
Upgrade the cabin and onboard experience.
Choose a higher-category Vembanad Lake property.
Add an evening cruise in Kumarakom.
Explore narrower waterways that larger boats cannot easily access.
Add a treatment at your Kumarakom resort.
The best extension for travellers who want even more backwater time.
Two nights are dedicated to Kerala’s waterways in two different styles.
Private houseboat plus Kumarakom resort makes a strong romantic combination.
Easy to upgrade with premium stays and private experiences.
A resort night after the houseboat gives families more space and facilities.
Less emphasis on ticking off attractions and more time enjoying where you stay.
Generally comfortable for hill sightseeing and backwater travel.
Warmer around Alleppey and Kumarakom while Munnar remains comparatively cooler.
Monsoon brings greener scenery, more rain and a different backwater atmosphere.
You can change the Munnar hotel category, houseboat category, private vs shared houseboat, meal plan, Kumarakom resort, canoe experience, sunset cruise, Ayurveda treatment, extra backwater night, vehicle category and airport transfer timing.
Useful answers before you request your final quotation.
5 Days / 4 Nights.
Kochi → Munnar → Alleppey → Kumarakom → Kochi.
From ₹24,999 per person, subject to travel dates and final inclusions.
The recommended itinerary includes 2 nights in Munnar.
Yes. The recommended package includes 1 overnight houseboat stay in Alleppey.
Yes. The itinerary includes 1 night in Kumarakom.
Alleppey gives you the classic cruising experience, while Kumarakom gives you a quieter resort-based stay on Vembanad Lake.
Typical overnight packages may include lunch, evening snacks, dinner and breakfast, but the exact meal plan must be confirmed in the quotation.
Only if the selected package specifies a private boat.
Yes. You can replace the Kumarakom night with another Munnar night or a premium Alleppey resort.
Yes, but extending the trip by at least one night is better than making this 5-day route too rushed.
Yes. A private houseboat plus a premium Kumarakom resort works especially well for couples.
Tell us your travel dates, number of travellers and preferred hotel, houseboat and resort category. We’ll help you build the right combination of Munnar, Alleppey and Kumarakom around the kind of backwater experience you want.