Kerala · Short break itinerary
Munnar & Backwaters Short Break
A long-weekend version for couples or working families: one night each in the hills, on the water and in Kochi. Leave Friday morning, back Monday night.
Day by day
Day 1
Kochi → Munnar
Straight to the hills
Early flight from Ahmedabad (the 6 am departure lands by 8:30 am). Drive to Munnar with a breakfast stop; afternoon at the Tea Museum and Echo Point.
Stay: MunnarMeals: Dinner
Day 2
Munnar → Alleppey
Sunrise in the tea, sunset on the water
Early walk in the estates, then leave by 8 am for Alleppey (170 km, 5 hours). Board the houseboat by 1:30 pm.
Stay: HouseboatMeals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3
Alleppey → Kochi
Fort Kochi
Disembark at 9 am, drive to Kochi. Fort Kochi walk, shopping at Jew Town, Kathakali in the evening.
Stay: KochiMeals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 4
Kochi → Ahmedabad
Fly home
Morning or afternoon flight; Lulu Mall for last-minute shopping if the flight is late.
Stay: —Meals: Breakfast
What's included
- Return Ahmedabad–Kochi flights
- 3 nights: hotel in Munnar, private houseboat, hotel in Kochi
- Private AC vehicle
- Breakfast and dinner daily; all meals on houseboat
Not included
- Lunches on land
- Show tickets
- Travel insurance
- GST 5%
Indicative cost
Standard
₹24,000–28,000Per person, twin sharing
Premium
₹36,000–45,000Per person, twin sharing
Per person on twin sharing, indicative. Works best with the early-morning Ahmedabad–Kochi flight.