Kerala Tour Packages from Delhi

Overview

A complete 6-day Kerala tour from Delhi — Fort Kochi's colonial charm, Munnar's tea gardens, Thekkady's Periyar wildlife safari and an overnight houseboat cruise through the Alleppey backwaters, hotels and transfers included.

Places to Visit

Kochi, Munnar, Thekkady, Alleppey

Duration

6D/5N

Hotel Category

4 & 5 Star Hotels + Houseboat

Meals

Daily Breakfast + 2 Dinners

Language

English / Hindi

Day-by-Day Itinerary — pick a Travel Date to see real dates, and add day-wise hotels/activities

Day 1

Arrival in Kochi · Fort Kochi Heritage Walk

Kochi Airport → Hotel · Fort Kochi

Arrive in Kochi and check in. In the afternoon, explore Fort Kochi's colonial waterfront and the iconic Chinese fishing nets, a legacy of 14th-century Chinese traders. In the evening, watch a live Kathakali dance performance.

Airport pickup in an AC vehicle
Fort Kochi heritage walk
Chinese fishing nets at sunset
Evening Kathakali dance show

dinner

Hotel — Day 1

Activities — Day 1

Day 2

Kochi to Munnar

Kochi → Munnar (Tea Plantations)

Drive up to the hill station of Munnar, winding through spice plantations and waterfalls. Check in to your plantation-view resort and relax for the evening.

Scenic drive to Munnar (~4 hrs)
Waterfall photo stops en route
Check-in at Munnar resort
Evening at leisure

breakfast

Hotel — Day 2

Day 3

Munnar Tea Plantation Tour

Tea Museum · Tea Gardens · Eravikulam viewpoint

A full day exploring Munnar's rolling tea estates — visit a working tea museum and factory to see how the leaf becomes the cup, with stops at scenic viewpoints over the plantations.

Munnar tea plantation & tea museum tour
Eravikulam viewpoint (seasonal)
Photo stops at Mattupetty/Echo Point (optional)
Overnight in Munnar

breakfast

Day 4

Munnar to Thekkady · Periyar Boat Safari

Munnar → Thekkady · Periyar Lake

Drive to Thekkady, home to the Periyar Tiger Reserve, and take a boat cruise on Periyar Lake — a good chance to spot elephants, bison and birdlife on the shore.

Drive to Thekkady (~3.5 hrs)
Periyar Lake boat safari
Optional spice plantation walk
Overnight in Thekkady

breakfast

Hotel — Day 4

Activities — Day 4

Day 5

Thekkady to Alleppey · Backwater Houseboat

Thekkady → Alleppey · Houseboat Cruise

Drive to Alleppey and board a traditional kettuvallam houseboat for an overnight cruise through the palm-fringed backwaters, with meals cooked fresh on board.

Drive to Alleppey (~4 hrs)
Board private houseboat
Backwater cruise through paddy fields and villages
Overnight stay on the houseboat

breakfast lunch dinner

Hotel — Day 5

Day 6

Disembark & Departure

Alleppey → Kochi Airport

Disembark the houseboat after breakfast and transfer to Kochi Airport for your onward journey.

Breakfast on the houseboat
Disembark and drive to Kochi Airport (~1.5 hrs)
Departure transfer

breakfast

Inclusions & Exclusions

5 nights' accommodation (hotels + 1 night houseboat) on double occupancy with daily breakfast

All transfers and sightseeing in a private AC vehicle

All meals on board the houseboat

Toll, parking and driver allowances

All applicable hotel taxes

Airfare/train fare to and from Kochi

Boat safari and adventure activity charges unless mentioned

Entry fees to museums and sanctuaries

Personal expenses, tips and gratuities

Travel insurance (recommended)

Frequently Asked Questions

September to March offers the most pleasant weather for sightseeing and houseboat cruises, while June to August (monsoon) brings lush greenery and is popular for Ayurvedic wellness stays.

Direct flights from Delhi to Kochi take around 3 hours, making Kerala an easy long-weekend or week-long getaway.

No special permits are required. A nominal entry fee applies at Periyar Tiger Reserve for the boat safari, which can be paid on the spot or pre-booked.

Yes, Kerala is one of India's most visitor-friendly states, well set up for families, senior travellers and first-time visitors alike.

Light cotton clothing, a rain jacket or umbrella (especially June-September), comfortable footwear for plantation walks, and mosquito repellent for the backwaters.

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Overview

Day-by-Day Itinerary — pick a Travel Date to see real dates, and add day-wise hotels/activities

Inclusions & Exclusions

Frequently Asked Questions