Kochi, Athirappilly, Munnar and Alleppey Nature Loop — 5 Nights / 6 Days
Fort Kochi heritage, a riverside night at Athirappilly, two nights in the Munnar tea hills and a full houseboat night through Kuttanad, opening and closing at Kochi so flights stay simple. The Athirappilly night puts you at Kerala's largest waterfall early, before the day traffic arrives from Kochi.
About this itinerary
This 5 nights and 6 days package covers Fort Kochi, Athirappilly, Munnar and Alleppey, based on a Kochi heritage night, a riverside night at Athirappilly, two nights in Munnar and a full houseboat night through Kuttanad. Day 1 is the Fort Kochi and Mattancherry walk, Day 2 drives to Athirappilly for the falls and a riverside overnight, Day 3 takes in Charpa falls before the drive to Munnar, Day 4 is a full Munnar sightseeing day, Day 5 descends to Alleppey and boards the houseboat, and Day 6 disembarks after breakfast for the drive to Kochi.
The loop opens and closes at Kochi, so flights stay simple. Access to the base of Athirappilly is closed by the forest department when the river is running high, typically June to August, so we build in flexibility rather than promise a walk the water level may not allow; the top viewpoint stays open, and the falls are at their most impressive in spate anyway.
Everything below is included unless it is listed under Add-ons.
Day-by-day itinerary
Every day below can be moved, shortened or swapped. Replanning is free — you only pay the difference in what you change.
- Day 1KochiArrival day
Fort Kochi: Five Centuries of Trade in One Walk
Kochi pickup and the Fort Kochi and Mattancherry heritage walk, with an optional evening Kathakali show payable directly.
The highlight of this day is the Chinese fishing nets at dusk, still worked by hand by teams of four.
Transfer: Private AC vehicleTransfer duration: 1 hrs 50 minsStay: Kochi - Day 2AthirappillyTransfer day
Athirappilly and Vazhachal Falls
The drive to Athirappilly via Chalakudy, the Athirappilly and Vazhachal falls, and a riverside overnight.
The highlight of this day is Athirappilly at full volume, an 80 foot curtain of water on the Chalakudy river.
Transfer: Private AC vehicleTransfer duration: About 2 to 2.5 hrsStay: AthirappillyBreakfast included - Day 3MunnarTransfer day
Charpa Falls and Onward Through the Forest
A morning at Charpa falls and Thumboormuzhi, then the drive to Munnar and check in.
The highlight of this day is reaching the falls early, before the day traffic arrives from Kochi.
Transfer: Private AC vehicleTransfer duration: About 4 to 5 hrsStay: MunnarBreakfast included - Day 4MunnarSightseeing
Munnar Sightseeing: Dams, Viewpoints and Tea Estates
Mattupetty, Echo Point and Kundala, then Top Station, and the Tea Museum with Photo Point.
The highlight of this day is Echo Point, a lay-by on the Mattupetty road with a lake, a crowd, and an echo that genuinely works.
Transfer: Private AC vehicleTransfer duration: Full day local sightseeingStay: MunnarBreakfast included - Day 5AlleppeyHouseboat night
Boarding the Houseboat at Alleppey
The descent to Alleppey to board the houseboat, and a Kuttanad cruise with all meals on board.
The highlight of this day is anchoring for sunset in a canal, with dinner cooked on board.
Transfer: Private AC vehicleTransfer duration: About 4 to 5 hrsStay: AlleppeyBreakfast, Lunch, Evening tea, Dinner included - Day 6Departure
Disembarking and the Onward Drive
Disembark after breakfast, then the drive to Kochi for the drop.
The highlight of this day is breakfast on the water before you step back onto land.
Transfer: Private AC vehicleTransfer duration: About 1.5 hrs to KochiBreakfast included
Hotels on this package
Rooms are held on twin sharing with daily breakfast. Switch the category to see the properties it puts you in — the tab you pick here also sets the price shown at the top of the page and on the enquiry form.
The base category — comfortable, well-run properties in walkable locations, picked for reliable power, water and staff more than for the view.
| Stop | Nights | Standard category | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kochi | 1 | Emerald Inn | Deluxe, twin sharing |
| Athirappilly | 1 | Aathira Agri-Homes | |
| Munnar | 2 | Emerald Inn | Standard, twin sharing |
| Alleppey | 1 | Alappuzha Boat house | AC bedroom, 21:00–06:00 |
Notes
- This package is available with or without flights. To add flights or trains, call us for current fares.
- Customization option is available.
- Extra bed, child with or without bed, and single supplement are quoted separately.
- Quoted on the Bed and Breakfast (BB) plan: room with daily breakfast. The houseboat night is on full board: welcome drink, lunch, evening tea with snacks, dinner and the next morning's breakfast. Any meal not listed for a day, including on the arrival day, is on request and payable directly.
- Access to the base of Athirappilly is closed by the forest department when the Chalakudy river is running high, typically June to August, and that call is made locally on the day. We plan for the possibility rather than promise the walk; the top viewpoint stays open.
Popular add-ons
Priced per person unless noted, and added to your quote only if you want them. Everything below can also be booked on the ground once you are there.
| Add-on | Price | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Ayurveda spa | ₹999/- onwards | Kochi — Day 1 |
| Kathakali Show/Kalari Show | ₹300-600 per person per ticket | Kochi — Day 1 |
| Ayurveda spa | ₹999/- onwards | Munnar — Day 3 or 4 |
| Ziplining, Munnar | ₹450-600 per person | Munnar — Day 3 or 4 |
| Alleppey shikara cruise | ₹800-1000 per person | Alleppey — Day 5 |
What’s included
Included
- Hotel or resort stay on twin sharing, BB (CP) plan: room plus daily breakfast
- Private AC vehicle for all transfers as per the itinerary
- Airport or railway station pickup and drop
- Experienced local driver cum guide who knows the routes
- All fuel, toll, parking, inter-state permit and driver allowance
- Sightseeing as per itinerary
- Houseboat night on full board: welcome drink, lunch, evening tea with snacks, dinner and next-morning breakfast, which is standard practice on Kerala houseboats
- 24x7 on-ground assistance from the trip2keralam team in Kerala.
Not included
- Air and rail fare
- Lunch and dinner except where houseboat full board is stated
- Any site, ride or activity not named in the day-by-day itinerary, including wildlife safaris, bamboo rafting and adventure activities
- Ayurveda treatments and spa unless listed, camera fees, tips and personal expenses
- Extra bed, child with or without bed, and single supplement, all quoted separately
- Travel insurance
- Early check-in and late check-out beyond standard hotel timings
- GST as applicable on tour packages
- Anything not mentioned under inclusions
Good to know before you book
- 50% of the package amount confirms the booking. The balance is due before departure or on arrival.
- Prices are per person on twin sharing, land only, and do not include air or rail fare. Adding flights or trains will move the price up.
- Rates move during peak dates: 20 December to 5 January, Onam, Christmas, New Year, festive holidays and long weekends.
- Quoted rates hold for the hotel category confirmed at booking. Room and meal plan upgrades are re-quoted.
- Standard hotel check-in is around 2 PM and check-out by 11 AM or 12 noon. Early check-in and late check-out depend on availability and are not guaranteed.
- Guests must carry a valid government photo ID at every hotel. Foreign nationals must carry a passport and visa.
- Houseboats stop cruising by evening and anchor for the night, as required by Kerala government rules, with air-conditioning running for fixed night hours. This is standard across all operators.
- The itinerary may be re-sequenced on the ground for weather, traffic, forest department closures or temple and festival restrictions. Inclusions stay the same.
- Entry rules and dress codes at temples, and permit rules inside forest areas, are set by the authority concerned and are not within our control.
- Costs arising from events beyond our control, including hartals, floods, landslides, roadblocks and other natural calamities, and from any delay or change they force, are borne by the guest and are not refundable.
- The vehicle is provided as per the itinerary. It is not at disposal for unplanned running.
Cancellation and Payments
- Payment by bank wire transfer to our account. Confirmation follows receipt.
- Confirmed dates may be changed, shortened or cancelled with 30 days' written notice to the company, subject to availability.
- Eligible refunds are processed to the original bank account within a reasonable period after cancellation. Bank or wire transfer charges are deducted from the refunded amount.
- Inside 30 days, the reservation cannot be changed, postponed or cancelled, and the package amount is retained in full.
- No-shows are not eligible for any refund.
- No credit is given for unused nights or an early departure.
- Peak-date bookings (20 December to 5 January) may carry stricter hotel cancellation terms, which we confirm at the time of booking.
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Questions about this package
What does the Kochi, Athirappilly, Munnar and Alleppey Nature Loop cover?
A Fort Kochi heritage night, a riverside night at Athirappilly for Kerala's largest waterfall, two nights in the Munnar tea hills with a full sightseeing day, and a houseboat night through the Kuttanad canals, opening and closing at Kochi. Hotel stays are on bed and breakfast, the houseboat night is on full board, and a private AC vehicle covers all transfers and sightseeing.
What is included in the price?
Hotel or resort stay on twin sharing with daily breakfast, the houseboat night on full board, a private AC vehicle for all transfers and sightseeing, all fuel, toll, parking, permits and driver allowance, airport or railway station pickup and drop, entry tickets and ride charges for everything named in the day-by-day itinerary including the Fort Kochi sights and the Kathakali show, and 24x7 on-ground assistance from our team in Kerala.
Can we walk down to the base of Athirappilly falls?
Only when the forest department allows it. Access to the base is closed when the Chalakudy river is running high, typically June to August, and that call is made locally on the day. We plan for the possibility rather than promise the walk. The top viewpoint stays open, and when the river is in spate that is when the falls are at their most impressive anyway.
Why stay overnight at Athirappilly instead of doing it as a day trip from Kochi?
Because of when you get there. Athirappilly is a popular day trip and buses and cars start arriving mid-morning from Kochi and Thrissur. Staying by the river means you are at the falls early, with Charpa and Thumboormuzhi to yourself on Day 3 before the drive up to Munnar.
What meals do we get on the houseboat?
Full board. Welcome drink, lunch, evening tea with snacks, dinner and next-morning breakfast, all cooked on board. That is standard practice on Alleppey and Kumarakom houseboats. On the other nights you are on BB (CP), which is room plus daily breakfast.
Is the Kathakali show included on Day 1?
Yes. Entry tickets and ride charges for everything named in the day-by-day itinerary are inside the price, and the evening Kathakali show is named on Day 1. Most theatres open the hall an hour before the performance so you can watch the make-up being applied, which is worth arriving for.
How do I book, and can I cancel?
50% of the package amount confirms the booking, and the balance is due before departure or on arrival. Payment is by bank wire transfer to our account. Dates may be changed, shortened or cancelled with 30 days written notice, subject to availability. No refund is given for cancellations inside the 30-day window before travel.
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