Classic Kerala in Five Days
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A private 5 day Kerala tour through Kochi, Munnar and Alleppey. You spend one night in Kochi, two in the tea hills of Munnar and one in Alleppey, with transfers from and to Cochin International Airport and a private car and driver throughout.
First-time visitors to Kerala who want harbour heritage, cool hills and canals in one trip, and are fine with two longer drives
Highlights
Good to know
Long drives
Day 2 (Kochi to Munnar) and Day 4 (Munnar to Alleppey) are the longest, each roughly 4 to 5 hours by road, so early starts helpHill road
The road to Munnar climbs in bends, and it is best driven in daylight, with extra care in heavy rain from June to AugustCool evenings
Munnar is above 1,500 metres and cool at night, with December and January lows around 12 to 14 degrees CelsiusEravikulam
The national park is usually closed in February and March for calving, so check before relying on itDay-by-Day Itinerary
Arrive at Kochi airport and settle in at Fort Kochi
- Meet your driver at Cochin International Airport
- Drive to Kochi, about an hour away
- Check in and rest
- If time allows, an evening walk to the Chinese fishing nets on the Fort Kochi waterfront
Fort Kochi heritage, then the climb to Munnar
- Morning walk through Fort Kochi, with St Francis Church
- Visit Jew Town, the Paradesi Synagogue and Mattancherry Palace
- Drive about 130 km to Munnar, stopping at roadside waterfalls such as Cheeyappara and Valara if time allows
- Arrive in Munnar for the night
Munnar tea country and viewpoints
- Visit a tea estate and the tea museum
- Stop at Mattupetty Lake, where pedal boats are available
- Go to Eravikulam National Park for the Nilgiri tahr and the Rajamala section, when the park is open
- Finish at the Top Station viewpoint
Munnar to the Alleppey backwaters
- Early start and a morning drive down from the hills to Alleppey, about 165 km
- Check in and rest
- Afternoon backwater cruise on the canals and Vembanad Lake
- Evening stroll or a visit to Alappuzha Beach and its old pier
Alleppey canals and departure
- Slow morning by the canals, if your flight time allows
- Drive about 83 km to Cochin International Airport
- Transfer to the terminal for your flight
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Trip Facts
Local Activities & Events
Updated Oct 7, 2026Kerala — across your trip
Champions Boat League: Marine Drive, Kochi
sportsA snake-boat race on the Kochi waterfront, one round of the 2026 Champions Boat League organised by Kerala Tourism.
Alpashi Utsavam
festivalThiruvananthapuram's Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple celebrates for ten days, closing with a procession to the sea for a ritual bath.
Koratty Muthy Feast
festivalAnnual feast of the Virgin Mary at the Koratty church in Thrissur district, with processions and cultural performances.
Navarathri Sangeetholsavam
culturalNine evenings of Carnatic music and classical dance at the Navarathri Mandapam in the fort palace complex beside the Padmanabhaswamy Temple.
Navaratri
festivalGoddess worship fills nine nights across Kerala and closes on Vijayadashami.
Panachikkadu Navaratri Festival
festivalNavaratri celebrations at the Panachikkadu temple in Kottayam district, known for Vidyarambham, when young children are introduced to letters.
Champions Boat League: Piravom
sportsA snake-boat race at Piravom in Ernakulam district, a round of the 2026 Champions Boat League.
Rayiranellur Malakayattam
festivalYearly pilgrimage up Rayiranellur hill in Palakkad district, linked to the legend of Naranath Bhranthan.
Events are reviewed by our team before publishing and drop off after they end. Please confirm timings and availability with us before your trip — local schedules can change without notice.
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