Munnar and Alleppey 4 Day Trip from Kochi with Stay

In this exciting 3 nights and 4 days trip, explore the most popular destinations of Kerala namely Munnar and Alleppey which are surrounded with the lush green forests and scenic views around.

Highlights

• Witness the hill stations and their tea estates.
• Enjoy a comfortable houseboat stay at Alleppey.
• Company of experienced chauffeur to drive you around during the tour. 

Detailed Overview

Munnar is located in Idukki District of Kerala State in South India. Vast tea plantations, green lush meadows, sprawling mountain valleys make it a much sought after tourist destination in Southern India. It is also a “Honeymooner’s Paradise.”

This lovely town of sapphire blue backwaters in the state of Kerela is the most popular tourist destination and a place becomes popular only when people start finding it irresistible. You’ll understand this with regards to Alappuzha when you have cruised on a houseboat in the backwaters. Alleppey, popularly known as the “Venice of East”, is located on the west coast of Kerala.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive at Cochin/Kochi and drive to Munnar |130 KM / 4 Hours Drive

• Arrive at Cochin/Kochi airport, you will meet your host for the tour there. 
• After the meet and greet, you will start the drive to Munnar which is 130 KM and it might take 3 hours to reach.
• Even on the way, you will witness the abundant natural beauty of Munnar. Once you are in Munnar you can experience the hill station in all its pristine natural beauty adorned with green pastures of spice plantations, beautiful rivulets, cascading waterfalls and dense forests.
• You will be checked-in at the hotel as and when you arrive. You will have plenty of time to relax and be comfortable while enjoying the hospitality of the hotel. 
• Your overnight stay is arranged at the hotel where you can sleep tight enjoying the chilly weather of Munnar.

Day 2: Munnar Day Tour

• After a nice warm breakfast, you will start the tour of Munnar. 
• Your hosts will take you to the Flower Garden where you can witness a myriad of exotic and beautiful flowers.
• You will also be able to visit the Mattupetty Tea Factory en route where you can witness at close quarters how the most important ingredient of the world famous beverage, tea, is made here.
• You will then proceed to the stunningly attractive Mattupetty Dam, Echo-Point and Kundala Dam. If you would like, you can ride on the waters of Kundala Dam on a speed boat.
• The next exciting item is the drive where you will be taken along the vegetable fields located at the high mountains of Munnar at the borders of Tamil Nadu and Kerala. 
• Relishing the memories of the day, you can sleep overnight at the hotel in Munnar.

Day 4: Drive from Munnar to Alleppey |190 KM / 5 Hours Drive

• From Munnar, after having breakfast, you will be driven to another exciting place in Kerala by 8:00 AM to enjoy the scenic beauty of the backwaters of Alleppey, the Venice of the East.
• Endowed with diverse water bodies, intricate inland waterways, labyrinths of rivulets, and lakes, Alleppey will undoubtedly be embossed to your heart forever.
• The expansive stretches of green paddy fields, lines of coconut palms amidst the backwaters will make you fall in love with Alleppey and her immaculate beauty over and over again. You can also surely enjoy the exotic cuisine of Alleppey. 
• Your overnight stay is at a houseboat in Alleppey. If you so wish, you can go on a Canoe Cruise for an extra cost.

Day 5: Departure from Alleppey to Cochin |120 KM/ 3 Hours Drive

• After the breakfast pack your pieces of baggage with a promise to return once again to this Paradise.
• Later proceed to Alleppey Beach and drive to Cochin. 
• You can visit a museum in Cochin and Lulu Mall.
• You will be dropped to Cochin airport to end the tour. 

Hotels used during this tour:

• Munnar - Hotel Green Ridge or similar
• Alleppey -House Boat Deluxe A/C