4-Day Munnar Hills & Kumarakom Backwaters Tour with Cochin Drop

Your day-by-day plan

1. 1

   Day 1 · based in Munnar

   Arrive in Munnar

   • Drive to Munnar

     Scenic 4–5 hour drive from Cochin to Munnar, passing Valara and Cheeyappara Waterfalls.

   • Check-in and explore Munnar

     Check into hotel, explore local markets and surroundings.

     • Munnar
2. 2

   Day 2 · based in Munnar

   Munnar sightseeing

   • Visit Eravikulam National Park

     Spot Nilgiri Tahr in the misty hills.

     • Eravikulam National Park

   • Visit Tea Museum

     Learn about tea processing and enjoy a brew.

     • Tea Museum

   • Visit Rose Garden

     Explore the vibrant garden.

     • Rose Garden

   • Photo Point

     Scenic photo stop.

   • Echo Point

     Shout into the hills.

   • Visit Mattupetty Dam

     Lake views.

     • Mattupetty Dam

   • Visit Elephant Arrival Point

     Peaceful elephant point.

     • Elephant Arrival Point
3. 3

   Day 3 · based in Kumarakom

   Munnar to Kumarakom

   • Drive to backwaters

     Drive from Munnar to Kumarakom or Alleppey (137 km, approx. 4 hours 15 mins).

   • Check into houseboat

     Private houseboat check-in, cruising through backwaters.

     • Kumarakom
4. 4

   Day 4 · based in Cochin

   Kumarakom to Cochin

   • Drive to Cochin

     Scenic drive from houseboat to Cochin (approx. 1.5 hours).

   • Visit St. Francis Church

     One of India's oldest European churches.

     • St. Francis Church

   • View Chinese Fishing Nets

     Iconic nets in action.

     • Chinese Fishing Nets

   • Explore Fort Cochin

     Charming lanes.

     • Fort Cochin

   • Visit Mattancherry Palace

     Murals and colonial architecture.

     • Mattancherry Palace

   • Walk along Marine Drive

     Peaceful walk with sea breeze.

     • Marine Drive

   • Drop-off

     Driver drops at airport, railway station, or bus stand.