5-Day Munnar, Alleppey & Varkala Tour from Cochin
Begin your Kerala journey the moment you’re met at Cochin International Airport, Railway Station, or Bus Stand by your air-conditioned vehicle and experienced driver. Settle in for the scenic drive into the Western Ghats, arriving in Munnar for a two-night stay. Spend your first full day exploring the rolling tea plantations: visit the Tata Tea Museum, then drive through Eravikulam National Park, a 97 km² sanctuary along the Western Ghats. Stop at Mattupetty Dam, a concrete gravity dam built for hydroelectricity, and enjoy Photo Point, Echo Point, the Rose Garden, and the Elephant Arrival Point. On day three, head to Alleppey for a night by the backwaters. Continue to Varkala for day four, where you can visit Janardhana Swamy Temple, the dramatic Varkala Cliff and Beach, the aquarium, and Sivagiri Mutt. Your final day returns to Cochin: tour St. Francis Church (one of India’s oldest European churches, built in 1503), Mattancherry Palace with its Kerala murals, the iconic Chinese Fishing Nets, Fort Cochin, and Marine Drive promenade before drop-off at the airport, railway station, or bus stand. This trip suits guests who want a varied taste of Kerala’s hill stations, backwaters, and coastal cliff scenery.
- Type
- Multi-day tour
- Duration
- 5D 4N
- Route
- 742 km
- Starts
- Kochi
- Pickup
- Cochin International Airport (COK)
- Cab options
- Sedan · SUV · Tempo Traveller
Your day-by-day plan
Day 1 · based in Munnar
Arrive in Munnar
Drive to Munnar
Drive from Cochin to Munnar (approx. 130 km, 4-5 hours). En route view Valara and Cheeyappara waterfalls.
- Cochin Airport, Railway Station, or Bus Stand
Check-in and evening at leisure
Check in to hotel in Munnar. Evening free for local market browsing or relaxation.
Day 2 · based in Munnar
Munnar sightseeing
Visit Eravikulam National Park
Visit Eravikulam National Park, home to the Nilgiri Tahr.
- Eravikulam National Park
Visit Tata Tea Museum
Learn about tea production and taste tea.
- Tata Tea Museum
Visit Rose Garden
Visit the Rose Garden.
- Rose Garden
Visit Photo Point
Stop at Photo Point.
- Photo Point
Visit Echo Point
Stop at Echo Point.
- Echo Point
Visit Mattupetty Dam
Visit Mattupetty Dam.
- Mattupetty Dam
Visit Elephant Arrival Point
Visit the Elephant Arrival Point.
- Elephant Arrival Point
Day 3 · based in Alleppey
Munnar to Alleppey
Drive to Kumarakom or Alleppey
Scenic drive from Munnar to Kumarakom or Alleppey.
Board private houseboat
Board a private houseboat for a backwater cruise.
Houseboat cruise
Leisurely cruising past paddy fields and landscapes.
Day 4 · based in Varkala
Alleppey to Varkala
Disembark and travel to Varkala
Disembark from houseboat and travel to Varkala.
Visit Janardhana Swamy Temple
Visit the Janardhana Swamy Temple.
- Janardhana Swamy Temple
Visit Varkala Beach and Cliff
Explore Varkala Beach and Cliff.
- Varkala Beach and Cliff
Visit Varkala Aquarium
Experience local marine life at Varkala Aquarium.
- Varkala Aquarium
Visit Sivagiri Mutt
Visit the spiritual Sivagiri Mutt.
- Sivagiri Mutt
Day 5 · based in Cochin
Varkala to Cochin
Visit St. Francis Church
Visit St. Francis Church.
- St. Francis Church
Visit Mattancherry Palace
Visit Mattancherry Palace.
- Mattancherry Palace
Visit Chinese Fishing Nets
View the iconic Chinese Fishing Nets.
- Chinese Fishing Nets
Stroll through Fort Cochin
Stroll through the historical town of Fort Cochin.
- Fort Cochin
Walk along Marine Drive
Scenic walk along Marine Drive.
- Marine Drive
Drop-off at Airport, Railway Station, or Bus Stand
Driver transports you to the Airport, Railway Station, or Bus Stand for departure.
- Cochin Airport, Railway Station, or Bus Stand
Fare breakdown
Total travel distance: 742 km · Travel duration: 5 days
| Vehicle type | Base fare | Extra distance | Driver charges | Parking | Toll tax | GST (5%) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan | ₹12,310 – ₹17,500Min 100–250 km/day | ₹0 – ₹6,050₹14 – ₹25 / km | ₹0 – ₹1,490₹0 – ₹298 / day | ₹150 | As applicable | ₹935 – ₹971 | ₹19,635 – ₹20,395 |
| SUV | ₹16,000 – ₹22,500Min 100–250 km/day | ₹0 – ₹7,744₹18 – ₹32 / km | ₹0 – ₹2,625₹0 – ₹525 / day | ₹150 | As applicable | ₹1,195 – ₹1,236 | ₹25,089 – ₹25,960 |
| Toyota Innova | ₹18,750 – ₹27,500Min 100–250 km/day | ₹0 – ₹9,680₹22 – ₹40 / km | ₹0 – ₹3,300₹0 – ₹660 / day | ₹150 | As applicable | ₹1,355 – ₹1,710 | ₹28,446 – ₹35,906 |
| Tempo Traveller | ₹17,400 – ₹24,500Min 80 km/day | ₹14,193 – ₹19,836₹42 – ₹58 / km | ₹2,750 – ₹4,750₹550 – ₹950 / day | ₹150 | As applicable | ₹1,825 – ₹2,362 | ₹38,318 – ₹49,598 |
Planning estimates only. Green/environment tax may apply. The operator confirms the final fare.
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