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5-Day Munnar Tea Hills & Kumarakom Backwater Tour

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Begin your journey in the cool, misty highlands of Munnar, where two nights give you time to settle into the rhythm of the hills. On the second day, explore Eravikulam National Park, home to the endangered Nilgiri tahr, then visit the Tea Museum to trace the region’s colonial plantation history. Pass the Rose Garden, Photo Point, and Echo Point before stopping at Mattupetty Dam and the Elephant Arrival Point. On day three, descend to Kumarakom for two tranquil nights along Vembanad Lake, where the afternoon light filters through palm-fringed backwaters. Your final morning takes you to Kochi: St. Francis Church, the oldest European church in India, Mattancherry Palace’s murals, Fort Cochin’s colonial streets, and a stroll along Marine Drive. Throughout the trip, an air-conditioned vehicle and experienced driver handle the scenic mountain and coastal routes, with drop-off at Cochin International Airport. This tour suits travellers who want both hill-station exploration and serene backwater immersion in one seamless loop.

Type
Multi-day tour
Duration
5D 4N
Route
325 km
Starts
Kochi
Cab options
Sedan · SUV · Tempo Traveller

Your day-by-day plan

  1. Day 1 · based in Munnar

    Arrive in Munnar

    • Drive from Cochin to Munnar

      Driver greets at Cochin and escorts to Munnar. En route view tea plantations, Valara and Cheeyappara waterfalls.

    • Check-in and leisure

      Check in to hotel, explore local markets and surroundings.

  2. Day 2 · based in Munnar

    Munnar sightseeing

    • Eravikulam National Park

      Visit Eravikulam National Park, home to the Nilgiri Tahr.

    • Tea Museum

      Guided tour of the Tea Museum by Tata Tea.

    • Rose Garden

      Visit Rose Garden.

    • Photo Point

      Stop at Photo Point.

    • Echo Point

      Visit Echo Point.

    • Mattupetty Dam

      Visit Mattupetty Dam.

    • Elephant Arrival Point

      Visit Elephant Arrival Point.

  3. Day 3 · based in Kumarakom

    Munnar to Kumarakom

    • Drive to Kumarakom

      Scenic drive from Munnar to Kumarakom.

    • Board private houseboat

      Step aboard a private houseboat and cruise the backwaters.

  4. Day 4 · based in Kumarakom

    Kumarakom sightseeing

    • Houseboat cruise

      Spend the day cruising the backwaters of Kumarakom.

  5. Day 5 · based in Kochi

    Kumarakom to Kochi

    • Disembark and travel to Kochi

      Disembark from houseboat and travel to Kochi.

    • St. Francis Church

      Visit St. Francis Church.

    • Mattancherry Palace

      Visit Mattancherry Palace.

    • Fort Cochin

      Explore the town of Fort Cochin.

    • Marine Drive

      Visit Marine Drive.

    • Transfer to airport or railway station

      Transferred to airport or railway station for onward travel.

Fare breakdown

Total travel distance: 325 km · Travel duration: 5 days

Estimated fare components for each vehicle type
Vehicle typeBase fareExtra distanceDriver chargesParkingToll taxGST (5%)Total
Sedan₹12,310 – ₹17,500Min 100–250 km/day₹0₹14 – ₹25 / km₹0 – ₹1,490₹0 – ₹298 / day₹100As applicable₹630 – ₹943₹13,230 – ₹19,793
SUV₹16,000 – ₹22,500Min 100–250 km/day₹0₹18 – ₹32 / km₹0 – ₹2,625₹0 – ₹525 / day₹100As applicable₹805 – ₹1,193₹16,905 – ₹25,043
Toyota Innova₹18,750 – ₹27,500Min 100–250 km/day₹0₹22 – ₹40 / km₹0 – ₹3,300₹0 – ₹660 / day₹100As applicable₹955 – ₹1,443₹20,055 – ₹30,293
Tempo Traveller₹17,400 – ₹24,500Min 80 km/day₹0₹42 – ₹58 / km₹2,750 – ₹4,750₹550 – ₹950 / day₹100As applicable₹1,113 – ₹1,368₹23,363 – ₹28,718

Planning estimates only. Green/environment tax may apply. The operator confirms the final fare.

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