5-Day Kerala Tour: Waterfalls, Hills & Houseboat Adventure 5 Days & 4 Nights

Begin your Kerala journey with a morning pickup from Kochi, heading straight to the stunning Athirapally Waterfalls—an 80-foot cascade often called the ‘Niagara of India’. Nearby, Vazhachal and Charpa Falls offer more lush, green beauty and peaceful views. After soaking in these natural wonders, enjoy a scenic drive to Munnar. Tea gardens, spice plantations, and misty valleys welcome you to this hill station haven. Check into your hotel, relax, and enjoy a cozy dinner surrounded by mountain calm. It’s the perfect start to your adventure.

After breakfast, head out to explore Munnar’s natural wonders. Start at Eravikulam National Park, where you might spot the rare Nilgiri Tahr among misty hills. Then visit the Tea Museum to learn how fresh leaves become your favourite brew. Take in the views at Mattupetty Dam and Lake, shout into the hills at Echo Point, and enjoy the calm of Kundala Lake. Stop at Photo Point for picture-perfect memories and relax in the floral beauty of Blossom Park. As evening falls, return to your hotel for dinner and a peaceful night surrounded by Munnar’s quiet charm.

Leave Munnar’s misty hills behind and enjoy a scenic drive to Thekkady, passing through cardamom and spice plantations that fill the air with rich aromas. Once you arrive, dive into the wild beauty of Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary—take a boat ride on Periyar Lake and watch for elephants and deer along the shore. For extra fun, visit Elephant Junction to feed and ride these gentle giants. Explore a nearby spice plantation and shop for fragrant finds at Kumily Market. In the evening, catch a thrilling Kalaripayattu show or a graceful Kathakali performance. End your day with a tasty dinner and a peaceful night in Thekkady’s forested calm.

Take a scenic drive to Alleppey, Kerala’s backwater haven. On arrival, settle into a cozy hotel or step aboard a traditional houseboat. Cruise gently through coconut-lined canals and peaceful villages, soaking in the calm. Float across Vembanad Lake, the largest in Kerala, and later enjoy a sunset walk along Alleppey Beach as the sky turns gold. End your day with a tasty dinner and a restful night, surrounded by nature’s quiet rhythm.

Conclude your memorable Kerala tour with a hearty breakfast before checking out. Drive back to Kochi, approximately a 2-hour journey. Depending on your departure time, explore some of Kochi's iconic attractions such as Fort Kochi, the iconic Chinese Fishing Nets, the historical Mattancherry Palace, or take a leisurely walk along Marine Drive. Your trip concludes with a drop-off at Kochi Airport or Railway Station, leaving you with beautiful memories of Kerala's splendor.