Trip Overview
Duration
10 Days, 9 Nights
Travel Dates
08 Jan - 17 Jan 2026
Route
Bangalore → Kochi → Munnar → Thekkady → Alleppey → Bangalore
Group Size
9-15 Family Members
Transport
Traveller
Total Distance
~1,500 km Road Trip
Daily Itinerary
1
Day 1 - Bangalore → Kochi (Drive Day)
Friday, 09 Jan 2026
Travel Schedule (550 km, 10-12 hours)
- 04:30 - Final pickups in Bangalore
- 05:00 - Depart Bangalore (Traveller)
- 08:00 - Breakfast stop (45-60 min)
- 12:30 - Lunch near Thrissur/Palakkad (60 min)
- 15:30 - Tea/snack break + leg stretch (20-30 min)
- 17:00 - Check-in at Kochi hotel (Fort Kochi/Ernakulam)
- 18:00-19:30 - Fort Kochi promenade & Chinese fishing nets (sunset)
- 20:00 - Dinner (hotel or seaside restaurant)
Day Budget:
₹4,000
2
Day 2 - Kochi Sightseeing → Munnar
Saturday, 10 Jan 2026
Morning Kochi Highlights + Drive to Munnar (125 km, 3.5-4 hrs)
- 07:30 - Hotel buffet breakfast; check-out by 08:30
- 09:00-10:30 - Mattancherry Palace (Dutch Palace) + Jew Town antique shops
- 10:30-11:30 - St. Francis Church / Santa Cruz Basilica (photos)
- 11:30 - Depart Kochi for Munnar
- 13:00 - Lunch stop near Kothamangalam/Adimali (60 min)
- 15:30 - Photo stop at Cheeyappara/Valara Waterfalls (20-30 min)
- 17:30-18:00 - Arrive & check-in at Munnar resort
- 19:30 - Dinner at resort; optional bonfire/family games
Day Budget:
₹5,200
3
Day 3 - Munnar Full Day Exploration
Sunday, 11 Jan 2026
Relaxed Full Day in Munnar
- 06:00-09:00 - Optional sunrise trip to Top Station (packed breakfast)
- 08:30 - Resort breakfast for non-sunrise group
- 09:30-11:30 - Eravikulam National Park (pre-booked tickets)
- 12:30 - Lunch near Mattupetty
- 14:00-15:30 - Mattupetty Dam boating (gentle activity)
- 15:30-17:00 - Echo Point + Kundala stops; tea-garden walk
- 18:30 - Return to resort, spa time or leisure
- 20:00 - Dinner; optional cultural program
Day Budget:
₹4,800
4
Day 4 - Munnar → Thekkady (Periyar)
Monday, 12 Jan 2026
Travel to Thekkady + Wildlife Experience (95 km, 3-4 hrs)
- 07:30 - Breakfast & check-out from Munnar
- 08:30 - Depart for Thekkady via scenic spice/tea routes
- 11:30 - Arrive Thekkady; check-in & lunch
- 14:30-16:00 - Periyar Lake boat cruise (best wildlife viewing)
- 16:30-17:30 - Spice plantation visit & guided demo
- 18:30-20:00 - Cultural show (Kalaripayattu or Kathakali)
- 20:30 - Dinner & overnight at Thekkady
Day Budget:
₹6,200
5
Day 5 - Thekkady → Alleppey Backwaters
Tuesday, 13 Jan 2026
Journey to Backwaters + Houseboat Experience (150 km, 4-5 hrs)
- 07:30 - Breakfast & check-out from Thekkady
- 08:30 - Depart Thekkady for Alleppey
- 12:30 - Arrive Alleppey; board private houseboat (family booking)
- 13:00 - Lunch onboard; begin backwater cruise
- 15:00-17:00 - Cruise through canals & rice paddies
- 15:30 - Optional village stop (coir demo/short walk)
- 17:30 - Sunset from boat deck
- 19:30 - Dinner onboard; overnight on houseboat
Day Budget:
₹8,500
6
Day 6 - Alleppey Beach & Relaxation
Wednesday, 14 Jan 2026
Beach Day & Relaxation Activities
- 08:00 - Disembark houseboat & breakfast
- 09:30-11:00 - Alleppey Beach & Lighthouse (walk/swim)
- 11:30-14:00 - Drive to Marari Beach for lunch & beach time
- 14:00-16:30 - Optional Ayurvedic massage/spa or local shopping
- 15:00-16:30 - Coir & handicraft shopping (optional)
- 17:00 - Return to Alleppey resort; rest & pack
- 19:00 - Group dinner & briefing for return journey
Day Budget:
₹5,800
7
Day 7 - Alleppey → Bangalore (Return Journey)
Thursday, 15 Jan 2026
Long Drive Home (580 km, 10-12 hours)
- 05:00 - Early departure from Alleppey for Bangalore
- 08:00 - Breakfast stop near Thrissur (45-60 min)
- 09:00 - Continue journey towards Bangalore
- 12:30 - Lunch stop near Salem/Krishnagiri area (60 min)
- 16:30 - Tea/snack & restroom break (20 min)
- 19:30-22:00 - Arrive Bangalore (target by 22:00 latest)
- 22:00+ - Conclude trip; luggage unloading & home drop-offs
Day Budget:
₹3,200
Packing Checklist
Clothing
- Light cotton clothes
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Light jacket for hill stations
- Swimwear
- Sun hat
Essentials
- Sunscreen (SPF 30+)
- Insect repellent
- Basic medicines
- Personal toiletries
- Power bank
Electronics
- Camera with extra batteries
- Phone charger
- Universal adapter
- Waterproof phone case
- Portable speaker