Spend 4 nights moving through Cochin, Munnar, Thekkady — tea hills, tiger reserves, backwater canals, and coastal beaches — with flights, 3-star hotels, and selected
Kerala in 4 Nights — What to Expect
Kerala is a narrow coastal state where the landscape changes every two hours of driving. Tea hills give way to tiger reserves; tiger reserves open out onto backwater lagoons; lagoons eventually reach the sea. This 4-night, 5-day itinerary covering Cochin, Munnar, Thekkady is designed to show you that range without turning the journey into a bus marathon. Are bundled in — just show up at the departure terminal and the rest is handled.
The Route
Cochin — This destination offers some of Kerala's most distinctive landscapes, combining natural beauty with rich local culture. Highlights include Fort Cochin, Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue. Munnar — Munnar sits at 1,600 metres in the Western Ghats, its hillsides blanketed in tea estates managed since the British era. Mist rolls in by late afternoon and temperatures stay cool year-round. Highlights include Valara Waterfalls, Tata Tea Museum, Eravikulam national park. Thekkady — Thekkady is the gateway to Periyar Tiger Reserve — 925 square kilometres of forest where elephants, leopards, and sloth bears roam the hills around Periyar Lake. A boat ride on the lake is the signature experience. Highlights include Periyar wildlife Sanctuary, Periyar Lake.
Accommodation
Your 3-star hotels across the route: SOLO INN BY HAWK HOSPITALITY (1 night), Lake Forest Munnar By Hawk Hospitality (2 nights), Hotel Sandra Palace (1 night). Each property is selected for location, comfort, and proximity to the day's activities.
Meals
Selected meals is included throughout. Kerala's food scene is one of its great underrated pleasures — appam with coconut stew at breakfast, a full sadya on a banana leaf for lunch, and grilled karimeen (pearl spot fish) for dinner are the meals to seek out along the way.
When to Go
Kerala's peak season runs October to March, when the skies clear and the beaches are at their best. The monsoon months (June to September) offer lush green scenery, emptier resorts, and better rates — and most of Kerala's experiences are rain-proof. Speak to the Kangaroo Travels team to find the window that works for your schedule and budget.
Trip Highlights
Tea estate drives and misty hill stations in the Western Ghats
Periyar Lake boat ride inside the Tiger Reserve
3-star hotels throughout — well-located and comfortable
Selected meals included every day of the journey
Return flights, hotels, meals and transfers in one package
Day 1: Cochin — Fort Cochin
Today covers Fort Cochin. Erstwhile administration center of Dutch, Portuguese and British, Fort Kochi is known for its incredible architecture. D. The day also takes in Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, before returning to the hotel by evening.
Day 2: Munnar — Valara Waterfalls
Today covers Valara Waterfalls. Located on the Munnar- Kochi flyover, Valara waterfall, dropping down from an altitude of 100 meters, is considered as o.
Day 3: Munnar — Tata Tea Museum
Today covers Tata Tea Museum. On your holiday in Munnar, visit a one-of-a-kind tea museum - the Tata Tea Museum, which was set up to cater to tea afic. The day also takes in Eravikulam national park, Mattupetty Dam, before returning to the hotel by evening.
Day 4: Thekkady — Periyar wildlife Sanctuary
Today covers Periyar wildlife Sanctuary. Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is home to a great number of rare and endangered species of flora and fauna. Also a notable t. The day also takes in Periyar Lake, before returning to the hotel by evening.
Day 5: Thekkady — Departure
Morning at leisure — one last breakfast and a slow walk through Thekkady if time permits. Check out of the hotel and transfer to the nearest airport or railway station. Kerala's landscapes, houseboats, and food will linger long after you are home.
Inclusions
• 3 Star-star hotel accommodation — SOLO INN BY HAWK HOSPITALITY (1 nights)
• 3 Star-star hotel accommodation — Lake Forest Munnar By Hawk Hospitality (2 nights)
• 3 Star-star hotel accommodation — Hotel Sandra Palace (1 nights)
• Airport pickup and drop transfers
• Intercity transfers by AC vehicle
• Meals as per itinerary
• 7 activity passes (as per itinerary)
Kerala is a narrow coastal state where the landscape changes every two hours of driving. Tea hills give way to tiger reserves; tiger reserves open out onto backwater lagoons; lagoons eventually reach the sea. This 4-night, 5-day itinerary covering Cochin, Munnar, Thekkady is designed to show you that range without turning the journey into a bus marathon. Are bundled in — just show up at the departure terminal and the rest is handled.
The Route
Cochin — This destination offers some of Kerala's most distinctive landscapes, combining natural beauty with rich local culture. Highlights include Fort Cochin, Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue. Munnar — Munnar sits at 1,600 metres in the Western Ghats, its hillsides blanketed in tea estates managed since the British era. Mist rolls in by late afternoon and temperatures stay cool year-round. Highlights include Valara Waterfalls, Tata Tea Museum, Eravikulam national park. Thekkady — Thekkady is the gateway to Periyar Tiger Reserve — 925 square kilometres of forest where elephants, leopards, and sloth bears roam the hills around Periyar Lake. A boat ride on the lake is the signature experience. Highlights include Periyar wildlife Sanctuary, Periyar Lake.
Accommodation
Your 3-star hotels across the route: SOLO INN BY HAWK HOSPITALITY (1 night), Lake Forest Munnar By Hawk Hospitality (2 nights), Hotel Sandra Palace (1 night). Each property is selected for location, comfort, and proximity to the day's activities.
Meals
Selected meals is included throughout. Kerala's food scene is one of its great underrated pleasures — appam with coconut stew at breakfast, a full sadya on a banana leaf for lunch, and grilled karimeen (pearl spot fish) for dinner are the meals to seek out along the way.
When to Go
Kerala's peak season runs October to March, when the skies clear and the beaches are at their best. The monsoon months (June to September) offer lush green scenery, emptier resorts, and better rates — and most of Kerala's experiences are rain-proof. Speak to the Kangaroo Travels team to find the window that works for your schedule and budget.
Trip Highlights
Tea estate drives and misty hill stations in the Western Ghats
Periyar Lake boat ride inside the Tiger Reserve
3-star hotels throughout — well-located and comfortable
Selected meals included every day of the journey
Return flights, hotels, meals and transfers in one package
Itinerary
Day 01
Cochin — Fort Cochin
Today covers Fort Cochin. Erstwhile administration center of Dutch, Portuguese and British, Fort Kochi is known for its incredible architecture. D. The day also takes in Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, before returning to the hotel by evening.
Day 02
Munnar — Valara Waterfalls
Today covers Valara Waterfalls. Located on the Munnar- Kochi flyover, Valara waterfall, dropping down from an altitude of 100 meters, is considered as o.
Day 03
Munnar — Tata Tea Museum
Today covers Tata Tea Museum. On your holiday in Munnar, visit a one-of-a-kind tea museum - the Tata Tea Museum, which was set up to cater to tea afic. The day also takes in Eravikulam national park, Mattupetty Dam, before returning to the hotel by evening.
Day 04
Thekkady — Periyar wildlife Sanctuary
Today covers Periyar wildlife Sanctuary. Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is home to a great number of rare and endangered species of flora and fauna. Also a notable t. The day also takes in Periyar Lake, before returning to the hotel by evening.
Day 05
Thekkady — Departure
Morning at leisure — one last breakfast and a slow walk through Thekkady if time permits. Check out of the hotel and transfer to the nearest airport or railway station. Kerala's landscapes, houseboats, and food will linger long after you are home.
Cost Includes
• 3 Star-star hotel accommodation — SOLO INN BY HAWK HOSPITALITY (1 nights)
• 3 Star-star hotel accommodation — Lake Forest Munnar By Hawk Hospitality (2 nights)
• 3 Star-star hotel accommodation — Hotel Sandra Palace (1 nights)
• Airport pickup and drop transfers
• Intercity transfers by AC vehicle
• Meals as per itinerary
• 7 activity passes (as per itinerary)
Cost Excludes
• Airfare (book your own flights separately)
• Meals not mentioned in inclusions
• Personal expenses (laundry, tips, telephone, shopping)
• Entry fees to monuments/attractions unless specified
