KSTDC Package — Marketed by Padaki Travel Desk
Thekkady · Alleppey · Munnar
6 days through the most breathtaking landscapes of Kerala — Periyar's wildlife sanctuary, the spice gardens of Kumily, a night aboard an Alleppey houseboat on the backwaters of Vembanad Lake, and the emerald tea estates of Munnar with the endangered Nilgiri Tahr.
🐘 Periyar Wildlife🌶️ Spice Gardens🛶 Alleppey Houseboat🌊 Vembanad Backwaters🌿 Munnar Tea🦌 Nilgiri Tahr
5 Nights
Duration
6 Days
Itinerary
Every Wed
Departures
₹11,970
From / person
🐘Periyar
Wildlife
Wildlife
🌶️Spice
Gardens
Gardens
🛶Alleppey
Houseboat
Houseboat
🌿Munnar
Tea
Tea
🦌Nilgiri
Tahr
Tahr
Tour at a glance
Duration
5 Nights · 6 Days
Starts & ends
Yeshwanthpura, Bengaluru
Price from
₹11,970 per person
Transport
AC Sleeper Coach
Frequency
Every Wednesday
Departure
7:00 PM (overnight)
Unique stay
Night aboard Alleppey Boat House
Guide
Professional multilingual
Senior discount
20% off on transport
LTC facility
✓ Available
Booking fee
Zero via Padaki
Returns
Day 6 — 6:00 AM Bengaluru
About this tour
This 6-day KSTDC Kerala tour from Bangalore covers Thekkady, Alleppey and Munnar by AC Sleeper Coach — Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary at Thekkady, an overnight Alleppey houseboat on Vembanad Lake backwaters, and Eravikulam National Park in Munnar.
Day 2 visits Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary at Thekkady and Kumily spice gardens. Sightseeing/boating charges are payable separately as applicable. Day 3 covers Kumarakom and Alleppey backwaters with an overnight houseboat stay on Vembanad Lake. Day 4 ascends to Munnar via Blossom Park and Eravikulam National Park at 2,695m. Day 5 is a full Munnar circuit — Madupatty Dam, Top Station at 2,100m, Tea Museum, Mattupetty Dam and Eco Points.
Departs every Wednesday at 7:00 PM from Yeshwanthpura, Bengaluru. Returns Day 6 at 6:00 AM.
Is this Thekkady–Alleppey–Munnar tour right for you?
Good for broad Kerala coverage
This is a leisure-oriented, cost-effective conducted tour that can suit families, reasonably fit seniors, solo travellers and couples who want Thekkady, the backwaters and Munnar in one organised circuit without managing local logistics themselves.
Fixed itinerary, not a private holiday
The programme follows the scheduled itinerary as a group, without detours. Travellers with more time, a larger budget or a strong preference for privacy and flexibility may prefer a customised Kerala tour; a comparable private arrangement can cost substantially more.
Houseboat rooming
Accommodation is arranged according to the booked family/occupancy combination, with a separate bedroom and attached bathroom for the allotted room; solo travellers are allotted their own room. The exact houseboat configuration and AC operating pattern can vary and should be reconfirmed before travel.
Periyar expectations
Periyar is a wildlife destination, but the package does not include sightseeing/boating charges unless specifically stated. Current boating arrangements should be reconfirmed before departure, and wildlife sightings can never be guaranteed.
Budget reality: meals are not included in KSTDC conducted-tour fares and are paid by guests separately. This also applies to meals during the houseboat stay. Attraction, boating and other sightseeing charges are payable separately as applicable.
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Departure schedule
Pickup point
KSTDC Counter, BMTC Yeshwanthpura, Bengaluru
Departure time
7:00 PM sharp (overnight)
Frequency
Every Wednesday
Special stay
Night on Alleppey Boat House
Contact
+91 97315 56663
Returns
Day 6 — 6:00 AM Bengaluru
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1Overnight departure from Bengaluru
7:00 PMDeparture from KSTDC Booking Counter, BMTC Bus Stand, Yeshwanthpura, Bengaluru. Overnight AC Sleeper Coach to Thekkady. Report 15 minutes before departure — bus will not wait
Day 2Thekkady — Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary · Spice Gardens — Halt Kumily
6:00–8:00 AMFreshup and breakfast halt at Theni, Tamil Nadu
Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary — Boat Safari on Periyar Lake
9:30–12:30 PMPeriyar Wildlife Sanctuary, Thekkady — 777 sq km forest at 900–1,800m altitude. Boat safari on Periyar Lake — spot elephants bathing on the shores, Indian bison, sambar deer, wild boar and over 260 bird species
1:00–2:00 PMLunch (own cost)
Kumily Spice Gardens — Cardamom, Pepper & Vanilla Plantations
2:00–4:00 PMSpice Gardens, Kumily — walk through working cardamom, black pepper, cloves, cinnamon and nutmeg plantations. Buy fresh spices directly from the growers
4:30 PMCheck-in to hotel at Kumily. Evening at leisure. Night halt: Kumily
Day 3Kumily → Alleppey — Kumarakom Boat Safari · Alleppey Houseboat Night Stay
5:30 AMEarly departure from Kumily hotel
8:00–9:00 AMBreakfast en route (own cost)
Alleppey Houseboat — Overnight on Vembanad Lake Backwaters
12:00–4:00 PMKumarakom and Alleppey boat sightseeing — cruise through Vembanad Lake (Kerala's largest lake, 96 sq km), paddy fields, coconut groves and village backwater canals
EveningCheck-in and overnight stay aboard an Alleppey Boat House — a traditional Kerala kettuvallam (thatched houseboat). Dine and sleep on the backwaters, with the sounds of water, birds and village life all around
Day 4Alleppey → Munnar · Blossom Park · Eravikulam National Park — Halt Munnar
6:00 AMDeparture from Alleppey Boat House. Drive to Munnar (≈ 155 km)
8:00–8:45 AMBreakfast halt en route (own cost)
Eravikulam National Park — Home of the Nilgiri Tahr at 2,695m
1:00–1:45 PMBlossom Park, Munnar — scenic floral garden with fountains and valley viewpoints at 1,524m
2:00–2:30 PMLunch (own cost)
3:00–5:00 PMRajamalai — Eravikulam National Park (2,695m altitude) — primary habitat of the endangered Nilgiri Tahr (mountain goat). The park is also famous for Neelakurinji flowers that bloom every 12 years
5:30 PMReturn to Munnar city. Check-in to hotel. Night halt: Munnar
Day 5Full day Munnar Circuit · Madupatty Dam · Top Station · Tea Shopping — Departure Bengaluru
8:00 AMBreakfast at hotel (own cost)
Top Station & Munnar Full Circuit — Tea Estates at 2,100m
8:30 AM–3:30 PMFull Munnar sightseeing circuit: Madupatty Dam (1,450m, boating at actuals) · Tea Museum KDHP · Mattupetty Dam · Eco Points / Kundala Lake · Top Station (2,100m) — the highest motorable point in Munnar with panoramic views into the Kannan Devan valley
3:30–4:00 PMLocal shopping in Munnar city — spices, tea, essential oils
4:00 PMDeparture from Munnar for Bengaluru. Overnight return journey
6:00 AMArrive back at Bengaluru. Tour concludes
Day 6Return to Bengaluru
6:00 AMArrival at Bengaluru. Tour ends at KSTDC Head Office, Yeshwanthpura. 5 nights of Kerala's finest — wildlife, backwaters and tea highlands
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Night 1 — Bus (Bengaluru → Thekkady)
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Overnight journey
Night 2 — Kumily
Hotel (KSTDC arranged), Kumily
Near Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, Kerala
Night 3 — Alleppey Backwaters
Alleppey Boat House (Houseboat)
Traditional Kerala kettuvallam on Vembanad Lake
Nights 4 & 5 — Munnar
Hotel (KSTDC arranged), Munnar
Munnar, Idukki district, Kerala
Inclusions & exclusions
AC Sleeper Coach transportation
4 nights accommodation (Kumily 1N + Boat House 1N + Munnar 2N)
Professional multilingual guide
GST included in ticket fare
LTC facility for govt. employees
20% senior citizen discount
All meals (own cost)
Periyar boat safari charges
Eravikulam NP entry fees
Personal & shopping expenses
Tour pricing
Single
1 person / room
₹19,615
per person · incl. GST
Solo rate
Most popular
Double
2 persons / room
₹13,450
per person · incl. GST
Save ₹6,165
Triple
3 persons / room
₹11,970
per person · incl. GST
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Estimated total cost
2 persons × ₹13,450 (Double)
₹26,900
* Includes 4-night accommodation (incl. Alleppey Boat House) + transportation + guide + GST. Meals, boat safari and park entry fees are additional.
Senior citizens (60+) receive a 20% discount on transportation. Carry valid age proof at the time of booking.
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Frequently asked questions
What does this tour cover?
Day 2: Periyar boat safari, Kumily Spice Gardens, halt Kumily. Day 3: Vembanad Lake boat cruise, overnight Alleppey Houseboat. Day 4: Blossom Park, Eravikulam NP (Nilgiri Tahr), halt Munnar. Day 5: Full Munnar circuit (Madupatty, Top Station, tea shopping), departure. Day 6: Return Bengaluru 6 AM.
What is the Alleppey Houseboat experience?
A night aboard a traditional Kerala kettuvallam (thatched houseboat) on the Vembanad Lake backwaters. The boat cruises through paddy fields, coconut groves and village canals. Meals on the houseboat are not included in the KSTDC package and are payable separately. The overnight houseboat remains one of the signature experiences of this circuit.
What is Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary?
Periyar (777 sq km) is one of South India's finest wildlife reserves at 900–1,800m altitude. Periyar Lake boating is one way visitors experience the sanctuary, subject to current operations and separate charges. Wildlife sightings vary naturally and cannot be guaranteed. Kumily nearby is famous for its spice gardens.
What is Eravikulam NP?
Eravikulam (Rajamalai, 2,695m) is a UNESCO World Heritage zone and primary habitat of the endangered Nilgiri Tahr. The park may be closed during calving season (Feb–Mar).
What is the price?
₹19,615 (single), ₹13,450 (double), ₹11,970 (triple). All include GST.
When does this depart?
Every Wednesday at 7:00 PM sharp from KSTDC Counter, BMTC Yeshwanthpura, Bengaluru.
Are meals included?
No. All meals at own cost. Breakfast at Theni (Day 2) and other meals are all self-arranged.
Does this KSTDC tour include an Alleppey houseboat night stay?
Yes. An overnight stay aboard an Alleppey houseboat on the Vembanad backwaters is included on Day 3. Meals are not included in the KSTDC package and are payable separately.
Is Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary on this tour?
Yes. Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary at Thekkady is visited on Day 2. Boating/sightseeing charges are payable separately as applicable. Wildlife sightings, including elephants, are not guaranteed.
Does this tour include Eravikulam National Park?
Yes. Eravikulam National Park at 2,695m is visited on Day 4 — home to the endangered Nilgiri Tahr. The park may close during calving season (February–March).
Is Top Station Munnar covered?
Yes. Top Station at 2,100m is visited on Day 5 — the highest point on the Munnar–Kodaikanal road with panoramic views of the Western Ghats.
Does this tour cover Kumily spice gardens?
Yes. Kumily spice gardens are visited on Day 2 afternoon — cardamom, pepper, vanilla, nutmeg and cinnamon plantations in the Cardamom Hills of Kerala.
What is special about the houseboat experience on this tour?
The overnight Alleppey houseboat on Vembanad Lake is the centrepiece of Day 3 — Kerala's largest lake connected to a network of canals, rice paddies and coconut groves. The overnight houseboat stay is included; meals are payable separately.
Who is the KSTDC Thekkady–Alleppey–Munnar tour best suited for?
It is a cost-effective leisure circuit for travellers who want to cover Thekkady, the Alleppey backwaters and Munnar in one organised trip. It can suit families, reasonably fit seniors, solo travellers and couples who are comfortable following a fixed group itinerary.
Will my family have a private bedroom and bathroom on the Alleppey houseboat?
Accommodation is arranged according to the booked occupancy/family combination, with a separate bedroom and attached bathroom for the allotted room. Solo travellers are allotted their own room. The exact houseboat configuration should be reconfirmed before travel.
Are meals included during the Alleppey houseboat stay?
No. Meals are not included in KSTDC conducted-tour fares and guests pay for them separately, including during the houseboat stay.
Is Periyar boating or a jeep safari included in the package?
Sightseeing and boating charges are payable separately unless specifically stated for the departure. The current Periyar arrangement should be reconfirmed before booking; the page does not promise a jeep safari.
Are elephant or other wildlife sightings guaranteed at Periyar?
No. Periyar is a natural wildlife habitat and sightings vary by season, timing and animal movement. No particular wildlife sighting can be guaranteed.
KSTDC conducted Kerala tour or private customised Kerala tour — which should I choose?
Choose the KSTDC conducted tour if cost-effective organised coverage matters more than flexibility. A private customised tour is better for travellers wanting a slower pace, substantial detours, more privacy or a highly personalised Kerala holiday, but it normally costs considerably more.
Important notes
GST inclusive. Eravikulam NP may be closed Feb–Mar calving season. Periyar boat safari at actuals. Management may cancel if fewer than 15 seats. Report 15 minutes before 7:00 PM — bus will not wait. Smoking, alcohol and tipping strictly prohibited.
Cancellation policy
More than 48 hours before departure10% deducted
Between 48 and 24 hours before departure25% deducted
Within 24 hours of departureNo refund
Ticket transferabilityNon-transferable
Terms & conditions
- 1.KSTDC is not liable for cancellations due to breakdown or events beyond management control. A proportionate refund applies if no alternate arrangement is made.
- 2.For all booking, cancellation or modification queries contact Padaki Travel Desk: +91 97315 56663 / muralidhar@karnatakatravelguide.in.
- 3.Tickets are not transferable to another person.
- 4.Management is not responsible for loss of luggage or personal belongings during the tour.
- 5.Management reserves the right to cancel the trip if fewer than 15 seats are booked. A full refund will be provided in such cases.
- 6.Children above 5 years of age are charged full fare. Children below 5 years are not allotted a separate seat. Valid age proof must be produced at the time of booking.
- 7.Passengers must report 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time. The bus will not wait for late arrivals under any circumstances.
- 8.Smoking and consumption of alcohol are strictly prohibited inside the coach throughout the journey.
- 9.Tipping the guide, driver, or any KSTDC staff member is strictly prohibited. All staff are paid by KSTDC.
- 10.Package tariff covers accommodation and transportation only. Food, entry tickets, and all personal expenses are borne by the tourist. Senior citizens (60+) are eligible for a 20% discount on transportation. LTC facility is available for State Government, Central Government, and PSU employees.
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