Munnar, Thekkady and Alleppey from Palakkad
Munnar, Thekkady and Alleppey from Palakkad
The Munnar, Thekkady and Alleppey from Palakkad covers about 571 km of driving over 5 days. For 5 days with driver, a 17-seater tempo traveller costs ₹35,400–43,300 and a 49-seater coach ₹76,100–1,02,300 (as of Oct 2026).
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- Days
- 5 days
- Driving
- 571 km
- the whole loop
- Stops
- 3
- from Palakkad
- Fare from
- ₹35,400–43,300
- Tempo Traveller 17-seater, 5 days
Kerala's classic loop with one vehicle and one driver: the tea hills of Munnar, the Periyar lake at Thekkady and a night on a houseboat at Alappuzha, then home through Kochi and Thrissur.
Two nights in Munnar leave a full day for Eravikulam and the viewpoints; the hill roads are slow, so the drive days are kept short.
How many are going?
Slide to your group size: the vehicle that fits and its fare, from the tables on this page.
Fits your group
Tempo Traveller 17-seater or Force Urbania (luxury van)
13–17 or 10–17 seats
₹6,800–8,400 for a full day (250 km)
Munnar, Thekkady and Alleppey from Palakkad
₹35,400–43,300
Tempo Traveller 17-seater · 571 km loop one way · 5 days, round trip
Indicative fares from the tables on this page (see the notes under them); operators quote the exact price.
- Palakkad
- Munnar
- Thekkady
- Alappuzha (Alleppey)
Day-by-day plan (5 days)
Day 1: Palakkad to Munnar162 km
Through Thrissur and up the ghat road; tea gardens and a waterfall stop on the way.
Day 2: Munnar: Eravikulam and the viewpoints
Eravikulam park in the morning (tickets online), then Mattupetty dam, Echo Point and the tea museum.
Day 3: Munnar to Thekkady83 km
Down through cardamom country to Kumily; a spice-garden walk and an evening cultural show.
Day 4: Thekkady to Alappuzha138 km
An early boat on the Periyar lake, then down to Alappuzha to board the houseboat for the night.
Day 5: Alappuzha to Palakkad188 km
Leave the houseboat after breakfast and drive home via Kochi and Thrissur.
What the circuit costs
About 571 km over 5 days with one vehicle and driver for the whole trip.
| Vehicle | Seats | Round trip, 5 days | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tempo Traveller 12-seater | 9–12 | ₹30,100–38,000 | Get quotes |
| Tempo Traveller 17-seater | 13–17 | ₹35,400–43,300 | Get quotes |
| Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater | 18–26 | ₹40,600–51,100 | Get quotes |
| Mini Bus 28–35 seater | 27–35 | ₹56,400–76,100 | Get quotes |
| AC Coach 40–49 seater | 36–49 | ₹76,100–1,02,300 | Get quotes |
Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a round trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. Tolls and parking are extra, at actual cost. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.
Cost per person
The 5-day fare split across every seat in the vehicle.
| Vehicle | Seats | Per person |
|---|---|---|
| Tempo Traveller 12-seater | 12 | ₹2,510–3,170 |
| Tempo Traveller 17-seater | 17 | ₹2,080–2,550 |
| Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater | 26 | ₹1,560–1,970 |
| Mini Bus 28–35 seater | 35 | ₹1,610–2,170 |
| AC Coach 40–49 seater | 49 | ₹1,550–2,090 |
Per person if every seat is filled (the Seats column); an estimate as of Oct 2026. Fewer people means a higher share each.
Which vehicle for your group
One vehicle and driver for the whole circuit; leave a seat or two spare for luggage.
| People | Vehicle | Full day (250 km), each |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Tempo Traveller 12-seater (9–12 seats) or Force Urbania (luxury van) (10–17 seats) | ₹5,800–7,400 |
| 17 | Tempo Traveller 17-seater (13–17 seats) or Force Urbania (luxury van) (10–17 seats) | ₹6,800–8,400 |
| 26 | Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater (18–26 seats) | ₹7,900–10,000 |
| 35 | Mini Bus 28–35 seater (27–35 seats) | ₹11,000–15,000 |
| 49 | AC Coach 40–49 seater (36–49 seats) | ₹15,000–20,200 |
Sizes come from the seats each vehicle class carries; leave a seat or two spare for luggage on long trips. Day fares are indicative, with driver allowance and 5% GST.
Good to know
- Book the houseboat and the Eravikulam and Periyar tickets before the vehicle.
- Eravikulam closes for the tahr calving season, around February and March.
Operators for Munnar, Thekkady and Alleppey from Palakkad
Approved operators who take groups to Munnar, Thekkady and Alleppey from Palakkad. Ask for quotes here: your request reaches them through the platform and you compare itemised offers.
Nalkco Trip Mentors
VerifiedVehicle Owner
Palakkad, Kerala
2 vehicles · 16 seats
- Replies in ~10 min
Saravanabhava Translinks
Vehicle Owner
Karur, Tamil Nadu
178 km by road from Palakkad
Fleet details on request
Seventree holidays
Vehicle Owner
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Serves Palakkad
Fleet details on request
R M A Travels
Vehicle Owner
Puducherry
Serves Palakkad
Fleet details on request
Questions groups ask
How many days do you need for Munnar, Thekkady and Alleppey from Palakkad?
5 days. Over 5 days: day 1: Palakkad to Munnar; day 2: Munnar: Eravikulam and the viewpoints; day 3: Munnar to Thekkady; day 4: Thekkady to Alappuzha; day 5: Alappuzha to Palakkad.
How far is the Munnar, Thekkady and Alleppey from Palakkad circuit?
About 571 km of driving in total. The longest day is day 5 (Alappuzha to Palakkad), 188 km. Group vehicles average 45–50 km an hour with stops.
What does a Munnar, Thekkady and Alleppey from Palakkad trip cost for a group?
For 5 days with driver: Tempo Traveller 12-seater ₹30,100–38,000; Tempo Traveller 17-seater ₹35,400–43,300; Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater ₹40,600–51,100; Mini Bus 28–35 seater ₹56,400–76,100; AC Coach 40–49 seater ₹76,100–1,02,300 (indicative, October 2026). Hotels, food and entry tickets are extra.
Which vehicle should we take?
12 people: Tempo Traveller 12-seater or Force Urbania (luxury van); 17 people: Tempo Traveller 17-seater or Force Urbania (luxury van); 26 people: Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater; 35 people: Mini Bus 28–35 seater; 49 people: AC Coach 40–49 seater. Leave a seat or two spare for luggage on long trips.
Can a 26-seater go up to Munnar?
Yes, tempo travellers of every size and mini buses run on the Munnar and Thekkady roads; tell operators your group size so the quote names a vehicle and a driver used to ghat roads.