Munnar, Thekkady and Kumarakom from Kochi
Munnar, Thekkady and Kumarakom from Kochi
The Munnar, Thekkady and Kumarakom from Kochi covers about 379 km of driving over 4–5 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
- 4–5 days
- Driving
- 379 km
- the whole loop
- Stops
- 3
- from Kochi
- Fare from
- ₹35,400–43,300
- Tempo Traveller 17-seater, 5 days
Starting at Kochi airport or the city: two nights in Munnar, a night at Thekkady for the Periyar lake, and Kumarakom on Vembanad lake before the drive back to Kochi.
It suits visitors from abroad and families who want hills, wildlife and backwaters in one trip with one driver.
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 Kumarakom from Kochi
₹35,400–43,300
Tempo Traveller 17-seater · 379 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.
- Kochi
- Munnar
- Thekkady
- Kumarakom
Day-by-day plan (4–5 days)
Day 1: Kochi to Munnar125 km
Pick up at the airport or hotel; up the ghat road past the Cheeyappara and Valara falls.
Day 2: Munnar: Eravikulam and tea
Eravikulam park, the tea museum and Mattupetty.
Day 3: Munnar to Thekkady83 km
Through the cardamom hills to Kumily; spice gardens and an evening show.
Day 4: Thekkady to Kumarakom121 km
A morning boat on the Periyar lake, then down to Kumarakom for a lake evening or a houseboat.
Day 5: Kumarakom to Kochi50 km
The bird sanctuary early, then Kochi for Fort Kochi or the airport.
What the circuit costs
About 379 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 Periyar boating on the reserve's official site; holiday slots go early.
Operators for Munnar, Thekkady and Kumarakom from Kochi
Approved operators who take groups to Munnar, Thekkady and Kumarakom from Kochi. Ask for quotes here: your request reaches them through the platform and you compare itemised offers.
Nalkco Trip Mentors
VerifiedVehicle Owner
Palakkad, Kerala
142 km by road from Kochi
2 vehicles · 16 seats
- Replies in ~10 min
Saravanabhava Translinks
Vehicle Owner
Karur, Tamil Nadu
Serves Kochi
Fleet details on request
Seventree holidays
Vehicle Owner
Bengaluru, Karnataka
512 km by road from Kochi
Fleet details on request
R M A Travels
Vehicle Owner
Puducherry
565 km by road from Kochi
Fleet details on request
Questions groups ask
How many days do you need for Munnar, Thekkady and Kumarakom from Kochi?
4–5 days. Over 5 days: day 1: Kochi to Munnar; day 2: Munnar: Eravikulam and tea; day 3: Munnar to Thekkady; day 4: Thekkady to Kumarakom; day 5: Kumarakom to Kochi.
How far is the Munnar, Thekkady and Kumarakom from Kochi circuit?
About 379 km of driving in total. The longest day is day 1 (Kochi to Munnar), 125 km. Group vehicles average 45–50 km an hour with stops.
What does a Munnar, Thekkady and Kumarakom from Kochi 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 the driver pick us up at Kochi airport?
Yes: post the trip with Kochi airport (COK) as the pickup and your flight's arrival date; operators quote the pickup and the whole loop.