Memorable 5-Day Kerala Trip from Vijayawada Covering Munnar, Alleppey & Kochi Within ₹10,000 Budget

Day 1: Travel Vijayawada to Munnar

Vijayawada to Munnar on September 13, 2025

3:20pm

Board Train 12511 Vijayawada to Ernakulam (3A)

Start your journey with a comfortable 3AC class train ride from Vijayawada to Ernakulam. Relax overnight on the train.
INR 950 per person, total INR 6650 for 7, 19h40m approx

11:00am (next day)

Arrive Ernakulam Town

Arrive at Ernakulam town and prepare to travel to Munnar by bus. Board a KSRTC bus from Ernakulam Bus Stand to Munnar New Bus Stand.
Bus fare approx INR 200 per person, 4h approx

3:00pm

Check-in Hotel in Munnar

Check into Hotel Green Crest Munnar or Blossom Palace - both offer clean rooms suitable for groups; approx INR 1200 per room per night (2 rooms for 7 persons).
INR 2400 per night total, Rest of day

7:00pm

Dinner at local restaurant

Enjoy local Kerala cuisine at Saravana Bhavan or a local diner with meals around INR 150 per person.
INR 1050 total, 1h
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Day 2: Munnar Sightseeing

Munnar, Kerala on September 14, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at hotel

Start your day with complimentary or simple South Indian breakfast at the hotel.
Included in room or approx INR 50 per person, 1h

9:00am

Visit Mattupetty Dam, Echo Point, Top Station

Take a local cab arranged via hotel or shared taxi (approx INR 1500 for the day) to top tourist spots including Mattupetty Dam, Echo Point and Top Station for stunning views.
INR 1500 per vehicle shared among 7, 7h

1:00pm

Lunch at Rapsy Restaurant

Enjoy Kerala style thali at Rapsy Restaurant near Mattupetty, costing approx INR 150 per person.
INR 1050 total, 1h

6:00pm

Return to hotel and rest

Relax after sightseeing and prepare for dinner.
Included, 1h

7:30pm

Dinner at hotel or local eatery

Try local fish curry or vegetarian dishes at a nearby eatery for approx INR 150 per person.
INR 1050 total, 1h
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Day 3: Munnar to Alleppey

Alleppey, Kerala on September 15, 2025

7:00am

Travel from Munnar to Alleppey by taxi

Start early with a prepaid taxi (INR 3500 approx) for 4-5 hours trip to Alleppey.
INR 3500 total shared, 5h

12:00pm

Check-in to houseboat or hotel in Alleppey

Check into a budget houseboat (~INR 3000 for 3 hrs for 7 people) or budget hotel like Jenney Residency (~INR 1300 per room) based on preference.
INR 3000 to 2600 total, Afternoon

1:00pm

Lunch onboard or local restaurant

Enjoy freshly prepared Kerala meals onboard the houseboat or at Alleppey’s local restaurants; approx INR 150 per person.
INR 1050 total, 1h

2:00pm

Kumarakom backwaters Shikara boat ride

Arrange Shikara boat ride for scenic backwaters exploring; cost approx INR 500 per person.
INR 3500 total, 2h

5:00pm

Visit Alleppey Beach

Spend evening relaxing at Alleppey Beach, free entrance.
Free, 1h

7:00pm

Dinner at local eatery

Dine at local seafood restaurants or hotel; expect costs around INR 150 per person.
INR 1050 total, 1h
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Day 4: Alleppey to Kochi Fort Kochi Tour

Kochi, Kerala on September 16, 2025

7:00am

Travel from Alleppey to Kochi by bus or taxi

Take morning bus or taxi to Kochi town (bus approx INR 150 per person, taxi INR 2500 shared).
INR 1050 bus or INR 2500 taxi total, 2h

10:00am

Boat ride via Kochi Water Metro to Fort Kochi

Enjoy scenic water metro ride from Ernakulam to Fort Kochi at INR 15 per person.
INR 105 total, 30m

10:30am

Check-in Hotel in Fort Kochi

Stay at Fort House or Fort Castle with rooms around INR 2000 per room; book 2 rooms.
INR 4000 per night total, Day use

11:00am

Visit Chinese Fishing Nets and Vasco da Gama Square

Explore iconic Chinese fishing nets and Vasco da Gama Square at no cost.
Free, 1h

12:30pm

Visit Bastion Bungalow and Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica

Tour historic bastion and cathedral with low entry or free access.
Free, 1h

1:30pm

Lunch at Teapot Café

Enjoy continental and Kerala fusion meals at Teapot Café, expect INR 200 per person.
INR 1400 total, 1h

3:00pm

Visit Indian Naval Maritime Museum and Dutch Palace

Explore museum (entry approx INR 10) and Dutch Palace (entry INR 5), total low cost.
INR 105 total, 2h

5:30pm

Visit Jew Town

Walk through Jew Town markets, browse antiques with no entry fees.
Free, 1h

6:30pm

Marine Drive sunset walk

End the day with a beautiful sunset at Marine Drive promenade, free of cost.
Free, 1h

7:30pm

Dinner at local restaurant

Dine at a recommended local eatery or hotel for INR 150 per person.
INR 1050 total, 1h
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Day 5: Wonderla and Return

Kochi to Vijayawada on September 17, 2025

10:00am

Visit Wonderla Amusement Park Kochi

Enjoy thrilling rides and water park at Wonderla, ticket approx INR 900 per person (group discounts possible).
INR 6300 total, 5h

3:30pm

Return to Ernakulam Town

Travel back to Ernakulam town station by taxi or auto fare approx INR 200 total shared.
INR 200 total, 30m

8:45pm

Board Train 16317 Ernakulam to Vijayawada (3A)

Start overnight train journey back to Vijayawada, relax on 3-tier AC reserved seats.
INR 950 per person x7 = INR 6650, 19h15m approx
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