5 Days, Kerala & the Hills. Backwaters, Spice Country and Cool Coimbatore.
From the harbour town of Cochin to a houseboat night in Alleppey and on to the gateway hills around Coimbatore. Five days that blend Kerala's backwaters with the cool, green edge of the Western Ghats.
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5 Days / 4 Nights
5 Days Cochin, Alleppey & Coimbatore: The Full Picture
This 5 day journey strings together three distinct sides of the region: the colonial harbour of Cochin, the serene backwaters of Alleppey, and Coimbatore, the cotton city at the foot of the Western Ghats that serves as a gateway to hill country.
Arranged privately from Malaysia, the trip pairs an overnight Alleppey houseboat with the heritage of Fort Kochi and the cooler, greener landscapes near Coimbatore. Your own vehicle and driver guide make the transitions smooth and the pace relaxed.
Package Includes
- ✓Hotel & Houseboat Stay (4 nights)
- ✓Daily Breakfast
- ✓Private Vehicle & Driver Guide
- ✓Return Airport Transfers
- ✓Overnight Houseboat Cruise
Not Included
- ×International Flights
- ×India Visa Fee (30-day e-Visa applies)
- ×ETIQA Travel Insurance (1-5 Days) RM41
- ×Entrance Fees (unless stated)
- ×Lunches and dinners (unless stated)
- ×Personal Expenses
- ×Optional tour tips
Why Travellers from Malaysia Love This Trip
Alleppey Backwater Houseboat
Spend a night on a private houseboat drifting through the Alleppey backwaters, with fresh Kerala meals cooked onboard and village life floating past.
Fort Kochi Heritage
The old harbour quarter's Chinese fishing nets, colonial churches and spice markets make a characterful start to the trip.
Coimbatore & the Western Ghats
Coimbatore, the gateway to the Nilgiri hills, offers temples, textile heritage and the cool green edge of the Western Ghats.
Your 5 Days Itinerary
Arrive Cochin
No meals
Met at Cochin airport and transferred to your hotel. Evening at the fishing nets.
Suggested activities
- Sunset fishing nets
- Fort Kochi walk
- Seafood dinner
Cochin to Alleppey Houseboat
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Morning Kochi sights, then board your Alleppey houseboat.
Suggested activities
- Fort Kochi heritage
- Drive to Alleppey
- Board houseboat
- Backwater cruise with meals
Alleppey to Coimbatore
Breakfast
Morning cruise, then a scenic drive to Coimbatore.
Suggested activities
- Morning backwater cruise
- Scenic drive to Coimbatore
- Evening at leisure
Coimbatore Sightseeing
Breakfast
Explore Coimbatore's temples and surroundings at the foot of the Ghats.
Suggested activities
- Marudhamalai Temple
- Adiyogi Shiva statue (Isha)
- Textile shopping
- Optional hill viewpoint
Depart Coimbatore
Breakfast
Checkout and transfer to Coimbatore airport for your onward flight.
Suggested activities
- Last shopping
- Airport transfer
Choose Your Comfort Level
Centrally located hotels with easy access to the main sights. Pick the tier that suits your style.
3 Star
Budget Friendly
3-star hotels + deluxe houseboat or similar
- Min 2 Adults (Toyota Etios)RM1388 per person
- Min 4 Adults (Toyota Innova)RM1338 per person
- Min 8 Adults (Tempo Traveller)RM1288 per person
From RM1388
per person
4 Star
Value Plus Comfort
4-star hotels + premium houseboat or similar
- Min 2 Adults (Toyota Etios)RM1588 per person
- Min 4 Adults (Toyota Innova)RM1548 per person
- Min 8 Adults (Tempo Traveller)RM1508 per person
From RM1588
per person
5 Star
Premium Value Stay
5-star hotels + luxury houseboat or similar
- Min 2 Adults (Toyota Etios)RM1988 per person
- Min 4 Adults (Toyota Innova)RM1958 per person
- Min 8 Adults (Tempo Traveller)RM1928 per person
From RM1988
per person
Kerala Plus the Ghats, Linked Seamlessly
Combining the backwaters with Coimbatore takes good routing and timing. We link Cochin, Alleppey and Coimbatore with a private vehicle so the journey feels effortless. Dhesu has run South India tours since 1988.
MATTA & IATA Registered
Fully licensed Malaysian travel agency. We guide you through India e-Visa documentation with every booking.
Private Tours, Daily Departures
No minimum group to wait for. Your trip runs on your dates, your pace, your own vehicle and guide.
A Real Team to Call
Reachable throughout your trip. Flight delayed, your guide waits. Plans change, we adapt on the ground.
Group & Custom Pricing
Travelling as a family or group lowers the per-person cost. Ask us for a tailored quote.
Cochin, Alleppey & Coimbatore Tour from Malaysia
This 5 day trip is ideal for travellers who want Kerala's famous backwaters plus a taste of the cooler hill country gateway at Coimbatore. The route blends heritage, a houseboat night and green Western Ghats scenery.
A private vehicle and driver guide make the multi-stop journey smooth and relaxed, with the Alleppey houseboat as the clear highlight.
For more hill country and tea estates, see our Munnar and Thekkady Kerala packages.
Why Add Coimbatore to a Kerala Trip
Coimbatore sits at the foot of the Western Ghats and acts as a gateway to the Nilgiri hills. It is known for its textile industry, temples like Marudhamalai, and the towering Adiyogi Shiva statue at the Isha Yoga Center.
It also offers a convenient airport, making it a practical end point for a Kerala loop that includes the backwaters.
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