4-Day Nature Itinerary for Alleppey, Vagamon, Thekkady, and Munnar

  1. Day 1: Alleppey
    40 minutes (22.3 km) from Cochin International Airport

    Morning: Head to the backwaters and take a boat ride to explore the serene beauty of Alleppey. Stop by the Alappuzha Beach, one of the most popular beaches in the area. Have a taste of some delicious seafood for lunch.
    Afternoon: Visit the Pathiramanal Island, a small island on the backwaters. In the evening, enjoy a sunset at the Marari Beach.

  2. Day 2: Vagamon
    3 hours (103 km) from Alleppey

    Morning: Explore the Vagamon Pine Forest and enjoy the scenic view of the valley. Visit the Kurisumala Ashram, a perfect place for those seeking peace and spirituality.
    Afternoon: Head to the Vagamon Meadows, one of the most beautiful places in Vagamon. Enjoy the view of the lush green meadows and take some stunning photos.
    Evening: Visit the Pine Hill, a perfect place to watch the sunset and enjoy the panoramic view of Vagamon.

  3. Day 3: Thekkady
    2.5 hours (90 km) from Vagamon

    Morning: Head to the Periyar National Park and take a boat ride in the Periyar Lake. You can spot wild animals like elephants, tigers, and bisons among others.
    Afternoon: Visit the Mangala Devi Temple, a historic temple located in the dense forest.
    Evening: Enjoy a Kathakali dance performance, a traditional dance form of Kerala.

  4. Day 4: Munnar
    3.5 hours (91 km) from Thekkady

    Morning: Head to the Mattupetty Dam, a beautiful dam surrounded by lush green hills. Visit the Kundala Lake, a picturesque lake located in the hills of Munnar.
    Afternoon: Visit the Echo Point, a place where you can hear your voice echo. Have lunch and enjoy the scenic beauty of Munnar.
    Evening: Visit the Tea Museum and learn about the history and production of tea in Munnar. You can also enjoy a cup of tea while enjoying the beautiful view of Munnar.

Recommendations

If you have more time in Alleppey, you can visit the Krishnapuram Palace, a 18th-century palace with beautiful architecture. You can also visit the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary and spot some rare migratory birds. If you are interested in trekking, you can visit the Mathikettan Shola National Park in Vagamon. In Thekkady, you can visit the Elephant Junction and enjoy an elephant ride. You can also take a side trip to Gavi, a beautiful hill station located 40 km from Thekkady. In Munnar, you can visit the Eravikulam National Park, a national park known for its endangered species of Nilgiri Tahr. You can also visit the Top Station, a place where you can enjoy the view of the Western Ghats.

Maximize your fun by trying some of the local cuisines like appam and stew, puttu and kadala curry, and idiyappam and egg curry. You can also indulge in some shopping and buy some spices, tea, and handcrafted items.

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