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3-Day Kerala Hill Station & Backwaters Tour: Thiruvananthapuram to Munnar and Vattavada

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Day 1: Travel & Backwaters

Thiruvananthapuram to Kottayam, India on August 15, 2025

7:30am

Breakfast at Arya Nivas, Thiruvananthapuram

Enjoy a traditional Kerala breakfast featuring appam and stew or puttu and kadala curry at this well-known local restaurant. Opens from 7am.
INR200, 1h0m

8:45am

Drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Kottayam

Start your approximately 4-hour drive (150km) heading north towards Kottayam, comfortable and scenic en route.
INR0, 4h0m

1:00pm

Lunch at Indian Coffee House, Kottayam

Stop for lunch at this historic cafe known for South Indian dishes like dosa and thali, open from 12pm to 4pm.
INR150, 1h0m

2:30pm

Explore Kumarakom Backwaters

Just 15km from Kottayam, enjoy a peaceful boat ride on the famous backwaters of Kumarakom, open from 9am to 6pm, to see Kerala’s unique aquatic ecosystem.
INR600, 2h0m

5:00pm

Check-in and relax at a Kottayam hotel

Settle into cozy accommodation in Kottayam for resting before the next day’s journey.
INR0, Overnight

7:30pm

Dinner at The Yellow Chilli, Kottayam

Dine on flavorful Kerala and North Indian cuisine at this popular restaurant open until 10pm.
INR700, 1h30m
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Day 2: Hill Station & Nature

Kottayam to Munnar, India on August 16, 2025

7:00am

Breakfast at hotel, Kottayam

Enjoy a hearty breakfast of South Indian favorites at your hotel to prepare for the day ahead.
Included, 1h0m

8:00am

Drive from Kottayam to Munnar

Drive approximately 3.5 hours (90 km) ascending to the beautiful hill station of Munnar, known for tea plantations and cool climate.
INR0, 3h30m

11:30am

Visit Tea Museum, Munnar

Explore the Tata Tea Museum to learn about the history and process of tea making, open from 9am to 5pm.
INR50, 1h0m

12:45pm

Lunch at Saravana Bhavan, Munnar

Enjoy authentic South Indian vegetarian cuisine in this well-known chain open till 9pm, perfect for a midday meal.
INR300, 1h0m

2:00pm

Explore Eravikulam National Park

Visit the National Park to see the Nilgiri Tahr and stunning vistas; park open from 8:30am to 4:30pm and entrance fee applies.
INR250, 2h0m

4:30pm

Evening walk at Mattupetty Dam

Enjoy a serene stroll or boat ride near the dam, a popular spot for relaxation and photography, open until sunset.
INR100, 1h0m

7:00pm

Dinner at Rapsy Restaurant, Munnar

Savor local Kerala dishes such as Kerala fish curry or appam at this favored local restaurant open until 10pm.
INR600, 1h30m
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Day 3: Mountains & Return

Munnar to Vattavada to Thiruvananthapuram, India on August 17, 2025

6:30am

Early breakfast at hotel, Munnar

Start early with a quick breakfast to prepare for a scenic drive to Vattavada.
Included, 0h45m

7:15am

Drive from Munnar to Vattavada

Travel approximately 50km eastwards to Vattavada, a remote village known for its picturesque landscapes and fruit orchards. Travel time around 2 hours.
INR0, 2h0m

9:30am

Explore Vattavada

Tour around the village, visit local farms, and enjoy the serene atmosphere surrounded by Western Ghats hills.
INR0, 1h30m

11:00am

Begin drive back to Thiruvananthapuram

Start your approximately 6-hour return drive (~200 km) south to Thiruvananthapuram.
INR0, 6h0m

1:30pm

Lunch break en route at roadside restaurant near Udumalpet

Stop for a simple and quick South Indian lunch, such as dosa or rice meal, at a reputable local eatery open during daytime.
INR200, 1h0m

7:30pm

Arrive and dinner in Thiruvananthapuram at Villa Maya

Conclude your journey with elegant Kerala cuisine in a beautiful heritage setting; Villa Maya is open till 10pm.
INR1000, 1h30m
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