Exploring Munnar, Thekady, and Allophy!

  1. Day 1: Munnar
    2 hours (84.7 km) from Cochin International Airport

    Explore the Mattupetty Dam and take a boat ride along with spotting the rare mountain goats at Eravikulam National Park. Also, take a tea plantation tour and pick some refreshing tea leaves.

  2. Day 2: Thekady
    3 hours (90 km) from Munnar via Allophy

    Head to the dense forests of Periyar for a jungle safari and hop on a Bamboo Raft to explore the lake. Visit the Periyar Spice Garden and learn about the wide variety of spices grown around India.

  3. Day 3: Allophy
    3 hours (100 km) from Thekady

    Explore the beautiful Allophy greenery with its small streams, green hills, and waterfalls. Head to the Kommeri tea plantation for a refreshing morning snack, and then to the Chithirapuram coffee plantation for an exciting tour of production units.

  4. Day 4: Munnar
    2 hours (65 km) from Allophy

    Visit the Tea Museum in Munnar and learn about the history and production methods of tea. Get a great bird's eye view of the city at the Pothamedu Viewpoint. In the evening, enjoy a delightful Kathakali Performance.

  5. Day 5: Munnar
    2 hours (84.7 km) from Cochin International Airport

    Relax and rejuvenate yourself with an Ayurvedic Massage at one of the health centers. Head over to the nearby Spice marker and get some souvenir for your friends and family.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Mattupetty Dam (2 hours, $5)
  • Eravikulam National Park (3 hours, $10)
  • Jungle Safari at Periyar (2 hours, $15)
  • Bamboo Rafting at Periyar Lake (3 hours, $20)
  • Tea Museum in Munnar (2 hours, $5)
  • Kathakali Performance (2 hours, $15)
  • Ayurvedic Massage (1 hour, $40)
  • Estimated Total Costs: $115

Useful Tips

Take extra clothes for the jungle safari, You can take a local bus or hire a bike if you want to save money. Travelling to all three destinations preferably by hiring a car for the best experience.

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