One-Day Itinerary for Cochin Munnar Thekkady Alappi

  1. 8:00 AM - Start: Cochin
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    Cochin is a bustling city situated on the southwest coast of India. It is also known as the Queen of the Arabian Sea and famous for its backwaters, temples, and historical places.

  2. 9:30 AM - Munnar Tea Museum (Munnar)
    Estimated time and distance from last location: 3 hours, 130 km

    Tea lovers must not miss visiting this museum in Munnar. It has a fantastic collection of tea production, processing, and tea tasting. You can enjoy the lush green tea plantations and scenic views of the mountain ranges from the museum.

  3. 12:30 PM - Lunch at Spice Hut (Thekkady)
    Estimated time and distance from last location: 3 hours, 85 km

    Spice Hut is a beautiful restaurant in Thekkady that offers delicious traditional Kerala dishes. Their menu includes various authentic dishes like karimeen pollichathu (fish cooked in banana leaf), appam, stew, and biriyanis.

  4. 2:30 PM - Periyar National Park (Thekkady)
    Estimated time and distance from last location: 0.5 hours, 10 km

    Periyar National Park is home to various endangered species like the tiger, lion-tailed macaque, elephant, gaur, etc. It has a beautiful lake that offers boat rides, which is the best way to enjoy the scenic beauty of the park.

  5. 4:00 PM - Backwaters Cruise (Alappi)
    Estimated time and distance from last location : 3 hours, 140 km

    Your trip to Kerala cannot be complete without experiencing a backwater cruise. Alappi is known as the Venice of the East, and you can enjoy the serene beauty of the backwaters and the village life from the houseboat.

  6. 6:00 PM - End: Alappi
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    Alappi is a beautiful town on the coast of the Arabian Sea, famous for its serene backwaters. You can relax on the beach and witness the stunning sunset.

Time and Cost Estimates

  • Munnar Tea Museum (1 hour, £2.50)
  • Lunch at Spice Hut (1 hour, £4 per person)
  • Periyar National Park Boat Ride (1.5 hours, £3)
  • Backwaters Cruise (2 hours, £50 per person)
  • Total Estimated Cost: £61.50 per person

Useful Tips

If you have more time, you can add a visit to the Fort Kochi, which has a rich history and colonial architecture. You can also visit the Mattancherry Palace known for its unique Kerala architecture. However, if you have less time, you can skip the boat ride at the Periyar National Park.

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