4-Day Itinerary for Munnar, Alleppey, and Varkala

  1. Day 1: Munnar
    2 hours (70 km) from Cochin International Airport

    Visit the Mattupetty Dam for a scenic view of the lake and surrounding hills. Take a relaxing stroll through the Rose Garden and Hydel Park. Along the way, sip on some local tea and enjoy the scenery. End the day with a visit to the Top Station Viewpoint for an unforgettable sunset.

  2. Day 2: Alleppey
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    3 hours (135 km) from Munnar

    Relax and take in the beautiful backwaters with a houseboat ride. Visit the Alleppey Beach and watch the fishermen bring in their catch of the day. In the evening, head to the St. Mary’s Forane Church to see one of the oldest and most significant churches in India.

  3. Day 3: Varkala
    3 hours (120 km) from Alleppey

    Start the day with a visit to the Sivagiri Mutt, a spiritual and cultural center located on top of a hill. Stroll along Papanasam Beach and visit the Janardhana Swamy Temple. In the evening, catch a dramatic sunset from the Varkala Cliff, which overlooks the Arabian Sea.

  4. Day 4: Departure from Trivandrum International Airport
    1 hour (40 km) from Varkala

    Depart from Trivandrum International Airport for your onward journey.

Time and Cost Estimates

  • Mattupetty Dam (1 hour, INR 10)
  • Rose Garden and Hydel Park (2 hours, INR 30)
  • Top Station Viewpoint (1 hour, INR 25)
  • Houseboat Ride (6 hours, INR 6000)
  • Alleppey Beach (2 hours, Free)
  • St. Mary’s Forane Church (1 hour, Free)
  • Sivagiri Mutt (2 hours, Free)
  • Papanasam Beach and Janardhana Swamy Temple (3 hours, Free)
  • Varkala Cliff (1 hour, Free)
  • Total Estimated Costs = INR 6035

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider adding a visit to the Eravikulam National Park in Munnar or a trip to the beautiful beaches of Kovalam near Trivandrum. If you have less time, you may want to skip Alleppey and spend more time in either Munnar or Varkala. Make sure to check the opening and closing times for each location, especially if you are travelling during the off-season.

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