5-Day Family Friendly Itinerary for Alappuzha, Thekkady, Munnar, Theni in June 2023

  1. Day 1: Alappuzha
    2 hours (59.1 miles) from Kochi International Airport

    Begin your trip by exploring the backwaters of Alappuzha on a houseboat. Visit the Alappuzha Beach and enjoy the sunset. You can also take a walk along the canals of the town and enjoy the local cuisine.

  2. Day 2: Thekkady
    4 hours (93.9 miles) from Alappuzha

    Start your day with a visit to the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, where you can see a variety of animals such as elephants, tigers, and leopards. Take a boat ride on the Periyar Lake and enjoy the scenic views of the forest. In the evening, watch a traditional Kathakali dance performance.

  3. Day 3: Munnar
    3.5 hours (85.4 miles) from Thekkady

    Explore the hill station of Munnar and visit the Mattupetty Dam and Kundala Lake for picturesque views. Visit the Eravikulam National Park to spot the endangered Nilgiri Tahr. Enjoy a cup of tea at a local tea plantation.

  4. Day 4: Theni
    3 hours (74 miles) from Munnar

    Drive to the town of Theni and visit the Meghamalai Hills for stunning views of the valley. Take a dip in the Suruli Falls and explore the Sothuparai Dam. In the evening, visit the Veera Narayana Temple.

  5. Day 5: Alappuzha
    5.5 hours (128.6 miles) from Theni

    End your trip with a visit to the Marari Beach in Alappuzha. Take a dip in the water, relax on the beach, and enjoy the local cuisine. You can also take a stroll around the town and purchase local handicrafts.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Houseboat ride in Alappuzha (4 hours, INR 8,000)
  • Visit to Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary (3 hours, INR 450)
  • Boat ride on Periyar Lake (2 hours, INR 200)
  • Kathakali dance performance (2 hours, INR 500)
  • Visit to Eravikulam National Park (3 hours, INR 400)
  • Visit to Meghamalai Hills (4 hours, INR 1,500)
  • Visit to Suruli Falls (2 hours, INR 50)
  • Visit to Sothuparai Dam (1 hour, INR 20)
  • Visit to Veera Narayana Temple (1 hour, Free)
  • Visit to Marari Beach (2 hours, Free)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 11,140
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