3-Day Motorcycle Riding Itinerary in Kerala, June 2023

  1. Day 1: Munnar
    2 hours 50 minutes (81.4 miles) from Cochin International Airport

    Start your Kerala adventure in Munnar, a hill station known for its tea plantations and stunning views. Visit the Kolukkumalai Tea Estate, which is the highest tea plantation in the world, and take a guided tour to learn about the tea-making process. Then, head to the Top Station viewpoint, which offers panoramic views of the Western Ghats. Finally, ride to the Mattupetty Dam, where you can enjoy a scenic boat ride amidst the hills and forests.

  2. Day 2: Thekkady
    3 hours 10 minutes (89.6 miles) from Munnar

    On day two, ride to Thekkady, a town known for its wildlife sanctuary and spice plantations. Start your day with a guided tour of the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, where you can spot elephants, tigers, and other animals in their natural habitat. Then, visit a spice plantation and learn about the various spices grown in Kerala. Finally, end the day with a relaxing boat ride on the Periyar River.

  3. Day 3: Alleppey
    4 hours 20 minutes (106.7 miles) from Thekkady

    On your final day, ride to Alleppey, a town known for its backwaters and houseboat cruises. Start with a guided tour of the Alleppey Beach, where you can take a dip in the Arabian Sea and enjoy a seafood lunch at one of the beachside shacks. Next, take a houseboat cruise on the backwaters of Alleppey, where you can see the rustic lifestyle of the locals and enjoy the serene beauty of the backwaters. Finally, end your Kerala trip with a visit to the Krishnapuram Palace, which is known for its beautiful murals and architecture.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Kolukkumalai Tea Estate (2 hours, INR 500)
  • Top Station viewpoint (1 hour, INR 50)
  • Mattupetty Dam boat ride (1 hour, INR 300)
  • Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary (3 hours, INR 500)
  • Spice plantation tour (1 hour, INR 200)
  • Periyar River boat ride (1 hour, INR 400)
  • Alleppey Beach (2 hours, free)
  • Houseboat cruise (4 hours, INR 8,000)
  • Krishnapuram Palace (1 hour, INR 50)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 10,000
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