Three Days Itinerary for Alappuzha and Ooty in May 2023

  1. Day 1: Alappuzha
    2 hours 50 minutes (110.5 km) from Coimbatore International Airport

    Start your day with a visit to the famous Alappuzha Beach, also known as Alleppey Beach. Enjoy a walk on the sandy beach, take a dip in the Arabian Sea, or just relax in the sun. After that, head to the Alappuzha Lighthouse, built-in 1862, which offers a panoramic view of the town and the sea. In the evening, take a backwater cruise and enjoy the serene beauty of the network of canals, lagoons, and lakes. Overnight stay in Alappuzha.

  2. Day 2: Ooty
    5 hours 15 minutes (238.6 km) from Alappuzha

    Start your day early and drive to Ooty, known as the "Queen of hill stations". Visit the beautiful Botanical Gardens which is spread over 55 acres and has thousands of species of plants and flowers. Next, head to the Doddabetta Peak, which is the highest mountain in the Nilgiri Hills and offers a breathtaking view of the surrounding landscape. In the evening, take a stroll through the Ooty Lake and enjoy boating. Overnight stay in Ooty.

  3. Day 3: Ooty
    1 hour 10 minutes (32.2 km) from Coimbatore International Airport

    Start your day by visiting the famous Pykara Falls, located amidst lush greenery and surrounded by hills. Next, visit the Government Rose Garden, which has over 20,000 varieties of roses. In the evening, take a ride on the Nilgiri Mountain Railway, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and offers a scenic journey through the picturesque Nilgiri Hills. Overnight stay in Ooty.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Alappuzha Beach (1-2 hours, free)
  • Alappuzha Lighthouse (30 minutes, INR 20)
  • Backwater Cruise (2-3 hours, INR 500-1000)
  • Botanical Gardens (1-2 hours, INR 30)
  • Doddabetta Peak (1-2 hours, INR 10)
  • Ooty Lake (1-2 hours, INR 15-560)
  • Pykara Falls (1-2 hours, INR 15)
  • Government Rose Garden (1-2 hours, INR 30)
  • Nilgiri Mountain Railway (2-3 hours, INR 205-1240)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 835-2595
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