3-Day Scenic North to South Route in Kerala, India with Local Cuisine Highlights

Day 1: Hill Station Exploration

Munnar, Kerala on May 18, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at Rapsy Restaurant

Start your morning with a hearty Kerala-style breakfast featuring appam and vegetable stew at this popular local eatery open from 7am to 10am.
INR150, 1h0m

9:30am

Visit Tea Gardens

Explore the vast, scenic tea plantations in Munnar where you can learn about tea processing and enjoy panoramic views, open to visitors from 8am to 5pm.
INR50, 2h0m

12:00pm

Lunch at Saravana Bhavan

Enjoy authentic South Indian vegetarian meals like dosa and sambar at this well-known restaurant, open 11:30am to 3pm.
INR200, 1h0m

1:30pm

Visit Eravikulam National Park

Spend the afternoon at the park known for its Nilgiri Tahr and splendid views. Open from 9am to 4:30pm; best time for spotting wildlife is early afternoon.
INR150, 2h30m

4:15pm

Evening Walk at Munnar Town

Stroll around Munnar town markets and pick up local spices and handicrafts, open till evening.
Free, 1h0m

7:00pm

Dinner at The Curry Leaf

Relish traditional Kerala dishes with freshly caught fish and spicy curries, open from 6pm to 10pm.
INR500, 1h30m
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Day 2: Wildlife and Spice

Thekkady, Kerala on May 19, 2025

7:30am

Breakfast at Clove Restaurant

Enjoy a healthy breakfast with tropical fruits and fresh juices, open from 7am to 10am.
INR180, 1h0m

9:00am

Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary Boat Ride

Take a calm boat ride on Periyar Lake spotting elephants, deer, and various birds. The sanctuary is open from 7am to 6pm; boat rides from 9am to 4pm.
INR150, 2h0m

12:00pm

Lunch at Green Wood Restaurant

Savor authentic Kerala thali meals with an array of curries and rice, open 11:30am to 3pm.
INR300, 1h0m

1:30pm

Spice Plantation Tour

Explore spice farms where you’ll see pepper, cardamom, and vanilla plants. Tours operate from 10am to 4pm.
INR200, 2h0m

4:00pm

Evening Elephant Ride

Experience an elephant ride through the forest areas which is available till 6pm, a unique way to see wildlife closely.
INR500, 1h0m

7:30pm

Dinner at Our Place

Dine on delicious Kerala seafood specialties and freshly prepared curries, open until 10pm.
INR600, 1h30m
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Day 3: Backwater Relaxation

Alleppey, Kerala on May 20, 2025

7:00am

Breakfast at Thaff

Enjoy traditional Kerala breakfast with puttu and kadala curry at this local favourite, open from 7am to 10:30am.
INR120, 1h0m

8:30am

Houseboat Cruise

Embark on a serene houseboat cruise through the famous backwaters of Alleppey lasting 4 to 6 hours, starting early morning till afternoon.
INR3500, 5h0m

2:00pm

Lunch on Houseboat

Relish freshly cooked Kerala meals including fish curry and steamed rice on the houseboat during the cruise.
Included, 1h0m

4:00pm

Visit Alleppey Beach

Relax with a peaceful walk on Alleppey beach which is open round the clock, enjoy the sunset views.
Free, 1h0m

7:00pm

Dinner at Halais Restaurant

Try the aromatic biryanis and seafood dishes at this popular local restaurant, open until 10pm.
INR400, 1h30m
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