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Munnar - Alleppey Break(4 Nights)

Cochin (Ernakulam), Munnar, Alleppey, Cochin (Ernakulam)

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Holiday Overview

Backwaters of Alleppey
Backwaters of Alleppey
Backwaters of Alleppey
Backwaters of Alleppey
Backwaters of Alleppey
Backwaters of Alleppey
Backwaters of Alleppey
Backwaters of Alleppey
Backwaters of Alleppey (Nivalink Trip Dated - 6 June 2011)
Anayirangal Dam
Mattupatty Dam
Kannan Devan Tea Museum
Kannan Devan Tea Museum
Kundala Dam (Photo Courtesy: Hrishikesh.kb)
View from Chinnakkanal
View from Chinnakkanal

This is a short break that covers two most scenic destinations in Kerala. Munnar offers best of tea plantation views and Alleppey offers an excellent Vembanad lakeside views.

Route

Munnar(2) - Alleppey(2)

Summarised Itinerary
  • Day-1 Arrive at Cochin and proceed to Munnar.
  • Day-2 Sightseeing In and around Munnar
  • Day-3 Proceed to Alleppey. Evening visit to the Pathiramal Island
  • Day-4 Alleppey - Alleppey boat Cruise Jetty
  • Day-5 Departure
Sightseeing Summary

Alleppey - Backwaters of Alleppey (1.00 kms), Alleppey Beach (2.00 kms), Pathiramanal Island (15.00 kms), Marari Beach (15.00 kms)

Munnar - Kannan Devan Tea Museum (1.00 kms), Punarjani Traditional Village (4.00 kms), Attukal Waterfalls (9.00 kms), Mattupatty Dam (15.00 kms), Top Station (37.00 kms), Marayur (40.00 kms)

Preferred Arrival /Departure Destination
Arrival - Cochin (Ernakulam) Departure - Cochin (Ernakulam)
Best Season to Travel
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Popular Extensions to the Itinerary

Marari, a beach destination is a logical addition for guests looking to relax and rejuvenate.

Distances
  • Cochin (Ernakulam) to Munnar -130 kms (3.5 hrs)
  • Munnar to Alleppey -172 kms (5 hrs)
  • Alleppey to Cochin (Ernakulam) -65 kms (1.5 hrs)
Route

Cochin (Ernakulam) - Munnar(2) - Alleppey(2) - Cochin (Ernakulam)

Detailed Itinerary

Day-1 Arrive at Cochin and proceed to Munnar.  Arrive at Cochin and Proceed to Munnar (130 kms - 3.5 hrs). Munnar (5000+ ft asl) is a tea plantation region and a renowned Hill station in the plantation higlands of Kerala offering guests an experience of misty & salibrious climate and a relaxed stay around the tea plantations. Evening explore local market for shopping and visit Mattupatty Dam for boating. In the evening visit the Punarjani Traditional Village that offers daily evening shows of Kalaripattu (Martial art form) and Kathakali (Dance form).

Day-2 Sightseeing In and around Munnar Opt for one or two of the Mini-Excursions ex-Munnar such as Marayoor (Sandalwood Forests - 40 kms), Top Station (Highest view point in the area - 40 kms). Visit Kannan Devan Tea Museum and Attukal Waterfalls (8 kms from Munnar).

Day-3 Proceed to Alleppey. Evening visit to the Pathiramal Island Proceed to Alleppey (172 kms - 5 hrs). Alleppey is a renowned destination Kerala offering Lakeside and Backwater experience. Alleppey gives Kerala the name "Venice of the East". Evening excursion to Bird Watching at Pathiramanal Island (1.5 km from Muhamma and 13 kms from Alleppey Town).

Day-4 Alleppey - Alleppey boat Cruise Jetty  Half day backwater cruise getting insight into the backwater lifestyle of the area South of Alleppey. Evening visit to the Idyllic Marari Beach (16 kms from Alleppey).

Day-5 Departure Depart for onward journey.

Detailed Sightseeing

Alleppey :

  • Backwaters of Alleppey - Kuttanad Backwaters in South Alleppey is what gives Kerala Venice of the East tag. Day cruises / hourly boat rides are popular and available from Alleppey jetty. Guests seeking an experience either opt for overnight houseboat or Kayaking tour.

  • Alleppey Beach - A public beach at one end of Alleppey town where locals arrive for recreation.

  • Pathiramanal Island - The Pathiramanal Island is a boat ride away from Muhamma / Kumarakom. The island provides excellent Bird watching especially in Winter.

  • Marari Beach - An idyllic beach, few kms from Alleppey where a number of beach resorts are located.

Munnar :

  • Kannan Devan Tea Museum - Kannan Devan Hills Plantations Company Private Limited (KDHP) is the largest tea conglomerate in South India. Tea museum opened by the company is one of the first in India.

  • Punarjani Traditional Village - Punarjani Traditional Village offers daily evening shows of Kalaripattu (Martial art form) and Kathakali (Dance form)

  • Attukal Waterfalls - A waterfall at 9 km from Munnar near Pallivasal and a popular tourist visit option.

  • Mattupatty Dam -

    A reservoir and popular tourist spot where boating is offered.

  • Top Station - Top Station is notable as the historic transshippment location for tea delivered up here from Munnar and Madupatty by railway and then down by ropeway. Top station offers stunning views of the hills and plains beyond. Enroute waterfalls can be visited.

  • Marayur - Marayur is is the only place in Kerala that has natural sandalwood forests. Ancient dolmens and rock paintings found in Marayur date back to the Stone Age.

Destination Overview

Cochin (Ernakulam) - Ernakulam, part of Cochin area is business hub of Cochin and also commercial capital of Kerala.

Munnar - Munnar is a premier hill station in Kerala. It is situated at about 6000 ft above sea level and surrounded by tea and Cardamom Plantations

Alleppey - Alleppey is renowned for its backwaters and is known as the Venice of the east. Overnight houseboats in Alleppey lake and backwaters are considered an experience.

Access
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Distances
  • Cochin (Ernakulam) to Munnar -130 kms (3.5 hrs)
  • Munnar to Alleppey -172 kms (5 hrs)
  • Alleppey to Cochin (Ernakulam) -65 kms (1.5 hrs)

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Distances
  • Cochin (Ernakulam) to Munnar -130 kms (3.5 hrs)
  • Munnar to Alleppey -172 kms (5 hrs)
  • Alleppey to Cochin (Ernakulam) -65 kms (1.5 hrs)

Expert Speak

Guests looking for backwater experience may opt for an overnight houseboat instead of just a day cruise.

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