Best things to do in Munnar-Thekkedey-Alleppey
IF your planning to go Kerala then this is for you.Kerala truely is a Gods gem of destination,you would love the Green lush Tree Gardens of Munnar, View of Jungle Animals in Periyar Lake while Boat ride in Thakkedey Or You can Enjoy the one of its kind the BACKWATER Houseboat ride in Alleppey(Allepuza). There are 2 ways from where you can start your KERALA Holiday Tour .Either You can start it from COCHIN . OR you can Start from Trivendrum (Thiruavanantpuram). if you are planing to See Munnar-Thakkedey-Alleppey, then start from COCHIN. Cochin has Major Air port as well as Railway Station.Cochin will be perfect starting point from where you can easily get the Buses/ Rented Cars for your entire trip. COCHIN to MUNNAR is 2 and 1/2 hour Journey. What to see in MUNNAR?
MUNNAR : well as soon as you enter the MUNNAR you will find your vehical passing through the TEA Gardens which where spread the Entire Munnar region, and its worth watching to your vehicle going through it. after arrival and getting fresh you can head for Famous Echo Point, its picturesque tourist place. A Lake beside a Green lush mountain. At Echo point you thrilled to find Echo of your voice.Get a boat ride in a lake and move ahead to Muttupatty Dam ,you will see a small dam with backwater, make this place a perfect tourist place, after spending some time, heading for Top station, this place is at 30 Menuts drive. Its the highest point in munnar so its called TOP Station.At Top Station you will find photographic view of TEA Gardens ,Enjoy the moment and click some photos. other Places to see in Munnar is Tea Museum, Blossum Park.Must visit National Park for .Dont forget to buy Tea and Home made chocolates in Munnar. Best place to have Lunch or Dinner is Hotel Annapurna(Veg). 2 days sufficiant to see Munnar
Cochin to Munnar – 2 and 1/2 Hour
Weather: Refreshing cool air during the summer and Winter
THEKKEDEY : Thekkedey is totally differen tourist place than MUNNAR. Its famous for wild life forest, called “Periyar Tiger reserve”. One can go for Jungle Safari conducted by forest department and can also Stay at Jungle resorts rented by Forest Department. In the Must see list first come the Famous boat Ride through the Priyar Lake which is located inside the Forest. You can enjoy the ride while observing Jungle life.if you are lucky. you can see Elephants, Deers, FOX,Monkeys and Birds, Its 2 hour boat ride and its must to See. You can also enjoy a Elephant ride run by private elephant owner. Then in must see list comes Show of KathaKali Dance and KAIRALY ancient kerala war technique Show, Usualy starts in the evening.
Don,t forget to buy Spices in Kumily’s Spice Market. Enjoy the evening in kumily marker.
For Veg and Non veg meal, you can visit 2 Hotels Opposite the bus stand of Kumily.
Munnar to Thekkedey – 2 Hours Journey
Wheater- Normaly Hot
ALLEPPEY ( ALLEPUZA): If you come to KERALA and don’t see the Alleppey or take a ride in houseboat in backwater,then you totally miss the Gods own country. Alleppey also called Allepuza is world famous for its backwater and Houseboats, At least stay 1 night on Houseboat and take a ride on it.House boatsare equipped with all the luxuries facilities.All the meals also served on the houseboat. To enjoy the backwater and its village life one must take ride of minimum 2 hour. In Alleppey you can also visit the Light house and alleppey beach for sunset.if you have time you also visit the shririshna Temple 20 KM from alleppey and coir museam 10 KM from alleppey.
visit Janata Hotel for veg food at Alleppey market.
Wheather: Humid and Hot
Thakkedey to Alleppey- 3 and 1/2 hour Journey