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Kerala Escape: Munnar, Thekkady & Alleppey

Kerala Escape: Munnar, Thekkady & Alleppey

5 days 11 stopsby CityDekho Editorial

The day-by-day plan

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Day 1

Munnar tea country

  1. Munnar
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    Munnar

    A hill town wrapped in rolling tea gardens in the Western Ghats.

  2. Lockhart Tea Factory
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    Lockhart Tea Factory

    A working estate showing leaf-to-cup tea processing.

  3. Top Station Viewpoint
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    Top Station Viewpoint

    The highest point around Munnar, with views into Tamil Nadu.

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Day 2

Eravikulam high ranges

  1. Eravikulam National Park
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    Eravikulam National Park

    Home of the Nilgiri tahr and the rare Neelakurinji bloom.

3

Day 3

Periyar in Thekkady

  1. Thekkady (Periyar)
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    Thekkady (Periyar)

    The gateway to Periyar Tiger Reserve in the Cardamom Hills.

  2. Periyar Lake Boat Cruise
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    Periyar Lake Boat Cruise

    A boat ride to spot elephants and gaur along the shore.

  3. Kumily Spice Market
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    Kumily Spice Market

    Cardamom, pepper and clove stalls beside the reserve.

4

Day 4

Spices & Kalari

  1. Kadathanadan Kalari Center
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    Kadathanadan Kalari Center

    Evening shows of Kalaripayattu, Kerala's ancient martial art.

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Day 5

Alleppey backwaters

  1. Alleppey (Backwaters)
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    Alleppey (Backwaters)

    The hub of Kerala's backwaters, laced with canals and houseboats.

  2. Vembanad Lake Basin
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    Vembanad Lake Basin

    Kerala's largest lake, cruised overnight by houseboat.

  3. Punnamada Lake Track
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    Punnamada Lake Track

    The finish line of the Nehru Trophy snake-boat race.

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