Theni to Alleppey: Backwaters Escape (2 Nights / 3 Days)
Accommodation:
- Night 1: Houseboat (Full-time cruise from 12:00 PM to 5:30 PM, then anchored)
- Night 2: Alleppey Hotel/Resort (near the beach or town center)
| Time | Area | Activity | Focus |
| Day 1: Journey, Houseboat Check-in & Backwaters | |||
| Early Morning | Theni District | Departure & Foothill Sightseeing | Start early (around 6:00 AM) from Theni. Stop briefly at a Theni highlight like Vaigai Dam or Kumbakkarai Falls to break the journey. |
| Travel | Theni to Alleppey | Long Drive to Alleppey | Drive approximately 6-8 hours (via Kumily/Ettumanoor). Head straight to the Alleppey houseboat jetty. |
| Midday | Alleppey Backwaters | Houseboat Check-in & Cruise | Board your houseboat (around 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM). The cruise starts, navigating the narrow canals, paddy fields, and Vembanad Lake. Lunch is served onboard. |
| Evening | Alleppey Backwaters | Anchor & Village Walk | The houseboat anchors by 5:30 PM. Enjoy the sunset and the quiet backwaters. You may take a short walk into a nearby village. Dinner is served onboard. |
| Day 2: Coastal Town & Relaxation | |||
| Morning | Alleppey Backwaters | Final Cruise & Check-out | Enjoy breakfast and a short morning cruise (8:00 AM – 9:00 AM). Check out from the houseboat (9:30 AM). |
| Late Morning | Alleppey Town | Alappuzha Beach & Lighthouse | Check into your hotel/resort. Visit the iconic Alappuzha Beach and climb the historic Alappuzha Lighthouse for panoramic views of the coastline. |
| Lunch | Alleppey Town | Seafood Lunch | Try Kerala’s famous Karimeen Pollichathu (Pearl Spot Fish) at a local restaurant. |
| Afternoon | Alleppey Area | Marari Beach / Coir Museum | Spend the afternoon relaxing at the tranquil Marari Beach, or visit the International Coir Museum to learn about the region’s main industry. |
| Evening | Alleppey Town | Local Exploration | Wander through the town, visiting the Revi Karunakaran Memorial Museum or shopping for local handicrafts and spices. |
| Day 3: Heritage, Travel & Departure | |||
| Morning | Alleppey | Ambalapuzha Temple (or Optional Sunrise Kayaking) | Visit the Ambalapuzha Sri Krishna Temple (famous for its Palpayasam sweet offering). (Alternatively, for the adventurous, pre-book a sunrise kayaking tour on the canals.) |
| Lunch | Alleppey / En route | Quick Lunch | Have a quick meal before the long drive. |
| Afternoon | Alleppey to Theni | Return Journey | Begin the 6-8 hour road trip back to Theni. |
| Night | Arrival | Arrive back at Theni in the late evening, concluding the trip. |
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