Theni to Alleppey: Hills, Spices & Backwaters (3 Nights / 4 Days)
Accommodation:
- Night 1: Thekkady (Kumily) – Breaks the journey and offers wildlife
- Night 2: Alleppey Houseboat (All Meals Included)
- Night 3: Alleppey Beach/Resort (For local exploration)
Day 1: Theni Highlights & Gateway to Kerala
| Time | Area | Activity | Focus |
| Morning | Theni District | Kumbakkarai Falls & Suruli Falls | Check out and visit Kumbakkarai Falls (Kodaikanal foothills) and the majestic Suruli Falls (Meghamalai foothills) for a refreshing start. |
| Lunch | Cumbum | Cumbum Valley Lunch | Have lunch in the valley and drive past the Grape Gardens. |
| Afternoon | Travel & Thekkady | Drive to Thekkady (Kumily) | Drive 2-3 hours to Thekkady. Check into your hotel. |
| Evening | Thekkady | Cultural Show / Spice Market | Visit the spice market and choose to watch either a Kathakali dance or a Kalaripayattu martial arts performance. |
Day 2: Wildlife and Transition to Backwaters
| Time | Area | Activity | Description |
| Morning | Periyar Tiger Reserve | Periyar Boat Safari | Start early for the 2-hour boat ride on Periyar Lake to view wildlife. (Book tickets online!) |
| Travel | Thekkady to Alleppey | Scenic Drive | Drive from the high range to the coastal plains (approx. 4-5 hours). |
| Midday | Alleppey | Houseboat Check-in | Arrive at the Alleppey jetty. Board your Houseboat (usually check-in around 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM). Lunch is served onboard. |
| Afternoon | Backwaters | Overnight Cruise | Spend the afternoon gliding through the tranquil canals, paddy fields, and Vembanad Lake. The boat anchors by 5:30 PM. Dinner is served onboard. |
Day 3: Coastal Exploration & Relaxation
| Time | Area | Activity | Description |
| Morning | Alleppey | Final Cruise & Beach Check-in | Enjoy breakfast and a short morning cruise (8:00 AM – 9:00 AM). Check out from the houseboat. Check into your hotel/resort for the night. |
| Late Morning | Alleppey Town | Lighthouse & Town Center | Visit the Alappuzha Lighthouse for panoramic views and explore the historic center. |
| Lunch | Alleppey | Seafood Speciality | Enjoy a meal featuring local fish and seafood. |
| Afternoon | Marari Beach | Relaxation at Marari Beach | Drive to the serene and quieter Marari Beach. Spend time relaxing by the sea, walking along the palm-fringed shore. |
| Evening | Alleppey | Kuttanad Canals (Shikara Ride) | Instead of a large boat, take a small, intimate Shikara boat ride through the narrow canals of the Kuttanad region to see village life up close. |
Day 4: Heritage, Travel & Departure
| Time | Area | Activity | Description |
| Morning | Alleppey Heritage | Ambalapuzha Sri Krishna Temple | Check out and visit the famous Ambalapuzha Sri Krishna Temple (known for its Palpayasam). |
| Travel | Alleppey to Theni | Return Journey | Begin the 6-8 hour drive back to Theni. |
| Afternoon | Theni | Final Lunch & Drop-off | Arrive in Theni, have a final meal, and proceed to the bus/railway station for your onward journey. |
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