Day 0: Friday - Traveling from Vijayawada to Alleppey
• 15:45: Train departure from Vijayawada to Alleppey. o Train Fare: ₹500 -2000(depending on the class).
Day 1: Saturday - Arrival in Alleppey
• 15:15: Arrival in Alleppey. • 16:00 – 18:00: Explore Alleppey Beach o Activities: Relax at the beach, visit the nearby pier. • 18:00 – 20:00: Visit Alleppey Lighthouse o Cost: ₹10 for adults Vembanad Lake (Late afternoon): • After visiting Alleppey Beach and the Lighthouse, you could take a short trip to Vembanad Lake for sunset views or a quick local boat ride. • Time Needed: 1 hour • Cost: ₹500 – ₹1,000 for a boat ride.
• 20:00 onwards: Dinner at a local restaurant and check-in at the hotel.
o Hotel Cost: ₹2,000 - ₹5,000 per night. o Dinner Cost: ₹200 – ₹500 per person. Day 2: Sunday - Alleppey to Munroe Island and Jatayu Earth Center • 06:00: Breakfast at the hotel. o Cost: ₹100 – ₹300 per person. • 07:00 – 09:00: Drive from Alleppey to Munroe Island (85 km, ~2 hours). • 09:00 – 11:00: Explore Munroe Island o Activities: Canoe tour, village walks. o Cost: Canoe tour: ₹500 per person. • 11:00 – 13:00: Travel to Jatayu Earth Center (45 km, ~2 hours). • 13:00 – 15:00: Jatayu Earth Center o Activities: Visit the world’s largest bird sculpture, cable car ride, adventure activities. o Entry Fee: ₹400 per person. o Cable Car: ₹500 per person. o Adventure Park: ₹1,000 per person (optional). • 15:00 – 23:00: Free time to relax and explore the surroundings of Jatayu Earth Center. You can have dinner before boarding the bus to Munnar. o Dinner Cost: ₹300 – ₹600 per person. • 23:00: Board the bus from Jatayu Earth Center to Munnar (overnight bus).
Day 3: Monday - Arrival in Munnar
• 06:00: Arrival in Munnar, check-in at the hotel. o Hotel Cost: ₹3,000 - ₹6,000 per night. • 07:00 – 09:00: Visit Tea Gardens and Tea Museum o Cost: ₹200 per person. o Activities: Guided tour of tea processing and history of Munnar tea. • 09:30 – 11:30: Eravikulam National Park o Entry Fee: ₹200 per person for adults. o Activities: See the endangered Nilgiri Tahr, beautiful panoramic views. o Note: Closed in February and March for breeding season. • 12:00 – 14:00: Mattupetty Dam and Boating o Cost: Boating charges ₹500 per boat. o Lunch nearby: ₹300 – ₹600 per person. • 14:30 – 16:30: Top Station o Activities: Highest point in Munnar, offers a spectacular view of the Western Ghats and Theni valley. o Cost: Free entry. • Echo Point o Located near Top Station, Echo Point is a beautiful spot where you can hear your voice echo across the valley. o Time Needed: 30 minutes – 1 hour o Cost: Free. • Pothamedu Viewpoint o Offers a panoramic view of tea estates, mountains, and Munnar's scenic landscapes. Time Needed: 1 hour. o Cost: Free. • Kundala Lake o Located en route to Top Station, Kundala Lake is known for its scenic beauty and offers boating options. o Time Needed: 1 hour. • 17:00 – 19:00: Free time to visit local markets or explore the area. o Shopping and Snacks: ₹500 – ₹1,000 per person. • Overnight stay in Munnar.
Day 4: Tuesday - Munnar to Alleppey and Houseboat Tour
• 06:00 – 09:00: Drive to Alleppey (170 km, ~3 hours). o Breakfast on the way: ₹200 – ₹300 per person. • 10:00 – 14:00: Houseboat Sightseeing Tour o Cost: ₹4,000 – ₹7,000 for a 4-hour tour, including lunch (depending on the type of boat). o Activities: Scenic backwater cruise, lunch on board, views of paddy fields, small villages, and coconut groves. • 14:00 onwards: Free time in Alleppey to explore local markets or relax at the beach. o Shopping/Snacks: ₹500 – ₹1,000 per person. • Overnight stay at a hotel in Alleppey. o Hotel Cost: ₹2,000 - ₹5,000 per night. o Dinner: ₹200 – ₹500 per person.
Day 5: Wednesday - Departure from Alleppey to Vijayawada
• 06:00 – 09:00: Breakfast at the hotel, checkout, and free time to explore the local markets. o Breakfast: ₹100 – ₹300 per person. • 12:00: Board the train from Alleppey back to Vijayawada. o Train Fare: ₹500 – ₹2,000 per person. • Overnight train journey.