If you want to spend an ideal time at Alleppey hotels and resorts. It is why we've made the perfect timeline for you to follow, so that you don't have to waste time wandering around, looking for guides.
There's no denying that Kerala is a vibrant land of culture endowed with the best of what nature has to offer. It doesn't matter if it's the gorgeous hills or the beautiful beaches, the elegant art, and culture or the graceful lagoons. As a west-coast, southern state of India, Kerala has something for everyone to enjoy.
There will be times when you'll have five days to spare when going -in for a honeymoon vacation with your partner, and you want to spend an ideal time at Alleppey hotels and resorts. It is why we've made the perfect timeline for you to follow, so that you don't have to waste time wandering around, looking for guides.
Day 01: Explore Kochi
Your first job would be to arrive in Kerala through Kochi by booking plane-fare tickets at the Cochin International Airport. Start by exploring the city of Kochi along with its famous suburbs. For instance, Fort Kochi is indeed a renowned place of treasured culture, history, and art. You can then move towards the Kerala Museum, the Hill Palace Museum, the Indo-Portuguese Museum and the Kerala Folklore Theatre & Museum.
At Mattancherry, you can pay a visit to the Mattancherry Palace and then swim through the Spice Bazaar in Jew Town. Finally, you can end the day off at the Chinese Fishing Nets, watching the gorgeous sunset.
Day 02: Travelling To Munnar
Munnar is the land of tea plantations and hills. You can easily take an early morning bus from Kochi and reach Munnar by 10 AM. Begin your journey by visiting the Tea Museum, where you're able to learn about the processing and picking of tea leaves in detail. After that, you can move on to the real tea plantations in the surrounding areas.
Once you're done, you can move on to the Eravikulam National Park to catch a glimpse of the Nilgiri Tahr. Visiting the Top Station will give you the complete view of the hill plantations and ensure that you buy some honey, tea, and spices on your way out.
Day 03: Backwaters Of Alleppey, Alappuzha
Before you travel to Alleppey, you need to book a houseboat beforehand as well as a lookout for 5-star hotels in Alleppey for staying overnight. First, you need to catch an early morning bus from Munnar, which will reach Alleppey, Alappuzha at around 1 PM. After that, you need to hop on your already-booked houseboat and start cruising over the beautiful lagoons. The backwaters of Kerala are also known as the 'Venice Of The East', and the houseboat will take you through the sights & scenes of village life practiced in a usual manner. You can try out authentic local recipes such as the Karimeen Fry.
In case you’re ready to explore more, you can take a tour of Vayalar which is a small village located in the Alappuzha district of Kerala. Vayalar is a part of the famous Vembanad Backwaters. The main occupation practiced by people living here is generally shrimp farming, coir making, and fishing.
Day 04: Wander Around Varkala Beach
Taking the Kerala State Transport bus at around 8 PM from Alappuzha will help you reach Varkala Beach around noon. You can lower down the time taken by driving down in a private car or vehicle.
Varkala Beach is another destination to admire the superb sights along with the option to enjoy various adventure and water sport activities, including paragliding. You can end your day by hanging at one of the cafes nearby and get enough rest for the final day.
Day 05: Explore The Capital, Thiruvananthapuram
The distance between Varkala and Thiruvananthapuram is just 44 KMs, and you'll find constant availability of public buses to reach your destination in almost two hours. Start your journey in the morning and visit the wealthiest temple in the entire world, known as the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple.
After that, you can visit the Mansion Of Horses or Kuthiramalika Palace and explore the rich, royal history of Kerala. End your day by spending the evening at the Shankumugham Beach where you'll find a beautiful mermaid sculpture, known as Sagarakanyaka. Finally, end your trip by catching your return fare fro Trivandrum International Airport.
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