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Backwaters and Tea Gardens: A Journey through Alleppey and Munnar

gaurav jalandria

4 Jan 2024

Embark on a mesmerizing 4-day adventure through the enchanting backwaters of Alleppey and the lush tea gardens of Munnar. Discover the rich cultural heritage at the International Coir Museum and Alappuzha Light House. Immerse yourself in spirituality at the Sree Krishna Swamy Temple and marvel at the grandeur of Krishnapuram Palace. Indulge in the aromatic world of tea at Lockhart Tea Factory and Tea Museum. Get up close with nature at Mattupetty Dam and Eravikulam National Park. Get ready for an unforgettable journey!

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Trip to Alleppey

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Day 1Exploring the Coir Museum and Alappuzha Light House

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$13

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$ 1

INTERNATIONAL COIR MUSEUM

INTERNATIONAL COIR MUSEUM

Small museum featuring exhibits on the history of the coir industry, plus unique coir-made objects.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$5

16 - 20 min

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Alappuzha Light House

Alappuzha Light House

Red-&-white striped lighthouse, founded in 1862, with panoramic views & a small history museum.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$8

Day 2Temples and Palaces in Ambalapuzha

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$18

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Sree Krishna Swamy Temple, Ambalapuzha

Sree Krishna Swamy Temple, Ambalapuzha

13th-century Hindu temple & monastery devoted to Lord Krishna, with daily services offered.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$5

53 - 64 min

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Krishnapuram Palace

Krishnapuram Palace

18th-century king's palace with Kerala-style architecture & a museum with historical artifacts.

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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$13

Trip to Munnar

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Day 1Exploring the Coir Museum and Alappuzha Light House

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$7

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$ 1

Lockhart Tea Factory

Lockhart Tea Factory

Tours are offered at this long-running tea factory featuring a museum, store & restaurant.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$5

55 - 66 min

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Mattupetty Dam

Mattupetty Dam

This concrete dam built into a mountain has scenic surrounds & draws elephants & other animals.

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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$2

Day 2Temples and Palaces in Ambalapuzha

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$18

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$ 1

Tea Museum

Tea Museum

Museum tracing the history & production of tea with old machinery, photographs & demonstrations.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$6

29 - 35 min

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Eravikulam National Park

Eravikulam National Park

This scenic natural area with wild goats & greenery has buses that take visitors up a mountain.

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$12