5 Days, 3 Cities and 2 friends in God's own country- Kerala

Tripoto
5th Jun 2019

One fine day my friend asked if I want to go Kerala? Then ? We booked our tickets on the same day for God's own country. The trip was planned in very short time, and I think that was beautiful part.We decided to visit Cochin, Allepey and Munnnar.

P.S. its advisable to learn little of Malayalam as not all people know English/Hindi. I got saved by my friend as she can understand and speak Malayalam.

Day 1

Cochin Beach....

Photo of Cochin, Kerala, India by Komal Popli
Photo of Cochin, Kerala, India by Komal Popli

Day 2: Cochin to Allepey: we decided to take state transport bus KSRTC bus from Cochin to Allepey that takes around 1:30 hrs.

In Allepey hiring bike is good option as no Ola/Uber option available. There is Bikers Point just near to KSRTC bus stop in Allepey.

Day 2

St. Mary's Forane Church Pulinkunnu

Photo of Alleppey, Kerala, India by Komal Popli

Allepey BoatHouse

Photo of Alleppey, Kerala, India by Komal Popli

Aryaas Kerala Veg Meal

Photo of Alleppey, Kerala, India by Komal Popli

Allepey Light House (First Light House of India)

Photo of Alleppey, Kerala, India by Komal Popli

St. Mary's Forane Church Pulinkunnu

Photo of Alleppey, Kerala, India by Komal Popli

Allepey Backwaters

Photo of Alleppey, Kerala, India by Komal Popli

Allepey Beach

Photo of Alleppey, Kerala, India by Komal Popli

Allepey Backwaters

Photo of Alleppey, Kerala, India by Komal Popli

Day 3 : Allepey to Munnar

one can use the KSRTC bus from Allepey/Cochin to munnar that takes 5-6 hrs or can hire a cab. Private cab takes around 3-4 hours. Also when deciding the stay at Munnar try to select the place which is not close to Munnar main city as the site seeing points will be far.

Day 3
Photo of Munnar, Kerala, India by Komal Popli

Tea Gardens in Munnar

Photo of Munnar, Kerala, India by Komal Popli
Day 4

View from Resort Balcony

Photo of Munnar, Kerala, India by Komal Popli
Photo of Munnar, Kerala, India by Komal Popli
Photo of Munnar, Kerala, India by Komal Popli
Photo of Munnar, Kerala, India by Komal Popli
Photo of Munnar, Kerala, India by Komal Popli
Day 5

Punarjani Traditional Village- Kathakali and Martial art show

Kathakali dance show is a must, they have daily show from 5-7 PM. For Kathakali try to book the first 2-3 rows tickets that will cost you around 400Rs per person and you can see their expression closely.

Photo of Munnar, Kerala, India by Komal Popli
Photo of Munnar, Kerala, India by Komal Popli
Photo of Munnar, Kerala, India by Komal Popli
Photo of Munnar, Kerala, India by Komal Popli
Photo of Munnar, Kerala, India by Komal Popli

Places we stayed at:

Cochin : Flutterby Hostel, near Cochin Fort area

Allepey: Kuttichera Heritage Home

Must try Aryaas meal in Allepey, unlimited south indian thali.

Munnar: Amber Dale luxury hotel and Spa (sometimes we deserve luxurious stay ;) )