About Munnar
Munnar - breathtakingly beautiful - a haven of peace and tranquility - the idyllic tourist destination in God's own country. Munnar is situated at the confluence of three mountain streams - Mudrapuzha, Nallathani & Kundala. 1600 meter above sea level this hill station was once "The summer resort" of the erstwhile British Government in South India.
Set at an altitude of 6000 ft in Idukki district. Unending expanse of tea plantations - pristine valleys and mountains- exotic species of flora and fauna in its wild sanctuaries and forests - aroma of spice scented cool air -! Munnar has all these and more. The Munnar hills are covered by tea plants which makes the feeling of seeing a wide green carpet. It's the place you would love to visit. Trekking spots in Munnar - Anamudi-Rajamala-Meesapulimala-Top Station-Kundala-Devikulam.
About Thekkady
The first time you hear about Thekkady, it gives you an impression of presence of elephants, hills that just don't end and plantations that emanate the smell of spices, dig a little deeper and you'll find one of the finest wildlife reserves which also provides you an opportunity for treks and mountain walks that will get you closer to the nature like never before.
Attractions
» Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary : The sanctuary is situated in close vicinity of the plantations and has been declared a tiger reserve in 1978. There is an artificial lake here which was formed by the construction of Mulla Periyar dam which adds to the beauty of the park. Here you can have a look at the wild animals quenching their thirst from the safety of the boat.
» Kumily : It is a plantation town that is closely associated with Thekkady. Kumily is located on the periphery of the Periyar Sanctuary. It is an important centre for shopping specially for the spices.
» Murikkady : It is also an important spice plantation centre where you'll find a kaleidoscope of cardamom, coffee and pepper plantations.
About Alleppey
Alleppey is a pleasant market town where the narrow shaded streets create a period feel about the town. The town has come up around the canals and is situated in between the Arabian sea and the backwaters which makes it a city of unparalleled natural beauty. Walk down the streets of Alleppey and you'll easily spot the typical Kerala style of architecture obvious in a variety of structures. Along with the variety of tourism attractions the place also boasts of great hotels and resorts.
Tourist Attractions of Alleppey
» Alleppey Beach : It was once a busy port and also the gateway to the rest of Kerala. The beach here still attracts hordes of the tourists who are looking forward to a different experience. Exiting water sports options are also available at the seaside here so you can have a whale of a time here whatever your choice. The pier at the beach is about 1000 feet long and dates back to 1862.
» Vijay Beach Park : This park is situated on the beach and it's an attractive place especially for the children to have loads of fun.
» Ambalapuzzha : There is a Sri Krishna Temple at Ambalappuzha which is more than famous for its Palapayasam which is a sweet milk porridge offered to the God.
» Pathiramanal : It is a tiny island in the Vembanad lake and you can only reach here by boat either from Kumarakom or from Muhamma.
» Punnapra : It is a village which has a historical significance as the place was witness to a bitter pitched battle between the communists and the Travancore State Police.
» Arthunkal Palli : There is a church here which is known as St Andrews church which was established by Christian missionaries of Portugal. It is about 33 km away from Alleppey.
