Kumily to Alleppey plus itinerary advice

clares · Jun 29th, 2009, 01:21

Hi, as part of our trip to Kerala in October we'd like to visit Periyar/Kumily then go straight from there one morning to pick up a houseboat from Alleppey for 24 hours. Would this work?

We've considered a couple of itineraries and be grateful for any advice re. routes that work.

Option 1
flight into Cochin and travel to Munnar - 2 nights
Periyar - 2 nights
Houseboat from Alleppey 24 hours
Kovalam or Varkala - 6 nights
Fort Cochin - 2 nights to catch early morning plane from Cochin

Option 2
Fort Cochin - 2 nights
Munnar - 2 nights
Periyar - 2 nights
Houseboat from Alleppey 24 hours
Kovalam or varkala - 4 nights
Kumarakom - 2 nights, travel to Cochin airport for 10.30am flight

thanks!

malayalam · Jun 29th, 2009, 03:13

I recommend

Fort Cochin - 2 nights
Munnar - 2 nights
Periyar - 2 nights
Kovalam or varkala - 4 nights
Houseboat from Thottappally to Alleppey - 24 hours
Trichur backwaters - 2 nights.
Travel to Cochin airport for 10.30am flight

Travelling 5 hours to Munnar on the day of arriving would be too much.

vandy · Jun 29th, 2009, 16:50

Hi & Welcome to IM.

Option 2 looks a lot less stressful,Personally I wouldn't bother
with Kovalam as you are visiting Varkalha.I would reccomend
Kovalam IF your departure point was from Trivandrum, otherwise
it's a bit far to travel with the time you have.

Not much in Kumarakom,except expensive resorts to laze around in.
If you leave early enough from Periyar(Kumily) area say around
7am, you could reach Allepey by 11am which will give you enough
time to inspect a few houseboats and depart by Lunchtime.The houseboats usually return by mid morning the following day.

If I may suggest to stay a night in Allepey after O'Night Houseboat journey and then Take the tourist Ferry down to Kollam,
From Kollam it's a reasonable short journey by Taxi to Varkalha.

After Varkalha you can return to Cochin by Train or Car and Spend another night or two in Cochin to wind down before your onward Journey.

rgds

vandy

mari77 · Jun 29th, 2009, 17:02

Hi Clares,

I am wondering if you have found any budget accom in Munnar, Periyar or Alleppey – I am going in December and have been trying to find something that is 700-1400 max for a double room and have had no luck.

Thanks!

clares · Jun 30th, 2009, 20:12

Hi Mari, I haven't found anything close to that but only just started looking. a guy has just posted a diary with budget options that may be worth a read - it's the 'very long trip report' from kedgeman. good luck!

kedgeman · Jul 1st, 2009, 00:29

here is the link which lists all my trip reports

Epilogue

If there is anything I can help with, just ask. i will be around for a little while yet, before I start on the next trip research.

And yes, good luck!!

Jun 29th, 2009, 01:21	#1
clares Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: manchester Posts: 4	Kumily to Alleppey plus itinerary advice Hi, as part of our trip to Kerala in October we'd like to visit Periyar/Kumily then go straight from there one morning to pick up a houseboat from Alleppey for 24 hours. Would this work? We've considered a couple of itineraries and be grateful for any advice re. routes that work. Option 1 flight into Cochin and travel to Munnar - 2 nights Periyar - 2 nights Houseboat from Alleppey 24 hours Kovalam or Varkala - 6 nights Fort Cochin - 2 nights to catch early morning plane from Cochin Option 2 Fort Cochin - 2 nights Munnar - 2 nights Periyar - 2 nights Houseboat from Alleppey 24 hours Kovalam or varkala - 4 nights Kumarakom - 2 nights, travel to Cochin airport for 10.30am flight thanks!

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Jun 29th, 2009, 03:13	#2
malayalam Account Closed Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cochin Posts: 38	I recommend Fort Cochin - 2 nights Munnar - 2 nights Periyar - 2 nights Kovalam or varkala - 4 nights Houseboat from Thottappally to Alleppey - 24 hours Trichur backwaters - 2 nights. Travel to Cochin airport for 10.30am flight Travelling 5 hours to Munnar on the day of arriving would be too much.

Jun 29th, 2009, 16:50	#3
vandy Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: perth-australia Posts: 1,148	Hi & Welcome to IM. Option 2 looks a lot less stressful,Personally I wouldn't bother with Kovalam as you are visiting Varkalha.I would reccomend Kovalam IF your departure point was from Trivandrum, otherwise it's a bit far to travel with the time you have. Not much in Kumarakom,except expensive resorts to laze around in. If you leave early enough from Periyar(Kumily) area say around 7am, you could reach Allepey by 11am which will give you enough time to inspect a few houseboats and depart by Lunchtime.The houseboats usually return by mid morning the following day. If I may suggest to stay a night in Allepey after O'Night Houseboat journey and then Take the tourist Ferry down to Kollam, From Kollam it's a reasonable short journey by Taxi to Varkalha. After Varkalha you can return to Cochin by Train or Car and Spend another night or two in Cochin to wind down before your onward Journey. rgds vandy

Jun 29th, 2009, 17:02	#4
mari77 Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: London Posts: 36	Hi Clares, I am wondering if you have found any budget accom in Munnar, Periyar or Alleppey – I am going in December and have been trying to find something that is 700-1400 max for a double room and have had no luck. Thanks!

Jun 30th, 2009, 20:12	#5
clares Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: manchester Posts: 4	Hi Mari, I haven't found anything close to that but only just started looking. a guy has just posted a diary with budget options that may be worth a read - it's the 'very long trip report' from kedgeman. good luck!

Jul 1st, 2009, 00:29	#6
kedgeman Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Bolton, U.K Posts: 40	here is the link which lists all my trip reports Epilogue If there is anything I can help with, just ask. i will be around for a little while yet, before I start on the next trip research. And yes, good luck!!