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How Many Days for Munnar, Thekkady and Alleppey?

Each stop deserves at least one full day on the ground.

By Mahesh Kumar R., naturalist Updated 2 min read

At a glance

Ideal
6 days / 5 nights
Minimum
5 days
Relaxed
7 days + beach
Munnar
2 nights
Thekkady
1 night
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Quick answer

Plan 6 days and 5 nights for Munnar, Thekkady and Alleppey from Kochi: 2 nights in Munnar, 1 in Thekkady, 1 on a houseboat and 1 in Kochi. Five days works with a single Munnar night but feels rushed; 7 days lets you add a beach day at Marari or Kovalam.

Plans

DaysSplit
5Kochi 1, Munnar 1, Thekkady 1, houseboat 1
6Kochi 1, Munnar 2, Thekkady 1, houseboat 1
7+ beach night

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Is Thekkady worth a night?

Yes — Periyar boating and plantations are best early morning and evening.

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