Travel guide
Down from the spice hills to sea level — in time for the boat.
The Thekkady to Alleppey route is about 140 km and takes around 4 hours, descending from the Cardamom Hills via Mundakayam, Kottayam and Changanassery to the backwaters. Leave Thekkady by 8 AM for a typical midday houseboat boarding, and confirm your boat's jetty in advance.
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Yes, Kumarakom is on the same lake; ask for options.
Tea hills, spice gardens and backwaters — the loop every Kerala first-timer should do.
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Boarding times shape the whole day — plan your drive around them.
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