Distances:
Aleppy - Thekkady: 150
Aleppy - Munnar: 200
Aleppy - Ernakulum: 65
Thekkady - Munnar: 106
Thekkady - Ernakulum: 110
Munnar - Ernakulum: 130
Refer http://www.kerala.com/
Do prior research and if possible, booking for acco options
Aleppy
Houseboat
Points to be checked prior to boarding:
1. Kind of boat – e.g. does it have a lookout?
2. Amenities on the boat
3. Unplanned stoppage of boat before anchoring time
4. Anchoring time, place and the re-launch time in the morning
5. Food menu
6. Onboard food and drinks stock
7. Route idea
8. AC will be available all the time or not?
9. Flexibility in the time of launch, re-launch etc
Costs:
(‘Guardian’ tours and travels)
AC 1-bedroom: 5000INR per night
Non-AC 1 bedroom: 3500INR per night
Thekkady
1. Daily Kathakali performances@125 per person
2. Home-stays: Plenty of good home-stays at affordable rates. 1-bedroom (between 350 and 750 in off-season). Deer Villa homestay recommended
3. Ayurvedic Kerala massages (~600INR per person)
4. Periyar lake cruise – Contact KTDC Ph: 91-4869-222023 and Forest Dept. Ph: 91-4869-222028
5. Periyar tiger reserve: Has tonnes of things to do – Bamboo rafting, awesome KTDC guest-house in the middle of the beautiful Periyar lake, guided day trek, “Tiger trail” etc etc. Contact: Range office Tel: 91-4869-224571
Munnar
