Travel to God’s own country is a mix of sightseeing, culinary delight, Spice farm tour and more. This is Episode 5 of our journey of Kerala tour.
We spent 18 days in Kerala, if you have not seen previous episodes, i would suggest you to look at Kerala playlist on this channel, so you don’t miss on continuity.
Following are the details of places we visited for food and sightseeing as part of our journey from Munnar to Thekkady.
Elephant Abode Boating Centre: This place has good scenic views, though they have cafeteria but nothing much of food front. This place is about 45 minutes drive from Munnar.
Entry Charges - Rs 30/-
Boating Charges : We didn’t do boating but noticed the charges for boating at this place
Speed Boat - Rs 1100/- (5 person including infant - 05 minutes)
Pontoon Boat - Rs 1900/- (20 person Including Infant - 30 minutes)
Pedal Boat - Rs 300/- (2 person & 1 below 5 yr Kid - 30Minutes)
Address - Boating Point Rd, Kerala 685613
Google Map Location - http://bit.ly/2Fy6JP1
Hotel Sree Krishna: we found this restaurant at Poopara, we had Tapioca here, it is a popular and famous breakfast of Kerala and very famous in this region of Kerala.
Tapioca with chutneys Rs. 50
Address: poopara, Kerala
Google Map Location - http://bit.ly/2AQMGrb
Periyar Spice and Ayurvedic Garden:
We requested the spice farm owner to help us show the fruit by plucking it from the farm for a greater appeal, normally they don’t do this plucking and allowing visitors to eat the fruit.
Entry Fee - Rs 100
Address: Vandanmedu, Kerala 685551
Google Map Location - http://bit.ly/2W4QjT1
If someone wants to buy spices, you can do that at this spice farm.
Ammu's Coffee Shop: Spotted this eatery on the highway, enjoyed the following snack before reaching Thekkady
Banana Fry Rs. 12
Pyaz Pakora Rs. 10
Chai Rs. 15
Address: ajayante kada, Kerala
Google Map Location - http://bit.ly/2U2muRr
Grandma's Restaurant: This is little expensive on cost but i enjoyed the food bcoz of its simplicity.
Mushroom - Rs. 200
Kerala parotta - Rs. 25 per pc
Address: Bypass road, thekkady, Kerala
Google Map Location - http://bit.ly/2MlbLij
Do let me know through comments about your experience of Kerala food and places to visit, i would look forward to hear back from you in this regard.
Just for your information i stayed at Club Mahindra at both Munnar and Thekkady, i have their membership. We got our taxi from Kochi taxi 24X 7.. Paid them about 45 total cost 18 days… this tour had extended working hours and long stretches of travel.
Just in case if you want to connect with them you can do so by visiting.
http://www.kochitaxi24x7.com/
Thanks for your time.