Appam & Stew Pass

One of the simple delights of being in Kerala is to savour a plate of steaming Appams (fluffy rice pancakes) with a bowl of piping hot stew. Just like its namesake, the Appam & Stew Pass is light and yet wholesome. The Appam & Stew Pass is a hop on hop off pass, which means you can hop on and hop off as you travel along. On this tour you can experience Kochi, Munnar, Thekkady and Alleppey in a unique and memorable way. If you are looking for a Munnar tour from Kochi, then this pass is for you.

On this pass, you get to experience the best that Kerala has to offer in a span of just 5 days. Experience the history, tradition, art, culture, wildlife and the scenic land that Kerala in itself is. Not just that. You can head out and take a hike to some place in the forest. If not, you can hire a bike and ride around smelling the fresh cool breeze in the hills amidst the tea plantation. Witness some of India’s great arts like Kathakali and Kalaripayattu. After all of this, dance the night away in a houseboat on the backwaters. Started to wonder how is all this possible in just 5 days? Check our itinerary page.

See how hop on hop off tour works, before you purchase the pass. The tour price does not include accommodation and food, which means you are free to book your own accommodation as per our bus schedule. But if you need help, we surely will help you with your accommodation, during your time on the bus. The tour starts from Kochi and ends at Alleppey. Our guides onboard the bus will help you plan the rest of your travel from Alleppey.

Tour Information (Click on each day for more details)

  • About the Day

    Join the wolf pack at Fort Kochi bus stand at 7:00am and head to one of its kind fish market and watch the auctioneer crack some deals. After a quick breakfast, head out to the Palace that will defy your idea of a Palace. But wait till you enter and let the true story unfold! Understand about the religious harmony that exists here while you walk through the Jew Town to one of the oldest active Synagogues in India. Experience the heady aromas from the spices and sample some yourself. After devouring the Kerala Sadhya (authentic Kerala styled meal), visit the Kerala Folklore Museum to garner some knowledge on the folk arts of Southern India. Get onboard a ferry for a soothing ride across the backwaters to reach Fort Kochi. Take a break to beat the heat before heading out for a walk on the cobbled path to view the famed Chinese fishing nets. After enjoying a picturesque setting, tread on the paths of Old Mattancherry post sun-down. Here, delve into the lives of the locals as you walk around. From Ayurveda, to temples; from the local market to the families churning out Pappadams (rice crisps) – everything is on offer here.

    Pickup Points

    7:40am : Fort Kochi Bus Stand

  • About the Day

    Start at 8:15am from Kochi and head out to Munnar. Reach Munnar by 12:30pm to be welcomed by a traditional meal. Visit the tea museum to understand the history of tea in India and the process of production of tea. Enjoy a drive halting frequently to take in the breath-taking views and the many lakes (often misty) that greet you on the way. Reach a point that was used as the top station of a rope way built more than a century ago to transport tea. Descend to reach your respective destinations.

    Pickup Points

    8:00am : Fort Kochi Bus Stand

  • About the Day

    Start at 8:15am from Kochi and head out to Munnar. Reach Munnar by 12:30pm to be welcomed by a traditional meal. Visit the tea museum to understand the history of tea in India and the process of production of tea. Enjoy a drive halting frequently to take in the breath-taking views and the many lakes (often misty) that greet you on the way. Reach a point that was used as the top station of a rope way built more than a century ago to transport tea. Descend to reach your respective destinations.

    Pickup Points

    7:30am : Munnar Bus Stand

    8:00am : Vedanta Wakeup Hostel

  • About the Day

    We pick you up at 6:00am from Camp Noel/ Munnar town to reach Thekkady by 9:30am for some breakfast. After checking into a hotel, laze around or head out for a spice plantation walk to get a crash course on various spices and Indian herbs that are used in Ayurveda. After lunch choose from the many activities run by the Periyar Forest Department. Ever heard of a boat safari – try this out! Get back to the hotel and freshen up for a Kalaripayattu show at the Mudra cultural centre. End the day witnessing this frighteningly good traditional martial arts performance. Hop off here or continue with us!

    Pickup Points

    7:30am : Munnar Bus Stand

    8:00am : Vedanta Wakeup Hostel

  • About the Day

    We pick you up at 6:30am and after some breakfast head to Periyar Forest Department . Choose from the many activities here. Ever heard of a wildlife safari on a bamboo raft – try this out! There is hiking as well. Return to the town for lunch post which we head out for a spice plantation walk to get a crash course on various spices and Indian herbs that are used in Ayurveda. Get back to the hotel and freshen up for a Kalaripayattu show at the Mudra cultural centre. End the day witnessing this frighteningly good traditional martial arts performance. Hop off here or continue with us!

    Pickup Points

    6:30am : Kumily

    6:45am : Thekkady

  • About the Day

    Start from Thekkady at 6:30am. Have breakfast enroute to reach Alleppey by 10:30am. After the 3 days filled with activity, it is time for you to unwind. Board the Shikara or a Houseboat and get lost in the serene backwaters and the coconut trees standing in a perfect line. See the fisherman at work. Buy his catch and have the chef cook a meal for you while you are onboard. End your day after a 5 hours sail and head back to your hotel. Or choose to stay overnight in the houseboat to enjoy the calm ripples of the water.

    Pickup Points

Time Table

The timetable is valid from September 15, 2016 to April 8, 2017.

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Inclusions & Exclusions

  • Inclusions

    Move around in a comfortable air conditioned vehicle

    A high quality guided tour for the full day

    Exclusions

    Breakfast at Fort Kochi - INR 100 (approximately)

    Entrance at Kerala Museum of Art and History - INR 150

    Entrance at Hill Palace Museum - INR 20

    Entrance at Folklore Museum - INR 100

    Kathakali show - INR 300

    Traditional lunch at one of the cafes

    Accommodation is not included in the tour price. You are free to choose your own accommodation. If you want to put up at a hostel, do check Happy Camper. We can pick you up from the nearest possible point.

    Other activities

    Kathakali show at the Kerala Kathakali Centre

    A bike tour with the Art of Bicycle Trips

    Cookery classes with Mrs Leelu Roy Leelu homestay

  • Inclusions

    Transport in a comfortable air conditioned vehicle from Kochi to Munnar

    A high quality guided tour for the full day

    The story of tea over a cuppa!

    Exclusions

    Entry fee to the Tea Museum - INR 75 per person

    The cost of breakfast, lunch and dinner

    Accommodation is not included in the tour price. You are free to choose your own accommodation. If you want to put up at a hostel, do check Dorms at Camp Noel. We can pick you up from the nearest possible point.

    Other activities

    Trek to Meesapulimala with Kalypso Adventures.

    Cycle through the pristine hills with Kerala Bicycle Trips.

  • Inclusions

    Transport in a comfortable air conditioned vehicle from Kochi to Munnar

    A high quality guided tour for the full day

    The story of tea over a cuppa!

    Exclusions

    Entry fee to the Tea Museum - INR 75 per person

    The cost of breakfast, lunch and dinner

    Accommodation is not included in the tour price. You are free to choose your own accommodation. If you want to put up at a hostel, do check Dorms at Camp Noel. We can pick you up from the nearest possible point.

    Other activities

    Trek to Meesapulimala with Kalypso Adventures.

    Cycle through the pristine hills with Kerala Bicycle Trips.

  • Inclusions

    Transport in a comfortable air conditioned vehicle from Munnar to Thekkady

    A high quality guided tour for the full day

    Spice plantation tour

    Exclusions

    Boat Safari in Periyar lake - INR 250 per person

    Nature walk and Green walk - INR 300 per person (conducted only if there are a minimum of four people)

    The cost of breakfast, lunch and dinner

    Accommodation is not included in the tour price. You are free to choose your own accommodation. If you want to put up at a hostel, do check Vedanta Wakeup Hostels. We can pick you up from the nearest possible point.

    Other activities

    Boat Safari Hike from the Periyar Forest Department - Note : In peak season all these activities will have to be booked in advance.

    Bamboo rafting conduted by the Periyar Forest Department

    Kalaripayattu show at Mudra Cultural Centre

  • Inclusions

    Transport in a comfortable air conditioned vehicle from Thekkady to Alleppey

    A high quality guided tour for the full day

    Exclusions

    Breakfast lunch and dinner

    5 hour Shikara boat tour - INR 400. Overnight houseboat - starting at INR 3,000 for the boat (http://www.alleppeyshikaracruise.com/shikara.html)and (http://www.sreekrishnahouseboats.com/home.html)

    Accommodation is not included in the tour price. You are free to choose your own accommodation. If you want to put up at a hostel, do check Vedanta Wakeup Hostels. We can pick you up from the nearest possible point.

    Other activities

    Visit to RK Museum

    Overnight house boat

  • Inclusions

    Transport in a comfortable air conditioned vehicle from Alleppey to Varkala

    A high quality guided tour for the full day

    Exclusions

    The cost of breakfast, lunch and dinner

    Other activities

Summary

FROM

Kochi

TO

Alleppey


MINIMUM

5Days

RECOMMENDED

7Days

PRICE

11,000/- INR

Valid for 60 days from the day you start.

Stories from the road!

goMowgli's Munnar Tour includes a visit to some authentic sites in Kerala
Kerala has been a hub of trade for centuries and it is clearly visible in its architecture
Tea plantation visits on the Munnar tour with goMowgli
The ubiquitous tea gardens of Munnar
Visit the streets of Kerala on the Munnar tour with goMowgli
Cochin's bustling markets during the early hours the day
Ride through the serene backwaters during the Munnar tour with goMowgli
Canoeing amidst the greenery in the backwaters of Kerala
What is a Munnar tour without some great food
Kerala's favourite dessert - Payasam
Dance performances on offer during the Munnar tour with goMowgli
A vibrant theatre performed as a ritual - Theyyam
Find aromatic spices during the Munnar tourwith goMowgli
Spices at the ancient markets of Kerala
Catch an evening on a houseboat at Alleppey on the Munnar tour with goMowgli
A leisure boat ride and scenic sunset in Kerala