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One Day Shoestring Budget Itinerary for Kerala (June 2023)

  1. 9:00AM: Fort Kochi Beach
    20 minutes (4.3 km) from Cochin International Airport

    Start your day with a stroll along the serene Fort Kochi Beach, famous for its Chinese fishing nets and picturesque sunsets. You can also indulge in some delicious seafood from the local vendors.

  2. 11:00AM: Mattancherry Palace
    10 minutes (2.4 km) from Fort Kochi Beach

    Also known as the Dutch Palace, this museum displays a rich collection of Kerala's traditional art and architecture, including beautiful murals depicting Hindu temple art, portraits of former Rajas, and various artefacts.

  3. 12:30PM: Paradesi Synagogue
    5 minutes (1.2 km) from Mattancherry Palace

    Visit the oldest active synagogue in the Commonwealth of Nations, built-in 1568, which has an exquisite tile work floor and is adorned with Belgian glass chandeliers.

  4. 2:00PM: Kerala Folklore Museum
    30 minutes (8.2 km) from Paradesi Synagogue

    Learn more about the history and culture of Kerala through this fascinating museum, which showcases traditional art, architecture, and artefacts such as masks, musical instruments, and weapons.

  5. 4:00PM: Lulu Mall
    30 minutes (8.9 km) from Kerala Folklore Museum

    End your day with some retail therapy at the largest shopping mall in India, which has over 200 shops, a cinema, and a wide variety of restaurants and cafes.

Recommendations

For those interested in nature and wildlife, a visit to the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary or a boat trip through the backwaters of Alleppey are highly recommended. You can also take a side trip to Munnar, a hill station famous for its tea plantations and scenic beauty. To maximize your fun, consider hiring a bicycle or a scooter to explore the city at your own pace. Don't forget to taste the local delicacies such as appam, puttu, and kappa with fish curry. Finally, be cautious of touts and overpriced tour packages and negotiate the prices before availing any services.

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