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6-Day Shoestring Budget Itinerary for Kerala

  1. Day 1: Kochi
    30 minutes (22 km) from Kochi International Airport

    In the morning, explore the historic Fort Kochi area with its European architecture and Chinese fishing nets. In the afternoon, visit the Paradesi Synagogue, the oldest active synagogue in the Commonwealth of Nations. In the evening, catch a Kathakali dance performance at the Kerala Kathakali Center.

  2. Day 2: Munnar
    4 hours (130 km) from Kochi

    Start your day with a visit to the Tea Museum to learn about the tea-making process. In the afternoon, go for a hike in the beautiful tea plantations and enjoy the stunning views of the Western Ghats. In the evening, relax with a cup of freshly brewed tea.

  3. Day 3: Thekkady
    3 hours 30 minutes (91 km) from Munnar

    In the morning, take a boat ride on Periyar Lake for a chance to see elephants, tigers, and other wildlife. In the afternoon, visit a spice plantation and learn about the cultivation and processing of spices like cardamom, pepper, and cinnamon. In the evening, enjoy a traditional Keralan meal.

  4. Day 4: Alappuzha
    3 hours 30 minutes (138 km) from Thekkady

    Take a morning stroll through the picturesque backwaters of Alleppey. In the afternoon, take a leisurely ride on a traditional houseboat and see the local lifestyle up close. In the evening, enjoy a sunset on the beach.

  5. Day 5: Kovalam
    3 hours (160 km) from Alappuzha

    Spend the morning relaxing on the beaches of Kovalam. In the afternoon, visit the Padmanabhaswamy Temple, one of the richest temples in the world. In the evening, enjoy a seafood dinner at a local restaurant.

  6. Day 6: Thiruvananthapuram
    30 minutes (11 km) from Kovalam

    In the morning, visit the Napier Museum and Art Gallery to see a collection of ancient and modern art. In the afternoon, visit the Kuthira Malika Palace, a beautiful wooden palace with intricate carvings. In the evening, catch a performance at the Soorya Festival, an annual celebration of Indian classical dance and music.

Recommendations

Don't miss the opportunity to try some of Kerala's famous cuisine, like appam and stew, puttu and kadala, and fish curry. Consider taking a side trip to the hill station of Vagamon, known for its rolling hills and scenic beauty. To maximize your fun, try to attend a local festival or market, like the Kochi-Muziris Biennale or the Thrissur Pooram.

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