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5-Day Itinerary for Kerala in July 2023

  1. Day 1: Fort Kochi
    1 hour 15 minutes (20.2 miles) from Cochin International Airport

    Explore the historic Fort Kochi area in the morning, including the famous Chinese Fishing Nets and St. Francis Church. Enjoy a traditional Keralan lunch at Dal Roti. In the afternoon, visit the Dutch Palace and the Jewish Synagogue. In the evening, watch a Kathakali dance performance at the Kerala Kathakali Centre.

  2. Day 2: Munnar
    4 hours (87.1 miles) from Fort Kochi

    Start your day early with a beautiful drive to Munnar. Visit the Mattupetty Dam in the morning, followed by the Top Station viewpoint. Have a traditional lunch at Saravana Bhavan. In the afternoon, visit the Tea Museum and learn about the history of tea in the area. Enjoy a relaxed evening at your hotel or take a walk to the nearby market.

  3. Day 3: Periyar National Park
    3 hours (87.6 miles) from Munnar

    Take a morning trek through the Periyar National Park, followed by a boat ride on the Periyar Lake. Have a traditional lunch at the Spice Village. In the afternoon, learn about spice cultivation and production at the Abraham's Spice Garden. Enjoy a relaxing evening at your hotel or explore the nearby town of Kumily.

  4. Day 4: Kumarakom
    4 hours (83.7 miles) from Periyar National Park

    Take a morning drive to the beautiful backwaters of Kumarakom. Enjoy a traditional Keralan lunch on a houseboat ride through the backwaters. In the afternoon, visit the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary and see local bird species. Relax in the evening at your hotel or take a sunset cruise through the backwaters.

  5. Day 5: Kovalam Beach
    3 hours 30 minutes (98 miles) from Kumarakom

    Spend your morning on the beautiful Kovalam Beach, soaking up the sun and swimming in the sea. Have a traditional lunch at Bait, overlooking the ocean. In the afternoon, visit the nearby Vizhinjam Lighthouse and the Halcyon Castle. Spend your evening enjoying a stunning sunset over the Arabian Sea from your beachside hotel.

Recommendations

Don't miss the opportunity to experience an Ayurvedic massage or treatment while in Kerala. Side trips to the backwaters of Alleppey or the hill station of Wayanad are also highly recommended. To maximize your fun, consider taking a cooking class to learn how to make traditional Keralan dishes or taking a bamboo rafting trip down the Meenachil River. Finally, be sure to try the local seafood and coconut-based cuisine.

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