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7-Day Shoestring Budget Itinerary for Kerala in July 2023

  1. Day 1: Kochi
    30 minutes (26 km) from Cochin International Airport

    Visit the Dutch Palace in the morning, Fort Kochi Beach in the afternoon, and the famous Chinese Fishing Nets during the evening.

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

    Marvel at the stunning landscape of tea gardens, spice plantations, and waterfalls in Munnar. Start the day with a trip to Eravikulam National Park, then head to the Tea Museum, and end the day with a relaxing Ayurvedic massage.

  3. Day 3: Thekkady
    3 hours (90 km) from Munnar

    Experience the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary in the morning, go bamboo rafting in the afternoon, and watch a traditional Kathakali dance performance in the evening.

  4. Day 4: Alleppey
    4 hours (140 km) from Thekkady

    Take a backwater cruise in a houseboat along the Alleppey backwaters, visit the Alappuzha Beach in the afternoon, and explore the Alleppey Lighthouse during the evening.

  5. Day 5: Kovalam
    4 hours (150 km) from Alleppey

    Relax on the Kovalam Beach in the morning, go surfing in the afternoon, and enjoy a seafood dinner at a beachside restaurant during the evening.

  6. Day 6: Thiruvananthapuram
    30 minutes (15 km) from Kovalam

    Visit the Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple in the morning, explore the Napier Museum and Art Gallery in the afternoon, and watch the sunset at the Vizhinjam Lighthouse during the evening.

  7. Day 7: Varkala
    1 hour (40 km) from Thiruvananthapuram

    Explore the Varkala Beach in the morning, take a dip in the natural spring at the Varkala Formation in the afternoon, and watch the sunset from the Varkala Cliff during the evening.

Recommendations

Consider taking a day trip to Wayanad to explore the Edakkal Caves and Tholpetty Wildlife Sanctuary. Another option is to visit Kumarakom to see the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary and take a sunrise boat ride.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Dutch Palace (1-2 hours, INR 30)
  • Fort Kochi Beach (1-2 hours, Free)
  • Chinese Fishing Nets (1-2 hours, Free)
  • Eravikulam National Park (2-3 hours, INR 120)
  • Tea Museum (1-2 hours, INR 120)
  • Ayurvedic Massage (1-2 hours, INR 500-1500)
  • Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary (2-3 hours, INR 450)
  • Bamboo Rafting (3-4 hours, INR 2000-2500)
  • Kathakali Dance Performance (1-2 hours, INR 250-500)
  • Backwater Cruise (4-5 hours, INR 5000-8000)
  • Alappuzha Beach (1-2 hours, Free)
  • Alleppey Lighthouse (1-2 hours, INR 20)
  • Kovalam Beach (1-2 hours, Free)
  • Surfing (2-3 hours, INR 1000-2000)
  • Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple (1-2 hours, Free)
  • Napier Museum and Art Gallery (1-2 hours, INR 20)
  • Vizhinjam Lighthouse (1-2 hours, INR 20)
  • Varkala Beach (1-2 hours, Free)
  • Varkala Formation (1-2 hours, Free)
  • Varkala Cliff (1-2 hours, Free)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 10,500-16,720

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