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Kerala Itinerary for July 2023

  1. Day 1: Fort Kochi
    40 minutes (7.5 miles) from Cochin International Airport

    Begin your Kerala journey by exploring the historic city of Fort Kochi. In the morning, visit the St. Francis Church, the oldest European-built church in India and the Santa Cruz Basilica. Then head to the Chinese fishing nets and watch the fishermen at work. In the afternoon, visit the Kerala Folklore Museum to learn about the culture and history of Kerala. In the evening, watch a Kathakali dance performance at the Cochin Cultural Centre.

  2. Day 2: Munnar
    5 hours (93 miles) from Fort Kochi

    Take a scenic drive to the hill station of Munnar, nestled in the Western Ghats. In the morning, visit the Mattupetty Dam and take a boat ride on the lake. Then head to the Eravikulam National Park to see the endangered Nilgiri Tahr. In the afternoon, visit the Tea Museum to learn about tea production in the region. In the evening, take a stroll through the lush tea gardens and enjoy the cool mountain breeze.

  3. Day 3: Alleppey
    3 hours (99 miles) from Munnar

    End your trip with a relaxing day in Alleppey, known for its backwaters and houseboats. In the morning, take a tranquil boat ride through the backwaters and enjoy the scenery. In the afternoon, visit the Alleppey Beach and enjoy the warm waters of the Arabian Sea. In the evening, take a sunset cruise on a houseboat and enjoy a traditional Kerala dinner on board.

Recommendations

If you have extra time, consider visiting the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary or taking a day trip to the Athirappilly Waterfalls. For an authentic Kerala experience, try a cooking class or a spice plantation tour. And don't forget to indulge in some of Kerala's famous seafood!

Time and Costs Estimates

  • St. Francis Church (1-2 hours, free)
  • Santa Cruz Basilica (1 hour, free)
  • Chinese fishing nets (1 hour, free)
  • Kerala Folklore Museum (2-3 hours, INR 100)
  • Kathakali dance performance (2-3 hours, INR 500)
  • Mattupetty Dam boat ride (1 hour, INR 500)
  • Eravikulam National Park (2-3 hours, INR 120)
  • Tea Museum (1-2 hours, INR 200)
  • Boat ride in Alleppey backwaters (2-3 hours, INR 500)
  • Alleppey Beach (2-3 hours, free)
  • Houseboat cruise and Kerala dinner (4-5 hours, INR 10,000)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 12,020 (approx. £120)

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