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Exploring Kerala with Family in July 2023

  1. Day 1: Kochi
    30 minutes (22.7 km) from Cochin International Airport

    Morning: Start your day by visiting the Paradesi Synagogue, one of the oldest active synagogues in the world, located in the Jew Town area. Then head to the Mattancherry Palace, built by the Portuguese in 1555.

    Afternoon: Enjoy a delicious seafood lunch at The Rice Boat, a restaurant built on a boat offering scenic views of the backwaters. After lunch, visit the Indo-Portuguese Museum featuring artefacts that showcase the cultural influence of Portuguese over the Malabar Coast.

    Evening: End your day by watching a Kathakali performance, a traditional dance form of Kerala at the Kerala Kathakali Centre.

  2. Day 2: Munnar
    4 hours 30 minutes (125.7 km) from Kochi

    Morning: Start early and drive to Munnar, a picturesque hill station in Kerala, famous for its tea plantations. Visit the Tea Museum to learn about the tea processing methods followed in Munnar.

    Afternoon: Have a scrumptious lunch at Saravana Bhavan, a vegetarian restaurant serving South Indian delicacies. After lunch, visit the Top Station, the highest point in Munnar offering a panoramic view of the Western Ghats.

    Evening: Take a relaxing stroll to the Attukad Waterfalls and enjoy the beautiful scenery of Munnar.

Recommendations

If you have time, consider visiting the backwaters of Kerala and enjoy a houseboat ride. You can also take a day trip to Thekkady to explore the Periyar National Park. To maximize your fun, try authentic Kerala cuisine, shop for spices, handicrafts and textiles.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Paradesi Synagogue (1 hour, INR 5)
  • Mattancherry Palace (1 hour, INR 10)
  • The Rice Boat (1.5 hours, INR 1200)
  • Indo-Portuguese Museum (1 hour, INR 20)
  • Kerala Kathakali Centre (1.5 hours, INR 300)
  • Tea Museum (1 hour, INR 120)
  • Saravana Bhavan (1.5 hours, INR 400)
  • Top Station (1 hour, INR 20)
  • Attukad Waterfalls (1 hour, Free)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 2095

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