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7-Day Shoestring Budget Itinerary for Kerala in August 2023

  1. Day 1: Kochi
    30 mins (21.3 km) from Kochi International Airport

    In the morning, visit the historic Fort Kochi and watch traditional Chinese fishing nets in action. In the afternoon, explore the Dutch Palace and the Jewish Synagogue. In the evening, attend a Kathakali dance performance.

  2. Day 2: Munnar
    4 hrs 40 mins (130 km) from Kochi

    Take a morning bus ride into the mountains and visit the tea plantations. In the afternoon, trek to the beautiful Attukad Waterfalls. In the evening, visit the Tea Museum and learn the history of tea production in India.

  3. Day 3: Thekkady
    3 hrs 10 mins (91.3 km) from Munnar

    Take a morning bus ride to Thekkady, and then take a boat ride on the Periyar Lake to view wildlife such as elephants and tigers. In the afternoon, enjoy an Ayurvedic massage. In the evening, attend a cultural show.

  4. Day 4: Alleppey
    3 hrs 10 mins (140 km) from Thekkady

    Take a morning bus ride to Alleppey and enjoy a backwater cruise on a traditional houseboat. In the afternoon, visit the Alleppey Beach. In the evening, enjoy a delicious seafood dinner.

  5. Day 5: Kovalam
    3 hrs 30 mins (160 km) from Alleppey

    Take a morning bus ride to Kovalam and visit the lighthouse and beaches. In the afternoon, enjoy water sports such as parasailing and surfing. In the evening, watch the sunset while sipping on coconut water.

  6. Day 6: Trivandrum
    30 mins (16.9 km) from Kovalam

    Visit the Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple in the morning and then explore the Napier Museum in the afternoon. In the evening, enjoy a Kathakali dance performance.

  7. Day 7: Kollam
    2 hrs (68 km) from Trivandrum

    Take a morning bus ride to Kollam and enjoy a boat ride through the backwaters. In the afternoon, visit the Thangassery Light House. In the evening, take a stroll through the picturesque Ashtamudi Lake.

Recommendations

You should also consider visiting the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary and hill station, and taking a day trip to the beautiful Athirappilly Waterfalls. To maximize your fun, try the local street food and interact with the locals to learn about their culture and way of life.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Fort Kochi (2-3 hours, free)
  • Kathakali Dance Performance (1-2 hours, 300-500 INR)
  • Munnar Tea Plantations (3-4 hours, free)
  • Attukad Waterfalls (2-3 hours, 100 INR)
  • Tea Museum (1-2 hours, 120 INR)
  • Periyar Lake Boat Ride (3-4 hours, 300 INR)
  • Ayurvedic Massage (1-2 hours, 500-1000 INR)
  • Cultural Show (1-2 hours, 500-1000 INR)
  • Alleppey Backwater Cruise (5-6 hours, 5000-10000 INR)
  • Alleppey Beach (2-3 hours, free)
  • Seafood Dinner (1-2 hours, 500-1000 INR)
  • Kovalam Lighthouse (1-2 hours, 20 INR)
  • Kovalam Beaches (3-4 hours, free)
  • Water Sports (1-2 hours, 500-1000 INR)
  • Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple (2-3 hours, free)
  • Napier Museum (1-2 hours, 20 INR)
  • Thangassery Light House (1-2 hours, 10-20 INR)
  • Boat Ride through Backwaters (3-4 hours, 500-1000 INR)
  • Ashtamudi Lake (1-2 hours, free)
  • Total Estimated Costs: 10,000-15,000 INR (140-210 USD)
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