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7-Day Itinerary for Kerala in August 2023

  1. Day 1: Kochi
    20 minutes (22.5 km) from Cochin International Airport

    Discover the Chinese fishing nets in the morning. Visit St. Francis Church and Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica in the afternoon. In the evening, attend a Kathakali performance at the Kerala Kathakali Centre.

  2. Day 2: Munnar
    4.5 hours (129 km) from Kochi

    Explore the lush tea plantations in the morning. In the afternoon, visit the Tea Museum and learn about the history and production of tea. In the evening, take a walk in the Eravikulam National Park and spot the endangered Nilgiri Tahr.

  3. Day 3: Thekkady
    3 hours (91.3 km) from Munnar

    Take a boat ride on the Periyar Lake in the morning and spot some wildlife. Visit the Spice Plantation in the afternoon and learn about the cultivation and processing of spices. In the evening, attend a traditional martial arts performance at the Kadathanadan Kalari Centre.

  4. Day 4: Alleppey
    3.5 hours (138 km) from Thekkady

    Take a leisurely houseboat ride through the Backwaters in the morning. Enjoy a traditional Kerala lunch onboard. In the afternoon, visit the Alleppey Beach and watch the sunset. In the evening, stroll around the local markets and sample some local delicacies.

  5. Day 5: Kumarakom
    1 hour (33.2 km) from Alleppey

    Visit the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary in the morning and spot some migratory birds. In the afternoon, take a traditional canoe ride through the backwaters. In the evening, enjoy a relaxing Ayurvedic massage at a local spa.

  6. Day 6: Kovalam
    4 hours (178 km) from Kumarakom

    Relax on the Kovalam Beach in the morning. Visit the Lighthouse Beach and the Hawa Beach in the afternoon. In the evening, watch a mesmerizing sunset from the Samudra Beach.

  7. Day 7: Thiruvananthapuram
    30 minutes (12 km) from Kovalam

    Visit the Padmanabhaswamy Temple in the morning. Explore the Napier Museum and the Kerala Science and Technology Museum in the afternoon. In the evening, shop for souvenirs at the Chalai Market.

Recommendations

You may also consider visiting the Athirapally Waterfalls, Varkala Beach, and the Mattancherry Palace. You can take a day trip to the Silent Valley National Park or the Guruvayur Temple. To maximize your fun, try some local Kerala cuisine and take a ride on a traditional auto-rickshaw.

Time and Cost Estimates

  • Chinese fishing nets (1 hour, free)
  • St. Francis Church (1 hour, ₹10)
  • Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica (1 hour, free)
  • Kathakali performance (2 hours, ₹500)
  • Tea plantations (2 hours, free)
  • Tea Museum (1 hour, ₹120)
  • Eravikulam National Park (2 hours, ₹120)
  • Periyar Lake boat ride (2 hours, ₹225)
  • Spice Plantation (1 hour, ₹100)
  • Martial arts performance (1 hour, ₹300)
  • Houseboat ride (6 hours, ₹8000)
  • Alleppey Beach (2 hours, free)
  • Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary (2 hours, ₹50)
  • Canoe ride (2 hours, ₹500)
  • Ayurvedic massage (1 hour, ₹1000)
  • Kovalam Beaches (2 hours, free)
  • Padmanabhaswamy Temple (1 hour, free)
  • Napier Museum (1 hour, ₹20)
  • Kerala Science and Technology Museum (2 hours, ₹60)
  • Chalai Market (2 hours, free)
  • Total Estimated Costs: ₹10,685

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