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7-Day Itinerary for Kerala in July 2023

  1. Day 1: Fort Kochi
    1 hour 20 minutes (29.7 km) from Cochin International Airport

    In the morning, explore the historic streets of Fort Kochi, including the iconic Chinese fishing nets and St. Francis Church. In the afternoon, visit the Mattancherry Palace and the Jewish Synagogue. In the evening, take a sunset cruise on the backwaters.

  2. Day 2: Munnar
    3 hours 30 minutes (130 km) from Fort Kochi

    In the morning, visit the Tata Tea Museum to learn about the history of tea in India. In the afternoon, hike to the top of the Echo Point for stunning views of the surrounding mountains. In the evening, enjoy a traditional Kathakali dance performance.

  3. Day 3: Thekkady
    3 hours 30 minutes (91 km) from Munnar

    In the morning, take a guided nature walk in the Periyar National Park to spot wildlife. In the afternoon, visit a spice plantation to learn about the different spices grown in the area. In the evening, take a boat ride on Periyar Lake.

  4. Day 4: Alleppey
    4 hours 30 minutes (138 km) from Thekkady

    In the morning, take a houseboat ride through the backwaters, stopping to see the traditional coir making. In the afternoon, relax on the beach or take a walk through the town. In the evening, enjoy a seafood dinner.

  5. Day 5: Kovalam
    2 hours 30 minutes (177 km) from Alleppey

    In the morning, visit the lighthouse and enjoy the beaches of Kovalam. In the afternoon, take an ayurvedic massage or yoga session. In the evening, enjoy a seafood dinner.

  6. Day 6: Thiruvananthapuram
    1 hour (17 km) from Kovalam

    In the morning, visit the Padmanabhaswamy Temple and the Napier Museum. In the afternoon, stroll through the Zoological Gardens and the Kanakakunnu Palace. In the evening, visit the Kovalam Art Gallery.

  7. Day 7: Departure Day
    15 minutes (6.7 km) from Trivandrum International Airport

    Departure day. Check out from your hotel and head to Trivandrum International Airport to catch your flight back home.

Recommendations

Kerala is known for its beautiful beaches, serene backwaters, and lush greenery. Don't miss out on taking a visit to Kozhikode, Varkala, and Bekal Fort. Make a day trip to Wayanad for its scenic beauty and wildlife, and taste the local cuisine of Kerala.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Chinese fishing nets (1 hour, ₹100)
  • Mattancherry Palace (1 hour, ₹50)
  • Jewish Synagogue (1 hour, ₹15)
  • Sunset cruise (2 hours, ₹500)
  • Tata Tea Museum (1 hour, ₹75)
  • Echo Point (2 hours, free)
  • Kathakali dance performance (2 hours, ₹300)
  • Guided nature walk (2 hours, ₹200)
  • Spice plantation (2 hours, ₹100)
  • Boat ride on Periyar Lake (2 hours, ₹225)
  • Houseboat ride (6 hours, ₹10,000)
  • Lighthouse and beaches (2 hours, free)
  • Ayurvedic massage or yoga session (2 hours, ₹1,000)
  • Padmanabhaswamy Temple (1 hour, free)
  • Napier Museum (1 hour, ₹20)
  • Zoological Gardens (2 hours, ₹30)
  • Kanakakunnu Palace (1 hour, free)
  • Kovalam Art Gallery (1 hour, free)
  • Total Estimated Costs: ₹12,460

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