Luxury 6-day Itinerary for Kerala and Varkala in July 2023

1. Day 1: Fort Kochi
   1 hour 15 minutes (23.4 miles) from Cochin International Airport

   In the morning, take a stroll along Fort Kochi beach and visit St. Francis Church, the oldest European church in India. In the afternoon, explore the Mattancherry Palace with its murals and the Jewish Synagogue. In the evening, catch a Kathakali dance performance, a traditional dance form of Kerala.

2. Day 2: Alleppey
   1 hour 30 minutes (34.1 miles) from Fort Kochi

   Take a luxury houseboat ride through the backwaters of Alleppey in the morning. In the afternoon, visit the Alleppey Beach and relax. In the evening, take a cooking class to learn how to make traditional Kerala cuisine.

3. Day 3: Varkala
   3 hours 30 minutes (85.6 miles) from Alleppey

   Visit the Varkala Beach in the morning, known for its cliffs and natural spring. In the afternoon, explore the Janardanaswamy Temple and the Sivagiri Mutt. In the evening, enjoy a sunset at the Varkala cliff.

4. Day 4: Kovalam
   1 hour 45 minutes (42.8 miles) from Varkala

   Visit the Kovalam Beach in the morning, known for its crescent shape and lighthouse. In the afternoon, explore the Hawa Beach and the Samudra Beach. In the evening, watch a cultural show at the Puthenmalika Palace.

5. Day 5: Thiruvananthapuram
   30 minutes (9.5 miles) from Kovalam

   Visit the Padmanabhaswamy Temple, known for its Dravidian style architecture. In the afternoon, explore the Napier Museum and the Kuthira Malika Palace. In the evening, take a stroll in the Shanghumukham Beach.

6. Day 6: Varkala
   30 minutes (9.5 miles) from Trivandrum International Airport

   Relax and enjoy Varkala Beach in the morning. In the afternoon, visit the Anjengo Fort and the Varkala Aquarium. In the evening, indulge in some luxury spa treatments.

Recommendations

Don't miss a visit to the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary and a spice plantation tour in Thekkady. You can also take a day trip to Kanyakumari, the southernmost tip of India, to witness the confluence of three oceans. To maximize your fun, try some water sports like parasailing, jet skiing and banana boat rides in Kovalam Beach.

Time and Costs Estimates

• St. Francis Church (1 hour, Free)
• Mattancherry Palace (1 hour, INR 50)
• Jewish Synagogue (1 hour, INR 5)
• Kathakali dance performance (2 hours, INR 500)
• Luxury houseboat ride (6 hours, INR 15,000)
• Cooking class (3 hours, INR 3,500)
• Janardanaswamy Temple (1 hour, Free)
• Sivagiri Mutt (1 hour, Free)
• Puthenmalika Palace cultural show (2 hours, INR 500)
• Padmanabhaswamy Temple (1 hour, Free)
• Napier Museum (2 hours, INR 20)
• Kuthira Malika Palace (1 hour, INR 50)
• Anjengo Fort (1 hour, Free)
• Varkala Aquarium (1 hour, INR 50)
• Luxury spa treatments (3 hours, INR 10,000)
• Total Estimated Costs: INR 29,725