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7-Day Shoestring Budget Itinerary for Kerala in July 2023

  1. Day 1: Fort Kochi
    1 hour 15 minutes (20 km) from Cochin International Airport

    Explore the history and culture of Fort Kochi by visiting the Mattancherry Palace, St. Francis Church, and the Chinese Fishing Nets in the morning. In the afternoon, take a stroll along the beach and watch the sunset. In the evening, attend a Kathakali performance at the Kerala Kathakali Centre.

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

    Visit the Tata Tea Museum to learn about the history of tea production in Munnar. In the afternoon, take a walk through the lush green tea plantations and enjoy the scenic beauty of the town. In the evening, visit the local market for some souvenirs and snacks.

  3. Day 3: Alleppey
    4 hours (150 km) from Munnar

    Take a leisurely houseboat cruise through the famous backwaters of Kerala in the morning. In the afternoon, visit the Alleppey Beach and enjoy some fresh seafood at a beachside restaurant. In the evening, relax at your hotel or take a sunset walk along the beach.

  4. Day 4: Kovalam
    2 hours 45 minutes (160 km) from Alleppey

    Visit the iconic Lighthouse Beach and indulge in some water sports in the morning. In the afternoon, visit the nearby Hawa Beach and Samudra Beach. In the evening, take a walk along the promenade and enjoy some street food.

  5. Day 5: Trivandrum
    30 minutes (15 km) from Kovalam

    Visit the Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple and the Napier Museum in the morning. In the afternoon, take a tour of the Kanakakunnu Palace and explore the local markets. In the evening, catch a movie at the iconic Kripa theatre.

  6. Day 6: Thekkady
    4 hours 45 minutes (230 km) from Trivandrum

    Take a guided tour of the Periyar National Park and the Periyar Lake in the morning. In the afternoon, visit the Mangala Devi Temple and the Kadathanadan Kalari Centre. In the evening, enjoy some delicious local cuisine at a nearby restaurant.

  7. Day 7: Wayanad
    6 hours 30 minutes (290 km) from Thekkady

    Visit the Edakkal Caves and the Soochipara Waterfalls in the morning. In the afternoon, take a walk through the Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary and the Thirunelli Temple. In the evening, enjoy some tea and snacks at a nearby cafe.

Recommendations

If you have an extra day, consider visiting the Athirappilly Waterfalls near Cochin. For day trips, you can visit the Vagamon Hill Station, the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, or the Silent Valley National Park. To maximize your fun, try some of the local cuisine, such as appam, stew, or puttu kadala curry.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Mattancherry Palace (1 hour, INR 20)
  • St. Francis Church (30 minutes, Free)
  • Chinese Fishing Nets (30 minutes, Free)
  • Kathakali performance (2 hours, INR 300-500)
  • Tata Tea Museum (1 hour, INR 100)
  • Houseboat cruise (4 hours, INR 5000-7000)
  • Kanakakunnu Palace (1 hour, INR 30)
  • Periyar National Park (3 hours, INR 450-1200)
  • Edakkal Caves (2 hours, INR 40)
  • Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary (2 hours, INR 250-500)
  • Food and transportation per day (INR 1000)
  • Total Estimated Costs (for 7 days): INR 25,000-30,000
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