7-Day Hyderabad to Kerala Itinerary

1. Day 1: Charminar
   Flight from Hyderabad to Kochi (1 hour 45 minutes)

   Explore the iconic monument of Hyderabad and its nearby markets.

2. Day 2: Fort Kochi Beach
   40 min (12.7 km) from Kochi Airport

   Visit the famous historic sites and vibrant streets of Fort Kochi.

3. Day 3: Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
   2 hours 24 min (78.7 km) from Fort Kochi Beach

   Take a boat ride and watch the beautiful formations and colors of birds.

4. Day 4: Alleppey Houseboats
   1 hour 24 min (47.6 km) from Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary

   Experience the serene backwaters of Kerala on a traditional houseboat.

5. Day 5: Varkala Beach
   4 hours (163 km) from Alleppey Houseboats

   Spend the day relaxing on the golden sands of Varkala Beach, also try some water sports and local shops.

6. Day 6: Vizhinjam Rock Cut Cave Temple
   33 min (16.6 km) from Varkala Beach

   Explore ancient Hindu temple situated in the rocky hills and caves.

7. Day 7: Padmanabhaswamy Temple
   1 hour (35 km) from Vizhinjam Rock Cut Cave Temple

   One of the richest mandir in the world, dedicated to Lord Vishnu and containing many secrets and artifacts.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Charminar (1-2 hours, INR 15-200)
• Fort Kochi Beach (3-4 hours, Free)
• Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary (3-4 hours, INR 50-200)
• Alleppey Houseboats (1 day, INR 6,000-15,000)
• Varkala Beach (Full day, INR 50-5,000)
• Vizhinjam Rock Cut Cave Temple (1-2 hours, Free)
• Padmanabhaswamy Temple (1-2 hours, INR 10-500)
• Total Estimated Costs: INR 6,125-20,375

Useful Tips

For longer stays in Kerala, try visiting other beach towns like Kovalam, Marari, and Bekal. If you're short on time, skip the Padmanabhaswamy Temple and visit nearby attractions like Neyyar Dam and Poovar Island.