Kerala Nature and Culture Tour

1. 9:00AM: Backwaters Cruise (2 Hours)
   Start your day with a delightful boat ride through the serene backwaters of Kerala, admiring the lush green landscape, and waterways that sustain the indigenous rural lifestyle.
   Distance from hotel: 30 mins (10.2 km)
2. 11:30AM: Mattancherry Palace (1 Hour)
   This 16th-century palace complex is also known as the Dutch Palace. Take a stroll through the museum rooms displaying the elegant exhibits of mythological murals, traditional style furniture, and oil paintings.
   Distance from last location: 20 mins (8.7 km)
3. 12:30PM: Lunch at Grand Pavilion (1 Hour)
   Savor the rich taste of Keralan cuisine, including seafood, meat, and vegetarian options. This restaurant's ambiance is an elegant blend of traditional and modern style.
   Distance from last location: 5 mins (1.7 km)
4. 2:00PM: Chinese Fishing Nets in Fort Kochi (1 Hour)
   These are fascinating fixed fishing installations of fourteenth-century Chinese traders. Experience seeing the modern mechanism of bringing a huge catch from the confluence of backwaters and the Arabian Sea.
   Distance from last location: 10 mins (3.5 km)
5. 3:00PM: Kathakali Dance Show (1 Hour)
   Enjoy a mesmerizing performance by trained artists profoundly narrating the ancient mythological stories with dramatic expressions and unique costumes.
   Distance from last location: 10 mins (3.4 km)
6. 4:00PM: Marine Drive, Walk and Relax
   Complete your tour with a relaxing evening walk along the coasts of Marine Drive, the iconic locale of Kochi that never fails to charm visitors with the tranquil vibes and sparkling sunset view of the Vembanad lake.
   Distance from last location: 20 mins (10.1 km)

Time and Costs Estimates

• Backwaters Cruise (2 Hours) - INR 800 per hour
• Mattancherry Palace (1 Hour) - INR 10 per person
• Lunch at Grand Pavilion (1 Hour) - INR 500 per person
• Chinese Fishing Nets (1 Hour) - Free
• Kathakali Dance Show (1 Hour) - INR 400 per person
• Marine Drive, Walk, and Relax - Free

Total Estimated Costs - INR 1710 per person

Useful tips

If you have extra time, consider visiting the beautiful hill station of Munnar or spending some time at the Athirapally waterfall. But, if you have less time, consider skipping the backwater cruise or Kathakali dance show or replace them with a visit to the St. Francis Church or the Jew Street Market.
Remember to wear comfortable walking shoes, carry sunscreen, and stay hydrated.