5-Day Kerala Itinerary: Discovering the Best of India's Tropical Paradise

  1. Day 1: Kochi
    45 minutes (30 km) from Cochin International Airport

    Explore the historic and charming city of Kochi. Start at the Fort Kochi Beach, where you can watch a beautiful sunset, followed by a visit to the St. Francis Church and the Chinese Fishing Nets. Have dinner at a local restaurant and try some traditional Kerala cuisine.

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

    Drive to the hill station of Munnar. Visit the Madupetty Dam and take a boat ride on the lake. Take a nature walk at the Echo Point and enjoy the scenic beauty of the Tea Gardens. End the day with a visit to the Pothamedu View Point.

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

    Explore the spice plantations and wildlife at Thekkady. Go on a jungle trek and take a boat ride in the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. Visit the Mangala Devi Temple and the Abraham's Spice Garden to see various spices being grown. Have dinner at a local restaurant.

  4. Day 4: Alleppey
    3 hours (140 km) from Thekkady

    Visit the famous backwaters of Alleppey. Take a houseboat ride to see the beautiful surroundings and enjoy a traditional Kerala lunch on board. Visit the Mullakkal Rajarajeswari Temple and enjoy a sunset at the Alleppey Beach.

  5. Day 5: Kovalam
    5 hours (160 km) from Alleppey

    Relax on the beautiful beaches of Kovalam. Take a rejuvenating Ayurvedic massage and try some water sports. Visit the Padmanabhaswamy Temple and the Thiruvallam Parasurama Temple. Have a farewell dinner at a local restaurant.

Time and Costs Estimates:

  • Madupetty Dam boat ride (1 hour, INR 300)
  • Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary boat ride (2 hours, INR 500)
  • Houseboat ride in Alleppey (4 hours, INR 6000)
  • Ayurvedic massage in Kovalam (1 hour, INR 1000)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 7800

Useful Tips:

If you have more time, consider adding a visit to the Bolgatty Palace in Kochi or a trip to the Marari Beach in Alleppey. For those with less time, skip the Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Kovalam.

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