Two-Day Kerala Itinerary on a Shoestring Budget

  1. Day 1: Fort Kochi
    15 minutes (5 miles) from Cochin International Airport

    Explore the colonial charm of Kochi in Fort Kochi, a popular tourist hub. Start your day with a visit to the Dutch Palace, a 16th-century palace built by the Portuguese. Next, explore Jew Town, know for its antique shops and synagogue. Afterward, take a walk at the Fort Kochi Beach and enjoy the picturesque view of Chinese fishing nets. In the evening, attend a Kathakali performance at the Kerala Kathakali Centre.

  2. Day 2: Munnar
    4 hours (85 miles) from Fort Kochi

    Escape to Munnar and experience the serene and picturesque hill station. Start the day by visiting the scenic Mattupetty Dam, followed by a tour of the lush Tea Museum to discover the history and manufacturing process of tea. Next up, visit the Eravikulam National Park, located 20km from Munnar, to witness the charming Neelakurinji flowers that bloom once every 12 years. End your day with a hike to the Lakkam Waterfalls or Attukad Waterfalls.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Dutch Palace (1 hour, INR 5)
  • Kathakali performance (2 hours, INR 300)
  • Mattupetty Dam (1 hour, INR 10)
  • Tea Museum (1-2 hour, INR 100)
  • Eravikulam National Park (3 hour, INR 120)
  • Lakkam Waterfalls/Attukad Waterfalls (2 hour, INR 10)

  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 545 (~ $7.50)

Useful tips

If you're looking to add or subtract from this itinerary, consider adding a cruise on the backwaters of Kerala, a trek to Echo Point, or a visit to the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. If you have limited time, consider choosing either Fort Kochi or Munnar, and explore the Kerala cuisine at popular food joints like "The Burger Junction" or "Ginger House Restaurant."

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