A Foodie’s Guide To Kerala in 6 Days

1. Day 1: Kochi
   25 minutes (20 km) from Cochin International Airport

   Start your food journey in Kochi. Visit Fort Kochi Beach, and indulge in delicacies from the numerous stalls like fish fry, prawn curry, and Kerala parotta. Head to Seagull Restaurant for some fresh seafood. End your day with an Ayurvedic meal at Rasa Restaurant.

2. Day 2: Alleppey
   1 hour 30 minutes (53 km) from Kochi

   Make your way to Alleppey, known for its backwaters. Start your morning with an appam and egg roast from Halais Restaurant. Take a backwaters ride and stop at the small local eateries to try Kerala-style prawn curry. End your day at Vembanad Seafood Restaurant for some fresh fish and local delicacies.

3. Day 3: Thekkady
   3 hours 35 minutes (141 km) from Alleppey

   Drive to Thekkady, known for its spice plantations. Start your day with a sadhya meal at Grand Thekkady Restaurant.Visit the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary before heading to Abraham’s Spice Garden for a tour of the spice gardens. Head to Periyar Café for some homemade snacks and spicy tea.

4. Day 4: Munnar
   3 hours (91 km) from Thekkady

   Drive to Munnar, known for its tea plantations. Start your day with a visit to a tea estate and a tasting session. Head to Al Buhari Restaurant for a traditional Mughal biryani for lunch. Spend your evening at Saravana Bhavan for some vegetarian delicacies.

5. Day 5: Kozhikode
   7 hours (291 km) from Munnar

   Take a long but scenic drive to Kozhikode, known for its beaches and street food. Start your day with Kozhikode biryani at Paragon Restaurant.Visit the S.M. Street for its street food, especially the Kozhikode Halwa. Head to Zain’s Hotel for some authentic Mappila cuisine.

6. Day 6: Thiruvananthapuram
   5 hours 20 minutes (380 km) from Kozhikode

   Drive to Thiruvananthapuram, the capital city of Kerala. Start your day with a South Indian breakfast of idli, vada, and sambar at Indian Coffee House. Visit the Napier Museum to learn more about Kerala’s history. Head to Ariya Nivas Café for some fresh seafood with a view of the Arabian Sea. End your day with an ice cream from Mallu Sweets.

Time and Costs Estimates:

• Seagull Restaurant (2 hours, INR 1000)
• Rasa Restaurant (2 hours, INR 1200)
• Halais Restaurant (1 hour, INR 500)
• Vembanad Seafood Restaurant (2 hours, INR 1200)
• Grand Thekkady Restaurant (2 hours, INR 800)
• Periyar Café (1 hour, INR 200)
• Al Buhari Restaurant (1 hour, INR 600)
• Saravana Bhavan (1 hour, INR 500)
• Paragon Restaurant (2 hours, INR 800)
• Zain’s Hotel (2 hours, INR 1000)
• Indian Coffee House (1 hour, INR 300)
• Ariya Nivas Café (2 hours, INR 1000)
• Mallu Sweets (30 minutes, INR 100)

Total Estimated Costs: INR 9,000.

Useful Tips:

If you have more time, explore each destination more and try the local delicacies. If you have less time, prioritize the must-see places and try the must-try dishes. Don’t forget to try the filter coffee and traditional sweets in every city. Avoid street food if you have a sensitive stomach.