A Foodie's Delight in Ernakulam

  1. 9:00 AM: Kerala Cafe
    10 minutes (3 km) from Ernakulam Junction railway station

    Start your foodie journey with breakfast at this iconic eatery that serves traditional Kerala breakfast items like idli, dosa, puttu, and appam, along with filter coffee and tea.

  2. 11:00 AM: Princess Street
    20 minutes (4.5 km) from Kerala Cafe

    Stroll down the bustling Princess Street and sample some of the famous street food, including jalebis, samosas, and vada pav. You can also buy some spices and other local souvenirs here.

  3. 1:00 PM: Dhe Puttu
    10 minutes (2.5 km) from Princess Street

    Head to Dhe Puttu for an authentic Kerala lunch, featuring their signature dish, puttu, served with kadala (chickpea) curry and other side dishes like fish curry, chicken curry, and beef fry.

  4. 3:00 PM: LuLu Mall
    20 minutes (8.5 km) from Dhe Puttu

    Visit one of the largest malls in India and indulge in some retail therapy. LuLu Mall features hundreds of stores, a multiplex theatre, and a food court with a variety of cuisines to choose from.

  5. 6:00 PM: Kayees Rahmathullah Hotel
    20 minutes (7.5 km) from LuLu Mall

    End your foodie adventure with dinner at this legendary restaurant that has been serving mutton biryani and other Mughlai delicacies since 1948.

Time and Cost Estimates

  • Kerala Cafe (1 hour, INR 300)
  • Princess Street (1 hour, INR 200)
  • Dhe Puttu (1.5 hours, INR 400)
  • LuLu Mall (2 hours, INR 500)
  • Kayees Rahmathullah Hotel (1.5 hours, INR 600)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 2000

Useful Tips

If you have more time, you can visit the nearby Hill Palace Museum or take a ferry ride to Fort Kochi. For a shorter itinerary, you can skip LuLu Mall and spend more time exploring the quaint streets of Fort Kochi and sampling some of their famous seafood dishes.

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