Kerala Foodie Tour

  1. Day 1: Fort Kochi
    30 minutes (14.2 km) from Cochin International Airport

    Immerse yourself in Kochi's culinary culture by indulging in traditional dishes. Visit Spice Market to explore the various spices used in Kerala's cuisine. Then, head to the lunch at Dal Roti for some flavourful North Indian dishes before going to Kayees Rahmathulla for a taste of Malabar Biryani. End your day by following a guided food trail through Fort Cochin, which includes tasting local delicacies such as kappa and meen curry, appam, and prawn fry.

  2. Day 2: Kozhikode
    4 hours (192 km) from Fort Kochi

    Experience the best of Kozhikode's food scene with a variety of options to choose from. Start with breakfast at Paragon Restaurant, known for its Dum Biriyani and Thalassery biryani. Visit Zain's Hotel to try the famous Kozhikode Biriyani. In the evening, grab a seafood meal at Sagar Restaurant or try some kebabs at Rahmatulla Hotel. Don't forget to stop by Bombay Hotel for a taste of Pazhampori and Sulaimani tea.

  3. Day 3: Alleppey
    4 hours 15 minutes (155 km) from Kozhikode

    Explore Alleppey's tranquil backwaters while relishing delicious food. Starting with breakfast at Indian Coffee House, tuck into some appams with mutton stew. Moving on to lunch, try some karimeen pollichathu and prawn curry at Thaff Delicacy, an iconic restaurant in Alleppey. In the evening, hire a houseboat and enjoy the backwaters and have dinner which they have freshly cooked on the boat. The houseboats offer an array of local dishes, including fish curry, chicken roast, and tapioca.

  4. Day 4: Thiruvananthapuram
    2 hours 30 minutes (151 km) from Alleppey

    End your Kerala foodie tour with a trip to Thiruvananthapuram. Start by experimenting with the variety of dosas at Pai Brothers and the Samosas at Kerala House Canteen. Visit Villa Maya for a fine dining experience with a seafood platter and traditional South Indian dishes. End your trip by going to the famous Hotel Rahmaniya, known for its Iranian tea and baked goods like pastries, cakes, and biscuits.

Time and Cost Estimates

  • Spice Market (1 hour, free)
  • Dal Roti (1 hour, ₹450 for two)
  • Kayees Rahmathulla (1 hour, ₹400 for two)
  • Fort Kochi food trail (3 hours, ₹500 per person)
  • Paragon Restaurant (1 hour, ₹750 for two)
  • Zain's Hotel (1 hour, ₹300 for two)
  • Sagar Restaurant (1 hour, ₹800 for two)
  • Rahmatulla Hotel (1 hour, ₹500 for two)
  • Bombay Hotel (30 minutes, ₹50 per plate of Pazhampori and Sulaimani tea)
  • Indian Coffee House (1 hour, ₹200 for two)
  • Thaff Delicacy (1 hour, ₹600 for two)
  • Houseboat ride (4 hours, ₹10,000 for two)
  • Villa Maya (1 hour 30 minutes, ₹1500 for two)
  • Hotel Rahmaniya (1 hour, ₹200 for two)
  • Total Estimated Costs (for two people): ₹16,350

Useful tips

If you have more time, explore the nearby food markets and try the street food options. Add a visit to the tea and spice plantations at Munnar for a unique cultural experience. If you have less time, skip Alleppey and go straight to Thiruvananthapuram. Keep in mind that some restaurants in Kerala close early, usually around 10 pm, so plan your food tours accordingly.

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