Kerala One Day Trip

  1. 9:00AM: Alappuzha Beach
    Located only 2 km away from the Alappuzha railway station, Alappuzha Beach is a scenic spot on the beautiful Malabar Coast. Enjoy the golden sand, blue waters, and adventurous water sports.
  2. 11:00AM: Fort Kochi
    Fort Kochi is an important part of Kerala's trading history, offers many tourist sites including Indo-Portuguese Museum, St.Francis Church, Chinese Fishing Nets, Jewish Synagogue, Dutch Cemetery, and Mattancherry Palace.
    1 hour 30 minutes from Alappuzha Beach
  3. 2:00PM: Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
    Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary situated on the banks of Vembanad Lake which is home to many migratory birds. The sanctuary is spread across 14 acres and offers boat rides to spot migratory birds.
    1 hour 20 minutes from Fort Kochi
  4. 4:30PM: Varkala Beach
    Varkala Beach, known as the Papanasham Beach.Varkala’s main beach is a beautiful expanse of sand and waves, lined with small shacks, lodges, shops with views of the majestic Arabian Sea.
    2 hour 40 minutes from Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
  5. 7:30PM: Padmanabhapuram Palace
    Padmanabhapuram Palace is a 16th-century wooden palace which was the residence of the Travancore royal family. The architecture, intricate carvings and murals in the palace are a must-see for art and history lovers.
    1 hour 20 minutes from Varkala Beach

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Alappuzha Beach (2 hours, free entry)
  • Fort Kochi (2 hours 30 minutes, ₹200 - ₹500 depending on the attraction)
  • Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary (1 hour 30 minutes, ₹50/person for Indians and ₹100/person for foreigners)
  • Varkala Beach (3 hours, free entry)
  • Padmanabhapuram Palace (1 hour, ₹25/person for Indians and ₹200/person for foreigners)
    • Total Estimated Costs: ₹275 - ₹825

Useful Tips

If you have more time, you can consider including the following places - Marine Drive, Cherai Beach, Kashi Art Cafe, Mattupetty Dam, Munnar Hill Station, or more places in Varkala like Sivagiri Mutt, Janardana Swamy Temple.

If you have less time, you can remove the Padmanabhapuram Palace from the itinerary.

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