4-Day Budget Itinerary: Kochi, Munnar, Kodaikanal, Alapuzha

  1. Day 1: Kochi
    2 hours 37 minutes (80.6 km) from Kochi to Munnar

    Start the day with a visit to Fort Kochi Beach where you can see the iconic Chinese fishing nets. Afterward, head to St. Francis Church, India's oldest European church, and the Dutch Palace. After Lunch, proceed to the Jew Town and visit the Jewish Synagogue. For dinner, try the traditional Kerala cuisine at Pappadam restaurant.

  2. Day 2: Munnar
    3 hours 7 minutes (99.6 km) from Munnar to Kodaikanal

    Start the day by visiting the tea plantations in Kannan Devan Hills Plantation and taking a short hike to Attukad Waterfall. After lunch, visit Mattupetty Dam, which offers picturesque views and boating. Later, check out the Eravikulam National Park, home to the endangered Nilgiri Tahr and other wildlife.

  3. Day 3: Kodaikanal
    4 hours 29 minutes (174.2 km) from Kodaikanal to Alapuzha

    Start the day with a visit to the Bryant Park known for its varieties of flowers and hybrid plants. Later, proceed towards the Coaker's Walk a picturesque spot offering stunning views of the valley and hills. After lunch, visit Kodai Lake and enjoy boating. In the evening, do some shopping at the town bazaar and try some local street food.

  4. Day 4: Alapuzha
    1 hour 37 minutes (61.8 km) from Alapuzha to Kochi

    Start the day with a peaceful and serene backwater ride in Alapuzha and visit the Marari Beach. After lunch, proceed to the Krishnapuram Palace, a heritage site showcasing the traditional Kerala architecture. Before leaving, don't forget to visit the Alleppey Lighthouse built-in 1862, showcasing the mesmerizing view of the Arabian Sea.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Fort Kochi Beach (1-2 hours, free)
  • St. Francis Church (1 hour, free)
  • Dutch Palace (1-2 hours, INR 5)
  • Jewish Synagogue (1-2 hours, INR 5)
  • Kannan Devan Hills Plantation (2-3 hours, INR 1200-1500 per person)
  • Attukad Waterfall (1-2 hours, INR 75)
  • Mattupetty Dam (1-2 hours, INR 25)
  • Eravikulam National Park (2-3 hours, INR 125)
  • Bryant Park (1-2 hours, INR 30)
  • Coaker's Walk (1-2 hours, INR 20)
  • Kodai Lake (1-2 hours, INR 10-100)
  • Backwater Ride (2-3 hours, INR 500-1500 per person)
  • Marari Beach (1-2 hours, free)
  • Krishnapuram Palace (1-2 hours, INR 20)
  • Alleppey Lighthouse (1-2 hours, INR 20)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 2970-3720 per person

Useful Tips

If you have more time, you can visit Periyar National Park in Thekkady, famous for elephants and tigers, and try bamboo rafting. In Kochi, visit the Paradesi Synagogue for its exquisite architecture. If you have less time, skip Kodai Lake or Mattupetty Dam.

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