Kerala Bachelor Party Itinerary for May 2023

  1. Day 1: Kochi
    48 minutes (22.2 miles) from Cochin International Airport

    Start your Kerala bachelor party at the historic city of Kochi. Visit the St. Francis Church - the oldest European built church in India. Next, head to the Dutch Palace, built by the Portuguese and renovated by the Dutch. Afterward, take a stroll around the Jew Town and visit the 16th-century synagogue, the Paradesi Synagogue, followed by a visit to the iconic Chinese Fishing Nets. End your day at the Fort Kochi Beach to witness a beautiful sunset.

  2. Day 2: Alleppey
    1 hour 20 minutes (38.5 miles) from Kochi

    Drive towards the city of Alleppey and begin with a morning practical joke at the Alleppey Beach. Next, head to the Alleppey Backwaters, a network of lagoons offering a glimpse of rural life in Kerala. Consider renting a houseboat, and enjoy lunch while admiring the serene beauty of the Kerala backwaters. Next, proceed to the Marari Beach to have fun and play beach games, followed by a night stay at one of the beach resorts in the area.

  3. Day 3: Varkala
    3 hours 14 minutes (83.2 miles) from Alleppey

    Drive to Varkala or take the Varkala express train from Alleppey. Start with a morning yoga session at the Varkala Beach followed by breakfast in one of the nearby cafes. Visit the 800-year-old Janardhana Swamy Temple and experience ancient Indian architectural styles. Then proceed to the Edava Beach for watersports and beach games. End your day with a beach party at the Kappil Beach or the Anjengo Fort Beach.

Time and Cost Estimates

  • St. Francis Church (1 hour, free)
  • Dutch Palace (1 hour, INR 5 per person)
  • Paradesi Synagogue (30 minutes, INR 5 per person)
  • Chinese Fishing Nets (30 minutes, free)
  • Houseboat rental (4 hours, INR 5000 per day)
  • Marari Beach (2 hours, free)
  • Janardhana Swamy Temple (1 hour, free)
  • Kappil Beach (2 hours, free)
  • Anjengo Fort Beach (2 hours, free)
  • Total Estimated Costs (excluding accommodation): INR 5000

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider adding a visit to the Periyar National Park or a trek to the Athirappilly Waterfalls. Alternatively, if you have less time, consider skipping the Alleppey backwaters and spending an extra day in Kochi, exploring the Bolgatty Palace or taking a ferry ride to Vypeen Island. Finally, don't forget to try the local cuisine, especially the Onam Sadhya Feast, a traditional 26-course vegetarian meal served on banana leaves.

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