5-Day City Experience Itinerary for Kerala in July 2023

  1. Day 1: Kochi
    30 minutes (20.8 km) from Cochin International Airport

    Explore the Fort Kochi, a charming town with a blend of Dutch, Portuguese, and British colonial architecture, and a famous fishing market. Visit the St. Francis Church, the oldest European church in India. End the day with a sunset boat ride at the Marine Drive.

  2. Day 2: Munnar
    4 hours (130 km) from Kochi

    Drive to the scenic hill station of Munnar, known for its tea plantations and scenic beauty. Visit the Mattupetty Dam, Eravikulam National Park, and Top Station for panoramic views of the Western Ghats.

  3. Day 3: Thekkady
    3 hours 30 minutes (91 km) from Munnar

    Explore the Periyar National Park, a famous wildlife sanctuary where you can spot elephants, tigers, and other wildlife. Take a boat ride on the Periyar Lake to spot wildlife and enjoy the scenic beauty.

  4. Day 4: Alleppey
    3 hours (139 km) from Thekkady

    Take a backwater cruise on a traditional houseboat in the Alleppey backwaters, passing through scenic canals and lagoons.

  5. Day 5: Kovalam
    3 hours 30 minutes (175 km) from Alleppey

    Relax on the Kovalam Beach, a popular tourist destination known for its calm waters and scenic beauty. Visit the Vellayani Lake and the Hawa Beach for stunning views of the Arabian Sea.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Fort Kochi (2 hours, free)
  • St. Francis Church (1 hour, free)
  • Sunset boat ride at Marine Drive (1 hour, 500 INR)
  • Drive to Munnar (4 hours, taxi fare 2500 INR)
  • Mattupetty Dam (1 hour, 20 INR)
  • Eravikulam National Park (2 hours, 120 INR)
  • Top Station (1 hour, 30 INR)
  • Drive to Thekkady (3 hours 30 minutes, taxi fare 3000 INR)
  • Periyar National Park (3 hours, 450 INR)
  • Boat ride on Periyar Lake (2 hours, 225 INR)
  • Drive to Alleppey (3 hours, taxi fare 2500 INR)
  • Backwater cruise on houseboat in Alleppey (5 hours, 8000 INR)
  • Drive to Kovalam (3 hours 30 minutes, taxi fare 3500 INR)
  • Vellayani Lake (1 hour, free)
  • Kovalam Beach (3 hours, free)
  • Hawa Beach (1 hour, free)
  • Total Estimated Costs: 15,410 INR
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