Kerala Cultural Immersion Itinerary for September 2023

1. Day 1: Fort Kochi
   1 hour 30 minutes (28.6 miles) from Cochin International Airport

   Explore the colonial past of Kochi, visit St. Francis Church, the oldest European church in India, and take a walk along the famous Chinese fishing nets.

2. Day 2: Munnar
   4 hours 10 minutes (91.4 miles) from Fort Kochi

   Take a scenic drive through tea plantations and valleys, visit the Tea Museum, and enjoy a traditional Kerala meal with a view of the hills.

3. Day 3: Thekkady
   2 hours 50 minutes (67.7 miles) from Munnar

   Experience a spice plantation tour, see the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, and learn about indigenous communities at the Tribal Heritage Museum.

4. Day 4: Alleppey
   3 hours 30 minutes (94.7 miles) from Thekkady

   Take a houseboat ride along the backwaters, visit the Alleppey Beach, and taste the local seafood delicacies.

5. Day 5: Kollam
   2 hours 30 minutes (54.4 miles) from Alleppey

   Explore the traditional Kollam market, visit the cashew factories, and take a boat ride through the famous Ashtamudi Lake.

6. Day 6: Kovalam
   1 hour 30 minutes (24.2 miles) from Kollam

   Relax on the beaches of Kovalam, visit the ancient Padmanabhaswamy Temple, and witness a traditional Keralan dance performance at the local cultural centre.

7. Day 7: Thiruvananthapuram
   30 minutes (8.6 miles) from Kovalam

   Explore the museums, art galleries and palaces at the cultural capital of Kerala, indulge in some street food and finish the day with a visit to the Kovalam lighthouse for a stunning sunset view.

Time and Costs Estimates

• St. Francis Church (1 hour, free)
• Tea Museum (2 hours, 200 INR)
• Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary (3 hours, 650 INR)
• Houseboat Ride (5 hours, 10,000 INR)
• Padmanabhaswamy Temple (2 hours, free)
• Street Food (1 hour, 150 INR)
Total Estimated Costs: 11,000 INR