Kerala: A 4-Day Itinerary for May 2023

  1. Day 1: Fort Kochi
    43 minutes (12.5 km) from Cochin International Airport

    Start your Kerala trip in Fort Kochi, the historic part of Kochi. Explore the famous Chinese fishing nets, St. Francis Church, and Santa Cruz Basilica. Visit the Dutch Palace and discover the history of the region. End your day watching the sunset at Fort Kochi Beach.

  2. Day 2: Munnar
    4 hours 30 minutes (130 km) from Fort Kochi

    Head to Munnar, a hill station famous for its tea plantations. Visit the Tea Museum to learn about the history of tea-making in the region, and take a guided tour of the tea plantations. Trek to the beautiful Attukad Waterfalls and enjoy the scenic beauty. End your day with a cup of hot tea and a breathtaking sunset view.

  3. Day 3: Thekkady
    3 hours 30 minutes (91.7 km) from Munnar

    Explore the amazing wildlife of Kerala, with a visit to the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary in Thekkady. Take a boat tour of the Periyar Lake, and spot elephants, tigers, and other animals in their natural habitat. You can also take a spice plantation tour and learn about the spices grown in the region.

  4. Day 4: Alleppey
    4 hours (140 km) from Thekkady

    End your Kerala trip by experiencing the backwaters of Alleppey. Take a houseboat ride on the serene backwaters and enjoy the scenic beauty of the region. Have a traditional Kerala lunch on the houseboat, and watch the sunset on the backwaters. End your day relaxing and enjoying the peaceful night on the houseboat.

Time and Cost Estimates

  • Chinese fishing nets (30 minutes, free)
  • St. Francis Church (1 hour, Rs. 10)
  • Santa Cruz Basilica (1 hour, Rs. 5)
  • Dutch Palace (1 hour, Rs. 100)
  • Fort Kochi Beach (2 hours, free)
  • Tea Museum (2 hours, Rs. 120)
  • Tea Plantations (2 hours, free)
  • Attukad Waterfalls (2 hours, Rs. 100)
  • Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary (4 hours, Rs. 450)
  • Periyar Lake boat tour (2 hours, Rs. 225)
  • Spice Plantation tour (1 hour, Rs. 200)
  • Houseboat ride (6 hours, Rs. 7,000)
  • Total Estimated Costs: Rs. 8,210
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