Exploring Kerala with Family in July 2023

  1. Day 1: Kochi
    45 minutes (22 km) from Cochin International Airport

    Start your Kerala trip in Kochi, the Queen of Arabian Sea. Explore the stunning Fort Kochi Beach, one of the best places to enjoy the sunset and a leisurely walk. Take a stroll at the Indo-Portuguese Museum to get a glimpse of the colonial past of India. Head to the Jew Town area and explore the antique shops and street markets. Visit the famous St. Francis Church, the oldest church in India, where Vasco da Gama was buried before his remains were taken back to Lisbon. End your day with a delicious seafood dinner at one of the local shacks.

  2. Day 2: Munnar
    4 hours 15 minutes (130 km) from Kochi

    Drive to Munnar, a serene hill station nestled in the Western Ghats. Visit the Tata Tea Museum to learn about the history of tea cultivation in India and taste some local tea. Explore the picturesque Mattupetty Dam and go for a speedboat ride. Get up close with the endangered Nilgiri Tahr at the Eravikulam National Park. Head to the Top Station to enjoy the panoramic view of the Western Ghats. End your day with a campfire and barbeque under the starry sky.

  3. Day 3: Alleppey
    4 hours (160 km) from Munnar

    Drive to the serene backwaters of Alleppey, also known as the Venice of the East. Enjoy a traditional houseboat ride and see the unique ecosystem of the backwaters, where the freshwater meets the sea. Have a freshly cooked Keralite lunch on the houseboat. Visit the beautiful Marari Beach and witness the local fishermen in action. Head to the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary to spot some exotic birds. End your day with an Ayurvedic massage and rejuvenation therapy.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Indo-Portuguese Museum (1-2 hours, INR 20)
  • Tata Tea Museum (1-2 hours, INR 100)
  • Eravikulam National Park (2-3 hours, INR 120)
  • Traditional Houseboat Ride (5-6 hours, INR 10,000-20,000)
  • Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary (1-2 hours, INR 50)
  • Ayurvedic Massage and Rejuvenation Therapy (2-3 hours, INR 2,000-4,000)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 12,290-22,290
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