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4-Day "Foodie" Itinerary for Kerala, Kochi, Wayanad, and Alleppey

  1. Day 1: Kochi
    30 minutes (15.6 km) from Cochin International Airport

    In the morning, start your day with a traditional South Indian breakfast of idli and sambar at Hotel Rahmaniya in Fort Kochi. After breakfast, visit the Mattancherry Palace to explore its beautiful murals and exhibits showcasing the history of Kochi. In the afternoon, visit the Spice Market to learn about and purchase spices like cardamom, cinnamon, and cloves. End your day with a seafood dinner at the famous Fusion Bay restaurant, which offers a mix of Indian and European flavors.

  2. Day 2: Wayanad
    6 hours (267 km) from Kochi

    Begin your day with a traditional Kerala breakfast of puttu and kadala curry at Saravana Bhavan in Kalpetta. After breakfast, visit the Edakkal Caves to explore their prehistoric rock art and take in the stunning views of Wayanad. In the afternoon, visit the Chembra Peak to enjoy a scenic trek and picnic lunch with local snacks. End your day with a traditional Kerala dinner at Jubilee Restaurant, which serves authentic cuisine from the region.

  3. Day 3: Alleppey
    4 hours (152 km) from Wayanad

    In the morning, enjoy a delicious breakfast of appam and stew at Hotel Bonanza in Alleppey. After breakfast, take a relaxing houseboat tour of the famous backwaters and enjoy a lunch of fresh seafood caught from the waters below. In the evening, take a walk along the Alappuzha Beach and enjoy a sunset dinner of traditional Kerala thali at Cassia, which offers a variety of vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes.

  4. Day 4: Kerala
    1 hour 30 minutes (64 km) from Alleppey

    Begin your day with a traditional Kerala breakfast of dosa and chutney at Hotel Aryaas in Kollam. After breakfast, visit the Kollam Beach to take a dip in the Arabian Sea and relax on the sandy shores. In the afternoon, visit the Ashtamudi Lake to take a scenic boat ride and enjoy a lunch of local snacks and tea. End your day with a delicious dinner of biryani at Hotel Nila, which serves both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options.

Recommendations

If you have extra time, consider visiting the Hill Palace Museum in Kochi, the Banasura Sagar Dam in Wayanad, the Vembanad Lake in Alleppey, and the Thirumullavaram Beach in Kollam. For a side trip, consider visiting Munnar to experience the stunning tea plantations and cool climate. To maximize your fun, try to plan your itinerary around the famous festivals of Kerala like Onam and Vishu. Don't forget to sample the local sweets like payasam and banana chips!

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Hotel Rahmaniya (breakfast) - 45 minutes, INR 150
  • Mattancherry Palace - 2 hours, INR 50
  • Spice Market - 1 hour, varies
  • Fusion Bay (dinner) - 1.5 hours, INR 1000
  • Saravana Bhavan (breakfast) - 1 hour, INR 200
  • Edakkal Caves - 2 hours, INR 20
  • Chembra Peak - 4 hours, INR 750
  • Jubilee Restaurant (dinner) - 1.5 hours, INR 800
  • Hotel Bonanza (breakfast) - 1 hour, INR 150
  • Houseboat Tour - 5 hours, INR 10000
  • Alappuzha Beach - 1 hour, free
  • Cassia (dinner) - 1.5 hours, INR 600
  • Hotel Aryaas (breakfast) - 45 minutes, INR 100
  • Kollam Beach - 3 hours, free
  • Ashtamudi Lake Boat Ride - 2 hours, INR 1000
  • Hotel Nila (dinner) - 1.5 hours, INR 500
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 13,570
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