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A Week of Exploring Kerala

  1. Day 1: Fort Kochi
    45 minutes (24.5 km) from Cochin International Airport

    In the morning, visit the Chinese Fishing Nets at the Fort Kochi Beach. Afternoon, tour Mattancherry Palace followed by a visit to the Paradesi Synagogue. End the day with a Kathakali dance performance.

  2. Day 2: Munnar
    4 hours (131 km) from Fort Kochi

    In the morning, tour the Tea Museum and learn about tea processing followed by a visit to the scenic Kundala Lake. Afternoon, visit the Mattupetty Dam and enjoy a boat ride. End the day with a visit to the Attukad Waterfalls.

  3. Day 3: Thekkady
    3 hours 30 minutes (93 km) from Munnar

    In the morning, go on a boat safari at the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. Afternoon, visit the Mangala Devi Temple and explore the tribal villages. End the day with a spice plantation tour.

  4. Day 4: Alleppey
    4 hours 30 minutes (135 km) from Thekkady

    In the morning, take a backwater cruise along the Vembanad Lake. Afternoon, visit the Marari Beach and relax in the sun. End the day with a seafood dinner at a local restaurant.

  5. Day 5: Kovalam
    3 hours 30 minutes (159 km) from Alleppey

    In the morning, visit the Padmanabhaswamy Temple and its golden idol. Afternoon, relax at the Kovalam Beach and enjoy the sunset. End the day with a visit to the Halcyon Castle.

  6. Day 6: Varkala
    45 minutes (25 km) from Kovalam

    In the morning, visit the Janardanaswamy Temple and its beautiful architecture. Afternoon, relax at the Varkala Beach and try some authentic seafood. End the day with a visit to the Varkala Cliff and enjoy the sunset view.

  7. Day 7: Thiruvananthapuram
    1 hour (42 km) from Varkala

    In the morning, visit the Kerala Science and Technology Museum and learn about Kerala's scientific developments. Afternoon, tour the Napier Museum and Art Gallery and enjoy the Kerala mural paintings. End the day with a visit to the Kuthira Malika Palace.

Recommendations

Don't miss the opportunity to go on a spice plantation tour, try local delicacies like appam and stew, and take part in a Kathakali dance workshop. Consider a day trip to the Athirappilly Waterfalls or a houseboat ride in Kumarakom.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Chinese Fishing Nets (1 hour, ₹50)
  • Mattancherry Palace (1 hour, ₹5)
  • Paradesi Synagogue (1 hour, ₹5)
  • Kathakali Dance Performance (2 hours, ₹300)
  • Tea Museum (1 hour, ₹100)
  • Kundala Lake (2 hours, ₹300)
  • Mattupetty Dam (1 hour, ₹10)
  • Attukad Waterfalls (2 hours, ₹50)
  • Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary Boat Safari (3 hours, ₹300)
  • Mangala Devi Temple (1 hour, ₹50)
  • Spice Plantation Tour (2 hours, ₹150)
  • Backwater Cruise (4 hours, ₹500)
  • Marari Beach (3 hours, free)
  • Padmanabhaswamy Temple (2 hours, free)
  • Kovalam Beach (3 hours, free)
  • Halcyon Castle (1 hour, ₹200)
  • Janardanaswamy Temple (1 hour, free)
  • Varkala Beach (3 hours, free)
  • Varkala Cliff (1 hour, free)
  • Kerala Science and Technology Museum (2 hours, ₹60)
  • Napier Museum and Art Gallery (2 hours, ₹30)
  • Kuthira Malika Palace (1 hour, ₹25)
  • Total Estimated Costs: ₹1,880
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