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6-Day Kerala Itinerary in July 2023

  1. Day 1: Kochi
    35 minutes (22.6 km) from Cochin International Airport

    Morning: Visit Fort Kochi Beach to see Chinese fishing nets and St. Francis Church. Afternoon: Explore Mattancherry Palace and the Jewish Synagogue. Evening: Watch a Kathakali dance performance at Kerala Kathakali Centre.

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

    Morning: Drive to Munnar and stop at Cheeyappara Waterfalls. Afternoon: Visit the Tea Museum and learn about tea production in Munnar. Evening: Take a stroll in the aromatic tea gardens and enjoy the scenic beauty.

  3. Day 3: Thekkady
    3 hours 30 minutes (90 km) from Munnar

    Morning: Go for bamboo rafting in Periyar Lake and spot animals in Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. Afternoon: Enjoy a Spice Plantation Tour with a guide explaining different spices. Evening: Attend a traditional martial arts performance.

  4. Day 4: Alleppey
    3 hours 30 minutes (140 km) from Thekkady

    Morning: Drive to Alleppey and experience the beauty of backwaters on a Houseboat. Afternoon: Visit Pathiramanal Island, a small island in Vembanad Lake. Evening: Take a walk on the Alappuzha Beach and enjoy the sunset.

  5. Day 5: Kovalam
    3 hours 30 minutes (150 km) from Alleppey

    Morning: Visit the Padmanabhaswamy Temple, the richest temple in the world. Afternoon: Relax and rejuvenate at Kovalam Beach. Evening: Watch a Kathakali and Kalaripayattu performance at Kalariyil Dharmikam Ashram.

  6. Day 6: Thiruvananthapuram
    30 minutes (15 km) from Kovalam

    Morning: Visit the Napier Museum and Art Gallery. Afternoon: Explore the Zoological Park and see the rare Indian Rhino. Evening: Shop at Chalai Market and taste the local cuisine.

Recommendations

Don't miss the opportunity to experience Ayurvedic massages and treatments in Kerala. Take a day trip to Marari Beach and enjoy the serene beach. Visit the Athirappilly Waterfalls and take a bath in the natural pool. For adventure enthusiasts, try trekking in the Western Ghats or go for a Shikara ride in the backwaters.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Fort Kochi Beach (2 hours, free)
  • Mattancherry Palace (1 hour, INR 5/child and INR 25/adult)
  • Jewish Synagogue (1 hour, INR 5/child and INR 25/adult)
  • Kathakali Dance Performance (2 hours, INR 500-600/person)
  • Tea Museum (1 hour, INR 120/person)
  • Spice Plantation Tour (2 hours, INR 1000-2000/person)
  • Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary (3 hours, INR 45/child and INR 150/adult)
  • Houseboat (overnight stay, INR 8000-12000 for a couple)
  • Padmanabhaswamy Temple (1 hour, free)
  • Kovalam Beach (2 hours, free)
  • Zoological Park (2 hours, INR 10/child and INR 30/adult)
  • Chalai Market (2 hours, budget depends on shopping)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 12,700-14,700
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