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3-Day Itinerary for Alleppey Kovalam Varkala in May 2023

  1. Day 1: Alleppey
    1 hour 20 minutes (42.3 km) from Cochin International Airport

    Start your day by visiting the Alleppey Backwaters, a network of interconnected canals, lagoons, and lakes. Enjoy a peaceful morning boat ride through the serene waters and witness the beautiful landscape of coconut groves and paddy fields. In the afternoon, visit the Alleppey Beach, a white sand beach with a lighthouse and an old pier. Take a dip in the warm Arabian Sea and indulge in some local seafood. End your day by watching a Kathakali performance, a classical dance form of Kerala.

  2. Day 2: Kovalam
    2 hours 15 minutes (85.4 km) from Alleppey

    Start your day by visiting the Kovalam Beach, a popular beach with a crescent-shaped shoreline. Take a swim in the blue waters and enjoy sunbathing on the golden sand. In the afternoon, visit the Vizhinjam Rock Cut Cave Temple, an 8th-century temple carved out of a rock. Admire the intricate carvings and sculptures of Hindu gods and goddesses. End your day by watching a mesmerizing sunset at the Lighthouse Beach.

  3. Day 3: Varkala
    1 hour 25 minutes (50.2 km) from Kovalam

    Start your day by visiting the Varkala Beach, a stunning beach with red cliffs overlooking the Arabian Sea. Take a dip in the natural spring water and enjoy some parasailing. In the afternoon, visit the Janardanaswamy Temple, a 2000-year-old temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Seek blessings from the deity and admire the traditional Kerala architecture. End your day by watching a breathtaking sunset at the Varkala Cliff, a popular spot for cliff jumping and paragliding.

Recommendations

Make sure to try some local delicacies like fish curry, appam, and puttu. You can also visit the nearby Aranmula Parthasarathy Temple and take a houseboat ride in the Alleppey Backwaters. To maximize your fun, try surfing and kayaking at the Kovalam Beach and cliff diving at the Varkala Cliff.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Alleppey Backwaters (3 hours, INR 1200)
  • Alleppey Beach (2 hours, Free)
  • Kathakali Performance (2 hours, INR 500)
  • Kovalam Beach (3 hours, Free)
  • Vizhinjam Rock Cut Cave Temple (1 hour, INR 100)
  • Lighthouse Beach (2 hours, Free)
  • Varkala Beach (3 hours, Free)
  • Janardanaswamy Temple (1 hour, Free)
  • Varkala Cliff (2 hours, Free)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 1900
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