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7-Day Kerala Itinerary for July 2023

  1. Day 1: Kochi
    45 minutes (23 km) from Cochin International Airport

    In the morning, visit the historic Fort Kochi to see the Chinese fishing nets and St. Francis Church. In the afternoon, head to the nearby Mattancherry Palace to see the beautiful murals. For the evening, enjoy a Kathakali dance performance.

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

    Start your day with a visit to the Tea Museum to learn about the history of tea production in Munnar. In the afternoon, visit the Eravikulam National Park to see the endangered Nilgiri Tahr. For the evening, enjoy a scenic drive through the tea plantations.

  3. Day 3: Thekkady
    3 hours 30 minutes (91 km) from Munnar

    In the morning, take a boat ride along the Periyar River in the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary to see elephants, tigers, and other wildlife. In the afternoon, enjoy a spice plantation tour. For the evening, take a cooking class to learn how to use the local spices.

  4. Day 4: Alleppey
    4 hours (150 km) from Thekkady

    In the morning, check out the Alleppey Beach and enjoy a swim. Then, explore the backwaters on a houseboat, and enjoy a traditional Kerala lunch onboard. For the evening, take a stroll through the Alleppey town, and shop for some local souvenirs.

  5. Day 5: Kovalam
    3 hours 30 minutes (160 km) from Alleppey

    Spend the morning relaxing on the beautiful Kovalam Beach. In the afternoon, visit the Padmanabhaswamy Temple, and the Napier Museum. For the evening, enjoy a sunset view from the Lighthouse Beach.

  6. Day 6: Varkala
    1 hour 30 minutes (50 km) from Kovalam

    Visit the Janardhana Swamy Temple in the morning. In the afternoon, relax on the Varkala Beach, and enjoy a swim. For the evening, explore the Papanasam Beach and watch the beautiful sunset.

  7. Day 7: Trivandrum
    1 hour (40 km) from Varkala

    Visit the famous Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple in the morning. In the afternoon, visit the Kuthiramalika Palace Museum and the Kanakakunnu Palace. For the evening, stroll through the MG Road, and enjoy some local street food.

Recommendations

Don't miss the opportunity to experience the Ayurvedic massages and treatments in Kerala. You can also consider taking a day trip to the Athirappilly Waterfalls or the Anamudi Peak. We recommend hiring a private car and driver to maximize your fun and convenience. Check out https://trip.tp.st/5u0O2Vxp to find the best deals on hotels and flights.

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