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7-Day Kerala Itinerary in August 2023

  1. Day 1: Kochi
    30 minutes (20.6 km) from Cochin International Airport

    In the morning, visit Fort Kochi to see Chinese fishing nets and St. Francis Church. For lunch, try traditional Kerala cuisine at Ginger House Restaurant. In the afternoon, explore the Mattancherry Palace and Paradesi Synagogue. In the evening, watch a Kathakali performance at Kerala Kathakali Centre.

  2. Day 2: Munnar
    3 hours 30 minutes (126 km) from Kochi

    Visit Tata Tea Museum in the morning to learn about tea processing. Enjoy a scenic drive to Echo Point and Top Station in the afternoon. In the evening, relax and enjoy the sunset at Pothamedu View Point.

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

    In the morning, go for a boat ride in Periyar National Park to spot wildlife. For lunch, have some authentic Kerala cuisine at Spice Village. In the afternoon, visit the Mangala Devi Temple. In the evening, attend a Kalari show at Kadathanadan Kalari Centre.

  4. Day 4: Alleppey
    3 hours (138 km) from Thekkady

    In the morning, go for a relaxing stroll on the Alleppey Beach. In the afternoon, explore the backwaters of Alleppey on a houseboat. Enjoy the sunset on the houseboat and have a delicious dinner onboard.

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

    In the morning, visit the iconic Padmanabhaswamy Temple. For lunch, try seafood at Bait Restaurant. In the afternoon, spend some time at Kovalam Beach. In the evening, watch a cultural show at the Kathakali Centre.

  6. Day 6: Varkala
    1 hour 30 minutes (45 km) from Kovalam

    In the morning, visit the Janardhana Swamy Temple. For lunch, try some authentic Kerala cuisine at Darjeeling Cafe. In the afternoon, spend some time at Varkala Beach. In the evening, watch the sunset at Varkala Cliff.

  7. Day 7: Trivandrum
    40 minutes (14 km) from Varkala

    In the morning, visit the Napier Museum and Art Gallery. For lunch, try the local cuisine at Villa Maya. In the afternoon, visit the Kanakakunnu Palace. In the evening, watch the sunset at Shankumugham Beach.

Recommendations

Consider visiting the backwaters in Kumarakom or exploring the hill station of Wayanad on a side trip. To maximize your fun, try some adventure sports like trekking in Munnar or parasailing in Kovalam. Don't forget to try some delicious seafood and traditional Kerala sweets like Payasam.

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