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7-Day Itinerary for Kerala in August 2023

  1. Day 1: Fort Kochi
    1 hour 20 minutes (20.4 miles) from Cochin International Airport

    In the morning, visit the St. Francis Church and Santa Cruz Basilica, two of the oldest churches in India. In the afternoon, explore the Mattancherry Palace and the Jewish Synagogue. In the evening, watch a Kathakali performance at the Kerala Kathakali Centre.

  2. Day 2: Alleppey
    1 hour 45 minutes (46.3 miles) from Fort Kochi

    In the morning, take a houseboat tour of the backwaters, a network of interconnected canals, lagoons, and lakes. In the afternoon, visit the Karumadi Kuttan, a 10th-century Buddhist statue. In the evening, enjoy a sunset at the Alleppey Beach.

  3. Day 3: Varkala
    2 hours 20 minutes (68.6 miles) from Alleppey

    In the morning, visit the Janardanaswamy Temple, a 2,000-year-old temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. In the afternoon, relax at the Varkala Beach, known for its cliff and mineral springs. In the evening, watch a cultural performance at the Varkala Beach Cliff.

  4. Day 4: Kovalam
    1 hour 20 minutes (40.1 miles) from Varkala

    In the morning, visit the Kovalam Beach, one of the most popular beaches in Kerala. In the afternoon, go for a spa treatment at the Ayurvedic Centre. In the evening, watch a traditional dance performance at the Kovalam Beach.

  5. Day 5: Periyar National Park
    3 hours 30 minutes (100.5 miles) from Kovalam

    In the morning, take a boat ride at the Periyar Lake, surrounded by the lush green forests of the Western Ghats. In the afternoon, go for a guided trek of the park. In the evening, visit the Kadathanadan Kalari Centre, known for its martial arts and cultural performances.

  6. Day 6: Munnar
    3 hours 30 minutes (88.8 miles) from Periyar National Park

    In the morning, visit the Eravikulam National Park, home to the endangered Nilgiri Tahr. In the afternoon, go for a tea plantation tour and learn about the history and production of tea. In the evening, watch a cultural performance at the Punarjani Traditional Village.

  7. Day 7: Cochin
    3 hours 15 minutes (87.7 miles) from Munnar

    In the morning, visit the Chinese Fishing Nets, a unique way of fishing in Kerala's backwaters. In the afternoon, go for a shopping at the Lulu Mall, the largest mall in India. In the evening, enjoy a sunset at the Marine Drive with a view of the Cochin Harbour.

Recommendations

If you have extra days, consider visiting the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, or the Athirappilly Waterfalls, known for their scenic beauty. You can also take a side trip to the Kozhikode Beach or the Bekal Fort. To maximize your fun, try local delicacies like appam and stew, puttu and kadala curry, or fish molee. Don't forget to take a boat ride in the backwaters and try some Ayurvedic treatments.

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