Budget-Friendly 3-Day Kerala Itinerary: Explore God's Own Country Economically

Day 1: Cultural Heritage

Kochi, India on June 20, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at Kashi Art Cafe

Enjoy a budget-friendly breakfast with fresh coffee and local Kerala-style snacks in a charming atmosphere.
INR150, 1h0m

9:30am

Visit Fort Kochi

Explore the historic Fort Kochi area with its colonial architecture, Chinese fishing nets, and vibrant street art, open all day and perfect for budget sightseeing.
Free, 2h0m

11:30am

St. Francis Church & Santa Cruz Basilica

Visit two of Kochi's ancient churches showcasing Portuguese and Dutch heritage, entry free and open till 5pm.
Free, 1h0m

1:00pm

Lunch at Dhe Puttu

Savour authentic Kerala puttu and side dishes here with very reasonable pricing, a local favourite spot open from 12pm onwards.
INR200, 1h0m

2:30pm

Jew Town & Paradesi Synagogue

Stroll through the quaint streets of Jew Town exploring antique shops and visit Paradesi Synagogue with affordable entry (INR5), open till 4:30pm.
INR5, 1h30m

4:15pm

Evening stroll at Marine Drive

Relax at Marine Drive promenade, a great free spot to unwind and see the sunset over Kochi’s skyline.
Free, 1h0m

7:00pm

Dinner at Fusion Bay

Dine at this affordable local restaurant offering fresh seafood and Kerala cuisine with portions ideal for budget travellers.
INR300, 1h30m
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Day 2: Hill Station Escape

Munnar, India on June 21, 2025

7:00am

Travel to Munnar by bus

Start early for a budget-friendly scenic bus ride (approx 4 hours) from Kochi to Munnar.
INR150, 4h0m

12:00pm

Lunch at Rapsy Restaurant

Grab Kerala-style meals that are wallet-friendly with beautiful mountain views, serving from noon.
INR250, 1h0m

1:30pm

Visit Tea Museum

Explore the Tata Tea Museum to learn about tea production and enjoy tastings; entry is affordable and open till 5pm.
INR20, 1h0m

3:00pm

Echo Point visit

Visit Echo Point to enjoy nature and try calling out echoes in the fresh hill air; free and open year-round.
Free, 1h0m

4:30pm

Mattupetty Dam

Relax by the scenic dam and enjoy affordable boating (optional), with open hours till sunset.
INR20 entry + INR50 boating (optional), 1h30m

7:00pm

Dinner at Saravana Bhavan

Enjoy budget-friendly South Indian vegetarian staples at this well-known chain, serving from 6pm.
INR200, 1h0m
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Day 3: Backwaters Experience

Alleppey, India on June 22, 2025

7:30am

Travel from Munnar to Alleppey by bus

Catch a morning budget bus (around 4 hours) to Alleppey for your backwaters experience.
INR150, 4h0m

12:00pm

Lunch at Halais Restaurant

Enjoy fresh, inexpensive seafood and Kerala dishes at this local favourite open from 12pm.
INR250, 1h0m

1:30pm

Alleppey Backwater Boat Ride

Book an affordable public boat ride or shared houseboat experience to marvel at Kerala's iconic backwaters, operating daily in the afternoon.
INR300, 2h0m

4:00pm

Visit Alleppey Beach

Relax at the quiet Alleppey beach, free to access and great for an evening walk.
Free, 1h0m

7:00pm

Dinner at Indian Coffee House

Savour simple, budget meals at this iconic Kerala diner famous for affordability and local flavour.
INR150, 1h0m
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