6-Day Budget Trip from Vijayawada to Kerala, Chennai, and Back

Day 1: Travel to Kochi

Vijayawada to Kochi, Kerala on June 27, 2025

7:00am

Train Journey to Kochi

Board 3rd AC train from Vijayawada to Kochi. The train ticket cost per person is approximately ₹1200, ideal for comfortable overnight travel.
INR1200, 12h0m

7:00pm

Arrive and Check-in

Arrive at Kochi and check into a budget hotel suitable for 7 people, such as Hotel Abad Plaza, with an estimated cost of ₹1500 per room per night (2 rooms).
INR3000, Overnight
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Day 2: Explore Munnar

Kochi to Munnar, Kerala on June 28, 2025

7:30am

Breakfast at Kashi Art Cafe

Enjoy a fresh breakfast with local options like appam and coffee for around ₹150 per person.
INR1050, 1h

9:00am

Travel to Munnar

Hire a local taxi or minivan for a day tour from Kochi to Munnar; estimated cost ₹4000 round trip for 7 people.
INR4000, 4h

1:00pm

Lunch at Saravana Bhavan Munnar

Taste South Indian vegetarian dishes with prices around ₹200 per person.
INR1400, 1h

2:30pm

Visit Tea Gardens and Eravikulam National Park

Explore scenic tea plantations and possibly spot the Nilgiri Tahr in Eravikulam National Park; entrance fee approx ₹100 per person.
INR700, 3h

6:00pm

Return to Kochi and Dinner

Dinner at Fort House Restaurant, offering seafood and local cuisines for about ₹250 per person.
INR1750, 1.5h
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Day 3: Alleppey Houseboat

Kochi to Alleppey, Kerala on June 29, 2025

7:00am

Breakfast at hotel

Simple breakfast provided by the hotel, included in accommodation.
Included, 1h

8:00am

Taxi to Alleppey

Travel from Kochi to Alleppey by taxi for about ₹1500 total for 7 people.
INR1500, 1.5h

10:00am

Houseboat Cruise

Enjoy a day houseboat cruise on the backwaters including lunch; cost approx ₹3500 per houseboat which accommodates 6-7 people.
INR3500, 6h

4:00pm

Return to Kochi

Return taxi to Kochi, same fare ₹1500 approximately.
INR1500, 1.5h

7:00pm

Dinner at Ginger House Restaurant

Enjoy Kerala cuisine for dinner with an average spend of ₹200 per person.
INR1400, 1h
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Day 4: Travel to Chennai

Kochi to Chennai on June 30, 2025

7:00am

Breakfast at hotel

Enjoy a hotel breakfast before departure.
Included, 1h

8:00am

Train to Chennai

Board 3rd AC train from Kochi to Chennai. Approximate ticket cost is ₹1400 per person.
INR1400, 12h

8:00pm

Arrive and check into hotel

Check into budget hotel in Chennai like Hotel Pandian. Expect ₹1500 per room for two rooms.
INR3000, Overnight
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Day 5: Explore Chennai

Chennai, Tamil Nadu on July 1, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at Saravana Bhavan

Enjoy classic South Indian breakfast like idli and dosa for about ₹150 per person.
INR1050, 1h

9:30am

Visit Marina Beach

Spend a relaxing morning at Marina Beach, one of the longest urban beaches in the world, free to visit.
Free, 2h

12:00pm

Visit Kapaleeshwarar Temple

Explore the vibrant Hindu temple and its Dravidian architecture; entry is free but donations welcome.
Free, 1h

1:30pm

Lunch at Buhari Hotel

Taste Mughlai and South Indian dishes at reasonable prices, approx ₹200 per person.
INR1400, 1h

3:00pm

Visit Fort St. George

Tour this historical fort and museum; entry fee is about ₹10 per person.
INR70, 1.5h

6:00pm

Dinner at local restaurant

Enjoy a simple dinner with family budgeted at ₹200 per person.
INR1400, 1.5h
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Day 6: Return to Vijayawada

Chennai to Vijayawada on July 2, 2025

7:00am

Breakfast at hotel

Enjoy hotel breakfast before departure.
Included, 1h

8:00am

Train to Vijayawada

Board 3rd AC train from Chennai to Vijayawada; ticket cost roughly ₹1100 per person.
INR1100, 8h

4:00pm

Arrival at Vijayawada

Travel back home with lovely memories and within budget.
Free, End
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