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Kerala Delights: From Backwaters to Hill Stations

Sushil Kumar

Sushil Kumar

15 Jan 2024

Embark on a 9-day journey through Ernākulam, Alleppey, Idukki, Munnar, and Ooty. Immerse yourself in the rich culture, explore stunning landscapes, and indulge in mouthwatering cuisine.

Trip to Ernākulam

Day 1Unveiling the Cultural Heritage of Ernākulam
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$10

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$ 1

Kerala Folklore Museum
Museum of traditional local architecture as well as crafts, folk art & antiques, with a cafe & shop.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$10
26 - 32 min

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Chottanikkara Bhagavathy Temple
Hindu temple complex with shrines to multiple deities, sculptures & dramatic walls of lanterns.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
Day 2Shopaholic's Paradise and Royal Splendors in Ernākulam
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$15

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$ 1

LuLu International Shopping Mall, Kochi
Large mall with hundreds of shops, plus a food court, cinema, bowling alley & ice-skating rink.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
38 - 46 min

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Hill Palace Museum
Large 19th-century palace complex with an archeological & heritage museum, plus unique parks.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$15

Budget breakdown: $295 In total

Activities & Food:$283
Transport:$12

Trip to Alleppey

Day 1Unveiling the Cultural Heritage of Ernākulam
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$25

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$ 2

INTERNATIONAL COIR MUSEUM
Small museum featuring exhibits on the history of the coir industry, plus unique coir-made objects.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$10
16 - 20 min

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Alappuzha Light House
Red-&-white striped lighthouse, founded in 1862, with panoramic views & a small history museum.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$15
Day 2Shopaholic's Paradise and Royal Splendors in Ernākulam
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$35

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$ 2

Marari beach
Coconut trees line this long, scenic beach with white sand, waves & an adjacent lagoon.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$25
52 - 63 min

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Sree Krishna Swamy Temple, Ambalapuzha
13th-century Hindu temple & monastery devoted to Lord Krishna, with daily services offered.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$10
Day 3Serenity and Spirituality in Alleppey
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$50

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$ 2

Krishnapuram Palace
18th-century king's palace with Kerala-style architecture & a museum with historical artifacts.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$25
75 - 90 min

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Alappuzha Beach
Popular waterfront destination with a lighthouse, a historic pier & cruises in quaint houseboats.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$25

Budget breakdown: $295 In total

Activities & Food:$283
Transport:$12

Trip to Idukki

Day 1Unveiling the Cultural Heritage of Ernākulam
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$80

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$ 3

Mattupetty Dam
This concrete dam built into a mountain has scenic surrounds & draws elephants & other animals.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$15
37 - 45 min

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Tea Museum
Museum tracing the history & production of tea with old machinery, photographs & demonstrations.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$25
29 - 35 min

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Eravikulam National Park
This scenic natural area with wild goats & greenery has buses that take visitors up a mountain.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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$40

Budget breakdown: $295 In total

Activities & Food:$283
Transport:$12

Trip to Munnar

Day 1Unveiling the Cultural Heritage of Ernākulam
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$16

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$ 2

Tea Museum
Museum tracing the history & production of tea with old machinery, photographs & demonstrations.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$12
41 - 50 min

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Mattupetty Dam
This concrete dam built into a mountain has scenic surrounds & draws elephants & other animals.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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$4
Day 2Shopaholic's Paradise and Royal Splendors in Ernākulam
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$34

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$ 2

Eravikulam National Park
This scenic natural area with wild goats & greenery has buses that take visitors up a mountain.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$24
36 - 44 min

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Munnar Rose Garden
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$10

Budget breakdown: $295 In total

Activities & Food:$283
Transport:$12

Trip to Ooty

Day 1Unveiling the Cultural Heritage of Ernākulam
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$18

Government Botanical Garden
Landscaped gardens featuring rare trees, a fern house & an Italian-style garden set in 55 acres.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$4
11 - 14 min

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The Tea Factory & The Tea Museum
Tours revealing the manufacturing process that turns fresh leaves into Nilgiri tea, plus tastings.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$10
16 - 20 min

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Government Rose Garden
Landscaped garden with multiple terraces showcasing thousands of species of roses.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$4

Budget breakdown: $295 In total

Activities & Food:$283
Transport:$12