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Kerala | God's own country

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🌴 Kerala Itinerary – Varkala, Alleppey & Fort Kochi

✈️ Arrival

  • Land at Cochin International Airport (COK).

  • Take a pre-booked cab (5 hours, ₹5,000 approx.) to Varkala.

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📍 Day 1 – Varkala Cliff & Jatayu Earth Centre

  • Stay: Hotel/Homestay near Varkala Cliff.

  • Morning:

    • Sunrise walk along the cliff.

    • Breakfast at God’s Own Country Restaurant (try Spanish breakfast).

  • Afternoon:

    • Drive to Jatayu Earth Centre (1.5 hours).

    • Take the cable car and visit the world’s largest bird sculpture.

    • Spend 2–3 hours exploring the mythological site.

  • Evening:

    • Return to Varkala.

    • Ayurvedic spa session (~₹1500 per person).

    • Dinner at LITTLE TIBET – don’t miss their Tibetan Thukpa.

👉 Travel Tip: Jatayu Earth Centre is best visited before 4 PM to avoid crowds.

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📍 Day 2 – Alleppey Houseboat Experience

  • Morning: Cab to Alleppey (4 hrs).

  • Stay Option 1: Overnight Houseboat Stay.

  • Stay Option 2 (Recommended): Lakeside Resort + short houseboat ride for food flexibility.

  • Houseboat Experience (12:30–4:00 PM):

    • Welcome drinks & traditional Kerala lunch (veg Sadhya, non-veg fish fry).

    • Cruise through canals, floating villages & lush paddy fields.

  • Evening:

    • Rickshaw ride to explore local markets.

    • Shop for silk sarees & Kerala snacks.

    • Dinner and music on boat rooftop or at the resort.

👉 Travel Tip: For authentic meals, resorts/lakeside homestays are better than full-day houseboats.

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📍 Day 3 – Fort Kochi & Culture Shows

  • Morning: Drive to Fort Kochi (1.5 hrs).

  • Stay: Boutique hotel near Fort Kochi Beach.

  • Sightseeing by Rickshaw:

    • St. Francis Basilica Church – one of India’s oldest churches.

    • Mattancherry Palace – Kerala murals & royal history.

    • Jew Town – antique shops, spice markets & street art.

    • Water Metro – ride India’s first water metro.

  • Evening:

    • Visit Cochin Thirumala Devaswom Temple (men must wear dhoti, no shirts).

    • Watch Kathakali & Kalaripayattu Show – unmissable blend of Kerala’s dance & martial art.

    • Dinner at a popular Italian pizzeria by the bay.

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✈️ Departure

  • Morning cab to Cochin Airport for return flight to Mumbai.

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💡 Final Thoughts

Kerala isn’t just backwaters—it’s culture, cliffs, and vibrant heritage.

  • Don’t Miss: Sunrise at Varkala Cliff, short houseboat ride at Alleppey, and a Kathakali show in Kochi.

  • Best For: Couples, families, or culture enthusiasts looking for a blend of relaxation and history.

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