How to Spend 5 Days in Kerala, India

Kerala is a land that is luxuriously blessed with the best of nature. Be it its fine sea shores, exquisite slopes, effortless tidal ponds or sensational workmanship and culture, this southern state on the western bank of India has something for each sort of voyager. Assuming that you just have five days in excess, here is the best agenda to kick you off on your deep hunger for something new commendable excursion to ‘God’s Own Country’.

Day 1: Familiarise Yourself With Kerala At Kochi

Book your tickets at Cochin International Airport and reach Kerala via Kochi. Explore the city of Kochi and its most famous suburb, Fort Kochi, a treasure trove of art, culture and history. Start by learning all you can about Kerala by visiting museums like the Kerala Museum, Kerala Folklore Theater and Museum, Hill Palace Museum and the Indo-Portuguese Museum. Head to Fort Kochi and Mattancherry, where you can stroll through the Mattancherry Palace, the Pardesi Synagogue, the ancient curiosities and artefacts of the Jewish Town, and the Spice Bazaar filled with the aroma of spices from around the world. For centuries. Spend an evening watching the sunset over a Chinese fishing net.

Day 2: The Bewitching Hill Station Of Munnar

Travel to Munnar, the land of rolling green hills and tea plantations. You can take an early morning bus from Kochi’s Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) bus station at 5:20 AM, which reaches Munnar at 9:30 AM. Visit the Tea Museum, where you can learn all about the selection and processing of tea leaves. Visit the real tea plantations around this place. Head to Ervikulam National Park to see the indigenous Nilgiri Tahr. Head to the top station for magnificent views of the surrounding hills and villages just below. Don’t forget to buy different types of tea and original spices and honey.

Day 3: Idle At The Divine Backwaters Of Alappuzha

Take a trip to the backwaters of Alappuzha, for which you need to book a houseboat in advance. Take the 6:20 am bus from Munnar which reaches Alappuzha at 12:50 pm or drive down, which takes over five hours. Get into your houseboat and cruise the magnificent lakes. Known as the ‘Venice of the East’, a journey by houseboat will take you through the sights and sounds of everyday rural life. Savor authentic delicacies like Karimeen Fry (Pearl Spot Fish) and the local alcohol, toddy. To enhance the experience, stay overnight on a houseboat. It is also a perfect break that will give you some rest during your journey.

Day 4: Saunter Around At The Enticing Varkala Beach

Catch the 8:15 KSRTC bus, which reaches Varkala, the hippie hangout, in the afternoon. Alternatively, driving will be faster than three hours. This is another spot for a vacation as you can laze on the famous Varkala Beach, drinking in the magnificent views of the admirable cliffs that line it. Indulging in adventure activities like watersports and paragliding. Hang out at the cafe on top of the cliffs and watch the beautiful sunset as you say goodbye to the day.

Day 5: Explore History And Culture In Kerala’s Capital, Thiruvananthapuram

Just 44 kilometers away, there are continuous buses from Varkala to Thiruvananthapuram which takes around two hours to reach, so choose any bus in the morning as per your convenience. Visit Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple, the richest temple in the world. Visit the Kuthiramalika Palace (Horse Mansion), a remnant of Kerala’s rich royal history. Spend the evening at Shankumugham Beach, marveling at the beautiful sculpture of the mermaid Sagarkanyaka. End your trip in Kerala’s capital by booking your return flight from Trivandrum International Airport.