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Steal this 7 Days in Kerala Itinerary for the Perfect Trip (2024)!
Having lived in Delhi for over a year and backpacked (almost) all over this country, I couldn’t believe that I still had the southern state of Kerala to check off my list.
It’s almost could be considered criminal as most tourists flock to Kerala and rave about it. So, on this recent trip to India, I knew that all had to change!
Thankfully, India Someday came on board to plan out the perfect 7 days in Kerala itinerary for me to make it happen.
I gave them the number of days I was planning to visit Kerala and they worked out the ideal itinerary to make the most out of my trip there! It really took the stress out of it, as they booked my transport, hotels, activities, the lot.
I spent a week in Kerala exploring the historic Fort Kochi, frolicking in the tea plantations of Munnar, and cruising down the Alleppey Backwaters.
Here is my perfect 7 days in Kerala itinerary, make sure you steal it to have the best trip.
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Who are India Someday?
India Someday is a trip planning company that is based in Mumbai, India. They specialise in planning travel itineraries for those that want to go to India but don’t necessarily know where to start planning their trip.
They have extensive contacts with luxury hotels and cosy homestays so you can plan your holiday based on your budget and preferences.
I personally stayed at a lot of boutique homestay’s while in Kerala and absolutely loved them! They were so unique and the cherry on top (for me at least) was that they were in heritage buildings so you were living the history while there too!
As well as places to stay, they can plan out your transport to reach each location and organise activities for you too. So, everything will be taken care of. All you have to do is show up and enjoy your holiday.
To read more about their services, read my full review of India Someday here.
Did you know that India Someday offer 20% off for solo travellers? As a bonus, add on my code “THIRDEYE05” to get an extra 5% off. That’s a whole 25% off your trip!
How to reach Kerala
- By plane: Kerala is easy to access by flight as it has a huge international and domestic airport. I flew into Kerala from Delhi with Vistara and the prices were pretty reasonable for a one-way ticket at £50. But, if you book further in advance tickets can be considerably cheaper. I always use Skyscanner to book flights and compare prices.
- If you’re flying internationally from the UK straight into Kerala, you can take a flight from Birmingham, Cardiff, London, Manchester, Newcastle and Edinburgh. Most of these stop over in Dubai, Doha or Delhi first.
- By Train: Kerala is also accessible by direct train from Mumbai, Goa and Bangalore. I always book my trains online to save the hassle of the dreaded India train company website. You can see my full post on how to book trains in India here . If you’d rather book on the day, you can get a Taktal ticket at the station but chances can be slim!
How to get around Kerala
Kerala is not the easiest state to navigate with a lot of places, like Munnar and Alleppey, requiring private transport.
Of course, you can take sharing cabs and public government buses to reach main locations, but after that you’re on your own!
Fort Kochi is easily accessible from Kochi airport and you can get around on foot but if you’re heading to the hill stations, national parks, and the backwaters, this is where it gets a tad complicated.
Munnar doesn’t really have public buses and the buses that are there stop quite early in the day.
So, unless you’re staying in the hectic Munnar city, rickshaws and taxis can be difficult to secure and book to head to some of the tourist attractions which are spread out in the hills. So, you will need a private car hire anyway.
Luckily, India Someday booked me a private driver for the week while I was staying in Kerala. This was the perfect way to make the most of my time and I highly appreciated the air conditioning as Kerala was scorching!
I would highly recommend hiring a driver to explore Kerala, or hiring a vehicle to take you around.
The ultimate 7 days in Kerala itinerary
So, let’s get started on the 7 days in Kerala Itinerary! It’s good to note that Kerala is HUGE and so there is only so much that you can cover in one week.
India Someday was on hand to make sure that I saw the best of Kerala in the time that I had and it worked out perfectly. So, I thought I would pass on this onto you.
In this Kerala itinerary, I’ll be covering Fort Kochi, Munnar, and Alleppey. This gives you the perfect balance of heritage, culture, tea plantations, beaches, and backwaters.
How to get from Kochi Airport to Fort Kochi
Kochi Airport is around 36 kilometres from Fort Kochi, so I was glad to have a car to take me there. The heat in October was stifling and the air conditioning in the car was a must!
If you don’t have transport booked you will need to book a transfer to the town after your flight. The airport will have pre-paid taxi services that you can buy at the airport.
I would highly recommend these booking counters as they can save you a lot of money rather than negotiating outside of the airport.
Bus from Kochi Airport to Fort Kochi
There is also a Volvo bus transfer service from Kochi airport to Fort Kochi if you would prefer.
This is a great budget option at 90 rupees per head and it does have comfortable seats and air conditioning! There is also the option for Non A/C but it would be pretty grim with the heat.
The only downside is that these do have a strict schedule for timings. But, if you’re not in a hurry, it’s perfect.
Day 1-2 explore the historic Fort Kochi
Fort Kochi is the perfect starting place for your Kerala Itinerary. For such a small fishing town, this place is a powerhouse of history!
But, despite the name, don’t expect to find anything remotely resembling a fort here. Okay, except for maybe one canon lol.
The current history of Fort Kochi really began when a merchant sailor by the name of Vasco de Gama rediscovered the old spice trade route from Europe. He sailed from Portugal to India and landed on the shores of Kerala in 1501.
After a rather unsuccessful meeting on southern shores with the Zamorin (king) of Calicut, he ended up making an alliance with the Rajah (another king) of Kochi.
The deal was, in exchange for defeating the Zamorin, Vasco de Gama had permission from the Rajah to trade and build in the area. Thus, the first settlement in Fort Kochi was born!
Many of the Portuguese churches and historic buildings are still here today.
Two centuries later the Dutch wanted to take over the spice route and created the Dutch East India Company, a business that equated to over 8 trillion dollars in today’s society!
Eventually, the British Raj took over power and built more houses, hospitals, train lines, and clubs for those of the Empire to meet.
Today, since India’s independence, there’s a perfect synergy of colonial heritage, religious temples, and local culture here. Something you’ll notice very quickly as you wander around.
Read more places to visit in Fort Kochi here
Places to visit in Fort Kochi
Fort Kochi is a tiny picturesque fishing village and so it’s really accessible to explore on foot self-guided.
But, if you were looking for a little bit of direction and to learn some history, I would recommend going on a walking tour with Gully Tours .
The ’spice trail’ walking tour allowed me to understand way more of the history than discovering it for myself!
On our tour, we visited many of the churches, historic buildings, the sea front and I was really impressed with a lot of the street art in the area.
We had lots of fun taking photos against the many ‘Instagram walls’ and visiting some of the trendy art cafés.
One that particularly caught my interest was The Pepper House Café , it used to be a heritage pepper exchange and now it serves up fair trade coffee.
Chinese Fishing Nets
No visit to Fort Kochi would be complete without a visit to the famous Chinese Fishing Nets on the seafront.
The legend goes that a Chinese fisherman named Zang He introduced these nets to Kerala over 500 years ago and they’ve stuck ever since. They are a bit of a tourist trap though, so, haggle if you want photos!
What I also loved about this walking tour was the fact that we visited the colonial side but also the Indian side of town.
This is where you got to see some of the ‘real’ Kochi, where locals go about their day, sell their wares in the market and eat in cafés once the workday is done.
Click here to read tips on how to not get scammed at the fishing nets!
Where to eat in Fort Kochi
We stopped by a local restaurant called Kayeez Rahmathulla Café which is the most popular restaurant in Fort Kochi with locals!
It was packed and apparently is that way from morning until night. We had an absolute feast of buffalo curry, Kerala roti, rice, and even chai tea and it cost next to nothing. Such a great way to experience life in the city.
Don’t miss in Fort Kochi – Kathakali performance
If there is one thing that you must do while in Kerala, it’s visiting a Kathakali dance performance.
You can visit these dance performances all over Kerala, but I had heard that Fort Kochi has the best places to watch.
I was so excited to see that India Someday had included it on the itinerary – I watched the show at the Kathakali Cultural Centre.
What is Kathakali?
If you’re not aware of what Kathakali is, it’s a historic dance that is inspired by the Hindu epic the Ramayan.
Performers have to train for over six years to be able to perform the craft; that’s the dancers, drummers, singers, and even the makeup artists too!
What to expect in a Kathakali dance
The first half of the performance is to watch the makeup being applied. The performers apply this themselves and only use natural products with coconut oils.
In Kathakali the characters have yellow and green faces. So, they apply natural face paints to get into character.
The performers even put flower seeds in their eyes to make their eyes go red – they’re really dedicated to the craft!
Once the makeup has been applied, you learn a little bit about the training for Kathakali.
There is no talking during the performances but the performers learn to move their facial muscles, eyes, hands, legs, eyebrows, and pretty much all of their bodies to make a dancing ‘language’. No wonder it takes years to perfect, as there is so much to remember!
The dancing part of the show was incredible. The storytelling through the body movements was fascinating to watch and, although I didn’t understand all of it, you could definitely tell most of the story by the body language.
Luckily, the centre give you a piece of paper with the story on it beforehand so you can keep up.
I would highly recommend a visit while you’re in Kerala!
Read more of my top tips for watching a Kathakali show in Kerala
Where to stay in Fort Kochi – Delight Homestay
I was really pleased with the accommodation that India Someday had chosen for me here. I’m a massive fan of historic cities and the fact that I was staying in a heritage property was the cherry on top!
Delight Homestay is one of the oldest homestays in Fort Kochi that dates back 200 years during the Dutch period. The building had so much character and a beautiful garden full of flowers, orchids, trees growing fruits and they even grew their own vegetables here!
My room was spacious with a double bed, mirror, wardrobes, living area, air conditioning (needed with the heat), and a clean bathroom too.
Every morning I would enjoy breakfast with the family and get to know them a little better. It was such a little cosy retreat and I couldn’t have asked for more.
The homestay is only a few minutes from the seafront and some of the main attractions in Fort Kochi, so it’s an amazing base for a few days of sightseeing here.
Read my full review of this incredible Delight homestay here
Days 3-5 ascend to the Hills of Munnar
After a few scorching hot days in Fort Kochi, I was really excited to head up to Munnar Hill Station to beat the heat!
Once again, I was really happy that India Someday had booked me a car to get here as there aren’t really any buses that make the journey. Many people drive their own cars, hire a car or take private taxis to get to the top.
Munnar is like an emerald paradise with waterfalls and rolling hills that go on for miles! It’s also famous for its main export, tea, so you’ll see (and taste!) lot’s of it when you’re here.
This hill station is incredibly touristy making a lot of the attractions overcrowded.
It also didn’t help I was visiting over a holiday, so everyone was making their way up here for a few days. But, there are some parts of Munnar where you can explore without endless people – more on that later.
How to get from Fort Kochi to Munnar
The journey from Fort Kochi to Munnar will take you around 4-5 hours due to the winding switchback roads.
Thankfully, as it’s a big tourist destination, the roads are really well laid and so you don’t have to worry about a bumpy journey.
However, there will be quite a lot of traffic on the way up and some parts of the roads are under construction. But, I was in safe hands with my driver Suresh, who knew how to handle them.
There aren’t really any tourist buses that head up from Fort Kochi to Munnar and the public buses looked like a bit of a dice with death. So, I would definitely opt for a shared or private taxi to take you up to the hill.
The benefit of taking a private taxi is that you’ll be able to stop off at places along the way. A lot of places are like tacky ayurvedic shops, spice farms, and even elephant riding centres which I DO NOT recommend. But, I’ll go through some places with natural beauty to stop off at below.
Read my complete guide to this Kochi to Munnar road trip with sightseeing, food stops, and viewpoints here
Places to stop on the way from Fort Kochi to Munnar
There are a couple of waterfalls that you have to stop off on your way up to Munnar.
You’ll instantly know the places as you’ll see lots of cars parked up before you get there and there is a reason for that; they are drop-dead gorgeous!
We stopped at two of the most popular waterfalls; Valara & Cheeyapara waterfalls.
The first one, Cheeyapara, was a big photo spot and I’ve never seen so many selfie sticks being taken out. Of course, I had to join in the fun and get a photo.
The second was Valara and apparently, even though it was roaring, this was a light flow compared to monsoon season!
If you’re looking for places to stop off for food then I would highly recommend The Clay Oven. This place was super clean, the food was hygienic and the toilets were lovely, if you needed a clean bathroom break!
My driver recommended trying the Kerala feast which was like a thali on a banana leaf. Eating curry on a banana leaf is traditional here so I guess it had to be done.
When the Clay Oven said ‘feast’, I really didn’t know what I was in for! I was a massive plate of rice and around ten little dishes full of curry, chutney’s, dal and then there was even pudding with banana chips and a banana on the side. Then, to wash it all down I had a freshly squeezed pineapple juice.
Safe to say I was so stuffed afterward but it was incredible local and organic food. The whole bill came to about 270 rupees (£3!) which was a steal.
Places to visit in Munnar
Munnar is any nature lovers paradise and many visit simply for the epic views alone! But, there are plenty of things to do in the area, so make sure you leave a couple of days to really get the most out of it.
Read more: 20+ tourist places to visit in Munnar!
Wildlife and Nature Parks
If you’re into wildlife then you have to visit one of the National Parks. We decided to visit Erivakulum National Park where you can have the chance to spot an endangered Nilgiri Tahr deer.
At one point when the British were here, the Nilgiri Tahr almost became endangered with so much hunting taking place. But, now they are protected in this park and there’s lots of conservation going on.
I was really impressed with the care taken towards the environment too, like no jeeps touring around and people were allowed to walk for the chance to spot one. We were lucky and got to spot not one but three of them near the end gate.
If you didn’t fancy splashing out on a parking ticket, then there is plenty of wildlife to see roaming free on the roadsides. I was really lucky and had the chance to see wild elephants, nilgiri lankur’s, and wild buffalo!
Click here for my essential tips for Erivakulam before you visit
Top Station Route
Did you know that Munnar is close to the border of Tamil Nadu? So, you can head on up to Top Station to see the old trading post of the British Raj. But, you may not see great views on a cloudy day. The best way to see the views is to head out as early as possible before the clouds roll in.
Read more on whether a visit to Top Station is worth it!
There’s also many waterfalls that you can visit and even swim by like Lakkam Falls.
When I went inside, the fish were giving me a natural foot spa. My feet were so soft afterward haha.
Read more about the gorgeous Lakkam Falls here or check out the best waterfalls in Munnar here
If you’re interested in seeing some heritage then Munnar has a lot leftover from when the British were here.
Once upon a time, there was a train station that has now been converted into shops or you can visit the oldest church in Munnar.
Christ Church Munnar was built in 1921 and it’s well worth checking out. They even have a London Exchequer sign from years gone by!
In the evening, you must visit Punarjarni to watch some Kerala Martial Arts; Kalaripayattu.
This ancient craft takes years of training and originates from the warriors of Kerala long ago. When I first walked into the theatre, it was like a colosseum. I thought to myself, is this going to be a fight to the death?!
The show involved lots of fighting with wooden sticks, spears, swords, and even jumping through rings of fire! It amazing and I would highly recommend it.
Don’t miss in Munnar – Lockhart tea plantation
I have to admit, heading up to Top Station was super touristy. Every attraction we stopped at on the way had a queue to even to park up which became frustrating after a while.
But, I was super happy that India Someday had booked me on a tour with Route 49 adventures to off-road into Lockhart Tea Plantation.
We took a private jeep off-roading into the tea plantations and I honestly could not believe my eyes. It was endless tea fields, mountains as a backdrop, and not one tourist in sight!
Route 49 adventures have a permit so that you can access private tea plantations which made the perfect escape! I loved exploring the plantation and I took LOTS of photos while I was here.
Off-roading in a jeep can be extremely bumpy but it’s so much fun. We also got to stop at the many villages where the tea plantation workers live and see them working in the fields too.
Read my top tips for visiting the Tea Gardens of Munnar
Lockhart Tea Museum and Tea Tasting
After taking a lot of photos, we pulled back into tourist town again and went for a tour of Lockhart Tea Museum.
This allowed us to see how the tea was cultivated and made into bags for the cups of tea we drink at home! No photos were allowed inside and you had to wear these super fashionable shoe covers… lovely.
To finish off our tour we went for a tea tasting at Munnar Tea Tales, unfortunately, the power went out halfway through but as they say, the show must go on!
We tried all sorts of teas like Munnar Green Tea, Pekoe Tea, even Rose Tea. I loved learning about how each tea is made and how the type of tea depends on how it’s produced.
Out of all my trips in Munnar, the adventure to Lockhart Tea Plantation with Route 49 adventures was the best. I had such a great time and, if you want to escape the crowds in Munnar, this is the tour for you!
Where to stay in Munnar – Mistletoe Homestay
I stayed in an amazing homestay called Mistletoe Munnar while I was here. It was a little further out of Munnar City but this was honestly a blessing rather than a curse.
Munnar City is incredibly overcrowded with traffic pretty much all day and night. So, staying a little bit away from the hustle and bustle was brilliant.
Mistletoe Munnar is a delightful family-run homestay that has spectacular views of the Munnar Hills.
My room was spacious with a double bed, desk area and I had a huge bathroom! The highlight was my private balcony that looked right over the rolling hills and I absolutely loved sipping on a cup of tea and enjoying breakfast with the view.
I actually loved the food so much here that I ate dinner here every night. I would always ask for them to surprise me, as long as it wasn’t too spicy, and each night the meals were delicious!
It’s the perfect base for a few days of sightseeing in Munnar which provides peace and quiet. Read my full review of Mistletoe Munnar here.
Days 6-7 sail down the backwaters of Alleppey
After a few days in Munnar, it’s time to head back down to the heat. This time, we were heading to Alleppey!
Alleppey, or Alappuzha, is somewhere that I had wanted to visit for an age. It looked like such a treat to be floating down the backwaters so I was excited that India Someday had added this onto the Kerala itinerary.
Most tourists opt for a houseboat while they are here to explore the backwaters. But, I was going to be staying on an island IN the backwaters which sounded amazing.
After some busy travelling and exploring days, I was happy to take it down a notch and relax.
Places to visit in Alleppey
I guess Alleppey doesn’t really have that many ‘top places to visit’ as it’s mainly the backwaters and beaches that tourists come to see.
After our journey from Munnar, we headed straight out to see the Alleppey Lighthouse get an introduction to the area. It’s a huge lighthouse that provides amazing views of the ocean, beaches, jungles, and beyond.
Click here for a 24 hours Alleppey itinerary
Alleppey Beach nearby was also lovely, if a bit overcrowded at sunset.
Like with a lot of Indian beaches, instead of sunbathing with towels like in the West, most people simply stand near the shoreline to paddle in the waves that come crashing in.
But, ladies, don’t come to this beach in a bikini! Most people are fully dressed so it will draw a lot of attention.
Lastly, you’ll definitely want to prioritise a trip down the backwaters !
Most houseboats have hotel rooms, toilets, showers, and lots of amenities most hotels have. So, you can opt to stay on the backwaters or take a day trip in one from your guesthouse/hotel. The choice is yours.
Where to stay in Alleppey – Emerald Isle Heritage Villa
India Someday booked Emerald Isle for my stay in Alleppey which is located on an island in the backwaters! This was ideal for me as staying alone on a houseboat for the night wouldn’t be the most fun.
I loved the fact that Emerald Isle was another heritage homestay. It was a farmhouse that the owner’s great grandfather had built over 160 years ago.
When I was checking in, I even got to see the original deed of lands granted to the family that was carved into a leaf of a palm tree! How cool is that?!
Years ago, the hotel rooms that are now open to guests were used for storage on the farm.
They would store rice, coconuts, grain, and all other types of harvests for the family to trade. Nowadays, the homestay has six amazing boutique rooms that you can spend the night in. My room was where they used to store the rice.
I loved the wholesome Kerala food they served every lunch and dinner time at the hotel. They made the most amazing thali with fresh fish and chicken curries, local Kerala rice, pappad, and more. The chef was also so sweet and always asked me for preferences which was a nice touch.
Click here to read my full review of Emeral Isle Homestay.
Things to do around Emerald Isle
As part of my stay, Emerald Isle booked in a few resort activities for me to enjoy.
Firstly, I had a tour around the island in a rickshaw, which was a lovely introduction to the area.
We got to see houses on the backwaters with buffalos bathing in the sun, Christian churches, locals fishing and meeting people which was the best part!
Ayurvedic Massage
Later, I was booked in for a massage. Can you believe that it was my first massage in India?! Which I think could almost be criminal haha. But, where better to have my first massage than at the home of Ayurveda?!
Before my massage, she asked me to tell her any pain I was experiencing that she could help me with. As a blogger, I’m usually hunched over my laptop or carrying lots of heavy tech, so I asked her to help me with shoulder pain.
What I loved is also they asked me how much oil I wanted and if I wanted a soft or hard massage. I guess it was my first time, so I asked her to do medium lol!
It really, really helped me with my shoulder and back pain and I only wish I was there for a couple of days more to have a few treatments.
Sailing down the backwaters on a Shikara Boat
As I mentioned before, most tourists opt for a day trip on a houseboat. Included in that would be your boat ride, food, snacks, water etc. So, you can spend all day sailing down the backwaters.
But, the only thing with a huge houseboat is you can only sail down the main waterways which can get terribly crowded in peak seasons. So, we opted for a Shikara boat.
This traditional boat meant that we could sail down little canals and see the locals which sounded far more fun.
It was great to see the local fisherman, women washing clothes, families on their houseboats, the local ferries transporting locals to where they needed to be. There were also churches, Mandirs (temples), wildlife, swaying palm trees, all as we floated merrily down the river.
I would highly recommend taking a boat trip for at least a few hours to make the most of it.
Click here to read more things to do on the backwaters of Alleppey!
Don’t miss in Alleppey – Toddy!
Toddy is something I desperately wanted to try in Kerala, ever since I arrived in India over 3 years ago. It’s a palm wine made out of sap that they source from the palm trees here! You may see some bowls that have been placed on the palm trees as you wander around, that’s where the locals collect Toddy!
Now most tourists will try toddy in their resort or the bottled stuff on their houseboats. But, I wanted to try a more local experience. I was desperate to visit a toddy shack and so I forced my guesthouse owner to take me to one while I was in Alleppey.
Now most tourists don’t touch toddy shacks, let alone a woman entering one.
But, as I had my guide with me, I didn’t see the harm. They’re not really recommended as they use local water to mix the toddy wine to drink. But, a little taste can’t harm you, right?
Toddy wine will cost you a whopping 60 rupees ;) which is a fraction of the price of local and imported wines here. So, you can fill your boots even on a budget.
The guy who owned the toddy shack was so proud to serve me and asked me to take some photos. So, here’s a little memoir of my toddy shack adventure. It isn’t for the faint-hearted but it was a lot of fun and something I have wanted to do for an age!
Click here to read my guide on how to consume Toddy safely in Kerala
Where else is there to visit in Kerala?
If you can spare more than a week in Kerala and would rather see some different places while you’re here, this state is packed with beautiful and diverse locations.
If you’re into beaches, why not visit Varkala and Trivandrum. These beaches are a little less touristy and maybe more fun than Alleppey.
Or, if you’d like to watch more wildlife, why not visit Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary for elephants or Periyar National Park for tiger where you have the chance to spot a wild tiger.
If you really want to go off the beaten track then I would suggest you look to Neeleshwar, Parambikulam Tiger Reserve, or Vagamon.
So, that’s your perfect 7 days in Kerala itinerary
I really have to thank India Someday for planning the perfect Kerala Itinerary for my 7 days in Kerala.
With only a week, it felt like there wasn’t much time to explore this huge state but I felt like I had the perfect blend of history, culture, hill stations, wildlife, beaches, and backwaters.
I loved the fact that all of the stress was taken out of my travel plans as everything had been booked and arranged for me.
I knew where I was going, where I was staying, what activities were planned and it all went off without a hitch.
If you’re ever planning a trip to Kerala, or elsewhere in India, then I would highly recommend using India Someday’s services. They’re incredible efficient and organise your trip around your preferences.
Another thing I loved is the fact that they use local businesses, tour companies and homestay’s throughout the trip.
These homestays are run by local families and they really allow you to meet locals while you’re here and even, in some cases, feel a part of history too.
I have a whole post that goes into more details about India Someday’s services and how to book here . Click here to start planning your trip via this link !
Did you know that India Someday offers 20% off for solo travellers? As a bonus, add on my code “THIRDEYE05” to get an extra 5% off. That’s a whole 25% off your trip!
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With thanks to India Someday for sponsoring my trip to Kerala, although I was a guest, all photos, opinions, and videos are my own.
Sophie Pearce is the founder of Third Eye Traveller. Always having a restless soul seeking adventure, she has now travelled to over 30+ countries, many of them solo. Leaving her heart in India, which gifted her a "Third Eye", she felt inspired to share her travel stories in the hope of encouraging others to find their inner magic and explore this beautiful world of ours. Even if it's on their own!
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13 comments.
I think this is a great post. I’m from Kerala and there is so much information in this that i never paid attention to. Great going :)
Hi Kavya, that’s amazing that you’re from Kerala and this post taught you something new! Sophie x
Fabulous write up Sophie. It looks a fascinating and beautiful area of India to visit! Of all the places you visited, I’d definitely Pick Munnar to visit. The tea plantation and wildlife parks are right up my street, not to mention those waterfalls! ?
Hi Tilly, thanks so much for reading! Munnar was absolutely stunning and I think you’d love it! Sophie x
You’ve perfectly spend your 7 days in kerala, relaxing and exploring too without any hustle bustle
Hi Shivani, it was a really good mix of busier days and relaxing ones. I would highly recommend Kerala! :) Sophie x
Hi. Impressed with the tour details. We are 3 senior citizens, me, my wife and her sister planning to visit Kerala for the first time for 6 D/7N. Wish to visit Cochin, Munnar, Thekkady , Alleppey and Trivandrum. Could you please help us chalk out our intenary and recommend places to stay and tour operators in Kerala for this purpose. Pl share contact numbers if available. We are looking for 3 Star accomodation. Thks
Hi Vijay, that trip sounds lovely. I can only recommend the places I stayed on my trip and they are all mentioned and linked in the article. In Munnar I stayed at Mistletoe in Kochi I stayed in Delight Homestay and in Alleppey I stayed in Emerald Isle Villas. All were great! Hope this helps and have a lovely time. Sophie x
Found your post interesting to read. Good Luck for the upcoming update.This article is really very interesting.
Sophie, your write-up is absolutely fabulous! The allure of Munnar is truly captivating, especially with its tea plantations, wildlife parks, and enchanting waterfalls. Your vivid descriptions have sparked my wanderlust, and Munnar has become a must-visit on my travel list. Thanks for sharing the beauty of this fascinating area in India!
Thank you so much! I totally agree that Munnar is gorgeous. Sophie x
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A 7 day Kerala itinerary perfect for first-timers
By: Author Sylvia
Posted on Last updated: March 11, 2023
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Are you wondering what’s the best Kerala itinerary? You came to the right place.
Kerala is super green with lots of palm trees.
We loved the seemingly endless lush green nature of Kerala, a paradise for nature lovers and for those who want to relax for a few days.
In this Kerala travel blog post, we share our complete Kerala trip itinerary.
So definitely keep reading.
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In a hurry? Here we share our Kerala trip plan for 7 days
If you don’t have time to read through the full 7 days Kerala trip itinerary, use this overview to get an idea of the things to do each day and save it for later.
- Day 1-2 Kochi ( Cochin ): Chinese Fishing Nets, the Pardesi Synagogue, the St. Francis Church, walk through Princess street, Mattancherry Palace, attend a Kathakali dance show.
- Day 3-4 Munnar: Visit the tea plantations, Mattupety Dam, Echo Point, and Top Station. Go hiking, visit Eravikulam National Park, Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary.
- Day 5-7 Allepey, Kumarakom, and Cochin: Relax in Allepey, cruise the backwaters, make a Shikara boat ride, take an Ayurveda massage.
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India essentials
- To find cheap flights to India, click here.
- Most travelers need a visa for India. The easiest way is to apply for an e-visa through a Visa agency. Click here to see prices and submit your application.
- For more inspiration on what to do and to see in India, take a look at our 2 weeks in India itinerary and our Rajasthan itinerary.
- Here you can find an overview of the best India group tours . If you are specifically looking for group tours that visit Kerala, click here.
- Last but not least, make sure you have good travel insurance.
Kerala tour itinerary 7 days
In this 7 days Kerala travel itinerary you will discover most of Kerala’s highlights.
Day 1-2: Kochi (Cochin)
If the use of Cochin and Kochi gets you confused you’re not alone.
Both names refer to the same city. Kochi is the official name but many people still use the unofficial Cochin which was used by the British occupiers.
Kochi is the major airport in Kerala. The airport is served by many domestic and international flights.
Depending on how late you arrive in Kochi we would recommend staying one or two nights.
Our driver was waiting for us at the arrivals hall. In hindsight, we can now tell you that we are glad we had arranged one.
Although the distances that you will cover to visit these Kerala sights are nothing compared to the kilometers we traveled in the Northern part of India it is still a much more comfortable way of traveling.
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Kochi sightseeing
I’m not sure if you have ever been to Rajasthan.
If you have we can tell you that Kerala will be a whole different experience. It could just as well be another country.
It’s a very tropical city with lots of water and palm trees and if somebody would have told us that we were no longer in Indian but in Thailand instead we could have believed him.
Here we share the best things to do in Kochi.
Things to do in Fort Kochi
Kochi is the economic capital of the state of Kerala.
It is a big city but the highlights are all located in the same part of the city called Fort Kochi and can be covered in a half-day.
We visited the Chinese Fishing Nets, the Pardesi Synagogue, and the St. Francis Church. Along the way we walked through Princess street, the place to hunt for souvenirs, snoop around bookstores or relax with a drink and some food.
Next, we went to the Mattancherry Palace, also called the Dutch Palace. It’s a beautiful small palace with some awesome mural paintings. It can in no way be compared to any of the palaces we visited in Rajasthan.
The museum does a good job of showcasing the many differences in the life of the Maharaja between the north and the south of the country.
Kochi is also a good place to attend a Kathakali dance show. This is a story play that originated in Kerala and is still unique to this region.
The show kept us amused for the full hour. Although we lost the storyline somewhere halfway, the costumes, make-up, and acts alone justify attending the show.
You can see a similar Kathakali show in Munnar if your agenda wouldn’t allow you to attend the show in Kochi.
Here you can find more places to visit in Fort Kochi.
Where to stay in Cochin
Le méridien cochin.
We stayed in the Meridien Cochin and had a wonderful time. We had a very big comfortable room and enjoyed the delicious breakfast. The staff was very accommodating and even invited us to the miss Kerala election that was held in the hotel. We would definitely stay here again if we would return to Cochin.
Check prices and availability:
Booking.com
If you aren’t convinced of this hotel, you will find a lot of other hotels in Cochin on Booking.com: Booking.com
Day 3-4: Munnar
From Kochi, we continued our journey towards the hill station of Munnar.
Driving time: 112 km- approximately 4 hours.
Things to do in Munnar
Munnar is a great location to spend 2 days. Best of all is that the temperature is really enjoyable as it is higher up in the mountains. It might even feel a little chilly when you’re acclimatized to the temperatures in the other parts of India.
So bring a warm jacket or sweater.
The main tourist attraction of Munnar are the many tea plantations. Did you know that India is famous for producing one of the best teas in the world?
You can’t miss them, all roads in the area zigzag through the tea plantations.
The sight is so spectacular that I think we may have asked our driver a hundred times to stop for a picture.
Several tea plantations are open to visitors.
Some of them have a small museum where you can see how tea is made in the factories.
There’s also the tea museum that tells more about the history of tea in this region.
For an even more authentic experience, you can book an organized tour that takes you on unpaved routes deep into the fields. You will meet some of the tea pickers and see how they still mostly manually pick the leaves. Did you know that they collect around 100kg of leaves every single day?
We loved the tea plantations so much that we would almost forget the other sights of Munnar.
Once we sort of had enough of the impressive vistas on the tea plantations we headed to the Mattupety Dam, Echo Point, and Top Station.
Except for Top Station, the sights in themselves are not that special but the roads that take you there are all the more.
Along the way, you pass several photogenic waterfalls as well as many more incredible vistas.
Munnar is also surrounded by some beautiful national parks.
Eravikulam National Park is located half an hour outside Munnar and is the habitat of the almost extinct Nilgiri Tahr .
Almost 2 hours North of Munnar is Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary where you can spot elephants and deer (and even leopards if you are really really lucky).
Hiking is another excellent way to witness the beauty of the region.
Several gorgeous hikes and trekkings can be done ranging from easy to rather difficult but most are unmarked and require a guide.
If you plan on doing a lot of hiking, we would advise you to wear hiking leggings. They are a lot more comfortable than shorts when you plan on hiking a lot.
In the evening you can attend the Kathakali as well as Kalaripayattu shows. The latter is a very energetic martial arts show.
Where to stay in Munnar
Fragrant nature munnar.
The Fragrant Nature Munnar hotel is gorgeous and beautifully situated on the top of the valley amidst the jungle. It is surrounded by tea and spice plantations. The hotel has comfortable and well-equipped rooms and is run by helpful and accommodating staff. The view from the room is outstanding.
Check prices and availability: Agoda
Day 5-7: Alleppey-Kumarakom-Cochin
Kumarakom and Alleppey are both nice places to end your vacation in Kerala. They are located on opposite sides of the Vembanad lake.
We ended our vacation with some quality time in a resort in Kumarakom but you can also spend some relaxing days in Alleppey.
We have included a short comparison between the two to help you pick the best destination for your vacation.
Driving time: 175 km- approximately 4-5h
Should you go to Alleppey or Kumarakom?
This depends on what you want to do.
If you want to cruise the backwaters and stay a night on a houseboat you might want to choose for Alleppey.
The boats leave from both locations but Alleppey has by far the biggest choice for a backwater cruise.
You won’t find a lot of resorts in Alleppey, these are all located along the lakeside in Kumarakom.
Kumarakom is the most flexible of the two as it allows you to combine a stay in a resort with an overnight cruise in a houseboat. Some of the resorts have their own houseboats and offer this as a package.
You should know that although a Kerala backwater cruise lasts almost a full day the boat will only sail for about 6 hours.
Local regulations reserve the lake for the fishermen at night, all houseboats need to dock by 5:30 PM.
The majority of the 6 hours are also spent on the lake, most Kerala houseboats are too large to navigate the narrow channels of the backwaters where you can really experience daily life.
The small boats called Shikara offer an alternative way to see the backwaters. You can charter these per hour as a couple or family.
An advantage of these small boats is that they can navigate the narrow channels and because it’s a private tour you can ask the driver to stop if you want to take pictures. We saw a lot of colorful birds so there’re plenty of picture opportunities.
We arranged a 2-hour Shikara boat ride. It seemed like 2 hours was enough although the scenery is really stunning. This cruise was one of the highlights of our trip to Kerala as the backwaters are so peaceful and beautiful. I think the backwaters might be the reason why they call this state “God’s own country”.
If we would go back we would definitely opt for a Shikara again.
The Shikara boats leave from the Kavanattinkara boat jetty in Kumarakom. This is close to the entrance of the bird sanctuary and your boat ride will actually take you along part of the edge of the sanctuary. The sanctuary is a nice place to enjoy nature but the dense forest will make it difficult to spot birds.
You can combine your boat ride with a visit to the sanctuary, just know that you will probably see more birds during the boat ride than during your forest trek in the sanctuary.
This region in Kerala is also famous for its Ayurveda massages.
Ayurveda is a buzzword that’s popping up all over the world. What you may not know is that it originated in India several thousand years ago. It’s a way of life that revolves around creating peace and harmony in the body by aligning different energy channels, called chakras.
The Ayurveda oils that are used have medicinal and detoxing properties.
You should try an Ayurveda massage if you currently suffer from insomnia or high levels of stress.
We had our massage at an Ayurveda Massage Center but you will see that most hotels offer these massages as well.
If you like to combine a backwater tour with a massage, this is the perfect tour for you.
Where to stay in Alleppey
Angel queen houseboat.
A lovely boat with a top deck for great viewing. The boat has comfortable bedrooms with ensuites. The meals that are served are delicious and the scenery divine.
A good option for a relaxing and comfortable trip.
If you aren’t convinced of this houseboat, you will find a lot of other houseboats in Alleppey on Booking.com: Booking.com
Where to stay in Kumarakom?
Park regis aveda kumarakom.
Classy resort with beautiful rooms that look out over the pool. Excellent food and service at the restaurant. Very courteous and friendly staff. The hotel offers a complimentary sunset cruise.
A beautiful peaceful place on the lake.
If you aren’t convinced of this hotel, you will find a lot of other resorts in Kumarakom on Booking.com: Booking.com
Best time to visit Kerala
The best period to visit Kerala is from September to March although it can rain occasionally until December.
We had some daily scattered showers in October. They usually occurred somewhere during the afternoon but not to that degree that it affected our travel plans for Kerala.
Kerala has an overall enjoyable climate whole year-round. Most visitors prefer the above period because it’s warm but not too hot and there’s only a small chance to have vacation days ruined by rain.
There are some popular activities in Kerala in this period.
One is the Kumarakom Boat race in September and October and there is also Cochin Carnival which is widely celebrated in January.
This is the most popular tourist season and that is reflected in the hotel prices.
You will have to pay more for your accommodation, certainly around the year-end period.
As of April, the temperatures start rising towards 30 degrees and more. Most tourists avoid Kerala during these months.
It’s a great time to explore the region if the heat doesn’t bother you, the hotel rates are lower and there will be fewer crowds.
In general, there will be plenty of sun during the daytime.
Chances of heavy showers and thunderstorms towards evening increase as April ends and May kicks in.
June, July, and August is monsoon season in Kerala.
The temperatures are hot and humid and almost daily there will be some heavy showers.
Floods are not uncommon during this time of the year so it may be difficult to get around.
If your travel plans are limited to this time of the year and you are looking for a nature destination, we would recommend you to consider a trip to Borneo.
Cheap Flights to Kerala
If you want to score cheap flights to Kerala we advise you to have a look at Momondo and Skyscanner.
Both are flight aggregators that compare several hundreds of booking sites and give you an overview of the best flights and the cheapest sites to book them.
Momondo and Skyscanner are both very good at finding good deals, of the two, Momondo is probably the one with the most intuitive user interface.
Visa requirements for India
With the exception of residents of Nepal, Bhutan, and the Maldives everybody needs a visa to enter India.
Recently the country has introduced e-visas. You can find out if you’re eligible to apply for an e-visa on the government’s e-visa website . The website also lists the fees. These vary by country. (see point 4 of the instructions)
Note that the Indian government charges the fee regardless of whether your application has been approved or not. The fee is seen as a processing fee and therefore non-refundable. It’s always charged, even if your application would be rejected due to an unclear picture or an unreadable scan of your passport.
This made us a little uncomfortable and we decided to apply for our e-visa through a visa agency so that our information would be subject to an additional review by the agency before it was finally submitted.
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When you want to apply for the e-visa yourself make sure to do this directly on the official government website. Ignore sites that falsely claim to be official like the one below, they add significant service charges to your application, more than reputable visa agencies such as iVisa. The official e-visa site run by the government is https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/ .
Take a car and driver or join an organized tour
We always prefer to explore a country on our own. Primarily for the freedom that it gives us but also because it feels more authentic if you mingle with the locals on public transportation and in the streets.
We did some research but it wasn’t really easy to find something that worked for us.
There’re buses that go to the hill stations but you would need an additional taxi or tuk-tuk to get to your hotel as many of them are spread out across the region and not really within the limits of those stations.
Then you will also have to make arrangements with a taxi or tuk-tuk to take you to the various sights, or you could book an organized tour.
Car and driver
In the end, we opted for a private chauffeured tour as it looked much easier.
To book a private chauffeured tour you need to provide the company with your planned itinerary. This is because the price not only depends on the number of days but also on the number of kilometers that you will travel.
If you’re not sure about your itinerary for Kerala you can finetune it together with the company.
Most companies will be able to book your accommodations as well but you’re free to arrange your hotels yourself if you prefer.
Your driver will be waiting for you at the airport in the arrivals hall. From this point on you have all the freedom about how you fill in your days. We were well prepared and had a list of things that we wanted to see and do. Our driver always had some extra suggestions ready. Each evening we made the final arrangements with him for the next day.
It worked out really well and turned out to be a comfortable way to visit Kerala.
If you are looking for a car and driver, take a look here.
Joining an organized tour
If you don’t have time to create your own itinerary or just don’t want to go independent, then you could also join an organized tour.
TourRadar is an online travel agency specialized in multi-day tours. Their well-arranged interface makes it easy to compare package tours from different operators.
They have several 7 days Kerala tour packages.
Tipping in India
There’s something strange about tipping in India and it took some time before we got a hold about when and how much we should tip. Tipping, in India known as Baksheesh, is not common and didn’t exist before tourism became popular in India. You will hardly ever see a local give a tip.
Westerners introduced the custom of tipping, maybe because poverty can be confronting, but our driver was quick to remind us that we didn’t need to be overly generous.
The Baksheesh has already found its way in the culture and staff in restaurants that see a lot of tourists now seem to expect tips from foreigners.
We sometimes noticed how we got treated differently than an Indian couple sitting at the table next to us. Mostly regarding the bill because the service was equally good regardless of skin color, language, or origin.
We usually tipped about 10% in restaurants.
Make sure to check the bill for a service charge before you tip.
Some restaurants will add this automatically, others don’t.
We did try to hand the tip subtly to our waiter because we often noticed how restaurant managers were quick to collect the tips that were left on the table and they just disappeared in their own pockets.
The tipping policy was not any more clear in hotels.
We noticed how luxury hotels seemed to have a no-tipping policy.
We had some small rupees handy (the guideline is 50 rupees per bag) each time we arrived in a hotel but the porters in most luxury hotels were very fast to leave to the room. We often didn’t have the chance to hand over the tip.
On the occasions where we did, they were overly grateful.
Less luxurious hotels often showed a completely different picture.
Hotel porters in these hotels would put on a whole show and acted like our bags weighed at least 50kg each.
They clearly expected a tip and did not make a start to leave the room until we handed them the Baksheesh.
We tipped the first group with pleasure, but the 2nd group gave us a bad feeling.
“If you reject the food, ignore the customs, fear the religion and avoid the people, you might better stay at home.”
If you have a car with a driver it is also expected that you tip your driver for good service.
Our driver was always on time and even acted as a guide whenever he could.
He would tell us more about the places that we visited and would always offer suggestions about the places where we could go to.
If you’re happy with the services of your driver the suggested tip is 200 INR per day per person.
If you’re sharing a driver with a larger group you can lower these amounts, a tip of 800INR/day is very generous.
Scams in India
We encountered various small scams but luckily nothing that was too bad.
Most of them occurred in Rajasthan but you will be confronted with them in all public and touristic places all over India, even in temples.
Do not accept any free things that are offered to you. Once you have accepted the so-called gift they will ask money in return.
Overall we had the impression that things weren’t as bad in Kerala as in Rajasthan but we prefer to share our tips anyway.
A small piece of advice is to not be annoyed too much by these scams. If you allow them to influence your mood it will just ruin your experience. Let it go and move on. It’s not worth ruining your trip over it.
Know how much you need to pay
We experienced how Indians shamelessly dared to ask a twentyfold of the official price for snacks or drinks.
A coke in an ordinary Indian supermarket was suddenly more expensive than what we would pay in a fancy bistro along the Champs-Elysée.
Although you clearly know that this cannot be correct it’s hard to negotiate a fair price if you do not know this price.
After we overpaid once our driver showed us where could find the official price.
All drinks and snacks should have the price printed on them. If the bottle or package is not showing the price or the price has been barred just move on and find a trustworthy seller.
We visited most sites with our driver and when we did he told us the entry fees we needed to pay.
Most of the time these were also clearly indicated at the ticket offices. Prices for foreigners are more expensive than those for locals.
Luckily the difference is not that big here than it was in the North where foreigners often paid the fifteenfold or twentyfold of locals.
Most entrance fees can be paid with a credit card or cash.
Monuments that are run by the government often have some discount for credit card payments.
When paying cash make sure to check your change, short-changing is not uncommon in India.
The chances are smaller that they will try to pull short-changing tricks on you if you clearly show the notes that you hand over or even mention how much cash you give them.
Something else we experienced, although in New Delhi, is that people pretended to be ticket vendors although the entrance is free.
This happened at the Jama Masjid mosque.
Scammers stopped us at the entrance and rather aggressively asked us to pay 300 INR per person and an additional 300 INR for each camera.
Because we knew the entrance was free we ended up only paying the camera fee and saved 600 INR.
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If you plan on visiting any monuments look up the price online before you go.
Adapter for electrical appliances
India uses a mix of electrical plugs type C (also known as Europlug), D and M . The type C plug is similar to what is used in most European countries.
The Type M plug has three round pins in a triangular pattern and looks similar to the Type D plug, the only difference being that its pins are much larger.
Type M pins are used for bigger appliances.
Since we are from Belgium, we did not need an adapter.
If you have problems using type C plugs in Type D sockets you should try to insert an object with a fine tip into the top hole while inserting the plug.
Stay healthy
Maybe it was the temperature that was slightly more pleasant or maybe the kitchen hygiene is just better, whatever the reason was, once we arrived in Kerala we were released of the famous Delhi belly.
We still obeyed the following rules:
Avoid drinking any tap water or brushing your teeth with it. Try to steer clear from any food that may have been washed in it like salads and order any soda’s without ice.
Indians have the lowest rate of meat consumption in the world. India has 500 million vegetarians, that are more vegetarians than the rest of the world put together.
The country offers perhaps the world’s most fabulous choice of vegetarian food so it may be a good choice to go veggie for the duration of your stay in India.
Undercooked or rotten meat can do a lot more harm than a badly prepared vegetarian dish.
Expenses abroad can be seriously inflated by fees from your bank or credit card. That’s why I’m a huge fan of my N26 account.
The account is available to most EU residents.
The checking account is free as well as the associated Mastercard and there’s no exchange rate provision when you use to card for payments abroad.
There’s a 1,7% exchange rate provision when you withdraw money abroad but even that is free with the premium Black Mastercard.
The app is another great feature of the card, you can follow your expenses in real-time and instantly block your card if you see any signs of fraud.
When paying cash double-check the amount you hand over to the cashier and double-check the notes you get back. Shortchanging is, unfortunately, a common practice in India.
Also, check the quality of the notes you get back.
It doesn’t matter so much for small notes (anything up to 100INR) but don’t accept any notes over 100 that are damaged or have been written on.
We had one 500 rupee note with some yellow marks on it and it took us a while before somebody wanted to accept it.
We stayed in both 3, 4, and 5-star hotels.
The level of service in all of them was excellent but we noticed how the cleanliness was significantly lower in 3-star hotels.
We found dust on the shelves, old worn towels, raffled carpet in the corridors, sticky tables in the restaurant, and pigeon poop all around the pool.
What we didn’t find was toilet paper in the public toilets. 😊 Not what we would expect from a 3-star hotel but you have to keep in mind that the standards for cleanliness are different in India.
Indian cities are often very hectic and noisy and we were often happy that we could relax in a comfortable hotel after a busy day.
We would recommend taking slightly better hotels then you usually take so that you can unwind and relax after a hectic day.
Travel Insurance
Last but not least… I’m not sure how good or bad Indian hospitals are.
I do want to believe that they have a higher standard of cleanliness than the average Indian restaurant but still, I rather don’t experience it myself.
We never had anything serious happen on any of our journeys around the world but we never take any risks, better safe than sorry… That’s why we always travel with good travel insurance.
If you don’t have travel insurance yet, check out HeyMondo or Safetywing . Both companies over good travel insurance for a competitive price.
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We had an amazing week in Kerala.
The backwaters are incredibly beautiful and although this is the third time that we visit tea plantations they keep on inspiring us to snap hundreds of pictures.
Kerala has everything you need for a lovely vacation.
There’re fantastic hotels in all price classes.
One thing I noticed about hotels in India is that the service is always excellent. Cleanliness is somewhat troublesome in 3-star hotels (we did not stay below 3 stars) but the service remains spotless.
Nature lovers as we are we were definitely charmed by the beautiful nature of the state.
If we would come back we would certainly do some trekkings and maybe even try one of the bounty beaches to relax afterward.
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Friday 27th of December 2019
Thanks for sharing your itinerary for the trip, Kerala is very beautiful city and there have many places to visit for sightseeing. I really appreciate this post, all images are so beautiful, Thanks for sharing this post.
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