After one complete week in luxury, I was ready to backpack South India. We had heard of Kerala and we were absolutely curious about it. (We being Raphael of Journey Wonders and I, we were traveling together for 2 more weeks).
If you’re planning your India backpacking route you might want to add Kerala on your itinerary. They are many cool places to visit in Kerala and it’s also one of the main spots in South India. Traveling one week in Kerala is possible, so let’s see where you should go!
In this backpacking Kerala guide, you’ll get a one week Kerala itinerary including some other places you should visit in Kerala if you have more time. I’ll be focussing on Fort Cochin, Kerala backwaters (Alleppey) and Munnar.
Backpacking in Kerala | Best Places to Visit in Kerala
Here’s my quick Kerala backpacking trip itinerary including tips, routes and recommendations! When backpacking through India, Kerala must be on your itinerary.
Fort Cochin in One Day (or Two)
Fort Cochin is one of the cool places to visit in Kerala. It is a small town not too far from the airport in Kerala. It’s a fishing town ideal for sunset spotting and to start your trip in Kerala. Basically, it’s a good starting point but there is not a lot of things to do around the town.
