Day 1
My second solo trip begins Netravati express from Thane to Alleppey. It was 30hours journey.
Day 2
Kerala style bunglow converted into a hostel. Beautiful wooden roof. Near to Alleppey beach. Breakfast included. Cost 350rs per night
Beach
10min walk from my hostel. Very neat and clean beach near to the road.
Day 3
Sight Seeing
I went for a one day canoeing trip in the backwaters of Alleppey. It started in the morning at 9am and the trip went whole day sailing on a canoe through small lanes of Alleppey backwaters passing by the locals houses.
Day 4
Next day early morning after breakfast I headed north to visit Marari beach, which is less crowded and good for a swim. It was 10km route, walked half and got a local bus. Best way to explore any place is by walk.
Beach
Just wow! Long stretch of sand and less crowded. Few local shacks around. Mostly foreigners. Went for a swim and then had local fish lunch from the shack. Must visit place in Alleppey.
Day 5
Stayed here for 2days. It's in the Fort Kochi area and near to all attraction by walk. You can hire bike and cycle to roam around this beautiful small area.
Fishing
One of the major attractions in Kochi is these fishing nets that are manually operated and are stationed on the shore. Around 10-12 men in regular interval pull these giant nets and catch the fishes.
Day 6
Ship
North of Fort Kochi lies and small town called Vypin. There is a ferry which is the fastest way to reach other side of the creek. Cost Rs. 3 per person its a RO-RO type ferry carrying passengers and vehicles Time 5min
Walk
After getting off the ferry, I moved ahead to the light house which was around 6km away, couldn't get a bus so started walking. It was too sunny so decide to hitch hike and to my surprise I got a lift till the light house. entry fee is 30rs
Boat
My flight got cancelled. So decide to go to main town of Ernakulam. By road it takes 30mim but by ferry only 15min and way cheaper. 4rs one way fare.
Sight Seeing
View from the top is spectacular. You just feel so good look at the beach in from and backwaters around. Must visit place to enjoy the scenic view
Day 7
Took at bus to Kochi airport which is around 45km and take 1-1.30 hours. AC bus costed me 88rs approx. Buses are on a hourly basis.
Aeroplane
