Budget trips from Kochi
From Kochi, Kerala's hills, backwaters and beaches are all a few hours away, and overnight trains reach Goa and the Karnataka coast. These 6 trips typically cost under ₹10,000 per person, including travel there and back, stays, food and local transport.
Estimates for one person sharing a room, October 2026. Not live prices.
| Place | Days | Typical cost |
|---|---|---|
| Alleppey (Alappuzha) | 2 | ₹6,350 |
| Wayanad | 3 | ₹8,400 |
| Varkala | 3 | ₹8,500 |
| Ooty | 3 | ₹8,700 |
| Munnar | 3 | ₹8,800 |
| Kodaikanal | 3 | ₹9,000 |
About ₹6,350 for 2 days
Backwater canals by shikara or houseboat, village walks and Kerala meals.
About ₹8,400 for 3 days
Forested hills with waterfalls, the Edakkal caves and plantation homestays.
About ₹8,500 for 3 days
A clifftop beach town with cafés above the sea, good for slow days.
About ₹8,700 for 3 days
The Nilgiri toy train, tea gardens and cool air when the plains are hot.
About ₹8,800 for 3 days
Rolling tea estates, Eravikulam National Park and cool nights in the Western Ghats.
About ₹9,000 for 3 days
A lakeside hill station with pine forests and long walks, quieter than Ooty.
Spend less
Questions
Alleppey (Alappuzha): about ₹6,350 per person for 2 days (₹4,600–8,100), including return travel (bus or train, about 1.5 hours), stays, food and local transport.
Yes. Each total includes the return journey from Kochi by the mode shown, plus stays, food, local transport and entry fees for the number of days given. Flights and peak-season stays can cost more, so book early for long weekends.
They're typical per-person estimates in rupees for one person sharing a double room, estimated in October 2026. The lower figure is a careful budget (sleeper class, simple guesthouses, local food); the higher one is more comfortable. They aren't live prices; check fares before you book.
Budget a little more for stays, since you won't be splitting a room, or use hostels and dorms, which many of these places have. Travel and food cost about the same.
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