How to travel Kerala properly on ₹2,000 per day — budget homestays, KSRTC buses, street food and a complete 7-day sample itinerary.
Kerala has a reputation as an expensive destination. But underneath the luxury surface is a state with excellent public transport, affordable homestays and street food that costs under ₹100 for a full meal.
Accommodation: ₹500–900/night
In Munnar, guesthouses start at ₹500. In Alleppey, staying in town and taking a day cruise cuts accommodation to ₹600. KTDC hotels in most destinations: doubles from ₹700.
Food: ₹200–300/day
Breakfast at local tea shop: puttu and kadala (₹50). Lunch “meals” with unlimited rice and curries: ₹70–120. Dinner fish curry and rice: ₹120–180. Total: ₹250–400/day.
Transport: ₹100–300/day
KSRTC buses: Kochi–Munnar ₹120, Kochi–Alleppey ₹80. Kollam–Alleppey public ferry (8 hours): ₹500 tourist ticket — a travel highlight in itself.
7-Day Budget Itinerary: ₹14,000 Total
Day 1–2 Kochi (₹1,600) → Day 3–4 Munnar (₹1,800) → Day 5 Alleppey (₹1,400) → Day 6–7 Varkala (₹1,600). Remaining budget for incidentals and day trips.
