If you’re after day-trip inspiration, we’ve got some ideas. Located 18 miles away, Alappuzha is worth hopping in the car for. Among your first stops here ought to be Alappuzha Beach, Kerala Backwaters and Ambalapuzha Sree Krishna Temple. Locals are also likely to point you in the direction of Kochi, 40 miles away. If you can only find time for one attraction here, let it be Lulu Mall. (But we’d also highly recommend Marine Drive and Fort Kochi Beach.)