DAY-1
Arrival in Kochi
1. Arrive in Kochi (Cochin International Airport). Check into your hotel and freshen up.
2. Explore Fort Kochi:
3. Visit Chinese Fishing Nets, St. Francis Church, and Santa Cruz Basilica.
4. Walk around Jew Town and visit the Paradesi Synagogue.
5. Visit the Mattancherry Palace.
6. Evening: Enjoy a Kathakali dance performance or Kalaripayattu martial arts show.
7. Overnight stay in Kochi.
DAY-2
Kochi to Munnar (Hill Station)
1. Morning drive to Munnar (4-5 hours).
2. Check into your hotel in Munnar and rest.
3. Explore the tea plantations and enjoy a tea-tasting session.
4. Visit Attukal Waterfalls and Pothamedu View Point for scenic views.
5. Overnight stay in Munnar.
DAY-3
Munnar Sightseeing
1. After breakfast, visit Eravikulam National Park (home to the endangered Nilgiri Tahr).
2. Explore Tea Museum and Mattupetty Dam for boating and scenic views.
3. Visit Kundala Lake and Top Station for breathtaking panoramic views of the Western Ghats.
4. Overnight stay in Munnar.
DAY-4
Munnar to Thekkady (Wildlife)
1. Morning drive to Thekkady (3-4 hours).
2. Check into your hotel and relax.
3. Afternoon: Take a boat cruise on Periyar Lake to spot wildlife, such as elephants, sambar deer, and bird species.
4. Visit Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary and enjoy optional activities like spice plantation tours or elephant rides.
5. Overnight stay in Thekkady.
DAY-5
Thekkady to Alleppey (Backwaters)
1. After breakfast, drive to Alleppey (3-4 hours), known as the “Venice of the East.”
2. Check into a houseboat for a day cruise through the tranquil backwaters.
-Enjoy traditional Kerala meals served onboard.
-Relax and soak in the serene views of coconut groves, rice paddies, and quaint village life.
3. Overnight on the houseboat (or a hotel if you prefer).
DAY-6
Alleppey to Kovalam (Beaches)
1. Disembark from the houseboat in the morning.
2. Drive to Kovalam (about 4 hours).
3. Check into a beachfront resort and relax.
4. Visit Lighthouse Beach, Hawa Beach, and Samudra Beach.
5. Evening: Enjoy a sunset view from the Lighthouse.
6. Overnight stay in Kovalam.
DAY-7
Kovalam & Day Trip to Kanyakumari
1. Morning drive to Kanyakumari (90-minute drive) for a day trip.
-Visit the Vivekananda Rock Memorial and Thiruvalluvar Statue.
-Explore the Kanyakumari Temple and Triveni Sangam (where the Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal, and Indian Ocean meet).
2. Return to Kovalam by evening.
3. Overnight stay in Kovalam or transfer back to Trivandrum.