Day 1
Arrival in Cochin
- Arrival: Pickup from Cochin International Airport (COK) or Ernakulam Junction Railway Station (ERS).
- Sightseeing in Cochin:
- Fort Kochi (Historical & Cultural Tour)
- Mattancherry Palace (Dutch Palace, Portuguese Architecture)
- Jewish Synagogue (Historic Synagogue in Mattancherry)
- St. Francis Church (Oldest European Church in India)
- Chinese Fishing Nets (Iconic and Traditional Fishing Nets)
- Marine Drive (Scenic Waterfront Promenade)
- Hill Palace Museum (Kerala’s First Heritage Museum)
- Evening: Leisure walk along Marine Drive.
- Overnight Stay: Cochin
Day 2
Cochin to Munnar
- Morning: After breakfast, drive to Munnar (approx. 4 hours).
- En route Sightseeing:
- Cheeyappara Waterfalls (Scenic Waterfalls)
- Valara Waterfalls (Beautiful Waterfall)
- Spice Plantations (Explore Kerala’s famous spice gardens)
- Munnar Sightseeing:
- Tea Museum (Tata Tea Museum showcasing tea processing and history)
- Overnight Stay: Munnar
Day 3
Explore Munnar
- Morning: After breakfast, full-day sightseeing tour of Munnar.
- Eravikulam National Park (Home to the endangered Nilgiri Tahr)
- Mattupetty Dam (Boating and Picnic Spot)
- Echo Point (Known for its Natural Echo Phenomenon)
- Kundala Lake (Pedal boating and scenic views)
- Top Station (Best viewpoint with panoramic views of the Western Ghats)
- Blossom Hydel Park (Beautiful garden for nature walks)
- Overnight Stay: Munnar
Day 4
Munnar to Thekkady
- Morning: After breakfast, drive to Thekkady (approx. 3.5 hours).
- Sightseeing in Thekkady:
- Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary (Explore via a boat cruise on Periyar Lake)
- Spice Plantation Tour (Learn about Kerala’s rich spice heritage)
- Elephant Ride/Experience (Optional)
- Kathakali and Kalaripayattu Shows (Traditional Cultural Performances)
- Overnight Stay: Thekkady
Day 5
Thekkady to Alleppey
- Morning: After breakfast, drive to Alleppey (approx. 4 hours).
- Sightseeing in Alleppey:
- Backwater Cruise (Famous Houseboat Experience)
- Vembanad Lake (India’s longest lake)
- Alleppey Beach (Known for its beautiful pier and sunset views)
- Coir Museum (Learn about Kerala’s traditional coir industry)
- Overnight Stay: Alleppey Houseboat/Hotel
Day 6
Alleppey to Varkala
- Morning: After breakfast, drive to Varkala (approx. 3.5 hours).
- Sightseeing in Varkala:
- Varkala Beach (Popular for its cliffs and Papanasam Beach)
- Janardhana Swamy Temple (Ancient Temple near the beach)
- Varkala Cliff (Scenic cliffs overlooking the Arabian Sea)
- Sivagiri Mutt (Spiritual Center of Guru Narayana)
- Kappil Lake (Serene lake perfect for boating)
- Overnight Stay: Varkala
Day 7
Departure from Varkala to Trivandrum
- Morning: After breakfast, drive to Trivandrum (approx. 1.5 hours).
- Optional Sightseeing (If Time Permits):
- Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple (Richest temple in the world)
- Napier Museum (Historic Museum and Art Gallery)
- Kovalam Beach (One of the most famous beaches in Kerala)
- Drop-Off: Trivandrum International Airport (TRV) or Trivandrum Central Railway Station (TVC) for your onward journey.
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