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Top Highlights

Kochi Maritime Heritage

Munnar Sunrise

Thekkady Wildlife

Alleppey Canals

Varkala Cliff Beach

Trivandrum Napier Museum

Spice Plantation Walk

Fort Kochi Heritage Walk

Journey Route

Your Day-by-Day Route

Day 1 — Arrive

Kochi — Maritime Heritage

Arrive at Kochi Airport. Explore Fort Kochi's maritime heritage — Chinese Fishing Nets, Dutch Palace and the historic harbour.

Airport PickupFort KochiChinese Fishing Nets

Day 2

Kochi → Munnar

Drive to Munnar through the Western Ghats. Cheeyappara Waterfalls en route. Tea estate tour and evening in the misty hills.

Scenic DriveTea EstateMunnar Check-In

Day 3

Munnar — Sunrise & Sightseeing

Munnar Sunrise Point, Eravikulam National Park, Top Station panoramic views, Mattupetty Dam and Echo Point.

Sunrise PointEravikulam NPTop Station

Day 4

Munnar → Thekkady

Drive to Thekkady. Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary boat safari and spice plantation walk through cardamom country.

Wildlife SafariSpice GardenPeriyar Lake

Day 5

Thekkady → Alleppey

Drive to Alleppey. Shikara ride through the famous backwater canals and paddy fields at sunset.

Alleppey CanalsShikara RideBackwater Sunset

Day 6

Alleppey → Varkala

Drive to Varkala — Kerala's dramatic cliff-top beach with ancient red laterite cliffs and the Arabian Sea below.

Varkala CliffsPapanasam BeachCliff Walk

Day 7

Varkala → Trivandrum

Drive to Trivandrum. Visit Napier Museum, Padmanabhaswamy Temple and the Zoological Gardens.

Napier MuseumPadmanabhaswamy TempleZoo

Day 8 — Depart

Trivandrum Departure

Leisurely morning. Transfer to Trivandrum Airport / Railway Station for your onward journey.

CheckoutAirport Drop

Detailed Itinerary

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Arrive at Kochi International Airport. Explore the enchanting maritime heritage of Fort Kochi.

Airport pickup & hotel check-in
Chinese Fishing Nets at sunset — iconic Kerala image
Fort Kochi heritage walk — Dutch Palace, Jew Town
St. Francis Church & Kochi harbour
Overnight: Hotel in Kochi

Drive to Munnar (≈130 km) through the lush Western Ghats.

Cheeyappara & Valara Waterfalls en route
Munnar Tea Estate guided tour & tasting
TATA Tea Museum
Evening stroll in Munnar town
Overnight: Hotel in Munnar

Full day exploring Munnar's finest — sunrise, wildlife and panoramic hilltop views.

Munnar Sunrise Point — golden mist over tea gardens
Eravikulam National Park — Nilgiri Tahr sightings
Top Station — highest point, panoramic views
Mattupetty Dam & Echo Point
Overnight: Hotel in Munnar

Drive to Thekkady (≈90 km) through fragrant cardamom and pepper plantations.

Spice Plantation guided walk & tasting
Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary — lake boat safari
Elephant, bison & deer sightings
Optional: Kathakali cultural show
Overnight: Hotel in Thekkady

Drive to Alleppey (≈100 km) and explore the famous backwater canals by Shikara.

Drive to Alleppey backwaters
Shikara ride through narrow canals & paddy fields
Village life along the backwaters
Sunset over Vembanad Lake
Overnight: Hotel in Alleppey

Drive to Varkala (≈120 km) — Kerala's most dramatic coastal destination with ancient red laterite cliffs.

Drive to Varkala via NH-66
Papanasam Beach & clifftop walk
Janardanaswami Temple visit
Cliff-top sunset over the Arabian Sea
Optional: Ayurvedic spa & massage
Overnight: Clifftop Resort in Varkala

Drive to Trivandrum (≈54 km). Explore the cultural and spiritual heart of Kerala.

Napier Museum — Indo-Saracenic architecture & art
Padmanabhaswamy Temple — one of India's richest temples
Trivandrum Zoological Gardens
Overnight: Hotel in Trivandrum

Leisurely morning in Trivandrum. Transfer to airport or railway station for your onward journey.

Final breakfast at hotel
Optional: Kovalam Beach morning visit (30 min away)
Transfer to Trivandrum International Airport / Railway Station
Tour ends — 8 days of Kerala's finest!

What's Covered

Inclusions & Exclusions

What's Included

7 nights accommodation in 3-star hotels · Daily Breakfast & Dinner on all days · AC vehicle for all transfers and sightseeing · Expert English-speaking driver-guide · Alleppey Shikara ride · Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary boat safari · Eravikulam NP entry fees · All toll taxes & parking charges.

Not Included

Airfare / Train fare to/from Kochi · Personal expenses & shopping · Camera / video fees at monuments · Kathakali show tickets · Ayurvedic spa charges · Any meals not listed above · Travel insurance.

Traveller Reviews

What Travellers Say

★★★★★

Varkala was the absolute highlight — standing on those red cliffs watching the sunset over the Arabian Sea was breathtaking. The Napier Museum in Trivandrum was a wonderful surprise. Perfectly paced 8-day tour!

Arun & Preethi Menon

April 2025 · Bangalore

★★★★★

Fort Kochi's maritime heritage on Day 1 set the perfect tone. Munnar sunrise was magical and the Alleppey canal ride was so peaceful. This itinerary covers everything unique about Kerala. Highly recommend!

Vikram & Nandita Pillai

March 2025 · Mumbai

★★★★☆

Great customized itinerary — loved that it included Varkala instead of the usual Kovalam. Thekkady wildlife safari was thrilling. Driver was professional and very knowledgeable about each destination.

Sanjay Kumar

February 2025 · Delhi