7 Days: Kochi - Munnar - Thekkady - Alleppey - Varkala - Kovalam - Trivandrum
Grand Kerala Leisure Itinerary
Day 1: Kochi Arrival & Munnar Travel
- Pickup: Welcome at Kochi Airport or Railway Station.
- Experience: Visit Fort Kochi, Chinese Fishing Nets, and Mattancherry Palace.
- Travel: Drive to Munnar (approx 4 hours).
- Sights: Enjoy Cheeyappara and Valara waterfalls en-route.
Stay: Munnar
Day 2: Munnar Tea Garden Sights
- Nature: Visit Eravikulam National Park and Rajamalai Peak.
- Views: Explore Mattupetty Dam, Echo Point, and Photo Point.
- Heritage: Visit the Tea Museum and walk through the lush green tea gardens.
Stay: Munnar
Day 3: Munnar to Thekkady (Wild Kerala)
- Travel: Drive to Thekkady (Periyar) (approx 3 hours).
- Wildlife: Boating in Periyar Lake to spot wild animals.
- Leisure: Evening visit to a Spice Plantation and Elephant Junction.
- Culture: Optional Kathakali and Kalaripayattu performance.
Stay: Thekkady
Day 4: Thekkady to Alleppey (Houseboat)
- Travel: Drive to Alappuzha (Alleppey).
- Highlight: Check-in at a traditional Kerala Houseboat (12 PM).
- Backwaters: Cruise through the serene backwaters and palm-fringed canals.
- Leisure: Enjoy traditional Kerala meals on board.
Stay: Houseboat / Alleppey Resort
Day 5: Alleppey to Varkala Cliff
- Travel: Drive to Varkala Beach (approx 3.5 hours).
- Experience: Visit the famous Varkala Cliff overlooking the Arabian Sea.
- Spiritual: Visit Janardana Swami Temple (2000 years old).
- Sunset: Enjoy the breathtaking sunset from the cliff cafes.
Stay: Varkala
Day 6: Varkala to Kovalam & Poovar
- Travel: Drive to Kovalam Beach.
- Sights: Visit Lighthouse Beach, Hawah Beach, and Samudra Beach.
- Excursion: Visit Poovar Island for a unique mangrove forest boating experience.
- Leisure: Enjoy the golden sand beaches of Kovalam.
Stay: Kovalam
Day 7: Trivandrum Sightseeing & Departure
- Temple: Darshan at the sacred Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple.
- Sights: Visit Napier Museum, Zoo, and Kuthiramalika Palace.
- Departure: Evening drop-off at Trivandrum Airport or Railway Station.
End of 7 Days Kerala Grand Journey