Morning: Arrive at Cochin Airport at 07:00 and meet the local representative. After a quick breakfast, embark on a Cochin city tour covering Fort Kochi, the iconic Chinese Fishing Nets, the historic Mattancherry Palace, and the vibrant Jew Town where you can browse antique shops.
Afternoon: Check‑in to Ripples Backwater, Kumarakom (subject to availability). Spend the early afternoon relaxing by the lakeside or optionally explore the Kumarakom backwaters by canoe, motor‑boat or houseboat (not included).
Evening: Enjoy leisure time at the hotel or take a sunset stroll along the Vembanadu Lake. Dinner is served at the hotel followed by an overnight stay.
Find HotelsMorning: After breakfast at the hotel, visit the renowned Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary to spot waterfowl, herons, migratory Siberian cranes and many other feathered friends.
Afternoon: The afternoon is free for leisure; relax at the resort, enjoy the pool, or indulge in a traditional Kerala massage (additional cost).
Evening: Return to the hotel for dinner and a restful overnight stay.
Find HotelsMorning: Check out early and drive to Kollam, stopping at the mystical Mannarasala Sree Nagaraja Temple where you can admire the thousands of snake idols and the famed turmeric paste.
Afternoon: Arrive in Kollam, check in to Fragrant Nature Kollam, then enjoy a complimentary boat ride on Ashtamudi Lake. Afterwards, relax at Mahatma Gandhi Beach and, if time permits, visit the historic Thangassery Lighthouse for panoramic sea views.
Evening: Explore Kollam’s bustling local markets, sample street food, and return to the hotel for dinner and overnight accommodation.
Find HotelsMorning: After breakfast, depart for Ponmudi with an en‑route stop at Jatayu Earth’s Center, home to the world’s largest bird sculpture and a thrilling cable‑car experience. Visit the nearby Jatayu Rama Temple as well.
Afternoon: Enjoy lunch at the recommended Vazhiyorakkada Restaurant (at own cost). Continue the journey and arrive in Ponmudi, checking in to Golden Peak, Ponmudi KTDc.
Evening: Relax in the hill‑station ambience, dine at the hotel, and spend a peaceful night amidst the cool hills.
Find HotelsMorning: After breakfast, check out and explore the scenic Ponmudi Hill followed by a visit to the breathtaking Kallar Meenmutty Waterfall, ideal for nature walks and photo opportunities.
Afternoon: Return to the hotel for lunch and enjoy free time to wander the surrounding tea‑plantation trails or simply unwind in the fresh mountain air.
Evening: Dinner at the hotel, followed by an overnight stay in Ponmudi.
Find HotelsMorning: After breakfast, check out and drive to Trivandrum. En route, visit the majestic Padmaswamy Temple (Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple) for a glimpse of Kerala’s spiritual heritage.
Afternoon: Complete any last‑minute shopping or sightseeing in Trivandrum before proceeding to the airport for your departure flight.
Evening: Departure from Trivandrum International Airport.
Find HotelsTo extend the trip, consider adding a day in the backwaters for an overnight houseboat experience or a day in Thekkady for wildlife safaris. If you need to shorten the itinerary, you can skip the Ponmudi hill‑station segment and depart directly from Kollam to Trivandrum, saving two travel days while still enjoying the key coastal and cultural highlights.