3‑Day Kerala Adventure: Kochi & Munnar for 12 Travelers

Day 1: Arrival & Exploration of Kochi

Morning: Arrive at Cochin International Airport and transfer to the hotel in Fort Kochi. After a quick refresh, enjoy a welcome breakfast featuring Kerala’s famous banana‑leaf thali.

Afternoon: Stroll through the historic streets of Fort Kochi, admire the iconic Chinese Fishing Nets, and visit the Mattancherry Palace (Dutch Palace) to glimpse royal murals.

Evening: Dine at a seaside restaurant on Marine Drive and experience a captivating traditional Kathakali performance at Kerala Kathakali Centre.

Day 2: Scenic Journey to Munnar

Morning: After breakfast, embark on a comfortable bus ride (≈4 hours) to the hill station of Munnar. Check‑in at the hotel and enjoy the cool mountain air.

Afternoon: Explore the sprawling Tea Gardens of Munnar, followed by a visit to the Eravikulam National Park to spot the endangered Nilgiri tahr and enjoy panoramic views.

Evening: Return to the hotel for a relaxing dinner featuring local specialties such as appam with stew, then unwind with a bonfire under the starry hills.

Day 3: Munnar Highlights & Return to Kochi

Morning: Visit Top Station for sunrise over the Western Ghats, then proceed to Mattupetty Dam for a short boat ride and photo‑ops at the surrounding pine forests.

Afternoon: Stop at Echo Point and the scenic Tea Museum before enjoying a hearty lunch. Begin the return journey to Kochi.

Evening: Arrive back in Kochi, freshen up, and have a farewell dinner at a rooftop restaurant overlooking the backwaters, concluding the trip.

Time and Cost Estimates

• Fort Kochi & Chinese Fishing Nets – 2 hrs – ₹150 per person
• Mattancherry Palace – 1.5 hrs – ₹120 per person
• Kathakali Performance – 2 hrs – ₹300 per person
• Bus Transfer to Munnar (round‑trip) – 8 hrs total – ₹800 per person
• Tea Gardens & Eravikulam National Park – 4 hrs – ₹250 per person (entry + guide)
• Top Station & Mattupetty Dam – 3 hrs – ₹200 per person
• Echo Point & Tea Museum – 2 hrs – ₹100 per person
• Accommodation (2 nights in Kochi, 1 night in Munnar, 3‑star hotels) – ₹2,500 per room per night (2 rooms) – ₹15,000 total
• Meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner for 3 days) – ₹800 per person per day – ₹28,800 total
• Miscellaneous (water, snacks, tips) – ₹300 per person – ₹3,600 total
• Total Estimated Cost for 12 people – ₹82,020

Tips

To extend the trip, add an extra day in Munnar to visit the Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary or enjoy a tea‑plantation homestay. If you need to shorten it, skip the evening Kathakali show on Day 1 and replace it with a quick dinner, allowing an early departure from Kochi on Day 3.