Light breakfast with great coffee and local/continental dishes in Fort Kochi; a good spot to start your walking day. Check opening hours (commonly 8:00–18:00).
Stroll the waterfront to see iconic Chinese fishing nets and visit St. Francis Church (one of India’s oldest European churches) for history and photography; many sites are open mornings—St. Francis Church typically 9:00–17:00.
See the Nilgiri tahr and rolling shola grasslands—best early morning; park hours are generally ~7:00–16:00 but check for seasonal closures or maintenance days.
Cruise on Periyar Lake to spot elephants, deer and birds along the shoreline; boat rides typically run until mid/late afternoon—confirm the exact departure schedule locally.
Attend an evening performance to experience Kerala’s traditional dance or martial arts—shows commonly start around 6:00–7:00pm; check local schedules and booking.
Board your traditional kettuvallam houseboat around midday—houseboats typically depart between 12:00–14:00 for an afternoon-to-evening cruise; confirm check-in times with operator.
Enjoy a freshly cooked Kerala lunch while the boat navigates canals, rice paddies and village waterways—meals are usually included in the houseboat price.
Short stops to see traditional village life, toddy tapping and coir-making; many houseboats include these local visits—check your itinerary on boarding.
Short drive to Kumarakom (approx 45–60 min) to visit the bird sanctuary—best early morning for migratory and resident birds; sanctuary hours typically start early (~6:30 onwards).
Important 18th-century temple with strict dress code and set opening hours (commonly morning 5:00–11:00 and evening 17:00–19:00); men require mundu/dhoti and women long skirt/saree—check temple rules and queue times in advance.