Begin the day with a hearty Kerala breakfast at Gokul Veg Restaurant near Ernakulam Junction, then take a relaxed stroll along the breezy promenade at Marine Drive, enjoying views of the backwaters and local fishermen. Pop into Broadway Market for quick shopping-pick up banana chips, spices, and a fresh toddy cake-before grabbing an XL Uber to drop your luggage at Bedplus Aluva (near Aluva Metro Station) and freshen up for the evening festivities.
Head to Fort Kochi for a relaxed afternoon of history and café culture - wander past the iconic Chinese Fishing Nets, explore the colonial lanes, and pop into Kashi Art Café for a light meal and artisanal coffee. Finish with a short ferry ride to Gandhi Park at the Vasco da Gama Square to soak in sunset views over the harbour before returning to collect luggage from Bedplus Aluva and prepare for the evening Wondrella festivities.
Head to the Wondrella New Year Fest at Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium (Kaloor) for live music, food stalls and countdown energy-arrive early to enjoy craft beers and Kerala street-food at the festival bazaar. After the midnight celebrations, take an XL Uber to drop at Bedplus Aluva (near Aluva Metro Station), but if you crave a late-night bite first, stop by the nearby 24/7 favorite Hotel Rahmath for a comforting plate of Kerala parotta and chicken curry before checking in and resting.
Start with a leisurely breakfast at Kochu Vavval Restaurant for piping-hot idiyappam and egg curry, then stroll along the peaceful banks of the Periyar River to watch morning life and local fishermen setting out. Continue to the leafy Aluva Manappuram riverside park for a short boat ride and a visit to the colorful Sree Mahadeva Temple (Aluva)-a calm, photogenic stop that connects you to Kerala's riverine traditions before heading back to Bedplus Aluva to freshen up.
Take a slow, food-focused afternoon beginning with a seafood thali at Nalam Seafood Restaurant in Aluva, then wander the shaded lanes of Aluva Market to sample fresh coconut candy and pick up local snacks for the journey. Later, visit the tranquil Aluva Boat Jetty for a short backwater cruise toward the Periyar tributaries-watch kingfishers and village life drift by-and cap the afternoon with sunset chai at the riverside Cafe Ganges before returning to Bedplus Aluva to collect luggage and prepare for your onward travel.
Unwind your last evening with a riverside dinner at The Riverside Restaurant Aluva, savouring karimeen fry and appam while watching the Periyar glow at dusk; afterwards stroll through the nearby Aluva Night Bazaar to sample sweets like halwa and pick up a few souvenirs. Finish with a peaceful late-evening ferry ride from Aluva Boat Jetty (night service) toward the quieter backwater channels, then return to Bedplus Aluva (near Aluva Metro Station) to collect luggage and prepare for your onward journey or return trip.