Explore the historic Cochin Fort Area, visit St. Francis Church, Indo-Portuguese Museum and the Jewish Synagogue. End the day with a sunset harbor cruise.
Admire the beautiful tea plantations, visit the Tata Tea Museum and enjoy a traditional Keralan meal. Then explore the Carmelagiri Elephant Park and the Attukad Waterfalls, perfect for a family picnic.
Experience a spice plantation tour, engage in a cultural programme showcasing Kalaripayattu and Kathakali, and watch elephant bathing at the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. Finish the day with a boat ride at Periyar Lake.
Glide along the serene backwaters on an authentic houseboat and enjoy the local cuisine. Explore the Alleppey Beach and check out the unique Alleppey Lighthouse.
Relax on the white sand beaches of Kovalam, try out some water sports at Lighthouse Beach. Don't miss the Vizhinjam Lighthouse, Shri Padmanabhaswamy Temple, and the Napier Museum for a well-rounded visit to Kerala's capital city.
After breakfast, head to Trivandrum, stroll through the ancient Padmanabhapuram Palace, visit the Neyyar Dam and Wildlife Sanctuary, and indulge in some Ayurvedic spas.
Watch the sunrise at Kanyakumari's sunrise point, visit the Vivekananda Rock Memorial and Thiruvalluvar Statue, and then spend some time shopping for souvenirs at the local markets before departing for home.
For a more relaxed itinerary, reduce by a day's stay in Thekkady or Alleppey's Backwaters. To extend the trip, add some extra days in Kovalam or venture farther south, to the beautiful beaches of Varkala.