Kerala Honeymoon Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Cochin city tour
    Estimated time from airport: 1 hr
    Distance from last destination: approx. 40 km

    Explore the historic city of Cochin, visiting the Chinese fishing nets at Fort Kochi beach and see the European influence at the Dutch Palace. End the day with a sunset cruise along the serene backwaters of Kerala.

  2. Day 2: Munnar hill station
    Estimated time from last destination: 4 hr
    Distance from last destination: approx. 130 km

    Drive out to the picturesque Munnar hill station and enjoy views of tea plantations, visit the popular Eravikulam National Park to see the endangered Nilgiri Tahr and the picturesque Mattupetty Dam.

  3. Day 3: Thekkady wildlife sanctuary
    Estimated time from last destination: 3 hr
    Distance from last destination: approx. 90 km

    Go on a jungle safari at the Thekkady wildlife sanctuary, home to elephants, tigers, and many more animals. After the safari, relax with an Ayurvedic spa or take a walk through the fragrant spice plantations.

  4. Day 4: Alleppey backwaters
    Estimated time from last destination: 3 hr
    Distance from last destination: approx. 140 km

    Embark on a houseboat ride through the serene and beautiful Alleppey backwaters. Enjoy the tranquil surroundings and the local cuisine while cruising through the backwaters.

  5. Day 5: Kovalam Beach
    Estimated time from last destination: 3 hr
    Distance from last destination: approx. 160 km

    End your honeymoon by relaxing at the popular Kovalam Beach, with its palm-lined shores and blue waters. Take a stroll along the beach, indulge in a massage or watch the fishermen bring in their catch in the evening.

Time and Costs Estimates:

  • Chinese fishing nets at Fort Kochi beach (1 hr, free)
  • Dutch Palace (1 hr, INR 5 per person)
  • Mattupetty Dam (2 hr, INR 20 per person)
  • Eravikulam National Park (3 hr, INR 125 per person)
  • Thekkady wildlife sanctuary - jungle safari (3 hr, INR 1,500 per jeep safari)
  • Houseboat ride at Alleppey backwaters (24 hr, starting from INR 8,000 for two)
  • Kovalam beach - relax and explore (3 hr, free)

  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 10,650 per person

Useful tips:

For a more relaxed itinerary, you can skip Thekkady wildlife sanctuary and spend an extra day in Munnar hill station. Also, consider visiting the Athirapally waterfalls near Cochin or the Kanyakumari beach at the southern tip of India.

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