Kerala 7-Day Itinerary

1. Day 1: Kochi Fort
   20 minutes (7.8km) from Cochin International Airport

   The historic Fort Kochi, home to several important landmarks, including St. Francis Church and Chinese Fishing Nets.

2. Day 2: Munnar Tea Plantations
   4 hours (125 km) from Kochi Fort

   Walking tour through the lush tea plantations and breathtaking scenery.

3. Day 3: Periyar National Park
   3 hours (86 km) from Munnar Tea Plantations

   Boat Safari through the tiger and elephant-filled sanctuary.

4. Day 4: Alleppey Backwaters
   3 hours (137 km) from Periyar National Park

   Relaxing House Boat ride through the peaceful Kerala backwaters.

5. Day 5: Kovalam Beach
   3 hours (159 km) from Alleppey Backwaters

   Beautiful and serene Palm lined beaches blended with a vibrant seaside culture.

6. Day 6: Trivandrum City
   30 minutes (10 km) from Kovalam Beach

   City Tour through Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Napier Museum, and other local spots.

7. Day 7: Varkala Temple
   1 hour (42 km) from Trivandrum City

   Ancient temple with coastal views, lively markets, and plenty of vegetarian food options.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Kochi Fort (2 hours, free)
• Munnar Tea Plantations (6 hours, 100 INR)
• Periyar National Park (4 hours, 200 INR)
• Alleppey House Boat (24 hours, 6,000 INR)
• Kovalam Beach (3 hours, free)
• Trivandrum City (4 hours, 500 INR)
• Varkala Temple (2 hours, free)
• Total Estimated Cost: Approx. 6,800 INR (excluding accommodation and meals)

Useful Tips

If you have more time, try visiting Fort Kochi to watch the sunsets or spend a night in a treehouse in Munnar. If you're short on time, it is recommendable that you drop a day from Trivandrum and instead have a day trip to Gavi from Kochi.