7-Day Itinerary for Kochi, Munnar, Alleppey, Kovalam, Trivandrum, and Kanyakumari

1. Day 1: Kochi
   1 hour (38 km) from Cochin International Airport

   Visit the Fort Kochi Beach and see the unique Chinese fishing nets; also explore the Santa Cruz Basilica and the Dutch Palace at Mattancherry.

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

   Witness the beautiful tea leaf plantations and learn production processes while spending time with the Munnar Tea Museum. Visit Eravikulam National Park for a diverse range of fauna and flora.

3. Day 3: Alleppey
   4 hours (150 km) from Munnar

   Take a catamaran houseboat tour where the scenic backwaters will keep you relaxed. The houseboats here offer multiple amenities such as local food and overnight stays.

4. Day 4: Kovalam
   2 hours (100 km) from Alleppey

   Enjoy the Kovalam Beach's pristine waters, spend time exploring the Halcyon Castle, and explore local markets in the district. Also, get a chance to visit a turtle conservation project at the beach.

5. Day 5-6: Trivandrum
   30 minutes (17 km) from Kovalam

   Visit the Napier Museum and browse traditional and contemporary art pieces, spend time exploring the Palace of the Maharajahs, visit the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple to uncover historic Indian architecture.

6. Day 7: Kanyakumari
   2 hours (100 km) from Trivandrum

   Witness the breathtaking sunrise and sunset at the Vivekananda Rock Memorial or explore the Thiruvalluvar Statue by taking a ferry. Visit the local temple for a chance to immerse in culture.

Estimated Time and Costs

• Fort Kochi Beach (2 hours early evening): ₹0.00
• Santa Cruz Basilica (1 hour mid-day): ₹0.00
• Dutch Palace at Mattancherry (1 hour mid-day): ₹5.00
• Munnar Tea Museum (2 hours early morning): ₹300.00
• Eravikulam National Park (3 hours mid-day): ₹245.00
• Catamaran houseboat tour (overnight): ₹8,000.00
• Kovalam Beach (2 hours early evening): ₹0.00
• Halcyon Castle (1 hour morning): ₹0.00
• Local markets (2 hours evening): ₹200.00
• Napier Museum (2 hours mid-day): ₹20.00
• Palace of the Maharajahs (2 hours mid-day): ₹0.00
• Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple (2 hours early morning): ₹20.00
• Vivekananda Rock Memorial (2 hours early morning): ₹300.00
• Thiruvalluvar Statue (1 hour late evening): ₹50.00
• Local Temple (1 hour early evening): ₹0.00
Total Estimated Costs: ₹8,040.00

Useful Tips

For a more relaxing trip, continue your stay at houseboats or extend your days at various temples and other landmarks. Consider less crowded time periods for certain locations for better pricing.