Start your Kerala bachelorette party with a day at Kovalam Beach. Enjoy the sun, sand and sea while indulging in fun activities like beach volleyball, surfboarding and more. You can relax and sunbathe if you prefer a more laid-back day. Experience the beach's nightlife by visiting beach shacks with your friends and enjoy local delicacies with cocktails.
Take a scenic ride to Thekkady and explore the Periyar National Park, an exotic wildlife sanctuary. The beautiful and serene area has a range of activities from cruising through the park to trekking and bamboo rafting. Opt for an Ayurvedic massage and rejuvenation therapy for relaxation. Before retiring to your comfortable homestay, make sure to attend a Kathakali dance performance, a form of traditional Indian dance-drama.
Experience Kerala's trademark by visiting Kumarakom Backwaters. Sail through the backwaters on a houseboat while indulging in delicious local food. Take in the natural beauty of the coconut trees and lush greenery while you relax. After the boathouse, you can visit the famous Bird sanctuary of Kumarakom. Spend the night at a houseboat and sleep under a blanket of stars!
End your bachelorette party by visiting the famous Fort Kochi Heritage Zone home to historical landmarks and beautiful colonial architecture. Visit the Chinese fishing nets for a photo op and explore the Fort Kochi beach. Take a walking tour of the zone, including the Dutch Palace, the Jewish synagogue, and the St. Francis Church, the first European church in India. Before leaving, indulge in some shopping at the local markets for souvenirs and trinkets.
If you have extra time, you can add a visit to the popular Athirappilly waterfall or head to Munnar for stunning views of the tea gardens. If you're short on time, you can cut the trip day short by skipping bird-watching and head back early.