Luxury 7-Day Itinerary for Kerala

1. Day 1: Arrive in Kochi
   0 min (0 miles) from Kochi Airport

   Explore Fort Kochi and its rich colonial history at Mattancherry Palace followed by sunset at Chinese fishing nets. Stay at Ramada Resort, Cochin.

2. Day 2: Munnar Tea Plantations and Eravikulam National Park
   4 hours (88.9 km) from Kochi

   Take a leisurely drive to Munnar to witness sprawling tea plantations at sunrise and spot endangered species in Eravikulam National Park, followed by high tea at Windermere Estate. Stay at Fragrant Nature Munnar.

3. Day 3: Alleppey Backwaters
   4 hours 30 min (150.4 km) from Munnar

   Ride a houseboat through the picturesque palm-lined canals of Alleppey, enjoying meals cooked on board. Return to shore by a motorboat. Stay at Spice Routes Luxury Houseboat.

4. Day 4: Kovalam Beach
   4 hours 30 min (169.1 km) from Alleppey

   Relax at the luxury Kovalam beach resort, enjoy spa treatments and fine dining at The Leela Kovalam.

5. Day 5: Varkala Beach
   1 hour 30 min (51.5 km) from Kovalam

   Stop by Varkala Beach for some of the best seafood and cliff-top dining accompanied by a sea view. Unwind at Anantya Resort and spa.

6. Day 6: Thekkady Wildlife Sanctuary
   3 hours 40 min (135.9 km) from Varkala

   Go for a wildlife safari in Thekkady, walking tours around spice plantations and bamboo rafting are also available. Stay at Aanavilasam Luxury Plantation House.

7. Day 7: Departure from Kochi
   5 hours 30 min (202.0 km) from Thekkady

   Depart for Kochi International Airport in the morning.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Chinese fishing nets (1 hour, Free)
• Mattancherry Palace (2 hours, ₹ 20)
• Eravikulam National Park (3 hours, ₹ 1350)
• Houseboat ride (22 hours, ₹ 15,000)
• The Leela Kovalam (1 day, ₹ 20,000)
• Anantya Resort (1 day, ₹ 15,000)
• Thekkady Wildlife Sanctuary (4 hours, ₹ 5000)
• Total Estimated Costs: ₹ 58,370

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider visiting Wayanad district known for its biodiversity, tea and coffee plantations, and Meenmutty Falls. Food lovers can explore Kozhikode known for its lip-smacking Mappila biryani and sweets. For those who have less time, skip Varkala and spend an extra day at Kovalam Beach.