Start the trip with an adventure by hiking through the tea plantations of Munnar with a knowledgeable guide. Stop by the Tata Tea Museum on your way down to learn about the tea-making process. Enjoy local food at Rapsy Restaurant before retiring to your hotel.
Visit Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, home to elephants, tigers, and other wildlife. Take a jungle safari or bamboo rafting along Periyar Lake. Wind down by taking an Ayurvedic massage at the Spice Village Resort.
Travel to the largest waterfall in Kerala, Athirappilly Waterfalls. Explore the nearby Sholayar forest and the base of the waterfall with a local guide. End the day with dinner at any of the nearby restaurants.
Travel to Varkala Beach, a prime spot for surfing, paddleboarding, and paragliding. Spend the day lounging on the rock-cut beach while admiring the stunning view of the Arabian Sea. Dine at Darjeeling Cafe before heading back to your hotel.
Start the day at Bekal Fort, a massive fort overlooking the Arabian sea. Explore the multiple levels of the fort while admiring the architecture. Later visit the nearby Ananthapura Lake Temple, the only lake temple in Kerala, to marvel at its beautiful architecture and history.
End the trip at Kochi Fort in the city of Kochi. Walk along the historic Mattancherry Lane while visiting nearby landmarks like the Jewish Synagogue, Mattancherry Palace, and St. Francis Church. Grab delectable seafood at Fort House Restaurant before flying back home.
For those with extra time, take a detour to the backwaters of Alappuzha for a houseboat experience. For those with less time, skip the Athirappilly Waterfalls or Bekal fort.