8-Day Itinerary: Munnar, Alleppey, Varkala, Thekkady, Thiruvananthapuram, Kovalam, Kanyakumari

1. Day 1: Munnar
   Approximately 110 km from Cochin International Airport

   Explore tea plantations and scenic mountains at the Munnar Tea Museum

2. Day 2: Alleppey
   Approximately 170 km from Munnar

   Cruise through the backwaters of Kerala on a houseboat for a unique experience.

3. Day 3-4: Varkala
   Approximately 117 km from Alleppey

   Relax at the Varkala Beach or go cliff jumping at Black Beach. Also, visit the ancient Janardana Swamy Temple.

4. Day 5: Thekkady
   Approximately 111 km from Varkala

   Go on a wildlife tour at Periyar National Park and observe the natural beauty and diverse flora and fauna.

5. Day 6: Thiruvananthapuram
   Approximately 140 km from Thekkady

   Visit the Puthenmalika Palace Museum and observe the intricate wood carvings, and head to the Napier Museum to explore the art and history of Kerala.

6. Day 7: Kovalam
   Approximately 16 km from Thiruvananthapuram

   Relax at the Kovalam Beach and visit the Halcyon Castle for architecture enthusiasts.

7. Day 8: Kanyakumari
   Approximately 87 km from Kovalam

   Watch the sunrise or sunset at Vivekananda Rock Memorial and Thiruvalluvar Statue, and visit the ancient temple Kumari Amman Temple.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Munnar Tea Museum (2 hours, INR 400)
• Houseboat trip in Alappuzha (7 hours, INR 10,000)
• Janardana Swamy Temple (1 hour, INR 50)
• Periyar National Park (3 hours, INR 300)
• Napier Museum (2 hours, INR 20)
• Halcyon Castle (1 hour, INR 150)
• Kanyakumari Sunrise/Sunset views (1 hour, Free)
• Kumari Amman Temple (1 hour, INR 50)
• Total Estimated Costs (excluding hotels and transportation): INR 10,970

Useful Tips

If you have more time, visit other attractions such as the Eravikulam National Park in Munnar, or the Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram. If you have less time, you can skip Thekkady or Kanyakumari, but note that different locations can have different opening and closing times, so be sure to double-check before you go.