Start your trip with a stroll through the Fort Kochi Beach and its magnificent Chinese fishing nets. Walk down the streets of Jew Town, visit the oldest active synagogue, shop for souvenirs and spices. Enjoy a cultural performance at Kathakali Centre. End the day with drinks at the iconic Biked Bar, decorated with motorcycle parts.
Take a scenic drive to Munnar, the tea capital. Stop at the viewpoints on the way for magnificent views. Visit Mattupetty Dam and Eravikulam National Park, home to endangered Nilgiri Tahr. Pamper yourself with an Ayurvedic Spa at Green Tea Spa. End the day with a campfire dinner at a tea estate.
Take a scenic drive to Thekkady, known for its spice plantations and Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. Take a boat ride in the Periyar Lake to spot elephants, sambar, and gaur. Walk through the lovely spice plantations and learn about their properties. Shop for souvenirs made from natural spices. End the day with a Kathakali dance at Mudra Cultural Centre.
Finish your trip with a relaxing houseboat stay on the tranquil backwaters of Alleppey, also called Venice of the East. Enjoy the scenic beauty, delicious fresh seafood and local specialties cooked on board. Sunbathe on the deck or take a dip in the river. Shop for some local handicrafts and souvenirs. End your trip with memories to last a lifetime.
If you have more time, add a night stay in Munnar and visit Top Station and Echo Point. In Thekkady, you can go bamboo rafting and stay in a treehouse. You can add more watersports in Alleppey. If you have less time, skip Thekkady and opt for a day trip to Alleppey and back.