Start your foodie journey with a breakfast of vellayappam (a rice pancake) and stew at Aryaas Vegetarian Restaurant. Head to First Choice Bakers for a mid-morning snack of the pazham pori (banana fritters) with a cup of authentic filter coffee. For lunch, drive 20 minutes (7 miles) to Luciya's Family Restaurant for some authentic Kerala-style fish curry or the thali (platter) which comes with staples like rice, chapati, sambar, raitha, and a dessert. End your day with a scrumptious dinner at Green Valley Restaurant which is 10 minutes (4 miles) drive from Luciya's. Don't miss their grilled prawns, tandoori chicken and paal payasam (rice pudding).
Begin your day with a south-Indian breakfast at the Plum Judy Hotel in Munnar, which is an hour's drive from Green Valley Restaurant. Do visit the scenic Munnar Tea Museum on the way, which takes you through the history of the tea estates and teak plantations in the region. If you're interested in cooking, learn some authentic Keralan recipes in the cooking class offered by the Green Tree Spices Plantation which is around 30 minutes (14 miles) from the museum. Wrap up your day with a quick dinner at Nirapara Veg Restaurant, which is a 20 minutes (8 miles) drive from the plantation.
Head to the Alappuzha beach early in the morning and indulge in some fresh seafood at Nawras Seafood Restaurant. Try the traditional Karimeen Pollichathu (pearl spot fish wrapped in banana leaves) and prawn curry. For lunch, drive to Thaff Restaurant which serves some of the best dishes in Alleppey, including seafood biriyani and lobster fry. End your day with some kulfi at the popular Indian Coffee House which is just 10 minutes (2.5 miles) away from the restaurant.
If you have more time, visit the Fort Kochi and try some Jewish, Dutch, and Portuguese cuisine in the historic cafes and restaurants. Relax with a spa at Kairali Ayurvedic Health Resort, which is a 30-minute (10 miles) drive from Vegamon. If you prefer adventurous activities, try camping and trekking at Vattavada, which is part of the Anamudi Shola National Park. If you have less time, skip the cooking class and the visit to the beach. Focus on exploring the local cuisine and spice plantations.