Start your trip in Fort Kochi, a historic district with colorful colonial-style buildings and narrow streets dotted with cafes, art galleries, and shops. Take a stroll along the iconic Chinese fishing nets, visit the St. Francis Church – India's oldest European-built church, explore the Dutch Palace Museum, and admire the vibrant murals at the Jewish Synagogue.
Get ready for a scenic drive to Wayanad, a tranquil hill station nestled in the Western Ghats. Trek through the lush greenery of the Chembra Peak, visit the serene Meenmutty Waterfalls, and take a relaxing boating tour in the Pookode Lake. Be sure to stop by the Edakkal Caves, where you can see ancient petroglyphs dating back to the Neolithic era.
Take a serene backwater excursion with traditional houseboat in Alleppey, also known as the "Venice of the East”. Glide through the network of tranquil lagoons, rivers, and canals flanked by paddy fields, coconut groves, and local villages. Enjoy delicious Keralan cuisine and relax as the barge floats along the scenic waterways.
Relax and unwind in beautiful Kovalam for your last day. Admire the golden sand beaches and turquoise sea. Explore the lighthouse beach, which is the largest and most popular of the three beaches in Kovalam, and indulge in some mouth-watering street food. Head to the nearby Vizhinjam Fishing Harbour to witness the catch of the day and the bustling local market.
For those who have more time, it’s worth adding some extra days to your itinerary to explore the tea plantations in Munnar. However, if you're on a tight schedule, you could skip Wayanad altogether, or swap Alleppey for Varkala, which is a popular beach town with much smaller crowds and cheaper accommodation options.