6-Day Tour Itinerary for Kanyakumari, Kovalam, Varkala, Alleppy, Kochi, Munnar

  1. Day 1: Kanyakumari
    0 minutes (0 miles) from Kanyakumari

    Starting Point. Visit the Vivekananda Rock Memorial and Thiruvalluvar Statue in the morning and Kanyakumari Beach for the sunset. Don't forget to try the local seafood.

  2. Day 2: Kovalam
    82.8 km (2 hours) from Kanyakumari

    Head to Kovalam Beach and see the Lighthouse Beach. Keep an eye for Ayurvedic massages and authentic South Indian cuisine.

  3. Day 3: Varkala
    59.2 km (1 hour 30 minutes) from Kovalam

    Get some relaxation at Varkala Beach and enjoy the scenic views from the Varkala Cliff. Don't miss Janardana Swami Temple and street shopping.

  4. Day 4: Alleppey
    119 km (3 hours) from Varkala

    Head to the beautiful backwaters of Alleppey. Hire a traditional houseboat and enjoy the scenic beauty of Vembanad Lake. Also, visit the Mullakkal Rajeshwari Temple.

  5. Day 5: Kochi
    54.5 km (1 hour 40 minutes) from Alleppey

    Visit the iconic Chinese Fishing Nets and take a ferry ride to Fort Kochi Beach. Don't forget to visit St. Francis Church and shop at Jew Town.

  6. Day 6: Munnar
    127 km (3 hours 30 minutes) from Kochi

    Munnar has mesmerizing tea plantations and impressive landscapes. Visit Mattupetty Dam, attend a tea tasting session and shopping at Munnar Market. End the day with a beautiful sunset view at Top Station.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Vivekananda Rock Memorial (2 hours, INR 50)
  • Thiruvalluvar Statue (1 hour, INR 20)
  • Kanyakumari Beach (2 hours, Free)
  • Kovalam Beach (2 hours, INR 150)
  • Lighthouse Beach (2 hours, INR 200)
  • Varkala Beach (3 hours, Free)
  • Varkala Cliff (1 hour, Free)
  • Janardana Swami Temple (1 hour, Free)
  • Vembanad Lake (4 hours, INR 8000 for houseboat)
  • Mullakkal Rajeshwari Temple (1 hour, Free)
  • Chinese Fishing Nets (1 hour, Free)
  • Fort Kochi Beach (2 hours, Free)
  • St. Francis Church (1 hour, Free)
  • Jew Town (2 hours, Free)
  • Mattupetty Dam (1 hour, INR 20)
  • Munnar Market (2 hours, Free)
  • Top Station (2 hours, INR 25)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 8400

Useful Tips

If you have more time, you can visit the nearby hill station from Munnar, Idukki. If you have less time, you can skip Varkala and Kochi and add an extra day in Munnar for trekking and hiking. Don't forget to carry sunscreen, hats, and comfortable shoes if you're traveling during summer.

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