4-Day Kerala Honeymoon Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Fort Kochi
    45 minutes (12.4 miles) from Kochi International Airport

    Start your honeymoon in the charming Fort Kochi area, known for its Portuguese, Dutch, and British colonial architecture. Visit the St. Francis Church, the oldest European church in India. Take a stroll along the Chinese Fishing Nets and enjoy a romantic sunset at the Fort Kochi Beach. End the day with dinner at the famous Tibetan Chef Restaurant for delicious momos and thukpa.

  2. Day 2: Munnar
    4.5 hours (82.2 miles) from Fort Kochi

    Leave early morning to arrive at the scenic hill town of Munnar. Enjoy the lush green tea plantations and visit the Munnar Tea Museum to learn about tea processing. Take a romantic walk in the Pothamedu Viewpoint and the Madupetty Dam for stunning views. Get rejuvenated with a couples spa at Zivaya Spa and end the day with dinner at the stunning Twenty's Cafe that serves delicious Italian cuisine and Ayurvedic food.

  3. Day 3: Kovalam Beach
    6 hours (149 miles) from Munnar

    Travel to the white sandy beaches of Kovalam and visit the Lighthouse Beach for panoramic views of the Arabian Sea. Relax on the Hawa Beach and take a romantic beach walk at the Samudra Beach. Enjoy the sunset at the Halcyon Castle, a former palace turned into a luxury hotel. End the day with dinner at the beautiful Curry Leaf restaurant serving local Keralan cuisine.

  4. Day 4: Alleppey Backwaters
    3 hours (60.8 miles) from Kovalam Beach

    Take a houseboat ride on the serene Alleppey backwaters and enjoy the beautiful stretch of palm-lined inland waterways. Take a romantic walk in the lush Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, a protected area for migratory birds. Enjoy the traditional Kerala cuisine on the houseboat and take a peek into the daily lives of the locals who live along the canals. End your honeymoon with a romantic sunset on the backwaters and a candlelit dinner on the houseboat.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • St. Francis Church (1 hour, free)
  • Chinese Fishing Nets (1 hour, free)
  • Fort Kochi Beach (2 hours, free)
  • Tibetan Chef Restaurant (1.5 hours, INR 800 for two)
  • Munnar Tea Museum (2 hours, INR 250 per person)
  • Pothamedu Viewpoint (1 hour, free)
  • Madupetty Dam (1 hour, INR 5 per person)
  • Zivaya Spa (2 hours, INR 10,000 for two)
  • Twenty's Cafe (2 hours, INR 1,800 for two)
  • Lighthouse Beach (2 hours, free)
  • Hawa Beach (2 hours, free)
  • Samudra Beach (2 hours, free)
  • Halcyon Castle (1 hour, free)
  • Curry Leaf restaurant (1.5 hours, INR 2,000 for two)
  • Houseboat ride (overnight, INR 10,000 for two)
  • Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary (2 hours, INR 50 per person)
Total Estimated Costs: INR 26,110 ($350)

Useful Tips

If you have an extra day, consider visiting the Athirapally Waterfalls for a beautiful day trip from Kochi. If you have less time, skip the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary or the Halcyon Castle, depending on your preference. Make sure you book your houseboat ride in advance and check the weather forecast for your trip.

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