7-Day Luxury Itinerary for Kerala in October 2023

  1. Day 1: Kochi
    40 minutes (23 km) from Cochin International Airport

    Explore the historic city of Kochi, visit the Chinese fishing nets, stroll through the spice markets, and watch a cultural performance at the Kerala Kathakali Centre.

  2. Day 2: Munnar
    4 hours 30 minutes (126 km) from Kochi

    Visit the tea plantations and learn about the tea-making process at the Tata Tea Museum. Take a walk along the scenic trails of the Eravikulam National Park and spot the endangered Nilgiri Tahr.

  3. Day 3: Thekkady
    2 hours 30 minutes (91 km) from Munnar

    Go on a guided jungle safari at the Periyar National Park, take an elephant ride through the spice plantations, and watch a traditional martial arts performance at the Kadathanadan Kalari Centre.

  4. Day 4: Alleppey
    3 hours 10 minutes (142 km) from Thekkady

    Cruise the backwaters of Alleppey on a luxurious houseboat, savor delicious local cuisine, and watch the stunning sunset over the palm-fringed canals.

  5. Day 5: Kovalam
    4 hours 30 minutes (159 km) from Alleppey

    Relax on the pristine beaches of Kovalam, indulge in a rejuvenating Ayurvedic massage, and visit the iconic lighthouse and Vizhinjam Rock Cut Cave Temple.

  6. Day 6: Thiruvananthapuram
    30 minutes (14 km) from Kovalam

    Explore the rich cultural heritage of Kerala at the Napier Museum and Kerala Folklore Museum. Visit the majestic Padmanabhaswamy Temple and stroll through the lush green gardens of the Kanakakunnu Palace.

  7. Day 7: Varkala
    1 hour 30 minutes (41 km) from Thiruvananthapuram

    Relax on the scenic beaches of Varkala, indulge in a beachside yoga class, and visit the ancient Janardhana Swamy Temple and Sivagiri Mutt.

Time and Costs Estimates:

  • Chinese fishing nets (1 hour, free)
  • Kerala Kathakali Centre (2 hours, INR 500 per person)
  • Tata Tea Museum (2 hours, INR 400 per person)
  • Eravikulam National Park (3 hours, INR 1200 per person)
  • Periyar National Park (4 hours, INR 2000 per person)
  • Houseboat cruise (8 hours, INR 15000 per night)
  • Ayurvedic Massage (2 hours, INR 3000 per person)
  • Napier Museum (2 hours, INR 15 per person)
  • Padmanabhaswamy Temple (1 hour, free)
  • Janardhana Swamy Temple (1 hour, free)
  • Sivagiri Mutt (1 hour, free)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 23530 per person
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