Morning: Start your day at the Chinese Fishing Nets, an iconic sight in Kochi. Walk along the beach and visit St. Francis Church, India's oldest European-built church. For lunch, try some fresh seafood at Fort Kochi Beach. Afternoon: Visit the Dutch Palace, a 16th-century museum displaying Kerala's murals, weaponry and costumes. Walk around and admire the unique art murals at Jew Town and shop for souvenirs. Evening: Take a sunset cruise along the backwaters of Kochi and witness the sun setting over the Arabian Sea.
Morning: Wake up early and drive to the Western Ghats. Trek to the top of Chembra Peak, the highest peak in Wayanad, and enjoy the breathtaking view of the surrounding tea estates. Afternoon: Head to Banasura Sagar Dam and explore the surrounding forest on a speed boat. Have lunch at a local café and taste the authentic Kerala cuisine. Evening: Visit Kuruvadweep, a beautiful island in the middle of Kabani river. Take a leisurely walk around the island and enjoy the calm and peaceful atmosphere.
If you are interested in Indian spices, visit the Spice Market in Mattancherry, and learn about their cultivation, processing, and medicinal properties. Don't miss the Kathakali performance, the traditional dance-drama of Kerala. If you have more time, plan a day trip to Munnar, the popular hill station of Kerala.