Kerala from Chennai: Bachelor Party Itinerary

1. Day 1: Kochi
   10 hours (685 km) from Chennai
   Morning: Arrive at Kochi, check-in at the hotel, and have breakfast. Head to Fort Kochi to visit St. Francis Church, Santa Cruz Basilica, and Chinese Fishing Nets.
   Afternoon: Have lunch at Dal Roti and head to the Jewish Synagogue and Dutch Palace.
   Evening: Take a stroll at Marine Drive and enjoy the sunset. Have dinner at Seagull.
2. Day 2: Alleppey
   1.5 hours (53 km) from Kochi
   Morning: Have breakfast at the hotel and head to Alleppey. Check-in at the houseboat and enjoy the backwaters of Kerala.
   Afternoon: Have lunch on the houseboat and continue enjoying the backwaters.
   Evening: Have dinner on the houseboat and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.
3. Day 3: Kovalam
   4 hours (159 km) from Alleppey
   Morning: Check-out from the houseboat and head to Kovalam. Have breakfast on the way. Check-in at the hotel and head to Kovalam Beach.
   Afternoon: Have lunch at Bait and enjoy some water sports at the beach.
   Evening: Enjoy the sunset at Lighthouse Beach and have dinner at Curry Leaf.
4. Day 4: Varkala
   2 hours (60 km) from Kovalam
   Morning: Check-out from the hotel and head to Varkala. Have breakfast on the way. Check-in at the hotel and head to the Papanasam Beach.
   Afternoon: Have lunch at Darjeeling Cafe and explore the Varkala Cliff and Janardhana Swamy Temple.
   Evening: Enjoy the sunset at Varkala Beach and have dinner at Abba Restaurant.
5. Day 5: Munnar
   6 hours (223 km) from Varkala
   Morning: Check-out from the hotel and head to Munnar. Have breakfast on the way. Check-in at the hotel and visit the Tea Museum.
   Afternoon: Have lunch at Saravana Bhavan and visit the Mattupetty Dam and Echo Point.
   Evening: Enjoy a stroll at the Munnar Market and have dinner at Al Buhari.
6. Day 6: Coimbatore
   4 hours (157 km) from Munnar
   Morning: Check-out from the hotel and head to Coimbatore. Have breakfast on the way. Visit the Dhyanalinga Temple and Isha Yoga Center.
   Afternoon: Have lunch at Annapoorna Gowrishankar and visit the Siruvani Waterfalls.
   Evening: Have dinner at Shree Anandhaas and depart for Chennai.

Recommendations

You can also consider visiting the Periyar National Park in Thekkady, attending a Kathakali performance, exploring the Athirapally Waterfalls and Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary, and taking a spice plantation tour. You could also consider taking a detour to Ooty and Coorg to extend the trip and maximize your fun.

Time and Cost Estimates

• Accommodation (5 nights, prices vary depending on the hotel)
• Transportation (price varies depending on the mode of transportation)
• Dal Roti, Kochi (breakfast, INR 500)
• Seagull, Kochi (dinner, INR 1,500)
• Houseboat, Alleppey (1 night, INR 15,000)
• Bait, Kovalam (lunch, INR 1,200)
• Curry Leaf, Kovalam (dinner, INR 1,500)
• Darjeeling Cafe, Varkala (lunch, INR 1,000)
• Abba Restaurant, Varkala (dinner, INR 1,200)
• Saravana Bhavan, Munnar (lunch, INR 800)
• Al Buhari, Munnar (dinner, INR 1,500)
• Annapoorna Gowrishankar, Coimbatore (lunch, INR 500)
• Shree Anandhaas, Coimbatore (dinner, INR 800)
• Total Estimated Costs: INR 26,000 per person (excluding accommodation and transportation)