MORNING: Visit the Mattancherry Palace, also known as the Dutch Palace and see the stunning murals depicting Hindu temple art. Stop by the Paradesi Synagogue, the oldest active synagogue in the Commonwealth of Nations.
AFTERNOON: Walk along the Fort Kochi Beach and watch the Chinese fishing nets in action. Head to the St. Francis Church, the oldest European church in India and pay your respects to Vasco da Gama.
EVENING: Take a sunset cruise on the backwaters of Kochi and enjoy the traditional Kathakali dance performance.
MORNING: Drive to Munnar and visit the Tata Tea Museum to learn about the history of tea in the region.
AFTERNOON: Explore the Eravikulam National Park, home to the endangered Nilgiri Tahr.
EVENING: Enjoy a quiet walk through the tea gardens and take in the beautiful sunset views.
MORNING: Drive to Alleppey and take a houseboat ride along the backwaters.
AFTERNOON: Visit the Mullakkal Rajarajeswari Temple, a Hindu temple dedicated to the goddess Rajarajeswari.
EVENING: Enjoy a traditional Kerala dinner on the houseboat while watching the sunset over the backwaters.
MORNING: Drive to Kovalam and relax on the beautiful beaches.
AFTERNOON: Visit the Padmanabhaswamy Temple, a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
EVENING: Watch a traditional Kathakali dance performance and enjoy a seafood dinner at one of the beachside restaurants.
If you have time, consider taking a day trip to the Periyar National Park to see wild elephants, or to the Athirapally Waterfalls for a scenic view. You can also take a cooking class to learn about Kerala cuisine or visit a spice plantation to see how spices are grown and harvested. Don't forget to try the local delicacies such as appam, puttu, and kappa.