Kerala 7-Day Itinerary

1. Day 1: Fort Kochi
   30 minutes (13.5 km) from Cochin International Airport

   Visit the Fort Kochi beach in the morning and enjoy the scenic beauty. Head to the Mattancherry Palace, also known as the Dutch Palace to dive into the rich history of the city. End the day with a traditional Kathakali performance at the Cochin Cultural Centre.

2. Day 2: Alleppey
   1 hour 30 minutes (60.2 km) from Fort Kochi

   Start the day with a breakfast of appam and stew, a popular local dish. Take a relaxing boat ride through the backwaters of Alleppey and enjoy the scenic beauty of the lush green landscape. Visit the Krishnapuram Palace which houses a museum exhibiting antiques and artifacts. End the day with watching the sunset from the Alappuzha beach.

3. Day 3: Munnar
   4 hours (126 km) from Alleppey

   Start the day with a visit to the Attukad Waterfall, a beautiful waterfall surrounded by lush green hills. Head to the Tea Museum to learn about the history of tea cultivation in the region. End the day with a visit to the Echo Point, a scenic spot with a natural echo phenomenon.

4. Day 4: Thekkady
   3 hours 40 minutes (91.5 km) from Munnar

   Start the day with a visit to the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary and take a boat ride to spot elephants, tigers and other wildlife. Head to the Mangala Devi Temple, a beautiful temple nestled in the Western Ghats. End the day with a relaxing Ayurvedic massage at the Ayurvedic Healing Village.

5. Day 5: Kovalam
   5 hours 30 minutes (218 km) from Thekkady

   Start the day with a visit to the Kovalam beach, one of the most popular beaches in Kerala. Head to the Halcyon Castle and visit the Vizhinjam Marine Aquarium. End the day with a relaxing Ayurvedic massage at the Somatheeram Ayurvedic Health Resort.

6. Day 6: Wayanad
   6 hours 10 minutes (279 km) from Kovalam

   Start the day with a visit to the Edakkal Caves, a beautiful cave system with ancient petroglyphs. Head to the Chembra Peak, a beautiful hill station with scenic views. End the day with a visit to the Banasura Sagar Dam, the largest earth dam in India.

7. Day 7: Thiruvananthapuram
   5 hours 20 minutes (288 km) from Wayanad

   Start the day with a visit to the Padmanabhaswamy Temple, a beautiful temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Head to the Kuthira Malika Palace, a beautiful palace with a unique architecture. End the day with a visit to the Napier Museum and Art Gallery, a museum with a great collection of ancient artifacts.

Recommendations

Don't miss out on the traditional snake boat races, which typically take place between July and September. A visit to the hill station of Vagamon is also highly recommended for its scenic beauty. If you have extra time, consider taking a side trip to the beautiful city of Kozhikode.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Boat ride in Alleppey (2 hours, INR 400)
• Tea Museum in Munnar (1 hour, INR 200)
• Boat ride in Thekkady (2 hours, INR 600)
• Ayurvedic Massage in Kovalam (1 hour, INR 1500)
• Edakkal Caves in Wayanad (2 hours, INR 50)
• Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram (1 hour, Free)
• Total Estimated Costs: INR 2750