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Four-Day Itinerary for Munnar, Kollam, Varkala, Trivandrum

  1. Day 1: Munnar
    4 hours 30 minutes (98 miles) from Kochi Airport

    In the morning, visit the lush green tea plantations and the picturesque Mattupetty Dam. Stop at the Kundala Lake before having lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, visit the Top Station for a panoramic view of the Western Ghats and a visit to the Indo-Swiss Livestock Project. In the evening, take a leisurely walk through the Rajamalai Wildlife Sanctuary before retiring for the night at your hotel.

  2. Day 2: Kollam
    4 hours 30 minutes (125 miles) from Munnar

    In the morning, visit the Thangasseri Lighthouse and the Thangasseri Beach. Stop at the Portuguese Fort before having lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, visit the Ashtamudi Lake for boating and a visit to the Adventure Park. In the evening, take a stroll through the Kollam Beach before retiring for the night at your hotel.

  3. Day 3: Varkala
    1 hour 40 minutes (38.5 miles) from Kollam

    In the morning, visit the Varkala Beach for a swim, sunbath and a breakfast at a local café. Stop at the Sivagiri Mutt before having lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, visit the Janardhana Swamy Temple and the Varkala Cliff for a panoramic view of the Arabian Sea. In the evening, take a stroll through the Papanasam Beach before retiring for the night at your hotel.

  4. Day 4: Trivandrum
    1 hour 20 minutes (27 miles) from Varkala

    In the morning, visit the iconic Padmanabhaswamy Temple and the Kuthira Malika Palace. Stop at the Kanakakunnu Palace before having lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, visit the Napier Museum and the Zoological Gardens and the Shanghumukham Beach for a mesmerizing sunset view. In the evening, take a stroll through the MG Road before retiring for the night at your hotel.

Recommendations

Some other local attractions, events or experiences worth considering include a visit to the Eravikulam National Park or the Echo Point in Munnar, a visit to the Thirumullavaram Beach or the Mahatma Gandhi Park in Kollam, a visit to the Anjengo Fort or the Varkala Tunnel in Varkala and a visit to the Kovalam Beach or the Neyyar Dam in Trivandrum. Side trips worth considering include a visit to the Athirapally Waterfalls or the Silent Valley National Park. To maximize your fun, you can hire a bike or a car and explore the towns and cities on your own. Finally, it is recommended to try the local cuisine at each location as it offers a unique blend of spices and flavours.

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