Itinerary
- Day 1
Cochin
You'll arrive in Cochin and get settled into your hotel with a warm welcome from your tour representative. The rest of the day is yours to spend however you'd like. There's time to relax at the hotel, wander through local markets, or just take it easy after your journey.
Optional Activities
- Explore local markets
- Visit hotel amenities
- Day 2
Cochin
After breakfast, you'll head out for a full day exploring Cochin's colonial heritage. The tour takes in Fort Kochi, St. Francis Church, The Dutch Cemetery, House Hunt, Santa Cruz Basilica, and Hill Palace. If you're interested, there's an optional traditional Kathakali dance performance in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Full day tour of Fort Kochi
- Visit St. Francis Church
- Visit The Dutch Cemetery
- Visit House Hunt
- Visit Santa Cruz Basilica
- Visit Hill Palace
Optional Activities
- Traditional Kathakali dance program in the evening
Landmarks Fort Kochi St. Francis Church Santa Cruz Basilica Hill Palace - Day 3
Cochin to Munnar
Following a leisurely breakfast, you'll drive to Munnar, which is about 150 km away and takes roughly 5 hours. Your representative will help you check in at the hotel. After that, you can spend the rest of the day relaxing and taking in the mountain views.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- View mountains from hotel
- Day 4
Munnar
You'll have breakfast and then start exploring Munnar's well-known attractions throughout the day. These include Attukal Waterfalls, Pothemadu Point, Mattupetty Dam, and Eravikulam National Park, along with other scenic spots in the area.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Attukal Waterfalls
- Visit Pothemadu Point
- Visit Mattupetty Dam
- Visit Eravikulam National Park
Landmarks Attukal Waterfalls Pothemadu Point Mattupetty Dam Eravikulam National Park - Day 5
Munnar to Madurai
Starting with an early breakfast and checkout, you'll drive to Madurai, approximately 200 km away and a 6-hour journey. In the afternoon, you'll explore this historical city, visiting Meenakshi Temple, Koodalazhagar Temple, Tirumalai Nayak Palace, and Gandhi Museum. There's also an opportunity to shop for colorful traditional saris if you'd like.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Meenakshi Temple
- Visit Koodalazhagar Temple
- Visit Tirumalai Nayak Palace
- Visit Gandhi Museum
Optional Activities
- Shop for colorful saris
Landmarks Meenakshi Temple Koodalazhagar Temple Tirumalai Nayak Palace Gandhi Museum 
- Day 6
Madurai to Thekkady
After a leisurely breakfast, you'll drive to Thekkady, which is about 150 km away and takes around 5 hours. Your representative will have your room ready when you arrive. In the evening, you can take a boat ride on Periyar Lake to spot wildlife.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Boat ride on Periyar Lake for wildlife watching
Landmarks Periyar Lake 
- Day 7
Thekkady to Kumarakom
Following breakfast, you'll visit Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary to see animals in their natural setting, such as wild elephants, boar, deer herds, and tigers. Later you'll explore spice plantations before driving to Kumarakom, approximately 135 km away and about 4 hours. The rest of the day is free for you to relax.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
- Visit spice plantations
Optional Activities
- Explore local places with representative assistance
Landmarks Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary - Day 8
Kumarakom
Today has no scheduled activities, so you're free to spend your time as you wish. You can explore Vembanad Lake backwaters at your own pace. If you're interested, the nearby Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary or Bay Island Driftwood Museum are options worth considering.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore Vembanad Lake backwaters
- Visit Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
- Visit Bay Island Driftwood Museum
Landmarks Vembanad Lake Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary Bay Island Driftwood Museum 
- Day 9
Kumarakom to Allepey
After a leisurely breakfast, you'll drive to Alleppey (also called Alappuzha), which is 45 km away and takes about 1 hour. Once there, you can spend your time enjoying the calm backwaters and scenic islands that make this place special.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Enjoy backwaters
- Explore scenic islands
- Day 10
Allepey to Cochin
You'll have a leisurely breakfast and then check out by noon. Your representative will handle the checkout and take you to Cochin Airport for your flight home, timing the transfer based on your specific flight.
- Meals
- Breakfast
