FULL ITINERARY:
Day 1:
- Arrive in Kochi and explore Fort Kochi. Take a sunset cruise in the backwaters and watch the Chinese fishing nets.
Day 2:
- Drive to Munnar and visit the tea plantations. Stop by Mattupetty Dam and Echo Point.
Day 3:
- Trek to the top of Anamudi Peak. Enjoy the stunning views of the Western Ghats.
Day 4:
- Drive to Thekkady and take a boat ride on Periyar Lake. Go on a spice tour and learn about the local cuisine.
Day 5:
- Go on an elephant safari in Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. Get up close with some of India’s most majestic animals.
Day 6:
- Drive to Alleppey and board a houseboat for an overnight stay. Cruise through the backwaters and enjoy the tranquility of nature.
Day 7:
- Disembark from the houseboat and drive to Varkala. Explore the beaches and soak up some sun.
Day 8:
- Drive to Kovalam and visit Padmanabhaswamy Temple. Relax at Kovalam beach and enjoy some local seafood for dinner.
Day 9:
- Drive to Kollam and visit Thangasseri Fort. Take a boat ride along Ashtamudi Lake and spot some rare birds.
Day 10:
- Drive to Kumarakom and visit Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary. Enjoy a sunset cruise on Vembanad Lake.
Day 11:
- Drive to Wayanad and explore Chembra Peak. Trek through Meenmutty Falls and take in the breathtaking views of the valley below.
Day 12:
- Visit Edakkal Caves, Pookode Lake, and Banasura Sagar Dam. Take a jeep safari in Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary and spot some exotic animals.
Day 13:
- Drive to Kozhikode and explore Kappad Beach, Thali Temple, and Tali Temple. Enjoy some delicious seafood for dinner.
Day 14:
- Depart from Kozhikode airport with wonderful memories of your Kerala adventure!
SUGGESTED RESTAURANTS:
Kochi – Seafood Platter at Fort House; Munnar – South Indian Thali at Sree Krishna; Thekkady – Local Cuisine at Cardamom County; Alleppey – Seafood at The Backwater Ripples; Varkala – Authentic Kerala Cuisine at Clafouti; Kovalam – Fresh Seafood at Fisherman’s Cove; Kollam – Local Cuisine at Chinnakada; Kumarakom – Seafood Platter at Kumarakom Lake Resort; Wayanad – Local Cuisine at Spice Village; Kozhikode – Seafood Platter at Calicut Paragon Hotel & Restaurant.
WHERE TO STAY:
Kochi – Abad Plaza Hotel; Munnar – Tea Valley Resort; Thekkady – Spice Village; Alleppey – Backwater Ripples Resort; Varkala – Clafouti Beach Resort & Spa; Kovalam – Uday Samudra Leisure Beach Hotel & Spa; Kollam – Vivanta by Taj; Kumarakom – Kumarakom Lake Resort; Wayanad – Vythiri Village Resort; Kozhikode – Calicut Paragon Hotel & Restaurant.