Cochin Trip: Explore Forts, Flavors & Backwater Beauty

Your journey to the serene Kerala will begin as you reach the Cochin Airport or the railway station. From there, our driver will welcome you and take you to the Kashmir of the South, Munnar. 

In this 3-4 hour journey, enjoy the Incredible Cheeyappara and Valara Waterfalls that will fall in your route. Click some soothing photos or take a quick bath in the fresh and chilly water of these waterfalls. You will also visit a beautiful spice garden. In the evening, you will reach your accommodation. Rest well to prepare yourself for the next day's exploration.

On the second day, you will get to know more about Munnar. So have your delicious breakfast and head to see the main attractions of this incredible place, Mattupetty Dam and Mattupetty Lake. Enjoy the pretty natural surroundings of the dam and a perennial lake that is immune to dry spells for the summer. Proceed to the gorgeous Kundala Lake, surrounded by greenery and beautiful vegetation.

Then you will head to the Echo Point, located only 25 km from Munnar and situated over 600 feet above sea level. As the name sound, so does the place, you say anything and you will get to experience the echo phenomenon. You can also enjoy the scenic tea garden nearby. You will then discover the history and evolution of tea cultivation at the Tata Tea museum.

Continue your journey to the famous Eravikulam National Park, located just a 25-minute drive from Munnar. Uncover this UNESCO World Heritage site, spot the unique animal species here endangered Nilgiri Tahr, the elusive lion-tailed macaque, the Atlas moth, the largest in the world, and a rare tiger or leopard. End today's sightseeing and return to your accommodation, and go for a peaceful slumber.

On the third day, rise early to enjoy your delicious breakfast. Then say goodbye to Munnar and head to the Spice Bag of Kerala, Thekkady. Enjoy the beautiful ride of almost four hours through the hills and valleys of the Western Ghats. 

Once you arrive, check into your hotel, rest for a while. And then start your exploration at Thekkady. Go to the Periyar National Park and Lake. If you are an animal lover, then this place is for you. Discover unique species at this tiger reserve. You can also simply sit in the serene Periyar Lake. Later, you will go to visit the Elephant camp, where you can directly interact with the elephant, either ride on them or feed them with your own hand.

Then in the evening, entertain yourself with the Kathakali dance show and the Martial Arts show. Conclude your day by returning to your hotel for an overnight stay.

On the fourth day, you are going to visit another incredible attraction of Kerala, which is also known as the Venice of the South. So wake up early, have your fulfilling breakfast, and head to Alleppey, which will require almost five hours to reach here.

Once you reach, check into your hotel and head to the Shri Krishna temple, a traditional Kerala-style temple. Don’t miss the temple's famous rice pudding, known as the Pal payasama. You can also have fun at the Alleppey beach, just stroll the coastline of the beach, or try the famous shikara ride here, in which you can discover the narrow canals and backwaters of this beautiful place. Wrap up your day and return to your hotel for an overnight stay.

On the fifth day, you are going to experience another destination, Varkala. Wake up early and then have your delicious breakfast, and say goodbye to Alleppey and set off to Varkala, an amazing beach town in Kerala. On your way, you can also look at the Jatilwayu Earth Centre, home to the world’s largest bird sculpture. 

Once you reach here, check into the hotel and rejuvenate yourself. The special thing about this place is that it is the only town in Kerala with 15 metres high cliffs overlooking the Arabian Sea, so start exploring this place and head to the Varkala beach, a quiet beach known for its beautiful cliff, or nearby places at your own pace. After that, return to your hotel and hit the bed for a peaceful sleep.

On the last day, wake up early to absorb all the beauty of Kerala. Then your hearty breakfast will be served, enjoy your meal, and head to Trivandrum, the capital city of Kerala.

You can do the last time shopping for the souvenirs, taking some pieces of Kerala with you. Thereafter, our driver will take you to the airport or the railway station, ending your wonderful Kerala trip.