Complete 11-day itinerary for a Kerala tour covering Kochi (Cochin), Munnar, Thekkady, and Alappuzha (Alleppey). This plan blends nature, wildlife, culture, and backwater experiences for a relaxed yet comprehensive trip.
Duration : 11 Days / 10 Nights
Destination : Kochi – Munnar – Thekkady – Alleppey – Kochi
Day 1: Arrival in Kochi
Arrive at Cochin International Airport. After meet and greet, transfer to your hotel. Spend the day at leisure or take a short walk around nearby markets.
Overnight Stay: Kochi
Day 2: Kochi Sightseeing
Explore the colonial charm of Kochi. Visit Fort Kochi, Mattancherry Palace (Dutch Palace), Paradesi Synagogue, St. Francis Church, and the famous Chinese Fishing Nets. In the evening, enjoy a Kathakali cultural show.
Overnight Stay: Kochi
Day 3: Kochi to Munnar (130 km / 4–5 hrs)
Drive to Munnar, a scenic hill station known for tea plantations. En route, stop at Cheeyappara Waterfalls and Valara Waterfalls. Check in and relax.
Overnight Stay: Munnar
Day 4: Munnar Sightseeing
Visit Eravikulam National Park, famous for the endangered Nilgiri Tahr. Continue to Tea Museum, Mattupetty Dam, Echo Point, and Kundala Lake.
Overnight Stay: Munnar
Day 5: Munnar Leisure & Exploration
Enjoy a relaxed day. Optional visits include Top Station (for panoramic views), Blossom Park, or a guided tea plantation walk. Adventure lovers can go for trekking.
Overnight Stay: Munnar
Day 6: Munnar to Thekkady (90 km / 3–4 hrs)
Drive to Thekkady. On arrival, check in and unwind. In the evening, you can explore the local spice markets.
Overnight Stay: Thekkady
Day 7: Thekkady Sightseeing
Visit Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary for a boat safari on Periyar Lake. Later, enjoy a spice plantation tour and watch a Kalaripayattu martial arts performance.
Overnight Stay: Thekkady
Day 8: Thekkady to Alleppey (140 km / 4–5 hrs)
Drive to Alappuzha. Check into a traditional houseboat and cruise through Kerala’s backwaters, passing villages, coconut groves, and paddy fields.
Overnight Stay: Houseboat
Day 9: Alleppey to Kochi
After breakfast, disembark from the houseboat and return to Kochi. Rest of the day is free for shopping or relaxation.
Overnight Stay: Kochi
Day 10: Kochi Leisure Day
Enjoy a free day. Optional activities include shopping at Lulu Mall, exploring cafés, or taking a sunset harbor cruise.
Overnight Stay: Kochi
Day 11: Departure
Transfer to Cochin International Airport for your onward journey.