5 Days Exploring Kerala India Itinerary

Begin your day with a visit to the historic St. Francis Church, one of the oldest European churches in India. Follow this with a trip to the beautiful Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica. Start your morning with breakfast at Kashi Art Cafe, known for its artistic ambiance and delicious food.

Explore more of Kochi's history by visiting the Mattancherry Palace and then take a walk through Jew Town. For lunch, stop by Dhe Puttu for some traditional Kerala dishes.

End your day with an evening walk along Marine Drive in Kochi. Enjoy dinner at Rasoi Fort Kochi, which offers an excellent selection of Indian cuisine.

Travel to Alleppey (Alappuzha) early in the morning. Start your day with breakfast at Indian Coffee House before embarking on a serene houseboat cruise through the famous Kerala Backwaters. This is one of Kerala's most iconic experiences, offering stunning views of lush landscapes and village life along the waterways.

Continue your backwater exploration with a visit to Nedumudy for a guided kayaking tour through local villages: Kerala Backwater Village Kayaking Tour (Nedumudy). Have lunch on board your houseboat or at a local restaurant like Thaff Delicacy which serves authentic Kerala cuisine.

Spend your evening relaxing on your houseboat as it anchors for the night. Enjoy dinner prepared by onboard chefs or dine at nearby restaurant options like Cassia Restaurant.

Head to Munnar early in the morning via private transfer: Kochi to Munnar Transfer. Begin your day with breakfast at 24x7 Coffee Shop before visiting tea plantations and learning about tea processing at Tata Tea Museum.

Afterward, embark on an exciting trek up Lakshmi Hills: Dawn's Embrace Sun Rise Trek at Lakshmi Hills, Munnar (591544). Enjoy lunch amidst nature or stop by Saravana Bhavan for some local delicacies.

Spend your evening exploring Munnar town; visit local markets & shops before dining out at Rapsy Restaurant known for its unique dishes & warm ambiance.

Travel from Munnar to Trivandrum early morning; start off by having breakfast from Ariya Nivaas Hotel followed by exploring Trivandrum’s rich heritage sites including Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple.

Continue discovering more historical landmarks via guided tours such as Trivandrum Heritage Trails (545322); have lunch en route from Villa Maya.

Wrap up last night savoring traditional Keralite cuisine dining out Zam Zam Restaurant.