Kerala

Airport transfer to Fort Kochi(1.5 hours)

Prepaid taxi 800-1,000 INR. Or Kochi Metro to Aluva + ferry, much cheaper but longer

Check-in at heritage guesthouse in Fort Kochi(1 hour)

Converted colonial houses make the best stays. Old Harbour Hotel or Brunton Boatyard for splurge, Walton's Homestay for budget (from 1,500 INR/night)

Chinese Fishing Nets at sunset(1 hour)

Iconic cantilever fishing nets dating to the 14th century. Free. Best photographed at sunset when the silhouettes are dramatic. Fishermen will cast the nets for a small tip (50-100 INR)

Dinner at Fort House Restaurant(1.5 hours)

Waterfront dining with views of the harbor. Choose your fresh fish from the display and they grill it (300-500 INR depending on catch). The Kerala fish curry with appam is excellent (250 INR)

Fort Kochi walking tour(3 hours)

Start at St. Francis Church (oldest European church in India, 1503, free). Walk to Santa Cruz Cathedral, then the Jewish Synagogue in Jew Town (entry 5 INR, closed Friday-Saturday). Browse the antique shops on Jew Town Road

Dutch Palace (Mattancherry Palace)(1 hour)

Built by the Portuguese, gifted to the Kerala kings. Entry: 5 INR. The murals depicting Ramayana scenes are Kerala's finest. Closed Fridays. No photography inside

Lunch at Kayees Rahmathulla Hotel(45 minutes)

The legendary Kochi biryani — fluffy rice layered with tender mutton. One plate (150 INR) is enormous. Been serving the same recipe since 1948. Near Mattancherry

Kathakali performance at Kerala Kathakali Centre(2.5 hours)

Arrive at 5PM for the 90-minute makeup session (fascinating to watch the elaborate face painting). Performance at 6:30PM. 350 INR. The masked dancers tell Hindu epic stories through codified eye and hand movements

Drive from Kochi to Munnar(4 hours)

Hire a car with driver (2,500-3,500 INR/day). The road climbs through spice gardens, waterfalls, and hairpin bends. Stop at Cheeyappara Waterfalls en route (15-minute photo stop)

Check-in and Munnar orientation(1 hour)

Stay in a tea estate guesthouse for the full experience. Windermere Estate or Tea Harvester are mid-range (3,000-5,000 INR). Budget options in Munnar town from 1,500 INR

Tata Tea Museum(1.5 hours)

125 INR entry. Learn the tea-making process from leaf to cup, see colonial-era machinery, and sample fresh teas. Open 9AM-4PM. The museum tells the story of tea in Munnar since 1880

Sunset at a tea estate viewpoint(1 hour)

Drive to any of the estates on the Kannan Devan Hills for golden hour views over the rolling tea carpets. The light at sunset turns the green estates golden. Ask your driver for the best accessible viewpoint

Eravikulam National Park(3 hours)

15km from Munnar town. Entry: 125 INR + bus inside the park. Home to the largest population of Nilgiri tahr — they're remarkably unafraid of humans. The grasslands above the tea line are breathtaking. Open 7AM-5PM, closed February for calving season

Photo stops at Mattupetty Dam and Kundala Lake(1.5 hours)

Scenic reservoirs surrounded by tea estates and forests. Pedal boating at Kundala Lake (200 INR for 30 minutes). Tea plantations stretch to the water's edge

Lunch at Saravana Bhavan in Munnar town(45 minutes)

South Indian vegetarian chain with reliable quality. Masala dosa (100 INR) and filter coffee (40 INR) in the mountain air

Afternoon tea tasting at Lockhart Tea Factory(1 hour)

See the full production process and taste different grades of tea (100 INR for tour + tasting). Buy premium Munnar tea directly from the source (from 200 INR/100g)

Drive from Munnar to Alleppey (Alappuzha)(4.5 hours)

The descent passes through cardamom and rubber plantations. Stop at Periyar viewpoints if time allows

Board your houseboat (kettuvallam)(30 minutes)

Book directly with certified operators (look for green Kerala Tourism sticker). 1-bedroom AC houseboat: 6,000-8,000 INR overnight including all meals. Inspect the boat before paying. The Punnamada Lake stretch is most scenic

Afternoon backwater cruise(4 hours)

Glide through narrow palm-fringed canals, past rice paddies, village temples, and local life. Watch toddy tappers climb coconut palms, children swimming, and fishermen casting nets. The houseboat crew cooks fresh Kerala meals onboard

Dinner on the houseboat and overnight(3 hours)

Kerala fish curry, rice, thoran (vegetable stir-fry), and sambar cooked by the onboard chef. Fall asleep to the gentle rocking of the boat and the sound of water against the hull

Sunrise on the backwaters(1 hour)

Wake early for mist rising off the water. The houseboat crew serves coffee and breakfast (usually appam with egg curry or puttu with kadala)

Disembark and drive to Varkala(3 hours)

South through the Kerala countryside. Your driver knows the route

Check-in at Varkala cliff guesthouse(30 minutes)

The cliff path has dozens of guesthouses with ocean views (from 1,500 INR/night). Clafouti Beach Resort for mid-range

Papanasam Beach swim(1.5 hours)

The beach below the cliff is considered sacred — Hindus believe bathing here washes away sins. Lifeguarded. The dramatic red laterite cliffs dropping to the sea make this unlike any beach in India

Cliff-top dinner at Cafe del Mar(1.5 hours)

Seafood restaurant perched on the cliff edge. Grilled fish with garlic butter (350 INR) and the sunset view is free. Arrive by 5:30PM for the best seats

Morning cliff walk and yoga(1.5 hours)

Walk the cliff path, passing cafes, shops, and small temples. Many places offer morning yoga with ocean views (200-300 INR)

Breakfast at Abba Restaurant on the cliff(45 minutes)

Puttu and kadala curry (Kerala breakfast staple, 100 INR), or banana pancakes (120 INR) for the international option. Filter coffee is a must

Drive to Trivandrum (TRV) airport and departure(1.5 hours)

Prepaid taxi from Varkala ~1,500 INR. Or train from Varkala station to TRV (30 min, 50 INR) then taxi to airport. Allow 2-3 hours before flights

Chinese Fishing Nets at sunset(1 hour)

14th-century cantilever nets. Free. Tip fishermen 50-100 INR to cast

Dinner at Fort House Restaurant(1.5 hours)

Choose fresh fish from display, grilled 300-500 INR

Fort Kochi walking tour(3 hours)

St. Francis Church, Santa Cruz Cathedral, Jewish Synagogue (5 INR, closed Fri-Sat)

Dutch Palace(1 hour)

5 INR. Ramayana murals. Closed Fridays

Lunch at Kayees Rahmathulla Hotel(45 minutes)

Legendary Kochi biryani, 150 INR

Kathakali at Kerala Kathakali Centre(2.5 hours)

5PM makeup, 6:30PM show. 350 INR

Fort Kochi street art walk(1.5 hours)

Murals from the Kochi-Muziris Biennale cover buildings throughout Fort Kochi. Free. Download the biennale map for a self-guided tour

Kerala cooking class(3 hours)

Cook and Eat Kochi (from 2,000 INR). Learn to make fish moilee, appam, thoran, and payasam. Market visit to Ernakulam spice market included

Lulu Mall or Broadway Market shopping(2 hours)

Broadway Market in Ernakulam for spices and cashews at local prices. Or Lulu Mall (India's largest) for air-conditioned browsing. Buy Kerala spice mixes and curry leaves directly

Drive Kochi to Munnar(4 hours)

Car with driver 2,500-3,500 INR/day. Stop at Cheeyappara Waterfalls

Check-in at tea estate guesthouse(1 hour)

Windermere Estate 3,000-5,000 INR, budget from 1,500 INR

Tata Tea Museum(1.5 hours)

125 INR. Tea process, colonial machinery, fresh tastings

Eravikulam National Park(3 hours)

125 INR + park bus. Nilgiri tahr, grasslands. Open 7AM-5PM

Mattupetty Dam and Kundala Lake(1.5 hours)

Scenic reservoirs. Pedal boating 200 INR

Lunch at Saravana Bhavan(45 minutes)

Masala dosa 100 INR, filter coffee 40 INR

Lockhart Tea Factory tasting(1 hour)

Full process tour + tasting 100 INR. Buy premium tea from 200 INR/100g

Morning trek through Kolukkumalai tea estate(4 hours)

The world's highest tea plantation (2,400m). Jeep ride (2,000 INR for a group) to the summit, then hike down through the tea bushes. Sunrise from the top is legendary — depart 4AM. Small factory visit at the top

Spice garden visit in Munnar(2 hours)

Tours at various spice gardens around Munnar (200-500 INR). See cardamom, pepper, cinnamon, clove, and vanilla growing. Buy fresh spices directly

Relaxed evening in Munnar town(2 hours)

Walk the small town, try the local banana chips and halwa from sweet shops (50-100 INR)

Drive from Munnar to Thekkady(4 hours)

The road passes through spice-growing regions of Idukki. Stop for roadside fruit stalls selling local bananas and pineapples

Check-in at Periyar/Thekkady hotel(30 minutes)

Spice Village by CGH Earth (5,000-8,000 INR) is magical. Budget options from 1,500 INR

Periyar Lake boat safari(1.5 hours)

KTDC boats depart 7:30AM and 9:30AM. 225 INR per person. Early morning boats have the best wildlife — elephants, sambar deer, wild boar, and occasionally tigers at the water's edge

Periyar spice market walk(1 hour)

Kumily town's spice shops sell fresh cardamom, pepper, and cinnamon at plantation prices. Smell-test the cardamom — the green pods should be intensely fragrant. Buy from shops with scales, not pre-packed bags

Bamboo rafting in Periyar Reserve(4 hours)

1,500 INR for a full-day guided trek and raft experience. Small groups (max 10). Deeper into the reserve than the boat tours. Higher chance of elephant and gaur (Indian bison) sightings. Book at KTDC office in Kumily

Tribal heritage visit(1.5 hours)

Periyar Tiger Reserve organizes eco-tourism visits to Mannan tribal settlements (500 INR). Learn about traditional forest-dwelling culture, medicinal plants, and bamboo crafts. A respectful, community-benefiting experience

Lunch at Chrissie's Hotel, Kumily(1 hour)

Simple Kerala meals served on banana leaf. Fish curry, rice, and sambar for 150 INR. Popular with locals

Kalaripayattu martial arts demonstration(1 hour)

Kadathanadan Kalari Centre near Thekkady. Daily shows at 5PM and 7PM. 300 INR. Kerala's ancient martial art with acrobatic sword fighting and bare-hand combat techniques

Board houseboat(30 minutes)

Kerala Tourism-certified 1-bedroom AC houseboat 6,000-8,000 INR overnight including meals

Afternoon backwater cruise(4 hours)

Palm-fringed canals, rice paddies, village temples, toddy tappers, and fishermen. Kerala meals cooked onboard

Dinner and overnight on houseboat(3 hours)

Fish curry, rice, thoran, sambar. Fall asleep to gentle rocking

Backwater sunrise and disembark(2 hours)

Mist rising, appam breakfast onboard

Village walk in Kuttanad rice bowl region(1.5 hours)

The backwater region is below sea level — rice paddies are cultivated using a unique system of bunds and canals. Walk through villages and see toddy (palm wine) being tapped. Respectful and fascinating

Papanasam Beach evening(2 hours)

Sacred beach below dramatic red cliffs. Swim at the lifeguarded section

Cliff-top dinner at Cafe del Mar(1.5 hours)

Grilled fish 350 INR with sunset view

Sunrise yoga at Sharanagati Yogahaus(1.5 hours)

Drop-in class 500 INR. Ocean views from the shala

Morning at Papanasam Beach(2 hours)

Swim, sunbathe, or simply exist. The cliff provides shade in the afternoon

Lunch at Trattorias cliff restaurant(1 hour)

Italian-Kerala fusion. Fresh pasta with prawns (350 INR) and sea views

Ayurvedic massage at a cliff-side center(1.5 hours)

Abhyanga (full body oil massage) from 1,500 INR. Many certified centers along the cliff path. Check reviews first

Janardhanaswamy Temple visit(45 minutes)

2,000-year-old Vishnu temple overlooking the beach. Free (some areas Hindu-only). The temple procession paths lead down to the sacred beach. Beautiful at twilight

Train to Trivandrum from Varkala(1 hour)

50 INR. Frequent departures. Trivandrum Central station is in the city center

Padmanabhaswamy Temple exterior(45 minutes)

One of India's richest temples (vaults contain estimated $20 billion in treasure). Non-Hindus cannot enter but the Dravidian gopuram (tower) exterior is impressive. Hindu visitors must wear dhoti/mundu (men) or sari (women)

Napier Museum and Art Gallery(1.5 hours)

20 INR. Gorgeous Indo-Saracenic building with ivory carvings, bronze statues, and a Japanese-style art collection. The surrounding botanical garden is free and peaceful

Lunch at Villa Maya(1.5 hours)

Fine dining in an 18th-century Dutch mansion. Kerala fusion cuisine. Fish moilee with appam (400 INR), prawn ularthiyathu (500 INR). Beautiful courtyard

Kuthiramalika Palace Museum(1 hour)

60 INR. Royal palace with 122 carved wooden horses (kuthiramalika means 'horse palace'). Rosewood and teak carvings throughout. Guided tours only. Near Padmanabhaswamy Temple

Drive or train to Kovalam from Varkala(1.5 hours)

Auto from Varkala or train to TRV then auto. Or hire a taxi for the day

Lighthouse Beach morning(1.5 hours)

Climb the red and white lighthouse (25 INR) for panoramic views. The beach below is lively with vendors, surfers, and swimmers. More developed than Varkala but the lighthouse viewpoint is unmatched

Ayurvedic wellness session at Somatheeram(3 hours)

World's first Ayurveda resort. Day visitors can book treatments from 3,000 INR. Shirodhara (warm oil poured on forehead) is deeply relaxing. Consultation with Ayurvedic doctor included

Lunch at German Bakery, Kovalam(1 hour)

Despite the name, the Kerala fish curry (200 INR) is excellent. Popular traveler hangout since the 1980s with sea views

Return to Varkala for final evening(1.5 hours)

Last sunset from the cliff. Farewell dinner at your favorite cliff restaurant

Morning cliff walk(1 hour)

Walk the path one last time. Early morning when the cafes are just opening and the sea is calm

Breakfast at Abba Restaurant(45 minutes)

Puttu and kadala curry 100 INR. Or Kerala parotta with beef fry if you want to go local

Drive to Trivandrum airport and departure(1.5 hours)

Taxi from Varkala ~1,500 INR. Train to TRV (50 INR, 30 min) plus taxi to airport. Allow 2-3 hours before flights

Chinese Fishing Nets at sunset(1 hour)

14th-century cantilever nets. Tip fishermen 50-100 INR

Dinner at Fort House Restaurant(1.5 hours)

Choose fresh fish, grilled 300-500 INR

Fort Kochi walking tour(3 hours)

St. Francis Church, Santa Cruz Cathedral, Jewish Synagogue (5 INR)

Dutch Palace(1 hour)

5 INR. Ramayana murals. Closed Fridays

Lunch at Kayees Rahmathulla Hotel(45 minutes)

Legendary Kochi biryani 150 INR

Kathakali at Kerala Kathakali Centre(2.5 hours)

5PM makeup, 6:30PM show. 350 INR

Fort Kochi street art walk(1.5 hours)

Murals from Kochi-Muziris Biennale. Free

Kerala cooking class(3 hours)

Cook and Eat Kochi (from 2,000 INR). Fish moilee, appam, thoran, payasam

Broadway Market shopping(2 hours)

Spices and cashews at local prices

Drive Kochi to Munnar(4 hours)

Car with driver 2,500-3,500 INR/day. Stop at Cheeyappara Waterfalls

Tata Tea Museum(1.5 hours)

125 INR. Tea process, colonial machinery, fresh tastings

Eravikulam National Park(3 hours)

125 INR + park bus. Nilgiri tahr, grasslands

Mattupetty Dam and Kundala Lake(1.5 hours)

Pedal boating 200 INR

Lunch at Saravana Bhavan(45 minutes)

Masala dosa 100 INR, filter coffee 40 INR

Lockhart Tea Factory tasting(1 hour)

Tour + tasting 100 INR. Premium tea from 200 INR/100g

Kolukkumalai tea estate trek(4 hours)

World's highest tea plantation (2,400m). Jeep ride 2,000 INR. Sunrise is legendary — depart 4AM

Spice garden visit(2 hours)

200-500 INR. Cardamom, pepper, cinnamon, clove, vanilla

Evening in Munnar town(2 hours)

Banana chips and halwa from sweet shops 50-100 INR

Drive Munnar to Thekkady(4 hours)

Through spice regions. Stop for roadside fruit

Check-in at Thekkady(30 minutes)

Spice Village by CGH Earth 5,000-8,000 INR

Periyar Lake boat safari(1.5 hours)

KTDC boats. 225 INR. Early morning best for wildlife

Kumily spice market walk(1 hour)

Fresh cardamom, pepper, cinnamon at plantation prices

Bamboo rafting in Periyar(4 hours)

1,500 INR. Small groups. Book at KTDC

Tribal heritage visit(1.5 hours)

Mannan tribal settlements. 500 INR

Lunch at Chrissie's Hotel, Kumily(1 hour)

Banana leaf meals. Fish curry 150 INR

Kalaripayattu demonstration(1 hour)

Kadathanadan Kalari Centre. 300 INR. Kerala's ancient martial art

Board houseboat(30 minutes)

1-bedroom AC houseboat 6,000-8,000 INR overnight with meals

Afternoon backwater cruise(4 hours)

Palm-fringed canals, rice paddies, toddy tappers, fishermen

Dinner and overnight on houseboat(3 hours)

Fish curry, rice, thoran, sambar. Fall asleep to gentle rocking

Backwater sunrise and disembark(2 hours)

Mist rising, appam breakfast onboard

Kuttanad village walk(1.5 hours)

Below-sea-level rice paddies, toddy tapping

Papanasam Beach evening(2 hours)

Sacred beach below red cliffs

Cliff-top dinner at Cafe del Mar(1.5 hours)

Grilled fish 350 INR with sunset

Sunrise yoga at Sharanagati Yogahaus(1.5 hours)

Drop-in 500 INR. Ocean views

Lunch at Trattorias cliff restaurant(1 hour)

Fresh pasta with prawns 350 INR

Ayurvedic massage(1.5 hours)

Abhyanga from 1,500 INR

Janardhanaswamy Temple(45 minutes)

2,000-year-old Vishnu temple overlooking the beach. Free

Train to Trivandrum(1 hour)

50 INR

Padmanabhaswamy Temple exterior(45 minutes)

Non-Hindus cannot enter. Impressive gopuram

Napier Museum and Art Gallery(1.5 hours)

20 INR. Indo-Saracenic building with ivory carvings

Lunch at Villa Maya(1.5 hours)

Fine dining in 18th-century Dutch mansion. Fish moilee 400 INR

Kuthiramalika Palace Museum(1 hour)

60 INR. 122 carved wooden horses. Guided tours

Lighthouse Beach morning(1.5 hours)

Climb lighthouse 25 INR for panoramic views

Ayurvedic session at Somatheeram(3 hours)

World's first Ayurveda resort. Treatments from 3,000 INR. Shirodhara

Lunch at German Bakery, Kovalam(1 hour)

Kerala fish curry 200 INR

Drive to Wayanad(6 hours)

Hire car 3,500-4,500 INR/day. The drive passes through rubber and coconut plantations. Stop at Kochi if needed to break the journey. Alternatively, train to Kozhikode (5 hours) then drive to Wayanad (2 hours)

Check-in at Wayanad resort(30 minutes)

Vythiri Resort (treehouse rooms from 6,000 INR) or Edakkal Hermitage (from 3,000 INR). The misty mountain setting is a dramatic change from the coast

Evening wildlife drive in Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary(2 hours)

Jeep safari 400 INR per person. Part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve connected to Bandipur and Mudumalai. Wild elephants, gaur (Indian bison), deer, and occasionally leopards. The forest is dense and atmospheric

Edakkal Caves(2 hours)

65 INR entry. Prehistoric petroglyphs dating to 6,000 BC carved into natural rock formations. A steep 30-minute climb to the caves. The Neolithic drawings of humans and animals are remarkable

Coffee plantation walk(1.5 hours)

Wayanad is Kerala's coffee country. Visit a working plantation (100-200 INR for guided walk). See coffee cherries being processed, taste fresh-roasted arabica, and buy beans directly (from 300 INR/250g)

Lunch at a plantation homestay(1 hour)

Many coffee estates offer lunch (from 300 INR). Kerala meals cooked with plantation spices in a mountain setting

Uravu Bamboo Grove tribal craft center(2 hours)

Community-run bamboo craft center where indigenous Paniya and Kattunaickan people create bamboo products. Workshop experience from 500 INR. Buy baskets, lamps, and utensils directly supporting tribal livelihoods

Evening at Pookode Lake(1 hour)

50 INR. A natural freshwater lake surrounded by forest. Pedal boat 80 INR. Peaceful and misty in the late afternoon

Chembra Peak trek(4 hours)

2,100m — Wayanad's highest peak. Entry 750 INR including guide (mandatory). The heart-shaped lake at the halfway point is a famous photo spot. The summit has 360-degree views of the Nilgiri hills. Moderate difficulty, 6km round trip

Lunch at a local restaurant in Kalpetta(1 hour)

Wayanad's main town. Try pathiri (rice flatbread) with chicken curry — a Malabar Muslim specialty. 100-150 INR at any local hotel (restaurant)

Drive to Kozhikode (Calicut)(2.5 hours)

Descend from the ghats to the Malabar coast. Kozhikode is the spice trade capital where Vasco da Gama first landed

Evening at Kozhikode Beach and SM Street(2 hours)

Kozhikode's beachfront pier at sunset, then walk SM Street (Sweetmeat Street) for the best Malabar biryani in Kerala (from 150 INR at Paragon or Rahmath). The halwa shops are legendary — buy Kozhikode halwa (from 200 INR/kg)

Train from Kozhikode to Alleppey/Mararikulam(4 hours)

Train 200-400 INR depending on class. The coastal route passes through Thrissur and Ernakulam. Or hire car for flexibility

Check-in at Marari Beach(30 minutes)

Marari Beach Resort by CGH Earth (from 8,000 INR) or budget guesthouses (from 1,500 INR). The beach is a quiet fishing village — no hawkers, no crowds, just sand and coconut palms

Afternoon beach relaxation(4 hours)

Swim in the gentle waves, watch fishing boats come in with the day's catch, and nap in a hammock. This is Kerala at its most peaceful

Sunset fish dinner on the beach(1.5 hours)

Ask your guesthouse to arrange a fresh fish dinner cooked by a local family. Or the fishermen sell catches directly on the beach — take it to any nearby restaurant for cooking (meal 200-400 INR total)

Morning canoe tour from Marari(3 hours)

Village canoe tours (from 1,000 INR per person) paddle through narrow canals connecting paddy fields, coir-making workshops, and village homes. Much more intimate than houseboat cruises. See toddy tapping, coir rope making, and traditional fishing

Coir-making demonstration(1 hour)

Coir (coconut fiber) is a major Kerala industry. Watch women spin coconut husk into rope at a village workshop. Free — families are happy to demonstrate their ancestral craft

Lunch at a village home(1 hour)

Many canoe tours include a home-cooked meal at a village family's house. Fish curry, rice, thoran, and sambar on a banana leaf. 200-300 INR

Afternoon at Marari Beach(3 hours)

Second beach day. Watch the fishermen haul in their nets at 4PM — you can buy fish directly and have it grilled at your guesthouse

Drive to Thrissur(2 hours)

Hire car or train. Thrissur is central Kerala's most important cultural city

Vadakkunnathan Temple(1 hour)

One of Kerala's oldest Shiva temples (believed to be over 1,000 years old). The temple mural paintings inside are extraordinary. Hindu visitors only inside; the grounds and exterior architecture are visible to all. Free

Kerala Folklore Museum in Kochi(1.5 hours)

200 INR. On the return route. Three floors of Kerala folk art, temple artifacts, and traditional architecture in a stunning custom-built building. One of India's finest private museums

Lunch at a Thrissur restaurant(1 hour)

Pathiri with mutton stew at Hotel Bharath (150 INR). Thrissur is known for its unique style of porotta (layered flatbread)

Morning activity of choice(3 hours)

Options: another yoga session on the beach, revisit Fort Kochi for Biennale art, or take a kayak through Alleppey's narrow canals

Farewell Kerala lunch(1.5 hours)

Grand Hotel in Ernakulam for their legendary meen pollichathu (fish in banana leaf, 300 INR) or return to Kayees for a final biryani

Last sunset(1 hour)

Whether at Marari Beach, Fort Kochi's Chinese nets, or Varkala's cliff — one final Kerala sunset

Farewell dinner(1.5 hours)

Kashi Art Cafe in Fort Kochi for a refined last evening (mains 300-500 INR), or keep it real with a banana leaf sadhya (traditional feast) at any Kerala restaurant

Morning cliff or beach walk(1 hour)

One last time. Early morning when the world is quiet

Breakfast of puttu and kadala curry(45 minutes)

100 INR at any local restaurant. Or Kerala parotta with beef fry

Drive to Kochi airport and departure(1.5 hours)

Taxi from Marari ~1,200 INR or from Fort Kochi ~800 INR. Allow 2-3 hours before flights