Arrival in Kochi. Transfer to Fort Cochin, an eclectic city where different communities have long cohabited. Take a walk along the jetty to observe Chinese fishing nets and admire this age old tradition of catching fish.

Visit 16th century Paradesi Synagogue, Mattancherry Dutch Palace and Saint Francis Church in the narrow alleys of fort Cochin. These places will take you back to the colonial era. During theevening attend a traditional Kathakali dance show.

Drive to Munnar and smell the fresh aroma of tea as you pass numerous lush green tea estates and forests in the Nilgiri Hills.

Hike around a tea estate and visit Munnar Tea Museum. You can pick up some delicious and unique varieties of tea at this location. Visit Christ Church, a hundred-year old church dedicated to tea farmers.

Drive past forested mountains and rubber plantations to reach Thekkady. Stay in Thekkady or Kumily, near Periyar Lake and Periyar National Park. Enjoy the serenity of the area with nature at its greenest best. Stroll around the spice gardens and spice markets and pick up some authentic spices.

You have the option to trek into the jungle or to ride an elephant in Periyar to soak in the real South India. Then drive to Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, on the banks of Vembanad Lake. Here you can see many unqiue varieties of birds. Relax in the backwaters of Kumarakom. Get the whole Kerala experience with a walk along thepaddy fields, coconut lagoons, narrow canals and coir villages.

Board a Kettuvallam, a traditional Bamboo-made rice boat converted into an intimate houseboat on sail. Enjoy a cruise to Alappuzha- the backwaters of Kerala.

Depart the Houseboat at Alleppey Jetty and drive towards the south, check in to your resort and relax on the crescent beach of Kovalam, which is mostly untouched.

Take the day to laze around on the beach and unwind looking at the azure blue waters and golden sandy beaches. Treat yourself to an Ayurvedic massage and savour some delectable local sea food.

Head towards Trivandrum Airport or you can extend the trip and enjoy a short visit to tropicalMaldives Island or Madurai temple.