The Grand Kerala Odyssey (14 Days)

Arrive at Calicut (CCJ).
Meet your driver and begin the scenic drive (approx. 3-4 hours) up the ghats to the cool, misty hills of Wayanad.
Check into your resort and acclimatize.

Morning: Start with a trek up to the Edakkal Caves to see ancient petroglyphs.
Afternoon: Visit the Banasura Sagar Dam, India's largest earthen dam, and enjoy the stunning views.

Morning: Explore a local tea or coffee plantation to understand the region's produce.
Afternoon: Visit Pookode Lake for a peaceful boat ride.
End the day at Lakkidi Viewpoint for a breathtaking sunset.

Morning: After breakfast, embark on the long scenic drive (approx. 7-8 hours) from the highlands to the coast.
Afternoon: Arrive at Cherai Beach, check into your resort, and enjoy a relaxing sunset walk on the beach.

Morning: Enjoy the calm morning at Cherai Beach.
Afternoon: Drive to the tea capital, Munnar (approx. 4-5 hours).
Stop at the Cheeyappara and Valara waterfalls en route.
Check into your resort amidst the tea gardens.

Morning: Visit Eravikulam National Park (home of the Nilgiri Tahr; check seasonal closures).
Afternoon: Explore the Tea Museum, Mattupetty Dam, and Echo Point.

Morning: Drive south to Kumily (Thekkady), the heart of spice country (approx. 4 hours).
Afternoon: Take a boat safari on Periyar Lake in the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary.
Later, enjoy a guided spice plantation tour.

Morning: Enjoy a final walk in Thekkady. Drive to Alleppey (approx. 4 hours), the "Venice of the East." Afternoon: Check into a beautiful backwater resort. Relax by the Vembanad Lake or take a small canoe ride.

Morning: Enjoy your resort.
Afternoon: Transfer to your private traditional houseboat. The cruise begins, taking you through the intricate network of canals, villages, and paddy fields. All meals are served onboard.

Morning: Wake up on the backwaters and enjoy breakfast. Disembark at 9:00 AM. Drive to Varkala (approx. 3.5 hours), the only place in Kerala where cliffs are found adjacent to the Arabian Sea.

Enjoy a full day at leisure.
Relax on the beautiful Varkala Beach, visit the 2,000-year-old Janardanaswamy Temple.
Explore the cafes and yoga studios along the cliff.

Morning: Drive to the capital city, Thiruvananthapuram (approx. 1.5 hours).
Afternoon: Visit the magnificent Padmanabhaswamy Temple (strict dress code) and the nearby Kuthira Malika (Horse Palace).

Morning: Relax at the famous Kovalam Beach and visit its iconic lighthouse.
Afternoon: Take a scenic excursion to Poovar Estuary for a boat trip through the mangroves where the river meets the sea.

Enjoy a final breakfast.
Depending on your flight schedule, you can do some last-minute shopping before being transferred to Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV) for your departure.