A sweeping 10-day South India road journey that begins in the royal city of Mysore, crosses into Kerala's wildlife-rich Wayanad hills, passes through the port city of Kochi, and continues through the tea gardens of Munnar, the wildlife sanctuary of Thekkady, the backwaters of Alleppey, the cliffside beaches of Varkala and the coastal town of Kovalam, before returning to Kochi for departure. This itinerary was drafted from the requested route and does not yet have a confirmed hotel plan or price — pricing will depend on hotel category, vehicle and season.
Explore Mysore's royal heritage — Mysore Palace, Chamundi Hills and the city's markets — before driving to Wayanad. Overnight stay in Wayanad.
Morning at leisure in Wayanad's forests and hills, then drive to Kochi. Overnight stay in Kochi.
Explore Kochi's historic waterfront before driving to Munnar, 'the Southern Kashmir of Kerala', known for its tea plantations and misty hills. Overnight stay in Munnar.
Full day exploring Munnar's tea gardens, dams and viewpoints. Overnight stay in Munnar.
Drive to Thekkady, home to the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, one of India's Tiger Reserves. Overnight stay in Thekkady.
Drive to Alleppey and check into a backwater houseboat for an overnight cruise through Kerala's famed canals and paddy fields.
Disembark from the houseboat and drive to Varkala, known for its dramatic cliffside beaches. Overnight stay in Varkala.
Full day to relax on Varkala's beaches and explore the cliff-top cafes and shops. Overnight stay in Varkala.
Drive to Kovalam, visiting its beaches and coastal temples along the way. Overnight stay in Kovalam.
Drive back to Kochi for departure, with drop at the airport or railway station.
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