16-day Kerala and South India sightseeing tour itinerary by private taxi

Kerala Tour Itinerary

Choose the destinations in your travel plan and follow only the matching day itinerary. This flexible route covers Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka with distance, driving time, sightseeing and optional paid activities.

16-Day Kerala and South India Tour Itinerary

This itinerary is designed as a flexible travel guide. You do not need to follow all 16 days. Select the destination you are travelling to and follow the relevant day plan. Distances and travel times are approximate and can change with hotel location, traffic, weather, sightseeing stops and road conditions.

16 DaysFull Route

Approx. 2,135 KMIntercity + Local Travel

3 StatesKerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka

15 DestinationsKochi Pickup to Calicut Drop

How to Use This Itinerary

Travelling only to Munnar? Follow Day 2 and Day 3. Travelling to Thekkady and Alleppey? Follow Day 4 and Day 5. Travelling to Ooty, Coorg or Wayanad? Follow the relevant destination days. Attractions and paid activities are optional and can be selected according to available time, weather, opening hours and personal interest.

DAY 1

Cochin Arrival & Sightseeing

Distance: Approx. 35 KMDriving Time: 8–10 Hours

Route: Cochin Airport / Railway Station → Fort Kochi → Marine Drive → Lulu Mall

Places to Visit

Dutch Palace
Jewish Synagogue and Jew Street
St. Francis Church
Chinese Fishing Nets
Fort Kochi Beach
Marine Drive and Lulu Mall

Optional Paid Activities

Harbour cruise or sunset cruise
Museum and palace entry tickets
Local guide service in Fort Kochi

Tickets and activity charges are paid directly unless included in your confirmed package. Rates, availability and operating hours can change.

Which Travellers Should Follow This Day?

Follow this day if your trip starts in Kochi or you have one full day for city sightseeing.

DAY 2

Cochin to Munnar

Distance: Approx. 130 KMDriving Time: 4–5 Hours

Route: Kochi → Kothamangalam → Neriamangalam → Adimali → Munnar

Places to Visit

Cheeyappara Waterfalls
Valara Waterfalls
Tea plantation viewpoints
Scenic hill-road drive
Hotel check-in at Munnar

Optional Paid Activities

Spice garden visit
Elephant interaction or ride where available
Optional jeep transfer to selected viewpoints

Tickets and activity charges are paid directly unless included in your confirmed package. Rates, availability and operating hours can change.

Which Travellers Should Follow This Day?

Follow this day when travelling from Kochi or Cochin Airport to Munnar. Start early for comfortable sightseeing stops.

DAY 3

Munnar Full-Day Sightseeing

Distance: Approx. 55 KMDriving Time: 8–9 Hours

Route: Munnar → Eravikulam → Mattupetty → Kundala → Munnar

Places to Visit

Eravikulam National Park
Mattupetty Dam and Lake
Echo Point and Kundala Dam
Rose Garden
Pothamedu View Point and Blossom Park

Optional Paid Activities

Eravikulam National Park entry
Mattupetty or Kundala boating
Tea Museum entry
Optional jeep safari

Tickets and activity charges are paid directly unless included in your confirmed package. Rates, availability and operating hours can change.

Which Travellers Should Follow This Day?

Follow this day when staying at least two nights in Munnar. Some attractions may close because of weather, maintenance or seasonal restrictions.

DAY 4

Munnar to Thekkady

Distance: Approx. 92 KMDriving Time: 3–3.5 Hours

Route: Munnar → Pooppara → Udumbanchola → Thekkady

Places to Visit

Scenic mountain drive
Spice plantation visit
Periyar wildlife area
Thekkady market
Evening cultural programme

Optional Paid Activities

Periyar Lake boating
Spice plantation guided tour
Kathakali show
Kalaripayattu show
Optional nature walk or jeep safari

Tickets and activity charges are paid directly unless included in your confirmed package. Rates, availability and operating hours can change.

Which Travellers Should Follow This Day?

Follow this day when travelling from Munnar to Thekkady. Pre-book Periyar boating during busy dates where possible.

DAY 5

Thekkady to Alleppey Houseboat

Distance: Approx. 140 KMDriving Time: 4–4.5 Hours

Route: Thekkady → Kuttikkanam → Kanjirappally → Alleppey

Places to Visit

Houseboat check-in around noon
Backwater cruise
Kerala village-life views
Sunset over the backwaters
Overnight stay in Alleppey

Optional Paid Activities

Private or shared houseboat package
Shikara boat ride
Kayaking or canoe trip
Selected onboard meals and special arrangements

Tickets and activity charges are paid directly unless included in your confirmed package. Rates, availability and operating hours can change.

Which Travellers Should Follow This Day?

Follow this day for an Alleppey houseboat stay. Leave Thekkady early because most houseboats check in around noon.

DAY 6

Alleppey to Kovalam

Distance: Approx. 160 KMDriving Time: 4–4.5 Hours

Route: Alleppey → Kollam → Thiruvananthapuram → Kovalam

Places to Visit

Coastal road journey
Lighthouse Beach
Hawah Beach
Samudra Beach
Relaxing evening at Kovalam

Optional Paid Activities

Lighthouse entry
Ayurvedic massage at approved centres
Water sports when operating
Optional coastal boat ride

Tickets and activity charges are paid directly unless included in your confirmed package. Rates, availability and operating hours can change.

Which Travellers Should Follow This Day?

Follow this day when travelling from Alleppey to Kovalam. Beach activities depend on sea conditions and local safety instructions.

DAY 7

Kovalam & Trivandrum Sightseeing

Distance: Approx. 40 KMDriving Time: 8–9 Hours

Route: Kovalam → Thiruvananthapuram City → Kovalam

Places to Visit

Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple
Kuthiramalika Palace
Napier Museum
Sree Chithra Art Gallery
Thiruvananthapuram Zoo

Optional Paid Activities

Museum and palace entry tickets
Zoo entry
Local guide service
Optional planetarium or science museum entry

Tickets and activity charges are paid directly unless included in your confirmed package. Rates, availability and operating hours can change.

Which Travellers Should Follow This Day?

Follow this day if you stay in Kovalam or Thiruvananthapuram. Temple dress code and entry rules must be followed.

DAY 8

Kovalam to Kanyakumari

Distance: Approx. 95 KMDriving Time: 2.5–3 Hours

Route: Kovalam → Neyyattinkara → Nagercoil → Kanyakumari

Places to Visit

Vivekananda Rock Memorial
Thiruvalluvar Statue viewing area
Kanyakumari Beach
Gandhi Memorial
Sunset Point

Optional Paid Activities

Ferry ticket to Vivekananda Rock
View tower entry where open
Optional local guide
Special sunrise transport if requested

Tickets and activity charges are paid directly unless included in your confirmed package. Rates, availability and operating hours can change.

Which Travellers Should Follow This Day?

Follow this day when travelling from Kovalam or Trivandrum to Kanyakumari. Ferry service depends on weather and sea conditions.

DAY 9

Kanyakumari to Rameshwaram

Distance: Approx. 315 KMDriving Time: 6–7 Hours

Route: Kanyakumari → Tirunelveli → Thoothukudi → Ramanathapuram → Rameshwaram

Places to Visit

Pamban Bridge views
Ramanathaswamy Temple
APJ Abdul Kalam Memorial
Panchmukhi Hanuman Temple
Agnitheertham

Optional Paid Activities

Temple special-darshan services where officially available
Local auto or guide service
Dhanushkodi sightseeing vehicle
Selected memorial or museum entry

Tickets and activity charges are paid directly unless included in your confirmed package. Rates, availability and operating hours can change.

Which Travellers Should Follow This Day?

Follow this day for the long drive from Kanyakumari to Rameshwaram. Start early and keep temple timings in mind.

DAY 10

Rameshwaram to Madurai

Distance: Approx. 175 KMDriving Time: 3.5–4 Hours

Route: Rameshwaram → Ramanathapuram → Paramakudi → Madurai

Places to Visit

Meenakshi Amman Temple
Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace
Thiruparankundram Temple
Alagar Koyil
Madurai evening market

Optional Paid Activities

Palace entry ticket
Sound-and-light show when scheduled
Temple guide service
Optional heritage walking tour

Tickets and activity charges are paid directly unless included in your confirmed package. Rates, availability and operating hours can change.

Which Travellers Should Follow This Day?

Follow this day when travelling from Rameshwaram to Madurai. Plan temple visits around opening and closing hours.

DAY 11

Madurai to Kodaikanal

Distance: Approx. 115 KMDriving Time: 3–3.5 Hours

Route: Madurai → Batlagundu → Silver Cascade → Kodaikanal

Places to Visit

Silver Cascade Falls
Coaker’s Walk
Bryant Park
Kodaikanal Lake
Pillar Rocks and Green Valley View

Optional Paid Activities

Kodaikanal Lake boating
Bicycle or horse ride
Park and viewpoint entry tickets
Optional local sightseeing vehicle where required

Tickets and activity charges are paid directly unless included in your confirmed package. Rates, availability and operating hours can change.

Which Travellers Should Follow This Day?

Follow this day when travelling from Madurai to Kodaikanal. Fog and rain can affect viewpoint visibility.

DAY 12

Kodaikanal to Coimbatore

Distance: Approx. 170 KMDriving Time: 4.5–5 Hours

Route: Kodaikanal → Palani → Udumalpet / Pollachi → Coimbatore

Places to Visit

Scenic hill-road drive
Palani route views
Marudamalai Temple
Gedee Car Museum
Isha Yoga Center subject to timing

Optional Paid Activities

Museum entry
Palani rope-car or winch ticket if visited
Special activities or programmes at selected attractions
Local guide service

Tickets and activity charges are paid directly unless included in your confirmed package. Rates, availability and operating hours can change.

Which Travellers Should Follow This Day?

Follow this day when connecting Kodaikanal with Coimbatore. Choose either city sightseeing or Isha Yoga Center according to available time.

DAY 13

Coimbatore to Ooty

Distance: Approx. 85 KMDriving Time: 3–3.5 Hours

Route: Coimbatore → Mettupalayam → Coonoor → Ooty

Places to Visit

Mettupalayam hill route
Coonoor sightseeing option
Sim’s Park and Dolphin’s Nose
Tea estate views
Ooty Lake and Botanical Garden

Optional Paid Activities

Nilgiri Mountain Railway ticket subject to availability
Ooty Lake boating
Botanical Garden and Sim’s Park entry
Tea factory visit or tasting

Tickets and activity charges are paid directly unless included in your confirmed package. Rates, availability and operating hours can change.

Which Travellers Should Follow This Day?

Follow this day when travelling from Coimbatore to Ooty. Toy-train tickets should be booked separately and are subject to availability.

DAY 14

Ooty to Coorg

Distance: Approx. 235 KMDriving Time: 6–7 Hours

Route: Ooty → Gudalur → Gundlupet → Mysuru bypass → Madikeri

Places to Visit

Doddabetta Peak
Tea Factory and Museum
Scenic Nilgiri drive
Abbey Falls
Raja’s Seat and Madikeri town

Optional Paid Activities

Doddabetta and tea museum entry
Abbey Falls entry
Optional plantation tour
Local jeep or guide service

Tickets and activity charges are paid directly unless included in your confirmed package. Rates, availability and operating hours can change.

Which Travellers Should Follow This Day?

Follow this day for the long inter-state journey from Ooty to Coorg. Attraction coverage depends on departure time and traffic.

DAY 15

Coorg to Wayanad

Distance: Approx. 125 KMDriving Time: 3.5–4 Hours

Route: Madikeri → Virajpet → Kutta → Mananthavady → Wayanad

Places to Visit

Coffee plantation views
Banasura Sagar Dam
Pookode Lake
Lakkidi View Point
Wayanad countryside

Optional Paid Activities

Plantation tour
Banasura Sagar boating
Pookode Lake boating
Zipline or adventure activities at licensed centres

Tickets and activity charges are paid directly unless included in your confirmed package. Rates, availability and operating hours can change.

Which Travellers Should Follow This Day?

Follow this day when travelling from Coorg to Wayanad. Choose attractions based on your hotel location because Wayanad is spread across a large area.

DAY 16

Wayanad to Calicut Drop

Distance: Approx. 90 KMDriving Time: 2.5–3 Hours

Route: Wayanad → Lakkidi → Thamarassery Churam → Kozhikode

Places to Visit

Edakkal Caves subject to timing
Soochipara Waterfalls option
Chain Tree and Lakkidi View Point
Kozhikode Beach and SM Street
Calicut Airport or Railway Station drop

Optional Paid Activities

Edakkal Caves entry and local transfer where required
Waterfall entry or parking
Optional heritage food walk
Adventure activities at approved centres

Tickets and activity charges are paid directly unless included in your confirmed package. Rates, availability and operating hours can change.

Which Travellers Should Follow This Day?

Follow this day when ending the tour at Calicut. Add extra time for Edakkal Caves or Soochipara because they are not directly on every drop route.

Complete 16-Day Tour Route

Kochi → Munnar → Thekkady → Alleppey → Kovalam → Trivandrum → Kanyakumari → Rameshwaram → Madurai → Kodaikanal → Coimbatore → Ooty → Coorg → Wayanad → Calicut

You may book the complete route or choose only the destinations required. The itinerary can be shortened, extended, reversed or adjusted around your arrival and departure points.

Important activity and distance note: Distances, driving times, attraction timings and activity availability are approximate. Entry fees, boating, safaris, cultural shows, adventure activities, meals, hotels, toll, parking and interstate permits are additional unless specifically included in the final quotation. Follow official safety instructions and use only authorized activity operators.

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Kerala Tour Itinerary FAQs

Can this 16-day Kerala tour itinerary be customized?

Yes. The route, number of nights, sightseeing places, hotels, pickup point, drop point and vehicle can be changed according to your travel dates and group size.

Are the distances and travel times exact?

The distances and driving times shown are approximate. Actual travel time can change because of traffic, weather, road conditions, sightseeing stops and hotel location.

Which vehicles are available for this tour?

Sedan, Ertiga, Innova, Crysta, Tempo Traveller, Force Urbania and larger coaches are available according to the number of passengers.

Are toll, parking and interstate permits included?

The final quotation will clearly show all inclusions. Toll, parking, attraction tickets and Tamil Nadu or Karnataka permit charges may be additional unless specifically included.