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

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16-Day Kerala and South India Tour Itinerary

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16 DaysFull Route
Approx. 2,135 KMIntercity + Local Travel
3 StatesKerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka
15 DestinationsKochi Pickup to Calicut Drop

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Cochin Arrival & Sightseeing sightseeing route, attractions and activities
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

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Which Travellers Should Follow This Day?

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

Cochin to Munnar sightseeing route, attractions and activities
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

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Which Travellers Should Follow This Day?

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

Munnar Full-Day Sightseeing sightseeing route, attractions and activities
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

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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.

Munnar to Thekkady sightseeing route, attractions and activities
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

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Which Travellers Should Follow This Day?

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

Thekkady to Alleppey Houseboat sightseeing route, attractions and activities
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

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Which Travellers Should Follow This Day?

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

Alleppey to Kovalam sightseeing route, attractions and activities
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

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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.

Kovalam & Trivandrum Sightseeing sightseeing route, attractions and activities
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

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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.

Kovalam to Kanyakumari sightseeing route, attractions and activities
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

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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.

Kanyakumari to Rameshwaram sightseeing route, attractions and activities
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

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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.

Rameshwaram to Madurai sightseeing route, attractions and activities
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

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Which Travellers Should Follow This Day?

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

Madurai to Kodaikanal sightseeing route, attractions and activities
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

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Which Travellers Should Follow This Day?

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

Kodaikanal to Coimbatore sightseeing route, attractions and activities
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

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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.

Coimbatore to Ooty sightseeing route, attractions and activities
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

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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.

Ooty to Coorg sightseeing route, attractions and activities
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

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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.

Coorg to Wayanad sightseeing route, attractions and activities
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

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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.

Wayanad to Calicut Drop sightseeing route, attractions and activities
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

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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

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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.

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