Backwaters, hill stations and a long Arabian Sea coast — often combined with Coorg or a fly-in from Bangalore.
Best time
September to March
Recommended duration
4–7 days
Highlights
- Alleppey backwaters
- Munnar tea hills
- Fort Kochi
- Thekkady
- Kovalam or Varkala
Travel tips
- Start from Bangalore with an early departure when travelling by road.
- Share dietary needs and temple dress codes in advance for pilgrimage days.
- Keep one buffer evening for traffic or weather, especially in the monsoon.