Cochin is a major gateway to a variety of destinations in Kerala listed as under:

• Beach Resorts (e.g. Cherai, Marari)

• Bird Sanctuary (e.g. Thattekad, Kumarakom)

• Heritage Homestays (e.g. Mundackal)

• Heritage Destinations (Fort Cochin)

• Backwater Homestays (e.g. Olavipe)

• Luxury Destination Resorts (e.g. Taj Malabar)

• Athirapally Waterfalls

• Plantation Stays (Around Thekkady, Kottayam, Pala etc.)

• Hill Stations (e.g. Vagamon, Munnar)

• Houseboat Cruises (Alleppey and Kuttanad Region)

• Lake Resorts (Kumarakom and Alleppey)

• Religious Destinations (e.g. Guruvayoor)

• Ayurveda Retreats (e.g. Kairali in Palakkad)

Therefore based on area of Interest, Seasonality and budget several trips can be planned to cover all experiences that Kerala presents through these gateways.

For all accommodation options - Backwaters I Houseboat |  Hill Stations I Beaches I Business and Religious | Plantation Retreats | Homestays / Small Resorts | Fort Cochin

Short Break and Holiday Ideas / Itineraries Ex-Cochin (Kochi)

Short Break Ideas - Kerala - Ex-Cochin

Kochi-Munnar-thekkady-Kumarakom Alleppey Houseboat -Kovalam (Beach - Heritage - Backwaters - Hill Station)

Kochi-Munnar-thekkady-Kumarakom-Alleppey-Houseboat (Heritage - Backwaters - Hill Station)

- Itinerary also suited for honeymooners.