Trivendram – Jatayu Earth center – Varkala – Cochin
Day 1: Arrival in Trivandrum (Thiruvananthapuram)
Highlights: Culture & City Landmarks
- Arrive at Trivandrum Airport / Railway Station
- Check in at hotel
- Visit:
- Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple – iconic Vishnu temple
- Kuthiramalika Palace Museum – royal heritage
- Napier Museum & Zoo – art and natural history
- Shangumugham Beach – sunset by the sea
Overnight stay: Trivandrum
Day 2: Trivandrum – Jatayu Earth Center – Varkala
(Approx. 50 km / 1.5 hrs to Jatayu, then 30 km / 1 hr to Varkala)
Highlights: Mythology & Adventure
- After breakfast, drive to Jatayu Earth Center (Jatayupara) at Chadayamangalam
- See the world’s largest bird sculpture of the mythical Jatayu
- Enjoy optional ropeway ride, ziplining, or adventure park activities
- Continue to Varkala
- Check in at a seaside resort
- Evening: Relax at Varkala Cliff & Beach
Overnight stay: Varkala
Day 3: Varkala Exploration & Leisure
Highlights: Cliffside Relaxation & Culture
- Visit:
- Janardhana Swamy Temple
- Varkala Lighthouse
- Black Beach
- Optional: Ayurveda spa, yoga session, or surfing lesson
- Evening: Enjoy sunset and dinner at cliff cafés
Overnight stay: Varkala
Day 4: Varkala – Cochin (Approx. 170 km / 5 hrs)
Highlights: Scenic Coastal Drive & Heritage Evening
- Depart after breakfast, drive towards Cochin
- Optional en route stop at Alleppey backwaters for a short cruise
- Arrive in Cochin, check in at hotel
- Evening: Explore Marine Drive or Lulu Mall
Overnight stay: Cochin
Day 5: Cochin Sightseeing & Departure
Highlights: History, Culture & Departure
- Visit:
- Fort Kochi – Chinese Fishing Nets, St. Francis Church, Dutch Palace
- Jew Town & Synagogue
- Princess Street – colonial lanes with cafés and boutiques
- Optional: Evening Kathakali dance performance before departure
Depart from Cochin with unforgettable memories of Kerala’s coastal charm 🕊️
