19 days in Kerala & New Delhi Itinerary

Kochi (Cochin) is known for sightseeing, historic sites, and classes. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: don't miss a visit to Chinese Fishing Nets, browse the different shops at LuLu Mall, pick up some new knowledge with Kerala Kathakali Centre, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Paradesi Synagogue.

To see maps, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Kochi (Cochin) trip planner.

Stockholm, Sweden to Kochi (Cochin) is an approximately 15.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Stockholm to Kochi (Cochin) is 4.5 hours. Expect much warmer temperatures when traveling from Stockholm in April; daily highs in Kochi (Cochin) reach 39°C and lows reach 30°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Alappuzha.

On the 5th (Tue), tour the pleasant surroundings at Marari Beach and then enjoy the sand and surf at Alappuzha Beach.

To find reviews, traveler tips, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Alappuzha vacation maker site.

You can drive from Kochi (Cochin) to Alappuzha in 1.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. In April in Alappuzha, expect temperatures between 39°C during the day and 30°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Tue) to allow enough time to take a train to Varkala Town.

Start off your visit on the 6th (Wed): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Janardhana Swami Temple and then relax and rejuvenate at some of the top local wellness centers. Keep things going the next day: head off the coast to Ponnumthuruthu Island, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Varkala Beach, and then take some stellar pictures from Varkala Cliff.

For photos, more things to do, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Varkala Town road trip planner.

Getting from Alappuzha to Varkala Town by train takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and taxi; or drive. In April, daytime highs in Varkala Town are 38°C, while nighttime lows are 30°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 7th (Thu) early enough to travel to Kovalam.

Kick off your visit on the 8th (Fri): enjoy the sand and surf at Lighthouse Beach and then kick back and relax at Kovalam Beach. Here are some ideas for day two: see the interesting displays at Puthenmalika (Kuthiramalika) Palace, then look for gifts at Keralashopee, and then relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas.

To see where to stay, more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Kovalam trip itinerary tool.

Traveling by combination of train and taxi from Varkala Town to Kovalam takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In April, plan for daily highs up to 38°C, and evening lows to 30°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Thekkady.

Thekkady is known for parks, nature, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: tour the pleasant surroundings at Periyar Tiger Reserve, relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, admire the natural beauty at Green Park Spices Thekkady, and relax in the rural setting at Philip's Natural Honey And Bee Farm.

To find other places to visit, traveler tips, reviews, and tourist information, read our Thekkady trip itinerary maker site.

Traveling by car from Kovalam to Thekkady takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and taxi; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Munnar.

Spend the 13th (Wed) exploring nature at Rajamalai (Eravikulam) National Park. The adventure continues: take in nature's colorful creations at Tea Gardens, see human ingenuity at work at Mattupetty Dam, examine the collection at Tea Museum, and get great views at Munnar Hill Station.

To find traveler tips, photos, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Munnar online itinerary maker.

Drive from Thekkady to Munnar in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In April, daily temperatures in Munnar can reach 40°C, while at night they dip to 29°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Sat) early enough to travel to New Delhi.

New Delhi is known for historic sites, sightseeing, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: admire the landmark architecture of Humayun's Tomb, steep yourself in history at Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, make a trip to Qutub Minar, and admire the natural beauty at Lodhi Garden.

For traveler tips, more things to do, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the New Delhi day trip planner.

Traveling by combination of taxi and flight from Munnar to New Delhi takes 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and train. Traveling from Munnar in April, expect slightly colder with lows of 25°C in New Delhi. On the 19th (Tue), you'll have the morning to explore before heading back home.