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7-Day Nature Itinerary for Kerala in August 2023

  1. Day 1: Silent Valley National Park
    2 hours (55 miles) from Calicut International Airport

    Explore the lush and dense forest of Silent Valley National Park in the morning, trek to the Kuntipuzha River in the afternoon, and admire the scenic beauty of the park from the watchtower in the evening.

  2. Day 2: Athirappilly Waterfalls
    5 hours (138 miles) from Silent Valley National Park

    Visit the magnificent Athirappilly Waterfalls early in the morning, go for a jungle safari at Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary in the afternoon, and take a relaxing boat ride in the serene waters of Parambikulam Reservoir in the evening.

  3. Day 3: Thekkady
    3 hours (80 miles) from Athirappilly Waterfalls

    Enjoy a boat ride in the tranquil Periyar Lake and spot some wildlife like elephants, deer, and bison in the morning, explore the aromatic spice plantations in the afternoon, and attend a traditional Kathakali dance performance in the evening.

  4. Day 4: Munnar
    4 hours (91 miles) from Thekkady

    Experience the breathtaking beauty of the tea gardens and tea factories in Munnar in the morning, take a stroll in the lush greenery of the Eravikulam National Park in the afternoon, and watch the beautiful sunset at the Top Station in the evening.

  5. Day 5: Alleppey Backwaters
    4 hours (110 miles) from Munnar

    Cruise through the tranquil and picturesque backwaters of Alleppey in the morning, learn to cook traditional Kerala cuisine in the afternoon, and take a relaxing Ayurvedic massage in the evening.

  6. Day 6: Poovar Island
    3 hours (83 miles) from Alleppey Backwaters

    Explore the serene Poovar Island and its golden sand beach in the morning, take a boat ride to the estuary where the river, lake, and sea meet in the afternoon, and go for an elephant ride in the evening.

  7. Day 7: Kovalam Beach
    20 minutes (8 miles) from Poovar Island

    Relax and rejuvenate on the beautiful and tranquil Kovalam Beach in the morning, indulge in some water sports like surfing and parasailing in the afternoon, and watch the mesmerizing sunset at the Lighthouse Beach in the evening.

Recommendations

If you have time, consider visiting the pristine beaches of Varkala, the historic Mattancherry Palace, and the enchanting Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary. You can also take a side trip to the beautiful hill stations of Vagamon and Ponmudi. To maximize your fun, try the local cuisine like appam, puttu, and kappa, and shop for souvenirs like spices, tea, and handicrafts. Finally, don't forget to try the traditional Ayurvedic treatments and massages for complete relaxation.

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