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7-Day Adventure Itinerary in Wayanad, Kochi, Munnar, Alleppey/Thekkady, and Varkala

  1. Day 1: Wayanad
    3 hours (90 miles) from Calicut International Airport

    In the morning, go on a trek to Chembra Peak and see the heart-shaped lake. In the afternoon, visit the Edakkal Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage site with ancient petroglyphs. In the evening, relax at the Pookode Lake and go for a boat ride.

  2. Day 2: Kochi
    5 hours (150 miles) from Wayanad

    In the morning, visit the Fort Kochi Beach and see the iconic Chinese fishing nets. In the afternoon, explore the Mattancherry Palace, a former Portuguese palace with beautiful murals. In the evening, watch a Kathakali dance performance.

  3. Day 3: Munnar
    4 hours (100 miles) from Kochi

    In the morning, visit the Top Station viewpoint and see the panoramic views of the Western Ghats. In the afternoon, go on a tea plantation tour and learn about the tea-making process. In the evening, take a stroll at the Attukad Waterfall.

  4. Day 4: Alleppey/Thekkady
    4 hours (90 miles) from Munnar

    In the morning, take a houseboat ride in Alleppey and cruise through the backwaters. In the afternoon, go on a nature walk in the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary and see elephants and tigers. In the evening, watch a traditional martial arts performance.

  5. Day 5: Varkala
    4 hours (100 miles) from Alleppey/Thekkady

    In the morning, go surfing and parasailing at the Varkala Beach. In the afternoon, visit the 2000-year-old Janardanaswamy Temple. In the evening, watch the sunset at the Varkala Cliff.

  6. Day 6: Wayanad
    7 hours (240 miles) from Varkala

    In the morning, go on a jungle safari at the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary and see animals such as Bengal tigers and Indian bison. In the afternoon, visit the Banasura Sagar Dam, the largest earthen dam in India. In the evening, relax at the Soochipara Falls and take a dip in the pool.

  7. Day 7: Kochi
    5 hours (150 miles) from Wayanad

    In the morning, visit the Hill Palace Museum, the largest archaeological museum in Kerala. In the afternoon, take a ferry ride to Cherai Beach and go dolphin spotting. In the evening, shop at the Broadway Market.

Recommendations

Consider visiting the Wayanad Heritage Museum and the Elephant Junction in Thekkady. Side trips to the Athirapally Waterfalls and the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary are also highly recommended. To maximize your fun, try to wake up early and avoid peak tourist hours. Don't forget to try the local cuisine.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Chembra Peak Trek (5 hours, 1200 INR)
  • Edakkal Caves (2 hours, 40 INR)
  • Pookode Lake Boat Ride (1 hour, 100 INR)
  • Chinese Fishing Nets (1 hour, free)
  • Mattancherry Palace (2 hours, 30 INR)
  • Kathakali Dance Performance (1 hour, 300 INR)
  • Top Station Viewpoint (1 hour, 30 INR)
  • Tea Plantation Tour (3 hours, 200 INR)
  • Attukad Waterfall (1 hour, free)
  • Houseboat Ride (5 hours, 8000 INR)
  • Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary Nature Walk (3 hours, 500 INR)
  • Martial Arts Performance (1 hour, 200 INR)
  • Varkala Beach Surfing and Parasailing (2 hours, 1000 INR)
  • Janardanaswamy Temple (2 hours, free)
  • Varkala Cliff Sunset (1 hour, free)
  • Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary Jungle Safari (4 hours, 500 INR)
  • Banasura Sagar Dam (2 hours, 50 INR)
  • Soochipara Falls (1 hour, 20 INR)
  • Hill Palace Museum (2 hours, 50 INR)
  • Cherai Beach Ferry Ride (1 hour, 150 INR)
  • Broadway Market Shopping (2 hours, variable)
  • Total Estimated Costs: 12,310 INR
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