Kerala Adventure Trip - August 2023

1. Day 1: Munnar
   From Cochin International Airport - 3 hours 30 minutes (87 miles)

   In the morning, visit the Kolukkumalai Tea Estate and try tea tasting. Take a hike in the afternoon to the Top Station for the stunning view of the Western Ghats. In the evening, visit the Tea Museum to learn about tea processing.

2. Day 2: Thekkady
   From Munnar - 3 hours 30 minutes (91 miles)

   Enjoy an early morning boat safari in the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. Have lunch at a local restaurant and then visit the Spice Plantations to learn about spices and their usage. In the evening, take part in bamboo rafting in the Periyar River.

3. Day 3: Varkala Beach
   From Thekkady - 4 hours (99 miles)

   Spend the morning surfing and swimming in the Varkala Beach. Afterward, visit the Kappil Lake and take a boat ride. In the evening, visit the Janardhana Swamy Temple and watch the sunset from the cliff.

Recommendations

You can also go for a backwaters tour in Alleppey or visit the Athirapally waterfalls. For a side trip, you can drive to Kodaikanal in Tamil Nadu. To maximize your fun, try local cuisine like appam and stew, fish moilee, and puttu.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Kolukkumalai Tea Estate (2 hours, $5)
• Top Station Hike (3 hours, free)
• Tea Museum (1 hour, $2)
• Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary Boat Safari (2 hours, $10)
• Spice Plantations (1 hour, $3)
• Bamboo Rafting (3 hours, $20)
• Kappil Lake Boat Ride (1 hour, $5)
• Janardhana Swamy Temple (1 hour, free)
• Total Estimated Costs: $45