5-day Kerala Adventure Itinerary

1. Day 1: Munnar
   3 hours (85 km) from Cochin International Airport

   Start your morning with a visit to the picturesque Mattupetty Dam, where you can take a relaxing boat ride and enjoy the stunning views of the surrounding hills and tea plantations. For an adrenaline rush, head to the Echo Point and shout out your name, listen to the echoes. In the afternoon, visit the Eravikulam National Park for a chance to spot the endangered Nilgiri Tahr. For the evening, indulge in a local tea tasting session at the Tata Tea Museum and acquire knowledge about tea making.

2. Day 2: Thekkady
   3 hours 15 minutes (91 km) from Munnar

   Begin your day with a jeep safari through the Periyar National Park. Keep an eye out for tigers, elephants, and other exotic animals. Take a break in the afternoon and take a guided hike through the nearby spice plantations. For the evening, settle in for a traditional Kathakali dance and martial arts performance.

3. Day 3: Varkala
   4 hours 30 minutes (152 km) from Thekkady

   Start your morning with an early morning surfing lesson on Varkala Beach. Next, explore the ancient Janardhana Swamy Temple – a 2,000-year-old temple. In the afternoon, take a relaxing dip in the natural mineral springs at Varkala Cliff. For the evening, catch a beautiful sunset at the famous Varkala Beach.

4. Day 4: Alleppey
   2 hours 30 minutes (90 km) from Varkala

   In the morning, experience the tranquillity of the backwaters of Alleppey with a guided canoeing tour of the beautiful Kerala countryside. In the afternoon, have a delicious seafood lunch and try some of the specialties of the area. For the evening, take an enchanting boat ride through the backwaters and witness the beauty of the night-time countryside.

5. Day 5: Kochi
   1 hour 30 minutes (57 km) from Alleppey

   Begin your day with a visit to the Fort Kochi Beach and take a walk through the historic Dutch Palace. In the afternoon, head to the famous Chinese Fishing Nets and watch the fishermen at work. For the evening, enjoy the traditional Kathakali dance performance at the Cochin Cultural Centre, where you will get a chance to learn and try some of the steps.

Recommendations

Other recommendations include a visit to the Athirapally waterfalls, a tour of the Kovalam Lighthouse, and a visit to the Padmanabhaswamy Temple. For a side trip, head to the nearby hill station of Kodaikanal, where you can enjoy trekking, boating, and other adventures. To maximize your fun, try some of the local street food and snacks, such as banana chips, tapioca fries, and Kerala-style biryani.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Mattupetty Dam (2 hours, INR 500)
• Eravikulam National Park (3 hours, INR 400)
• Periyar National Park Jeep Safari (4 hours, INR 2000)
• Spice Plantation Guided Hike (2 hours, INR 300)
• Kathakali Dance and Martial Arts Performance (2 hours, INR 500)
• Surfing Lesson (2 hours, INR 1000)
• Janardhana Swamy Temple (1 hour, INR 50)
• Canoeing Tour (4 hours, INR 1500)
• Boat Ride through Backwaters (2 hours, INR 1000)
• Fort Kochi Beach (1 hour, free)
• Chinese Fishing Nets (1 hour, free)
• Kathakali Dance Performance (2 hours, INR 500)
• Total Estimated Costs: INR 7,200

To check hotel and flight prices, visit https://booking.tp.st/VhZsadPo