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3-Day Nature Itinerary for Kerala in June 2023

  1. Day 1: Periyar National Park
    3 hours 30 minutes (96.1 miles) from Kochi

    Start your day with a boat ride across Periyar Lake, which offers stunning views of the national park. After the boat ride, take a guided nature walk to explore the park's flora and fauna. In the afternoon, enjoy a bamboo rafting experience, where you can spot animals like elephants, deer and wild boars. In the evening, attend a traditional Kathakali dance show.

  2. Day 2: Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary
    5 hours 40 minutes (188.4 miles) from Periyar National Park

    Begin your day with a jeep safari through Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary. The sanctuary is home to some of the most exotic and endangered species, including tigers, elephants and leopards. Take a break for lunch, and then head to the Edakkal Caves to explore the ancient rock art and carvings. In the evening, visit Pookode Lake, nestled amid lush green forests and hills, for a serene boating experience.

  3. Day 3: Mattupetty Dam and Kundala Lake
    3 hours 10 minutes (88.7 miles) from Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary

    Start your day with a visit to Mattupetty Dam, a popular picnic spot famous for its beautiful garden and boating options. From there, head to Kundala Lake for a shikara ride and breathtaking views of the surrounding hills. After lunch, visit the Tea Museum to learn about the history of tea production in India. In the evening, stroll through the fragrant tea plantations and enjoy the sunset view from the hilltop.

Recommendations

If you're interested in exploring wildlife, then you can also consider visiting the Silent Valley National Park, Eravikulam National Park and Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary. For side trips, you can visit the famous Athirappilly Falls and Vagamon Hill Station. To maximize your fun, try to experience Ayurvedic Spa Treatment and take a houseboat tour through the backwaters.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Periyar National Park Boat Ride and Nature Walk (4 hours, INR 400)
  • Periyar National Park Bamboo Rafting (3 hours, INR 1500)
  • Kathakali Dance Show (2 hours, INR 500)
  • Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary Jeep Safari (4 hours, INR 2500)
  • Edakkal Caves (3 hours, INR 80)
  • Pookode Lake Boating (2 hours, INR 100)
  • Mattupetty Dam and Garden (2 hours, INR 20)
  • Kundala Lake Shikara Ride (1 hour, INR 300)
  • Tea Museum (1 hour, INR 75)
  • Houseboat Tour (8 hours, starting from INR 8000)
  • Ayurvedic Spa Treatment (2 hours, starting from INR 2000)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 16,055
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