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Adventure in Kerala: A 3-Day Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Trekking in Munnar
    3 hours (92 km) from Cochin International Airport
    2 hours 30 minutes (66 km) from Mattupetty Dam

    Morning: Start the day with a 6-km trek through the tea plantations of Munnar. Enjoy panoramic views of the hills and valleys covered in lush greenery.
    Afternoon: Head to the Mattupetty Dam for a thrilling speedboat ride. Keep an eye out for wildlife sightings like elephants, sambar deer and the Nilgiri Tahr.
    Evening: Spend the evening strolling around the local market and tasting the traditional Kerala cuisine.

  2. Day 2: Rafting in Thekkady
    3 hours 30 minutes (145 km) from Munnar
    2 hours 30 minutes (87 km) from Alappuzha Beach

    Morning: Drive to Thekkady and go on a thrilling white water rafting adventure in the Periyar River. Enjoy the scenic beauty of the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary.
    Afternoon: Head to the Alappuzha Beach for a relaxing afternoon. Go for a swim, sunbathe or take a stroll along the picturesque coastline.
    Evening: Watch the traditional Kathakali dance performance, a form of classical Indian dance-drama that originated in Kerala.

  3. Day 3: Rock Climbing in Vagamon
    3 hours 30 minutes (105 km) from Thekkady
    3 hours (115 km) from Cochin International Airport

    Morning: Drive to Vagamon and go rock climbing in the Vagamon Hills. The hills have a unique formation that makes for an interesting rock climbing experience.
    Afternoon: Head to the Kottayam backwaters for an exhilarating speedboat ride. Enjoy the scenic beauty of the backwaters and catch a glimpse of the local village life.
    Evening: End the day with a visit to the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, where you can spot a variety of local and migratory birds.

Recommendations

Don't miss out on the Athirapally Waterfalls near Cochin. Day trips to the nearby hill stations of Wayanad and Vythiri are also highly recommended.

To maximize your fun, you can opt for a hot air balloon ride in Munnar or a bamboo rafting adventure in Thekkady.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Munnar Trekking (3 hours, £30)
  • Speedboat ride at Mattupetty Dam (1 hour, £10)
  • White water rafting in Thekkady (2 hours, £40)
  • Kathakali dance performance (1 hour, £15)
  • Rock climbing in Vagamon (2 hours, £35)
  • Speedboat ride in Kottayam backwaters (1 hour, £20)
  • Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary (2 hours, £5)
  • Total Estimated Costs: £155

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