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Kerala 7-Day Adventure Itinerary

  1. Saturday September 30: Kochi
    39 minutes (28.5 miles) from Cochin International Airport

    Explore the historic Fort Kochi in the morning, visit the Chinese Fishing Nets. In the afternoon, take a thrilling boat ride in the backwaters. In the evening, watch a Kathakali dance performance.

    • Fort Kochi Tour: £10, 2 hours
    • Backwater Boat Ride: £20, 3 hours
    • Kathakali Performance: £15, 2 hours
  2. Sunday October 1: Munnar
    4 hours (85.9 miles) from Kochi

    Start your day with a visit to the tea plantations in the morning. In the afternoon, go trekking to the top of Anamudi, the highest peak in South India. Enjoy the evening exploring the Mattupetty Dam.

    • Tea Plantation Visit: £5, 2 hours
    • Anamudi Trekking: £25, 5 hours
    • Mattupetty Dam Visit: £8, 1 hour
  3. Monday October 2: Thekkady
    3 hours 30 minutes (62.9 miles) from Munnar

    Embark on an adventurous early morning jungle safari at Periyar National Park. In the afternoon, go bamboo rafting in Periyar Lake. Spend the evening exploring the spice plantations.

    • Jungle Safari: £30, 4 hours
    • Bamboo Rafting: £15, 3 hours
    • Spice Plantation Visit: £5, 2 hours
  4. Tuesday October 3: Alleppey
    3 hours 30 minutes (88.5 miles) from Thekkady

    Experience the famous Alleppey houseboat cruise in the morning. In the afternoon, enjoy kayaking through the backwaters. In the evening, relax by the beautiful Marari Beach.

    • Houseboat Cruise: £200, 6 hours
    • Kayaking: £30, 3 hours
    • Marari Beach Relaxation: Free, unlimited time
  5. Wednesday October 4: Varkala
    4 hours 30 minutes (76.2 miles) from Alleppey

    In the morning, visit the ancient Janardhanaswamy Temple. Explore the Varkala Beach and enjoy water sports in the afternoon. In the evening, witness a mesmerizing sunset at the cliff.

    • Janardhanaswamy Temple Visit: £3, 1 hour
    • Water Sports at Varkala Beach: £40, 3 hours
    • Sunset at the Cliff: Free, unlimited time
  6. Thursday October 5: Kovalam
    2 hours 30 minutes (45.6 miles) from Varkala

    Begin your day with a refreshing morning swim at the Lighthouse Beach. In the afternoon, visit the iconic Padmanabhaswamy Temple. Enjoy the evening watching a Kathakali performance.

    • Lighthouse Beach Swimming: Free, unlimited time
    • Padmanabhaswamy Temple Visit: £5, 1 hour
    • Kathakali Performance: £15, 2 hours
  7. Friday October 6: Trivandrum
    30 minutes (7.9 miles) from Kovalam

    Explore the rich cultural heritage of Trivandrum by visiting the Napier Museum and the Sree Chitra Art Gallery in the morning. In the afternoon, take a stroll through the beautiful Kanakakkunnu Palace and relax at Veli Tourist Village in the evening.

    • Napier Museum Visit: £4, 2 hours
    • Sree Chitra Art Gallery Visit: £3, 1 hour
    • Kanakakkunnu Palace Visit: £2, 1 hour
    • Veli Tourist Village Relaxation: Free, unlimited time

Recommendations

Are there any other local attractions, events, or experiences I should also consider? How about day trips? Any good ideas on how to get the most for my money and have a lot of fun?

For additional adventures, you can consider visiting Wayanad and exploring its wildlife sanctuaries and trekking trails. A day trip to Kumarakom offers the chance to indulge in birdwatching and visit the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary. To make the most of your money and have fun, consider booking a package tour that includes transportation, activities, and accommodation.

Check out this link to find the best hotel and flight prices for your Kerala adventure!

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