5-Day Nature Itinerary in Kerala

  1. Day 1: Munnar Tea Plantations
    3 hours (88.4 km) from Cochin International Airport

    Admire the green rolling hills of sprawling tea estates amidst the lovely Western Ghats. Witness a tea-making demo and learn more about the production, from the picking of the tea leaves to the final brewing on this gentle India Tea tour.

  2. Day 2: Periyar National Park
    3 hours (90.6 km) from Munnar Tea Plantations

    Take a leisurely boat ride on Lake Periyar and get up close with Asian elephants, wild boars, and tigers in their natural habitat. In their shadow, take a hike through a nearby spice plantation with aroma sifting in every corner.

  3. Day 3: Athirapally Waterfalls
    3 hours (80.3 km) from Periyar National Park

    A boat ride from Athirapally takes guests to a waterfall where the water cascades down a height of 80 feet, and each drop is a bliss that has a way of transporting you to another world. Later, go on an evening bird-watching trek in the nearby forest.

  4. Day 4: Alleppey Backwaters
    3.5 hours (132 km) from Athirapally Waterfalls

    Explore the meandering backwaters of Kerala on a houseboat ride complete with comfortable sleeping accommodations, traditional Kerala-style meals, and stunning scenery that gently floats past you for several hours.

  5. Day 5: Varkala Beach
    4 hours (140 km) from Alleppey Backwaters

    End the 5-day nature journey with an awe-inspiring view of the sunset over the Arabian sea at Varkala. Take a dip in the sea, lounge at the sandy outcrops, or take in some yoga, meditation, and ayurvedic spas that the beach town has to offer before transferring to Trivandrum International Airport 47km away.

Time and Estimated Costs:

  • Munnar Tea Plantations (3 hours, INR 500)
  • Periyar National Park (3 hours, INR 400)
  • Athirapally Waterfalls (3 hours, INR 40)
  • Alleppey Backwaters (3.5 hours, INR 10,000)
  • Varkala Beach (4 hours, free)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 10,940

Useful Tips:

Be sure to pack comfortable clothes and shoes for hikes and a light rainjacket. Consider adding a visit to Thekkady Wildlife Sanctuary for a unique interaction with Kerala's wild animals. For travellers with less time, skip Athirapally Waterfalls and head straight to Alleppey Backwaters instead or skip Varkala Beach if short on time.

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