8-Day Kerala Nature Itinerary

1. Day 1: Cochin to Munnar
   Approx. 4 hours (80 km) by car

   Drive to Munnar, a hill station known for its tea plantations and scenic beauty. Visit the Mattupetty Dam for boating and the Eravikulam National Park for stunning panoramic views of the Western Ghats.

2. Day 2: Munnar
   Exploring time in Munnar

   Take a jeep safari tour to the Kolukkumalai Tea Estate, the highest tea plantation in the world, and witness the stunning sunrise views. Visit the Echo Point, the Pothamedu Viewpoint, and the Attukal Waterfalls.

3. Day 3: Munnar to Thekkady
   Approx. 3 hours (90 km) by car

   Drive to Thekkady, a beautiful tourist destination famous for its spice and tea plantations. Visit the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary for a boat ride and spot elephants, tigers, and other wildlife.

4. Day 4: Thekkady
   Exploring time in Thekkady

   Visit the Mangala Devi Temple, the Abraham's Spice Garden, and the Chellar Kovil, a 1000-year-old temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Take a guided tour of a tea or spice plantation.

5. Day 5: Thekkady to Alleppey
   Approx. 4 hours (140 km) by car

   Drive to Alleppey, known as the "Venice of the East" for its beautiful backwaters. Take a houseboat ride through the backwaters and witness the daily life of the locals. Visit the Ambalapuzha Sree Krishna Temple.

6. Day 6: Alleppey to Kovalam
   Approx. 3.5 hours (160 km) by car

   Drive to Kovalam, a beach town famous for its beautiful beaches and water sports. Enjoy a relaxing day on the Lighthouse Beach or the Hawa Beach. Take an Ayurvedic massage or yoga class.

7. Day 7: Kovalam
   Exploring time in Kovalam

   Visit the Halcyon Castle, which was built in 1932 by the last Maharaja of Travancore. Take a visit to the Valiyathura Pier for a beautiful panoramic view of the Arabian sea. Or venture out for an outing to the Karamana River for a peaceful boat ride.

8. Day 8: Kovalam to Trivandrum
   Approx. 25 minutes (10 km) by car

   Drive to Trivandrum, the capital of Kerala known for its rich history and culture. Visit the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, one of the richest temples in the world and the Napier Museum known for its art and natural history collection. Shop at the Chalai Bazaar.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Mattupetty Dam (2 hours, free entry)
• Eravikulam National Park (3 hours, INR 1200 per person)
• Kolukkumalai Tea Estate (4 hours, INR 2000 per person)
• Echo Point (2 hours, free entry)
• Pothamedu Viewpoint (1.5 hours, free entry)
• Attukal Waterfalls (2 hours, free entry)
• Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary (3 hours, INR 350 per person)
• Mangala Devi Temple (1 hour, INR 100 per person)
• Abraham's Spice Garden (2 hours, INR 1000 per person)
• Chellar Kovil (1 hour, free entry)
• Ambalapuzha Sree Krishna Temple (1 hour, free entry)
• Lighthouse Beach (2 hours, free entry)
• Hawa Beach (2 hours, free entry)
• Ayurvedic massage (1 hour, INR 2000 per person)
• Yoga class (1 hour, INR 300 per person)
• Halcyon Castle (1 hour, INR 50 per person)
• Valiyathura Pier (1 hour, free entry)
• Karamana River (2 hours, INR 1000 per person)
• Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple (2 hours, free entry)
• Napier Museum (2 hours, INR 20 per person)
• Chalai Bazaar (1 hour, depends on the shopping)
Total Estimated Costs: INR 10,140 per person

Useful Tips

You can add a day to Munnar to visit the Top Station or the Meesapulimala trek, which is the highest peak in South India. Add another day to Kovalam to visit the Poovar Island, a beautiful backwater island. If you have less time, you can skip Alleppey and take a day trip to Varkala Beach or Ponmudi Hill Station.