10-Day Kerala and Near Places Itinerary

1. Day 1: Cochin Fort
   30 minutes (12.5 miles) from Cochin International Airport

   Explore the historic Cochin Fort, visit the Chinese Fishing Nets and experience traditional Kathakali Dance.

2. Day 2: Munnar Tea Plantations
   4 hours and 30 minutes (93 miles) from Cochin Fort

   Famous for its sprawling tea plantations, take a scenic drive to Munnar and visit the Tea Museum.

3. Day 3: Periyar National Park
   3 hours and 30 minutes (87 miles) from Munnar Tea Plantations

   Embark on a wildlife safari through the lush Periyar National Park and watch the animals in their natural habitat.

4. Day 4: Alleppey Backwaters
   3 hours and 30 minutes (107 miles) from Periyar National Park

   Take a relaxing houseboat ride through the serene and tranquil inland waterways of Alappuzha (Alleppey) Backwaters.

5. Day 5: Varkala Beach
   4 hours and 30 minutes (99 miles) from Alleppey Backwaters

   Relax and enjoy the picturesque beaches and calm waters surrounded by stunning cliffs.

6. Day 6: Kovalam Beach
   1 hour and 30 minutes (31 miles) from Varkala Beach

   Explore the breathtaking Kovalam Beach with its lighthouse and get a traditional Ayurvedic massage.

7. Day 7: Kanyakumari
   3 hours (73 miles) from Kovalam Beach

   Visit the southern-most tip of India where the Arabian Sea, Indian Ocean and Bay of Bengal converge and witness a spectacular sunset.

8. Day 8: Padmanabhaswamy Temple
   2 hours and 30 minutes (79 miles) from Kanyakumari

   Visit the ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu and see the world's largest single gold statue.

9. Day 9: Athirapally Waterfalls
   5 hours and 30 minutes (147 miles) from Padmanabhaswamy Temple

   Experience the majestic Athirapally Waterfalls amidst the beautiful Sholayar forest range.

10. Day 10: Fort Kochi
    3 hours (56 miles) from Athirapally Waterfalls

    See the famous Chinese fishing nets, visit the St. Francis Church and explore the vibrant markets of Fort Kochi.

Time and Cost Estimates

• Cochin Fort (2 hours, no cost)
• Munnar Tea Plantations (4 hours, INR 500)
• Periyar National Park (3 hours, INR 500)
• Alleppey Backwaters (6 hours, INR 8000)
• Varkala Beach (4 hours, no cost)
• Kovalam Beach (2 hours, INR 300)
• Kanyakumari (3 hours, INR 200)
• Padmanabhaswamy Temple (2 hours, no cost)
• Athirapally Waterfalls (6 hours, INR 2000)
• Total Estimated Costs: INR 11,500

Useful Tips

For a shorter trip, consider skipping Kanyakumari and Athirapally Waterfalls. For a longer trip, add a visit to Thekkady or Wayanad and plan accordingly.