7-Day Adventure Itinerary: Hyderabad to Kerala

1. Day 1: Mahabalipuram Beach
   1 hr from Chennai (60 km)

   Enjoy the ancient architecture, relax on white sand beaches and take a dip in the Bay of Bengal.

2. Day 2: Madurai
   6 hrs from Mahabalipuram (450 km)

   Visit the Meenakshi Amman Temple, see traditional Thanjavur paintings, taste Madurai's street food.

3. Day 3: Thekkady
   4 hrs from Madurai (150 km)

   Experience a jungle safari and try rafting, hiking, then relax at the Periyar Lake situated in the hills.

4. Day 4: Munnar
   3 hrs from Thekkady (90 km)

   Enjoy a scenic drive, check out the Eravikulam national park and take a tea plantation tour.

5. Day5: Alleppey
   4 hrs from Munnar (170 km)

   Spend a day on a houseboat floating through the canals, check out local markets and try regional cuisine.

6. Day 6: Kovalam Beach
   5 hrs from Alleppey (160 km)

   Relax in this pristine beach location. or indulge in water sports like surfing and go on a catamaran ride.

7. Day 7: Thiruvananthapuram
   30 mins from Kovalam Beach (15 km)

   Explore temples, museums such as Napier Museum and then go souvenir shopping.

Time and Costs Estimates:

• Mahabalipuram Beach (3 hours, Free)
• Meenakshi Amman Temple (2 hours, INR 50)
• Periyar Lake (2 hours, INR 400)
• Eravikulam National Park (3 hours, INR 120)
• Houseboat rent at Alleppey (8 hours, INR 10,000/day)
• Kovalam Beach (4 hours, Free)
• Napier Museum (1 hour, INR 15)
Total Estimated Costs: INR 10,585 /-

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