Kerala Cultural Immersion Itinerary:

1. Day 1: Fort Kochi
   30 minutes (13 km) from Cochin International Airport

   Explore Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, St. Francis Church, and take a walk around the charming Chinese fishing nets in Fort Kochi.

2. Day 2: Munnar
   4 hours (130 km) from Fort Kochi

   Witness the lush green tea fields, learn the art of tea-making and trek up to the Echo point for stunning views of the valley.

3. Day 3: Periyar National Park
   3 hours (88 km) from Munnar

   Participate in cultural immersion activities like Bamboo rafting, Spice Plantation walk, and a visit to a local tribal village.

4. Day 4: Alleppey
   4.5 hours (137 km) from Periyar National Park

   Take a leisurely cruise through the backwaters on a traditional houseboat and savor a traditional Kerala lunch.

5. Day 5: Kovalam Beach
   4 hours (160 km) from Alleppey

   Relax on the palm-fringed beaches and soak up the sun. Take an Ayurvedic massage or indulge in water activities like parasailing and surfing.

6. Day 6: Padmanabhaswamy Temple
   30 minutes (11 km) from Kovalam Beach

   Visit the awe-inspiring temple, known for its impressive Dravidian architecture, exquisite murals, and intricate carvings.

7. Day 7: Varkala Beach
   2 hours (60 km) from Padmanabhaswamy Temple

   Relax and unwind on the stunning Varkala Beach. Take a dip in the natural spring water at the Papanasam beach.

8. Day 8: Thrissur
   4 hours (140 km) from Varkala Beach

   Explore the cultural capital of Kerala, visit the Vadakkunnathan Temple, Guruvayoor Temple, and Thrissur Zoo.

9. Day 9: Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary
   3.5 hours (130 km) from Thrissur

   Embark on a jeep safari and spot elephants, tigers, and deer in their natural habitat. Visit the Wayanad Heritage Museum.

10. Day 10: Kozhikode Beach
    3.5 hours (100 km) from Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary

    Visit the historic Kappad Beach where Vasco Da Gama landed in 1498. Try Kozhikode's famous banana chips and explore the nearby lighthouse.

Time and Costs Estimates:

• Entry to Fort Kochi Palaces and Museums (1-2 hours, INR 50-100)
• Trekking in Echo Point, Munnar (2-3 hours, INR 200-500)
• Bamboo Rafting at Periyar National Park (3-4 hours, INR 1,500-2,000)
• Houseboat cruise in Alleppey (5-6 hours, INR 8,000-10,000)
• Ayurvedic Massage in Kovalam (1-2 hours, INR 1,000-3,000)
• Entry to Padmanabhaswamy Temple (1-2 hours, Free, Dress Code Applicable)
• Surfing in Kovalam (2-3 hours, INR 1,500-2,000)
• Entry to Thrissur Temples and Zoo (2-3 hours, INR 50-100)
• Jeep Safari in Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary (4-5 hours, INR 1,500-3,000)
• Entry to Kozhikode Lighthouse (1-2 hours, INR 20-50)
Total Estimated Costs: INR 15,320-23,820

Useful tips:

If you have more time; add a visit to the Athirapally Waterfalls, Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary, and Kappad Beach for a fantastic sunset experience. If you have less time; focus only on Fort Kochi, Houseboat in Alleppey and Varkala beaches.