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11-Day Adventure Itinerary in South India

  1. Day 1: Goa Beaches
    1 h 20 min flight from Bangalore

    Relax on the beautiful beaches and enjoy water activities.

  2. Day 2: Dudhsagar Waterfalls
    3 h 30 min drive from Goa Beaches

    Experience the natural beauty of the falls through a guided trekking tour.

  3. Day 3: Bandipur National Park
    7 h 50 min drive from Dudhsagar Waterfalls

    Have an adventurous jungle safari in one of the best national parks for wildlife spotting.

  4. Day 4-5: Coonoor Tea Plantations
    4 h drive from Bandipur National Park

    Take a guided tour of tea plantations, visit a tea factory, and enjoy a scenic toy train ride.

  5. Day 6-7: Ooty
    1 h drive from Coonoor Tea Plantations

    Enjoy trekking and view points in the Nilgiri mountains.

  6. Day 8-9: Munnar
    7 h drive from Ooty

    Visit the tea museum, indulge in trekking and rock climbing, and enjoy a night safari.

  7. Day 10: Kumarakom Beaches
    4 h drive from Munnar

    Relax and enjoy water activities on the serene beaches.

  8. Day 11: Kerala Backwaters
    1 h 30 min drive from Kumarakom Beaches

    Enjoy a boat ride through the backwaters, view migratory birds, and visit local villages.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Goa Beaches (2-3 days, ₹5,000-₹10,000)
  • Dudhsagar Waterfalls (1 day, ₹500-₹1000)
  • Bandipur National Park (1 day, ₹1,500-₹2,000)
  • Coonoor Tea Plantations (2 days, ₹2,000-₹3,000)
  • Ooty (2 days, ₹4,000-₹5,000)
  • Munnar (2 days, ₹3,000-₹4,000)
  • Kumarakom Beaches (1 day, ₹3,000-₹4,000)
  • Kerala Backwaters (1 day, ₹2,500-₹3,000)
  • Total Estimated Costs: ₹21,500-₹31,000

Useful Tips

If you have more time,

  • Visit Kodaikanal for trekking, boating and cycling.
  • Explore Hampi for its rich history and ruins.

If you have less time,

  • Remove Coonoor and Ooty, and plan for only Munnar for tea plantations and adventure activities.
  • Remove either Dudhsagar Waterfalls or Kerala Backwaters based on your interest.
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