10-Day Adventurous Itinerary in Kerala

1. Day 1: Munnar
   2 hours (89 km) from Cochin International Airport

   Start your trip in Munnar with a visit to the Mattupetty Dam, Echo Point, and Kundala Lake for adventurous boating and hiking.

2. Day 2: Thekkady
   3 hours (93 km) from Munnar

   Enjoy a trek in the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, go bamboo rafting in the Periyar Lake, and explore the spice plantations and Periyar Tiger Reserve.

3. Day 3: Vagamon
   4 hours (114 km) from Thekkady

   Head to Vagamon for some paragliding, trekking, and rock climbing, and enjoy the lush green landscapes of Pine Forest and Kurisumala Ashram.

4. Day 4: Alleppey
   4 hours (106 km) from Vagamon

   Cruise through the backwaters of Alleppey on a houseboat, try your hand at fishing, and visit the Marari beach for swimming and sunbathing.

5. Day 5: Varkala Beach
   4 hours (129 km) from Alleppey

   Relax and rejuvenate at the Varkala Beach, go surfing and paragliding, and visit the ancient Janardana Swami Temple and the Sivagiri Mutt.

6. Day 6: Kovalam Beach
   1 hour 30 mins (55 km) from Varkala beach

   Take a dip in the pristine waters of the Kovalam Beach, indulge in parasailing, jet skiing, and windsurfing, and visit the Lighthouse Beach and Samudra Beach.

7. Day 7: Wayanad
   7 hours (290 km) from Kovalam Beach

   Go on a thrilling jungle safari in the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary, trek to the Chembra Peak, and explore the Edakkal Caves and Banasura Dam.

8. Day 8: Bekal Beach
   4 hours 30 mins (187 km) from Wayanad

   Relax and unwind at the serene Bekal Beach, visit the 17th-century Bekal Fort, and enjoy a boat ride in the Kappil River.

9. Day 9: Thrissur
   4 hours (150 km) from Bekal Beach

   Visit the Vadakkumnathan Temple, Thrissur Zoo and Museum, and the Athirapally Waterfalls for a picnic amidst the scenic beauty.

10. Day 10: Cochin
    2 hours (70 km) from Thrissur

    Wrap up your trip with a visit to the Jew Town markets, the Dutch Palace, and the Cochin Synagogue, and take a leisurely stroll on the Marine Drive promenade.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Mattupetty Dam (2 hours, free)
• Thekkady tiger reserve trekking (3 hours, INR 2000)
• Vagamon paragliding (2 hours, INR 3000)
• Alleppey houseboat cruise (4 hours, INR 10000)
• Varkala Beach surfing (3 hours, INR 2000)
• Kovalam Beach parasailing (2 hours, INR 1000)
• Wayanad jungle safari (4 hours, INR 3000)
• Bekal Fort visit (2 hours, INR 100)
• Thrissur Zoo and Museum (3 hours, INR 100)
• Cochin Synagogue visit (2 hours, INR 400)

Total Estimated Costs: INR 16600 ($221)

Useful Tips

For those with less time, skip Bekal Beach and Thrissur. For those with more time, add a visit to the Silent Valley National Park. Wear comfortable clothing and carry water bottles during trekking adventures. Do check for opening and closing times of all places before finalizing your itinerary.