3-Day Nature Itinerary in Kochi

1. Day 1: Athirappilly Waterfalls
   1 hour 25 minutes (36.6 km) from Kochi

   Visit one of the largest waterfalls in India and enjoy the scenic beauty of the Sholayar forest ranges.
   Important: The best time to visit is during the monsoon season from June to September, and open from 8:00am to 6:00pm.

2. Day 2: Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
   2 hours 33 minutes (68.6 km) from Athirappilly Waterfalls

   Stroll through the scenic bird sanctuary filled with lush mangrove forests, coconut groves and paddy fields. If you're lucky, you can spot some of the unique migratory birds.
   Important: Open from 6:30am to 5:00pm.

3. Day 3: Vembanad Lake
   37 minutes (16.6 km) from Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary

   Take a boat ride in one of the largest freshwater lakes in Asia and admire the beautiful flora and fauna around.
   Important: Visitors can hire a boat for a private ride from 6:00am to 6:00pm.

Time and Cost Estimates

• Athirappilly Waterfalls (2 hours, INR 40 per person)
• Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary (3 hours, INR 50 per person)
• Vembanad Lake boat ride (2 hours, INR 700 per hour)
Total Estimated Costs: INR 1970

Useful Tips

If you have extra time, visit the intriguing Mattancherry Palace or Fort Kochi Beach. If you are traveling with kids, stop by the Wonderla Amusement Park for a day of family-fun. Due to the distance between locations, it's better to hire a taxi or rental car when traveling from one location to another.