3-Day Adventure Itinerary in Kerala

  1. Day 1: Munnar Tea Plantations
    2 hours 40 minutes (98 km) from Cochin International Airport

    Get ready for an early morning drive to the Munnar Tea Plantations, which are home to vast spreads of tea gardens and hills. Hike across the manicured tea plantations and savor the pleasant scenery. Take photos to your heart's content before heading to the tea factory to learn about the process of tea making. End the day with a jeep safari through dense jungle and grasslands.

  2. Day 2: Periyar National Park
    2 hours (87 km) from Munnar Tea Plantations

    Get up early for a drive to Periyar National Park, where you can see an expansive range of flora and fauna. Go on a kayaking tour, or enjoy a bamboo rafting expedition on the park's lake. You may also take a Safari through the forest, which is home to a variety of plants, animals, and air-dwelling creatures such as tiger, elephants, and birds.

  3. Day 3: Wayanad Adventures
    5 hours 45 minutes (300 km) from Periyar National Park

    On your final day, go to the scenic 'God's own land' Wayanad. Visit the Edakkal Caves which offer a glimpse into the life of early humans in India. Next, head to the stunning Soochipara waterfalls, where you can either rest and relax or take a short trek up to the falls. On the way back, stop by 'Pookode Lake', a serene spot perfect for a boat ride or nature walk along the lake.

Time and Cost Estimates

  • Munnar Tea Plantations (4 hours, 200 INR)
  • Periyar National Park (6 hours, 500 INR)
  • Wayanad Adventures (8 hours, 400 INR)
  • Total Estimated Costs: 1100 INR

Useful Tips

If you have more time, visit the Thekkady Spice Gardens, attend the Kathakali Dance Show, or go on a nature walk in Wayanad. Taste the authentic Kerala Cuisine, such as appams, puttu, and kadala curry. But, if time is limited, skip the tea factory in Munnar or choose to take fewer stops when driving between locations to maximize your time spent in each place.

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