5-day Kerala Adventure Itinerary

1. Day 1: Kochi
   1 hour 10 minutes (38 km) from Cochin International Airport

   Explore the history of Kochi's colonial and pre-colonial architecture, from the Dutch Palace to St. Francis Church. Take a sunset harbor cruise to see the iconic Chinese Fishing Nets.

2. Day 2: Munnar
   4 hours 30 minutes (135 km) from Kochi

   Get up early to trek the picturesque Anamudi Peak or the Eravikulam National Park. Visit tea gardens and spice plantations, or go rock climbing and rappelling in the mountains.

3. Day 3: Thekkady
   2 hours 40 minutes (92 km) from Munnar

   Go bamboo rafting in the Periyar River, see elephants, tigers, and other wildlife in the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, or try zip-lining and abseiling down the cliffs of the outdoorsy Tiger Trail.

4. Day 4: Kumarakom
   2 hours 10 minutes (71 km) from Thekkady

   Relax by the backwaters, take a houseboat tour, or go bird watching in the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary. Try a traditional Ayurvedic spa or cookery class.

5. Day 5: Kovalam
   4 hours 40 minutes (210 km) from Kumarakom

   End your adventurous Kerala trip with some rest and relaxation time on Kovalam Beach. Go surfing, parasailing or enjoy a rejuvenating Ayurvedic spa.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Dutch Palace (1 hour, INR 5)
• St. Francis Church (30 minutes, free)
• Harbor cruise (1 hour, INR 600)
• Anamudi Peak (5-7 hours, INR 2000)
• Eravikulam National Park (4 hours, INR 400)
• Bamboo Rafting (3 hours, INR 2000)
• Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary (6 hours, INR 900)
• Tiger Trail (5-6 hours, INR 2000)
• Houseboat tour (20 hours, INR 12,000)
• Kovalam Beach (1 day, free)
• Total Estimated Costs: INR 18,905

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider a trip to Wayanad for more trekking and wildlife opportunities. If you have less time, consider dropping Kumarakom and flying directly from Thekkady to Trivandrum airport for Kovalam Beach.