Kerala Nature Itinerary

1. Day 1: Fort Kochi Beach
   45 minutes (13.4 km) from Cochin International Airport

   Relax on the beach, catch the sunset and try some street food.

2. Day 2: Athirappilly Waterfalls
   1 hour 50 minutes (78.9 km) from Fort Kochi Beach

   Spend a day amid nature, enjoy the waterfall view and if lucky spot some wild animals.

3. Day 3: Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
   4 hours 20 minutes (139.3 km) from Athirappilly Waterfalls

   Take a boat ride at the wildlife sanctuary, spot animals and plants, and enjoy nature's beauty.

4. Day 4: Munnar Tea Plantations
   2 hours 50 minutes (91.2 km) from Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary

   Visit tea plantations, learn tea-making techniques and stroll in the beautiful tea gardens of Munnar.

5. Day 5: Eravikulam National Park
   20 minutes (5.3 km) from Munnar Tea Plantations

   Walk on the scenic trails of the park, spot the endangered Nilgiri Tahr and enjoy the beautiful surroundings.

6. Day 6: Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
   3 hours 40 minutes (138.4 km) from Eravikulam National Park

   Spot various migratory birds, watch the sunset and enjoy a boat ride at the sanctuary.

7. Day 7: Varkala Beach
   4 hours 40 minutes (144.2 km) from Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary

   Relax on the beach, visit the cliff, and enjoy some seafood at the shacks.

8. Day 8: Backwaters of Alleppey
   1 hour 30 minutes (37 km) from Varkala Beach

   Enjoy a houseboat ride, watch the sunset, spot dolphins and enjoy the beautiful surroundings.

9. Day 9: Kovalam Beach
   2 hours 15 minutes (84.2 km) from Backwaters of Alleppey

   Relax on the beach, watch the lighthouse, and try some water sports.

10. Day 10: Padmanabhapuram Palace
    30 minutes (15.4 km) from Kovalam Beach

    Visit the wooden palace, admire the architecture, take a stroll in the garden and learn about Kerala's history.

Time and Costs Estimates:

• Fort Kochi Beach (2 hours, free)
• Athirappilly Waterfalls (4-5 hours, ₹40 entry fee)
• Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary (6-7 hours, ₹450 boat ride fee)
• Munnar Tea Plantations (5-6 hours, free)
• Eravikulam National Park (3-4 hours, ₹120 entry fee)
• Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary (3-4 hours, ₹50 entry fee)
• Varkala Beach (2 hours, free)
• Backwaters of Alleppey (7-8 hours, ₹8,000 - ₹25,000 for houseboat depending on size and luxury)
• Kovalam Beach (2 hours, free)
• Padmanabhapuram Palace (3 hours, ₹50 entry fee)
Total Estimated Costs: ₹8,700 - ₹33,000

Useful tips:

For an extended stay, you can consider visiting Thekkady for bamboo rafting, Kozhikode for a beach vacation and Wayanad for wildlife and trekking experiences. If you have lesser time, skip Padmanabhapuram Palace and Kovalam Beach.