14-Day Kerala Itinerary

1. Day 1: Explore Kochi
   Arrival in Kochi

   Ocean views and history

2. Day 2: Munnar Tea Plantations
   3 hours (88 miles) from Kochi

   Lush green hills

3. Day 3: Periyar National Park
   3 hours (77 miles) from Munnar

   Lush forest safaris

4. Day 4: Kumarakom Backwaters
   4 hours (108 miles) from Periyar National Park

   Relaxing boat rides

5. Day 5: Alleppey Beach
   1 hour (24 miles) from Kumarakom Backwaters

   Sunset views, swimming

6. Day 6: Kovalam Beach
   3 hours (110 miles) from Alleppey Beach

   Sunbathing, beach sports

7. Day 7: Varkala Beach and Cliff
   1 hour (28 miles) from Kovalam Beach

   Beach and rock views

8. Day 8: Kollam
   1 hour (26 miles) from Varkala Beach and Cliff

   Backwater boat trips, culture, nature walks

9. Day 9: Visit Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Trivandrum
   1 hour (27 miles) from Kollam

   Hindu history and architecture

10. Day 10: Kanyakumari Sunrise
    2 hours (83 miles) from Padmanabhaswamy Temple

    Rising sun views, historic monuments

11. Day 11: Explore Thekkady
    2 hours (53 miles) from Kanyakumari

    Nature walks, spice plantations

12. Day 12: Mararikulam Beach
    4 hours (111 miles) from Thekkady

    Secluded beach getaway

13. Day 13: Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary
    7 hours (219 miles) from Mararikulam Beach

    Wildlife adventures

14. Day 14: Departure from Kochi
    4 hours (102 miles) from Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary

    Goodbye Kerala

Time and Costs Estimates

• Kochi Fort (2 hours, INR 200)
• Tea Museum in Munnar (1 hour, INR 150)
• Periyar National Park (3-4 hours, INR 500-1000)
• Backwater Boat Ride (2-3 hours, INR 500-1000)
• Alleppey Beach (2 hours, Free)
• Entry to Kovalam Beach (4 hours, INR 400)
• Rock Climbing at Varkala Beach and Cliff (3 hours, INR 500)
• Kollam Boat trip (2 hours, INR 600)
• Padmanabhaswamy Temple (1 hour, Free)
• Kanyakumari Sunrise (2-3 hours, INR 500)
• Nature Walk in Thekkady (4 hours, INR 500)
• Mararikulam Beach resort (3-4 hours, INR 4000-5000)
• Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary safari (3-4 hours, INR 1500-3000)
• Total Estimated Cost: INR 12,250-16,350 per person

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider spending a day at the beautiful Athirapally Waterfalls. If you have less time, you can skip the padmanabhaswamy temple. Make sure to book in advance for activities such as the backwater ride and wildlife sanctuary safari. You can skip the rock climbing at Varkala if you are not interested in adventure sports.