7-Day Nature Itinerary for Kerala

1. Day 1: Periyar National Park
   4 hours (128 km) from Cochin

   Take a boat cruise and Jeep rides to see elephants, sambars, and tigers

2. Day 2: Munnar
   4.5 hours (92.9 km) from Periyar National Park

   Trekking, Rock climbing, and visit the tea plantations, and waterfalls

3. Day 3: Varkala Beach
   5 hours (141 km) from Munnar

   Relax on the beach and enjoy the beautiful sunset with Ayurvedic Massage

4. Day 4: Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary
   6 hours (213 km) from Varkala Beach

   Spot elephants, tigers, and deer. Visit the famous Soochippara falls

5. Day 5: Athirapally falls
   4.5 hours (144 km) from Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary

   See the breathtaking waterfall. Take a swim and enjoy the nature trail

6. Day 6: Bekal Beach, Fort and Backwaters
   7.5 hours (290 km) from Athirapally falls

   Visit the beach, Bekal Fort, and nearby backwaters. Take a scenic boat ride

7. Day 7: Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
   3.5 hours (123 km) from Bekal Beach

   View migratory and resident birds. Take a houseboat ride and witness the backwater life

Time and Costs Estimates

• Periyar National Park (4-5 hours, INR 750 per person)
• Munnar (6-7 hours, INR 2000 per person for a day)
• Varkala Beach (3-4 hours, INR 500 per person per day)
• Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary (5-6 hours, INR 2500 per jeep safari)
• Athirapally falls (4-5 hours, INR 30 per person)
• Bekal Beach, Fort and Backwaters (6-7 hours, INR 1500 per person for a day)
• Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary (3-4 hours, INR 500 per person)
• Total Estimated Costs: INR 7240 per person

Useful Tips

If you have more time, you can add the Thekkady, Wayanad Chembra Peak, or spend an extra day in Munnar for adventure activities. If you have less time, you can skip either Varkala Beach, Athirapally falls or Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary. Make sure to check the opening and closing times of the places before finalizing the itinerary.