7-Day Kerala Adventure Itinerary in December 2023

  1. Day 1: Kochi
    21 minutes (6.6 miles) from Cochin International Airport

    Explore Fort Kochi, the historic colonial quarter, and visit St. Francis Church, the oldest European church in India. Watch a Kathakali dance performance in the evening.

  2. Day 2: Munnar
    4 hours (88 miles) from Kochi

    Embark on a guided trek to the highest peak in South India, Anamudi. Admire the beautiful views of the surrounding mountains and tea plantations. Visit the Tea Museum to learn about the tea-making process.

  3. Day 3: Periyar National Park
    3 hours 30 minutes (87 miles) from Munnar

    Take a guided jungle walk in Periyar National Park to spot wildlife, including tigers, elephants, and leopards. In the evening, go for a bamboo rafting tour on the lake to see animals drink water from the lake.

  4. Day 4: Alleppey
    3 hours 20 minutes (91 miles) from Periyar National Park

    Board a traditional houseboat and enjoy a leisurely cruise through the scenic backwaters of Kerala. Relish the local cuisine served onboard.

  5. Day 5: Varkala
    4 hours 15 minutes (87 miles) from Alleppey

    Experience the thrill of paragliding over the Arabian sea at Varkala beach. Take a dip in the natural spring at Varkala Temple and indulge in some local street food at the bustling bazaar.

  6. Day 6: Wayanad
    8 hours (250 miles) from Varkala

    Explore the hidden caves and waterfalls of Wayanad on a guided trek. Visit Edakkal Caves, a prehistoric site with ancient petroglyphs on the walls.

  7. Day 7: Kozhikode
    3 hours 45 minutes (104 miles) from Wayanad

    Go on a thrilling river rafting adventure on the Tejaswini River. Visit Beypore Beach, famous for its traditional shipbuilding industry, and shop for souvenirs at the local markets.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Fort Kochi and St. Francis Church (2 hours, free)
  • Kathakali Dance Performance (2 hours, INR 500)
  • Anamudi Trek (6-7 hours, INR 3000)
  • Tea Museum (1-2 hours, INR 150)
  • Periyar National Park Jungle Walk (3 hours, INR 1000)
  • Bamboo Rafting (2 hours, INR 1500)
  • Houseboat Cruise (24 hours, INR 10,000)
  • Paragliding (1-2 hours, INR 3500)
  • Varkala Temple (1 hour, free)
  • Wayanad Trek (6-7 hours, INR 2500)
  • Edakkal Caves (1-2 hours, INR 40)
  • River Rafting (3 hours, INR 1500)
  • Beypore Beach (1-2 hours, free)
  • Shopping (1-2 hours, INR 500)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 24,740
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