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Kerala and Rameswaram Nature Itinerary - October 2023

  1. Day 1: Cochin
    45 minutes (22 miles) from Cochin International Airport

    Visit Fort Kochi to see colonial architecture and the famous Chinese fishing nets in the morning. Explore the colourful Jew Town in the afternoon, and watch a Kathakali Dance Performance in the evening.

  2. Day 2: Kumarakom
    2 hours 30 minutes (47 miles) from Cochin

    Take a serene boat ride through the beautiful backwaters in the morning. Visit the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary in the afternoon to see a variety of migratory birds. Take a stroll through the village in the evening.

  3. Day 3: Periyar National Park
    4 hours 30 minutes (105 miles) from Kumarakom

    Go on a jungle safari in the morning to spot wild animals. Take a guided walk in the spice plantation in the afternoon. Attend a Kalaripayattu show in the evening, a traditional form of martial arts in Kerala.

  4. Day 4: Munnar
    3 hours 30 minutes (87 miles) from Periyar National Park

    Visit the tea plantations in the morning and learn about the tea-making process. Trek to the Lakkam Waterfall in the afternoon and indulge in some adventurous activities. Witness the beautiful sunset from the Pothamedu Viewpoint in the evening.

  5. Day 5: Thekkady
    2 hours (51 miles) from Munnar

    Go on a bamboo rafting trip in the morning to see the flora and fauna of Periyar Lake. Visit the Kadathanadan Kalari Centre in the afternoon to watch a traditional martial arts performance. Enjoy a boat ride in the Periyar Lake in the evening.

  6. Day 6: Rameswaram
    4 hours 30 minutes (155 miles) from Thekkady

    Visit the Ramanathaswamy Temple in the morning, an important Hindu pilgrimage site dedicated to Lord Shiva. Explore the ghost town of Dhanushkodi in the afternoon, which was destroyed in the 1964 Cyclone. Witness the beautiful sunset at the Pamban Bridge in the evening.

  7. Day 7: Rameswaram
    30 minutes (14 miles) from Rameswaram

    Take a dip in the holy waters of Agni Theertham in the morning, believed to have medicinal properties. Visit the Kothandaramaswamy Temple in the afternoon, which is believed to be the place where Lord Rama stayed during his journey to Lanka. Relax on the Dhanushkodi Beach in the evening.

Recommendations

You can also consider visiting the Athirappilly Waterfalls, Alleppey Backwaters, and Varkala Beach. You can plan a side trip to Kodaikanal or Ooty. To maximize your fun, enjoy the local cuisine and visit the local markets to shop for souvenirs. Make sure to carry comfortable shoes and clothing suitable for tropical climates.

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