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Kerala 7-day Family Friendly Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Fort Kochi
    1 hour (12.5 miles) from Cochin International Airport

    Morning: Visit the Chinese Fishing Nets and explore the historic Fort Kochi. Afternoon: Visit the Jewish Synagogue and the Dutch Palace. Evening: Enjoy the sunset at the Fort Kochi Beach.

  2. Day 2: Munnar
    4 hours (90 miles) from Fort Kochi

    Morning: Drive to Munnar through the scenic Western Ghats and visit the Cheeyappara and Valara waterfalls. Afternoon: Visit the Tea Museum and learn about tea processing. Evening: Watch a Kathakali performance.

  3. Day 3: Periyar National Park
    3 hours (86 miles) from Munnar

    Morning: Go on a guided nature walk in the Periyar National Park and spot wildlife. Afternoon: Take a boat ride on the Periyar Lake. Evening: Visit the Kadathanadan Kalari Centre to witness the art of Kalaripayattu.

  4. Day 4: Alleppey
    3 hours (87 miles) from Periyar National Park

    Morning: Take a scenic drive to Alleppey and board a traditional houseboat for a backwater cruise. Afternoon: Enjoy a freshly cooked traditional Kerala meal on board. Evening: Watch a mesmerizing Kathakali performance.

  5. Day 5: Kovalam
    4 hours (110 miles) from Alleppey

    Morning: Drive to Kovalam and visit the Kovalam Beach. Afternoon: Go on a guided tour of the Kuthira Malika Palace Museum. Evening: Watch the sunset at the Lighthouse Beach.

  6. Day 6: Kanyakumari
    2 hours (50 miles) from Kovalam

    Morning: Visit the Vivekananda Rock Memorial and the Thiruvalluvar Statue. Afternoon: Watch the sunset at the southernmost point of India. Evening: Enjoy a coastal dinner with fresh seafood.

  7. Day 7: Thiruvananthapuram
    2 hours (50 miles) from Kanyakumari

    Morning: Visit the Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple and the Napier Museum. Afternoon: Go on a shopping spree at the Chalai Bazaar. Evening: Watch a movie at the iconic Sree Padmanabha Theatre.

Recommendations

Don't miss the opportunity to explore the backwaters of Kumarakom and witness the making of coir products. You can also visit the Athirappilly and Vazhachal waterfalls, and the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary for a unique experience. Consider extending your trip to Tamil Nadu and visit the Meenakshi Amman Temple in Madurai and the Brihadeeswara Temple in Thanjavur. Make sure to try the local Kerala cuisine, especially the traditional Sadhya meal served on a banana leaf.

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