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4-Day Family Friendly Itinerary for Kerala in August 2024

  1. Day 1: Kochi
    30 minutes (22 km) from Kochi International Airport

    In the morning, visit the Chinese Fishing Nets in Fort Kochi, followed by the St. Francis Church and the Santa Cruz Basilica. For lunch, try the local cuisine at Dal Roti. In the afternoon, explore the Mattancherry Palace, also known as the Dutch Palace, and the Paradesi Synagogue. For dinner, head to the Fort House Hotel Restaurant for a view of the Arabian Sea while enjoying seafood.

  2. Day 2: Alleppey
    1 hour 30 minutes (54 km) from Kochi

    Take a morning cruise on the backwaters of Alleppey, also known as the "Venice of the East". Enjoy the serene atmosphere surrounded by coconut trees and waterways. For lunch, try the local cuisine at Cassia or Halais Restaurant. In the afternoon, visit the Marari Beach, known for its white sand and clear waters. For dinner, try the seafood at Thaff Restaurant.

  3. Day 3: Munnar
    4 hours 30 minutes (135 km) from Alleppey

    In the morning, visit the Tea Museum in Munnar to learn about the history of tea production in India. Take a tour of the tea plantations and enjoy the beautiful views. For lunch, try the local cuisine at Saravana Bhavan. In the afternoon, visit the Top Station for a panoramic view of the Western Ghats and the surrounding valleys. For dinner, head to Rapsy Restaurant for a taste of local Indian cuisine.

  4. Day 4: Thiruvananthapuram
    4 hours 30 minutes (221 km) from Munnar

    Visit the Padmanabhaswamy Temple, one of the wealthiest temples in the world, in the morning. For lunch, try the local cuisine at Villa Maya Restaurant. In the afternoon, take a stroll at the Kovalam Beach and enjoy the beautiful sunset. For dinner, try the local cuisine at Curry Chatty or Buhari Restaurant.

Recommendations

Other local attractions include the Athirapally Waterfalls, the Eravikulam National Park, and the Varkala Beach. Side trips to nearby cities like Kozhikode, Thrissur, and Kannur are also recommended. To maximize your fun, try attending a Kathakali performance or a Duffmuttu dance performance. You can also try a cooking class to learn how to cook the local cuisine.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Chinese Fishing Nets (1-2 hours, free)
  • St. Francis Church (30 minutes, free)
  • Santa Cruz Basilica (1 hour, free)
  • Dal Roti (1 hour, INR 500)
  • Mattancherry Palace (1-2 hours, INR 30)
  • Paradesi Synagogue (30 minutes, INR 5)
  • Fort House Hotel Restaurant (1-2 hours, INR 1000)
  • Backwater Cruise in Alleppey (2-3 hours, INR 1000)
  • Cassia or Halais Restaurant (1 hour, INR 500)
  • Marari Beach (2-3 hours, free)
  • Thaff Restaurant (1 hour, INR 500)
  • Tea Museum in Munnar (1-2 hours, INR 120)
  • Tea Plantations in Munnar (2-3 hours, free)
  • Top Station (1-2 hours, INR 50)
  • Rapsy Restaurant (1 hour, INR 500)
  • Padmanabhaswamy Temple (2-3 hours, free)
  • Villa Maya Restaurant (1 hour, INR 1000)
  • Kovalam Beach (2-3 hours, free)
  • Curry Chatty or Buhari Restaurant (1 hour, INR 500)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 6985

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