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6-Day Kerala Itinerary - Family Friendly

  1. Day 1: Fort Kochi
    1 hour (23.2 km) from Cochin International Airport

    In the morning, visit the St. Francis Church, the oldest European church in India. In the afternoon, explore the Dutch Palace which was built by the Portuguese and later renovated by the Dutch. Finally, in the evening, enjoy a Kathakali dance performance at the Kerala Kathakali Centre.

  2. Day 2: Munnar
    4 hours 30 minutes (126 km) from Fort Kochi

    In the morning, enjoy a scenic drive to Munnar and visit the Tea Museum to learn about the history and production of tea in the region. In the afternoon, go on a nature walk through the beautiful tea gardens. Finally, in the evening, relax and enjoy the sunset at Echo Point.

  3. Day 3: Thekkady
    3 hours 30 minutes (91.7 km) from Munnar

    In the morning, take a boat ride on the Periyar Lake and spot elephants, deer, and other wildlife. In the afternoon, go on a spice plantation tour and learn about the different spices grown in the region. Finally, in the evening, attend a cultural show at the Mudra Cultural Centre.

  4. Day 4: Alleppey
    4 hours 10 minutes (141 km) from Thekkady

    In the morning, embark on a houseboat cruise on the backwaters of Alleppey and enjoy the beautiful scenery. In the afternoon, visit the Alappuzha Beach and take a dip in the Arabian Sea. Finally, in the evening, attend a performance of the traditional martial art form known as Kalaripayattu.

  5. Day 5: Kovalam
    3 hours 10 minutes (159 km) from Alleppey

    Spend the day relaxing on the beautiful beaches of Kovalam. In the morning, visit the Lighthouse Beach and take a dip in the turquoise waters. In the afternoon, head to the Hawa Beach and indulge in some water sports. Finally, in the evening, enjoy a delicious seafood dinner at the many beachside restaurants.

  6. Day 6: Trivandrum
    30 minutes (14.1 km) from Kovalam

    In the morning, visit the Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple, a famous Hindu temple and a masterpiece of Dravidian architecture. In the afternoon, take a tour of the Napier Museum and Art Gallery which showcases a vast collection of ancient and contemporary art. Finally, in the evening, head to the Shanghumukham Beach and enjoy the beautiful sunset.

Recommendations

Don't miss the opportunity to experience a traditional Ayurvedic massage in Kerala, which is known for its medicinal properties. You can also take a day trip to the Athirapally Waterfalls, which is about 2 hours (73 km) from Kochi.

To maximize your fun, try to plan your itinerary according to the opening and closing times of the attractions, and make sure to book your tickets in advance to avoid any last-minute hassles.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • St. Francis Church (1 hour, free)
  • Dutch Palace (1 hour, INR 5)
  • Kathakali Dance Performance (2 hours, INR 350)
  • Tea Museum (1 hour, INR 120)
  • Nature Walk (2 hours, free)
  • Periyar Lake Boat Ride (2 hours, INR 225)
  • Spice Plantation Tour (2 hours, INR 200)
  • Cultural Show (1 hour, INR 200)
  • Houseboat Cruise (5 hours, INR 5000)
  • Alappuzha Beach (2 hours, free)
  • Kalaripayattu Performance (1 hour, INR 200)
  • Lighthouse Beach (2 hours, free)
  • Hawa Beach (2 hours, free)
  • Seafood Dinner (1 hour, INR 800)
  • Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple (1 hour, free)
  • Napier Museum and Art Gallery (2 hours, INR 20)
  • Shanghumukham Beach (2 hours, free)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 7480
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