Explore Family-Friendly Kerala in 7 Days

1. Day 1: Kochi Heritage Sites
   Estimated time: 7 hours, distance: 35 km from Kochi Airport

   Visit the historic sites in Kochi, including Fort Kochi, Jew Town, the Dutch Palace, and the Chinese Fishing Nets.

2. Day 2: Periyar National Park
   Estimated time: 8 hours, distance: 160 km from Kochi Heritage Sites

   Explore Periyar National Park by taking a boat ride on Lake Periyar, seeing wildlife, and visiting the spice plantations.

3. Day 3: Backwaters of Alleppey
   Estimated time: 6 hours, distance: 140 km from Periyar National Park

   Relax on a traditional houseboat as you sail through the lush backwaters of Alleppey. Take in the scenery and enjoy a delicious local meal on board.

4. Day 4: Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
   Estimated time: 7 hours, distance: 55 km from Backwaters of Alleppey

   Visit Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary to spot various bird species, including migratory birds. Take a boat ride through the mangroves or try your hand at fishing.

5. Day 5: Athirapally Waterfalls
   Estimated time: 6 hours, distance: 140 km from Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary

   Visit Athirapally Waterfalls to see the cascading beauty of the falls and take a dip in the pool below. Walk through the nearby forest and spot wildlife.

6. Day 6: Kovalam Beach
   Estimated time: 5 hours, distance: 230 km from Athirapally Waterfalls

   Relax on the beautiful sandy beaches of Kovalam. Take a dip in the clear waters & enjoy the views of the lighthouse, visit nearby temples and markets.

7. Day 7: Thiruvananthapuram Palace and Zoo
   Estimated time: 5 hours, distance: 14 km from Kovalam Beach

   Visit the beautiful palace of Thiruvananthapuram and take a walking tour of the historic building. Explore the exhibits in the adjacent zoo.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Kochi Heritage Sites (7 hours, INR 500 per person)
• Periyar National Park (8 hours, INR 850 per person)
• Backwaters of Alleppey (6 hours, INR 2000 per person)
• Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary (7 hours, INR 200 per person)
• Athirapally Waterfalls (6 hours, INR 15 per person)
• Kovalam Beach (5 hours, free entry)
• Thiruvananthapuram Palace and Zoo (5 hours, INR 100 per person)
• Total Estimated Costs (excluding accommodations): INR 3,665 per person

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider adding a day for the beautiful hill station of Munnar or take a Ayurvedic therapies, otherwise skip one of the places mentioned above for a relaxed/slow-paced trip.
If you have less time, try to combine Kochi Heritage sites with Kovalam Beach in one day, or skip Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary or Athirapally Waterfalls, depending on your personal preferences.