A Family-Friendly 8-Day Itinerary for Kerala

1. Day 1: Kochi Fort
   30 minutes (12.7 miles) from Cochin International Airport

   Explore the historic fort with its impressive architecture, museums, and street vendors.

2. Day 2: Athirappilly Waterfall
   2 hours 30 minutes (57.3 miles) from Kochi Fort

   Get up close to one of India's largest waterfalls, surrounded by lush greenery and wildlife.

3. Day 3: Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
   5 hours (122.5 miles) from Athirappilly Waterfall

   Take a wildlife tour to see elephants, tigers, and numerous other animals in their natural habitat.

4. Day 4: Varkala Beach
   3 hours 15 minutes (86.1 miles) from Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary

   Enjoy the sun, surf, and sand at this popular beach that also has several restaurants and shops.

5. Day 5: Kovalam Beach
   1 hour 30 minutes (31.7 miles) from Varkala Beach

   Relax at this picturesque beach with its golden sand, clear water and high waves suitable for surfing.

6. Day 6: Padmanabhaswamy Temple
   20 minutes (6.1 miles) from Kovalam Beach

   Marvel at the intricate architecture of this 16th-century temple famous for its Dravidian style of construction.

7. Day 7: Alleppey Canal Cruise
   4 hours 45 minutes (109.1 miles) from Padmanabhaswamy Temple

   Travel through the beautiful palm-fringed waterways of Kerala, enjoy the scenic beauty of the charming villages and paddy fields.

8. Day 8: Cherai Beach
   1 hour 45 minutes (24.2 miles) from Alleppey Canal Cruise

   Discover this lovely beach with its calm waters, soft sand, and numerous resorts and restaurants to keep the family busy.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Kochi Fort (2-3 hours, free)
• Athirappilly Waterfall (3-4 hours, INR 60 per person over 12 years old)
• Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary (2-3 hours, INR 330 per person over 12 years old)
• Varkala Beach (4-6 hours, free)
• Kovalam Beach (3-5 hours, free)
• Padmanabhaswamy Temple (1-2 hours, free)
• Alleppey Canal Cruise (5-6 hours, INR 700 per person)
• Cherai Beach (3-4 hours, free)

Total Estimated Costs: INR 1090 per person over 12 years old

Useful Tips

Consider adding a visit to Thekkady or Munnar if you have extra time and are interested in plantation tours Add a visit to a spice garden, kathakali dance show or puppet show. If you have less time skip Alleppey Canal Cruise or the Temple visit.