6-Day "Family-Friendly" Kerala Itinerary

1. Day 1: Cochin
   Fort Cochin Beach

   Begin your Kerala trip with a visit to Fort Cochin Beach. Enjoy the scenic views of the sea, take a stroll along the shore, try some delicious seafood in nearby eateries. Spend the evening relaxing.

2. Day 2: Munnar
   Eravikulam National Park (3 hours, 86km)

   Visit the beautiful Eravikulam National Park, famous for the endangered Nilgiri Tahr. Enjoy the scenic beauty, trek through the lush green hills and take in the fresh air. Visit the Tea Museum, and learn about the process of tea making in Munnar.

3. Day 3: Thekkady
   Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary (3.5 hours, 90km)

   Visit the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, and enjoy a boat ride through the Periyar Lake. The sanctuary is home to a diverse range of wildlife and birds. You can try bamboo rafting or jungle trekking. Take an evening stroll around the Kumily Market and buy handmade spices and souvenirs.

4. Day 4: Alleppey
   Alleppey Beach (4 hours, 138km)

   Visit the iconic Alleppey Beach, enjoy the calm sea, and take in the beauty of the sunset. Relax and rejuvenate with Ayurveda treatments or massages. Take a backwater houseboat cruise and savour the Kerala cuisine.

5. Day 5: Kovalam
   Lighthouse Beach (3 hours, 157km)

   Visit the famous Lighthouse Beach and spend the day swimming and sunbathing. Visit the Vellayani Lake, and enjoy the serene beauty of the place. Visit the popular Hawa Beach and try water sports activities.

6. Day 6: Trivandrum
   Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple (30 minutes, 16 km)

   Visit the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu, located in the heart of Trivandrum. Visit the Kuthiramalika Palace Museum and take a tour of the Kanakakunnu Palace. Shop for handicrafts and spices in the nearby markets.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Eravikulam National Park (2-3 hours, INR 1200 per person).
• Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary (2-3 hours, INR 300 per person).
• Backwater Houseboat Cruise in Alleppey (5-6 hours, INR 10,000-15,000 per night).
• Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple (1-2 hours, no entry fee).
• Total Estimated Costs: INR 15,500-20,500 per person (excluding accommodation & transportation).

Useful Tips

If you have more time you can explore other scenic places like Wayanad, Vagamon, and Bekal for nature lovers or Thrissur, Kochi, and Kozhikode for culture and heritage lovers.

If you have less time, you can skip Thekkady or Alleppey and add a day to Munnar or Kovalam, depending on your preference.