4-day Family Friendly Itinerary for Keral

  1. Day 1: Fort Kochi Beach
    1 hour (12 miles) from Cochin International Airport

    Start the trip at Fort Kochi Beach, one of the most iconic beaches in Keral. Walk along the coastline, enjoy the stunning sunset, and visit St. Francis Church, which is the oldest European church in India. Next, explore the Chinese Fishing Nets and try some fresh seafood from the local vendors. End the day with a fun elephant ride at Greenix Village.

  2. Day 2: Backwaters of Alleppey
    1 hour and 30 minutes (38 miles) from Fort Kochi Beach

    Take a peaceful journey through Keral's backwaters in Alleppey. A soothing 5-hour cruise will reveal to you the life in the backwaters, mangroves, paddy fields, and coconut groves. Visit the famous Alleppey Beach and explore the popular ancient 16th century Krishna Temple. End your day with beautiful Ayurvedic massages and therapies at Keraleeyam Ayurvedic Resort.

  3. Day 3: Munnar Hill Station
    3 hours and 20 minutes (88.2 miles) from Alleppey Beach

    A scenic road trip from Alleppey will take you to the Munnar Hill Station. Surrounded by lush green hills and manicured tea plantations, Munnar is a perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of the cities. Visit the famous Mattupetty Dam and Echo Point. End the day at Tata Tea Museum to learn about the history of tea making in Munnar and enjoy a rejuvenating cup of tea.

  4. Day 4: Athirappilly Waterfalls
    4 hours and 45 minutes (77.5 miles) from Munnar Hill Station

    Visit the stunning cascading Athirappilly Waterfalls, a popular filming location of many movies. The lush green rainforest will take your breath away as you trek around the 80-foot-high waterfalls. Next, visit the famous Vazhachal Waterfalls and enjoy some local Kerala cuisine at the nearby River View Hotel. End the trip with a visit to the ancient and famous Guruvayoorappan Temple.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Greenix Village (2 hours, INR 500 per person)
  • Alleppey Backwaters Cruise (5 hours, INR 800 per person)
  • Keraleeyam Ayurvedic Resort (2 hours, INR 2500 per person)
  • Tata Tea Museum (1 hour, INR 400 per person)
  • River View Hotel (1 hour, INR 500 per person)
  • Total Estimated Costs (per person): INR 4,700

Useful Tips

If you have more time, you can consider adding a visit to the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, famous for elephants, tigers, and other wildlife. If you have less time, you can remove Athirappilly Waterfalls from your itinerary. It is also recommended to book hotels in advance to avoid any last-minute hassle.

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