4-Day Kerala Itinerary for Family Friendly Travel

  1. Day 1: Cochin Fort Kochi Beach and Mattancherry
    40 minutes (19.7 km) from Cochin International Airport

    Explore the classic beautiful Cochin Fort, also known as Fort Emmanuel and the Indo-Portuguese Museum, which showcase the rich Indian Portuguese heritage. Admire the breathtaking view of the Arabian Sea at Kochi Beach and enjoy the tranquility of watching fisherman work with their Chinese fishing nets. In Matancherry, visit the historic landmark, Jew Town, and the Pardesi Synagogue. If time permits consider visiting the Hill Palace Museum.

  2. Day 2: Alleppey's Backwater Canals
    1 hour and 20 minutes (53.4 km) from Cochin Fort

    Visit Alleppey, also known as Alappuzha, to explore the serene beauty of Kerala's backwater canals. Make sure to go on a peaceful boat ride from Alleppey to Kumarakom, and when you're done with that, enjoy a cozy night at one of the delightful houseboats. You can also visit the Sri Krishna Temple and Marari Beach nearby.

  3. Day 3: Munnar Hill Station
    4 hours and 20 minutes (143 km) from Alleppey

    Explore the mesmerizing green hills in Munnar and enjoy the scenic views it has to offer. Stroll along tea plantations, visit the Tea Museum, and witness the stunning views from Echo Point. You could also consider visiting Attukal Waterfalls, Nyayamkadu Waterfalls, and Lakkam Waterfalls if time permits.

  4. Day 4: Periyar National Park
    3 hours and 10 minutes (106 km) from Munnar

    Take an early morning trip to Periyar National Park to explore Kerala's wildlife, including elephants, tigers, gaur, and deer, and enjoy the refreshing boat ride in the lake Periyar. After a beautiful trip to the national park, head to the Mangala Devi Temple and the Kadathanadan Kalari and Navarasa Kathakali Center nearby.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Indo-Portuguese Museum (1 hour, INR 20)
  • Boat ride in Backwaters Canals (4 hours, INR 500)
  • Tea Museum (2 hours, INR 150)
  • Periyar National Park (5 hours, INR 375)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 1045 (Approx. $14 USD)

Useful Tips

If you have more time, you could consider a visit to Varkala Beach, the Cochin Spice Market, the Athirapally Falls, the Thiruvananthapuram Zoo, or Thrissur. On the other hand, if you have less time, you could consider reducing a day from Munnar and/or Periyar National Park.

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