2-Day Family-Friendly Kochi & Alappuzha Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Kochi
    Estimated Time from Arrival: 1 hour and 15 minutes
    Estimated Total Distance: 42 km

    Start your Kochi adventure with a visit to the Fort Kochi Beach, a lovely spot to relax and take a dip. Afterward, explore the St. Francis Church, the oldest European church in India. Next, head to the Chinese Fishing Nets, a unique method of fishing. For lunch, enjoy a traditional Kerala meal at the Taste of Kerala restaurant. Spend the afternoon visiting the Mattancherry Palace, also known as the Dutch Palace, followed by shopping at the Jew Town bazaar. End the day with a Kathakali dance performance at the Kerala Folklore Theatre and Museum.

  2. Day 2: Alappuzha
    Estimated Time from Kochi: 1 hour and 30 minutes
    Estimated Total Distance: 55 km

    Start your day with a serene backwater cruise on a houseboat, complete with a traditional Kerala lunch. Dock at the Alappuzha Beach, known for its lighthouse and 19th-century pier. Next, visit the Mullakkal Rajarajeswari Temple, a temple dedicated to the goddess Durga. In the evening, take a stroll through the Alappuzha Beach Bazaar for some souvenir shopping and have dinner at the Brothers Family Restaurant, a popular spot for its seafood.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Fort Kochi Beach (1 hour, free)
  • St. Francis Church (30 minutes, free)
  • Chinese Fishing Nets (30 minutes, free)
  • Taste of Kerala (1 hour, INR 500 per person)
  • Mattancherry Palace (1 hour, INR 10 per person)
  • Jew Town Bazaar (1 hour, varies based on purchases)
  • Kerala Folklore Theatre and Museum (2 hours, INR 400 per person)
  • Backwater Cruise (4 hours, INR 8000-12,000 per boat)
  • Alappuzha Beach (1 hour, free)
  • Mullakkal Rajarajeswari Temple (1 hour, free)
  • Alappuzha Beach Bazaar (1 hour, varies based on purchases)
  • Brothers Family Restaurant (1 hour, INR 800 per person)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 10,000-14,000

Useful Tips

If you have additional time and an interest in history, consider visiting the Hill Palace Museum, the largest archaeological museum in Kerala. If you have less time, consider skipping the Jew Town Bazaar. If you are traveling with young children, consider the Wonderla Amusement Park near Kochi. Always check attraction opening hours and boat schedules ahead of time.

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