Kerala Family-Friendly 7-Day Itinerary

1. Day 1: Kochi Fort
   20 minutes (11 km) from Cochin International Airport

   Visit the Indo-European architecture with thick walls, elegant facades, and turrets.

2. Day 2: Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
   2 hours (76.4 km) from Kochi Fort

   Enjoy the serene and peaceful Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, where you can see flocks of migratory birds.

3. Day 3: Backwaters of Alappuzha
   1 hour (33.9 km) from Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary

   Cruise through picturesque lagoons, canals, and waterways in a traditional houseboat, complete with a skilled cook and crew.

4. Day 4: Cherai Beach
   1 hour 20 minutes (42.9 km) from Alappuzha Backwaters

   Get a spectacular view of the sunset from Cherai Beach, which has a long stretch of golden sand and tranquil waters.

5. Day 5: Athirapally Waterfalls
   2 hours 45 minutes (85.1 km) from Cherai Beach

   Explore the largest waterfall in Kerala: Athirapally. Enjoy the natural and scenic view.

6. Day 6: Wonderla Amusement Park
   1 hour 40 minutes (52.6 km) from Athirapally Waterfalls

   Have a blast with family-friendly attractions and thrilling rides in the Wonderla amusement park.

7. Day 7: Elephant Junction
   1 hour 45 minutes (60.1 km) from Wonderla Amusement Park

   Meet India's largest mammals, the elephants, at the Elephant Junction.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Kochi Fort (2 hours, ₹150)
• Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary (3 hours, ₹50)
• Backwaters of Alappuzha (2 hours, ₹6,000 for a houseboat with crew and meals)
• Cherai Beach (2 hours, Free)
• Athirapally Waterfalls (3 hours, ₹15 per person)
• Wonderla Amusement Park (4 hours, ₹1,290 per person)
• Elephant Junction (3 hours, ₹400 per person)

Total Estimated Costs: ₹7,055 for one adult

Useful Tips

If you have more time, go for an ayurvedic massage, or if you have less time, skip visiting Wonderla Amusement Park.