7-Day Family-Friendly Itinerary for Kerala

1. Day 1: Fort Kochi Beach
   30 minutes (12.2 km) from Cochin International Airport

   Relax on the beach, feast on local seafood and enjoy the bustling nightlife on the Promenade.

2. Day 2: Mattupetty Dam
   3 hours (102 km) from Fort Kochi Beach

   Enjoy the scenic drive to Mattupetty Dam, take a boat ride, and visit the Kundala Lake.

3. Day 3: Munnar Tea Museum
   1 hour (29 km) from Mattupetty Dam

   Learn about the history of tea production and enjoy a cup of tea in the Tea Museum, hike to Top Station for panoramic views at 2300 meters altitude.

4. Day 4: Athirappilly Waterfalls
   4 hours (145 km) from Munnar Tea Museum

   Marvel at the waterfalls, photobomb scenes from famous Indian movies in Ramoji Film City, Paryatan Bhavan.

5. Day 5: Periyar National Park
   2 hours (79 km) from Athirappilly Waterfalls

   Take a guided trek into the forest for a chance to see elephants, tigers, and a variety of birds that call Periyar National Park home.

6. Day 6: Kovalam Beach
   5 hours (240 km) from Periyar National Park

   Walk on the golden sand of Kovalam Beach, unwind with a massage, and explore the lighthouse.

7. Day 7: Varkala Beach
   40 minutes (17 km) from Kovalam Beach

   Enjoy the cliff-top view of the beach and a day of wellness at Ayurvedic spas before catching your flight.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Local Seafood dish (per person): 200-300 INR (20-30 minutes)
• Boat Ride at Mattupetty Dam (per person): 300 INR (1 hour)
• Ticket to Munnar Tea Museum (per person): 150 INR (1 hour)
• Entry ticket to Athirappilly Waterfalls (per person): 30 INR (2 hours)
• Guided Tour at Periyar National Park (per person): 450 INR (3 hours)
• Ayurvedic Massage at Kovalam Beach (per person): 1500-3000 INR (1 hour)

Useful Tips

For longer stays, add a night's camp at the Periyar National Park, take a detour and explore the backwaters, or attend a traditional Kathakali dance show in Kochi. Short on time... consider skipping Varkala Beach.