Kerala Family-Friendly 10-Day Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Cochin Fort Kochi Beach
    1 hour (45 km) from Cochin International Airport

    Stroll along the beautiful beach and watch fishermen using traditional Chinese nets. Visit the St. Francis Church and Vasco da Gama Square.

  2. Day 2: Athirapally Waterfalls
    2 hours (70 km) from Cochin Fort Kochi Beach

    Marvel at the spectacular view of the waterfalls cascading down from 80 feet high. Take a jungle safari, and dip in river if you want.

  3. Day 3: Munnar
    3 hours (120 km) from Athirapally Waterfalls

    Enjoy a relaxing day surrounded by lush green tea fields and scenic beauty. Learn about the tea making process at the Tata Tea Museum. Visit the Eravikulam National Park.

  4. Day 4: Thekkady
    3 hours (100 km) from Munnar

    Explore the spice plantations, and enjoy an elephant ride. Attend a Kathakali performance and learn about the traditional martial art form - Kalaripayattu.

  5. Day 5: Alleppey
    3 hours (145 km) from Thekkady

    Board a traditional houseboat and sail through the stunning backwaters. See traditional rice barges floating by. Have a traditional Keralan lunch on the houseboat.

  6. Day 6: Kovalam Beach
    3 hours 30 minutes (160 km) from Alleppey

    Relax on Kovalam Beach, enjoy the crescent-shaped beach and calm waters. Learn about Keralan culture with a visit to Kovalam Fish Market.

  7. Day 7: Trivandrum City
    30 minutes (15 km) from Kovalam Beach

    Visit the oldest Hindu temples in Trivandrum, Padmanabhaswamy Temple. See the Chalai Market selling spices, fruits and vegetables. Visit the nearby Puthenmalika Palace Museum.

  8. Day 8: Varkala Beach
    1 hour (47 km) from Trivandrum City

    Relax on a sandy, secluded and stunning Varkala beach. Visit the Sivagiri Mutt situated at the top of a hill and the Varkala Tunnel.

  9. Day 9: Kollam Backwaters
    1 hour 30 minutes (64 km) from Varkala Beach

    Explore the serene backwaters in a bamboo-made boat. See local village life. Try some delicious seafood. Relax and enjoy nature.

  10. Day 10: Kappil Beach
    30 minutes (14 km) from Kollam Backwaters

    End your vacation on a high note at Kappil Beach. Go for some watersports activities, enjoy delicious seafood, or just relax on the beach.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Food and Drink: £200 ($265) pp
  • Transportation: £100 pp for 10 days
  • Entrance Fees and Activities: £80 ($106) pp
  • Total Estimated Costs: £380 ($503) pp

Useful Tips

If you have more days, consider visiting Wayanad for trekking and wildlife, or if you have fewer days, exclude Varkala and Kollam and spend more time in Kovalam or Alleppey. Also check on current opening and closing times for each attraction before travelling.

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