9-Day Family Friendly Itinerary for Cochin

1. Day 1: Fort Kochi Beach
   1 hour 10 minutes (43.4 km) from Cochin International Airport

   Enjoy the sandy beach and watch the famous Chinese fishing nets.

2. Day 2: Veegaland Amusement Park
   50 minutes (18.7 km) from Fort Kochi Beach

   Explore India's largest amusement park featuring 60+ rides and attractions.

3. Day 3: Mattancherry Palace
   10 minutes (3 km) from Veegaland Amusement Park

   Visit the Dutch Palace with its Hindu murals and artifacts.

4. Day 4: Hill Palace of Cochin
   50 minutes (22 km) from Mattancherry Palace

   Explore the largest archaeological museum in Kerala featuring ancient artifacts and elephant statues.

5. Day 5: Wonderla Amusement Park
   1 hour 20 minutes (42.3 km) from Hill Palace of Cochin

   Enjoy the thrilling rides with your family at the largest amusement park in Kerala.

6. Day 6: Marine Drive
   45 minutes (15.9 km) from Wonderla Amusement Park

   Enjoy the scenic beauty of Cochin's shoreline and explore the nearby street food stalls.

7. Day 7: Kerala Folklore Museum
   30 minutes (12.2 km) from Marine Drive

   Discover the rich cultural heritage of Kerala with exhibits of ancient artifacts, costumes, and musical instruments.

8. Day 8: LuLu Mall
   35 minutes (13.4 km) from Kerala Folklore Museum

   Shop, dine and enjoy the family entertainment options at Kerala's largest mall.

9. Day 9: Cherai Beach
   40 minutes (24.4 km) from LuLu Mall

   Relax on the quiet beaches and watch the fishermen casting their nets.

Time and Cost Estimates

• Veegaland Amusement Park (8 hours, Rs. 1,200 per person)
• Mattancherry Palace (1 hour, Rs. 5 per person)
• Hill Palace of Cochin (2-3 hours, Rs. 30 per person)
• Wonderla Amusement Park (8 hours, Rs. 1,000 per person)
• Kerala Folklore Museum (2-3 hours, Rs. 100 per person)
• LuLu Mall (4-5 hours, costs vary by activity)
• Cherai Beach (3-4 hours, free entry)
• Total Estimated Costs: Rs. 1,335 per person

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider visiting the nearby hill stations, Munnar and Thekkady, for their scenic beauty and wildlife reserves. If you have less time, skip Wonderla Amusement Park and spend more time exploring Fort Kochi. Avoid visiting during the monsoon season (June-September).