Kerala Family Friendly 7-Day Itinerary

1. Day 1: Kochi
   Arrival, Relax at hotel and explore nearby areas

   Kochi offers a mix of culture and architecture. Visit Mattancherry Palace and Fort Kochi Beach.

2. Day 2: Alleppey
   2.5 hours (53.5 mi) from Kochi

   Take a scenic drive to Alleppey for an authentic experience of the backwaters on a houseboat.

3. Day 3: Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
   1 hour (17.9 mi) from Alleppey

   Experience a variety of birds while you explore through various paths of the sanctuary. Enjoy an eco-tourism experience and sightsee closely from a boat.

4. Day 4: Thekkady
   4 hours (85.9 mi) from Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary

   Head to the spice capital of India, Thekkady and see the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, enjoy a boat cruise, watch cultural shows and experience aromatic spice plantations.

5. Day 5: Munnar
   2.5 hours (67.2 mi) from Thekkady

   Travel through beautiful hills and valleys to one of the popular tourist destination, Munnar! Visit the Mattupetty Dam, Eravikulam National Park and Tea Museum, and watch it being made in front of you.

6. Day 6: Kovalam
   4.5 hours (131.2 mi) from Munnar

   Proceed to the coast of the Arabian Sea and visit Kovalam Beach, Karamana River, Halcyon Castle and Aquarium. Relax on the beach in the evening.

7. Day 7: Trivandrum
   30 minutes (8.9 mi) from Kovalam

   On your last day visit the Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Napier Museum and Sri Chitra Art Gallery. Get some souvenirs before departing Kerala.

Time and Cost Estimates

• Mattancherry Palace (1-2hrs, INR 5-10)
• Fort Kochi Beach (2-3hrs, Free)
• Houseboat in Alleppey (1 day, INR 10,000-20,000)
• Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary (2-4hrs, INR 50-200 per person)
• Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary (2-4hrs, INR 250 per person)
• Mattupetty Dam (1-2hrs, INR 10 per person)
• Eravikulam National Park (3-4hrs, INR 125 per person)
• Tea Museum (1-2hrs, INR 75 per person)
• Kovalam Beach (2-3hrs, Free)
• Halcyon Castle (1-2hrs, INR 5 per person)
• Padmanabhaswamy Temple (2-3hrs, Free)
• Napier Museum (1-2hrs, INR 20 per person)
• Sri Chitra Art Gallery (1-2hrs, INR 30 per person)
• Total Estimated Costs: INR 11,905-21,905

Useful Tips

If you have more time, you can explore Kozhikode or if you have lesser time, skip visiting Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary and head straight to Thekkady. Additionally, take mosquito repellent when visiting bird sanctuary and Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary.