8-Day Family-Friendly Itinerary for Kerala

1. Day 1: Fort Kochi Beach
   30 minutes (13.7 km) from Cochin International Airport

   Take a stroll along the beautiful, serene beach and visit the nearby famous Chinese fishing nets.

2. Day 2: Mattancherry Palace
   15 minutes (5.5 km) from Fort Kochi Beach

   Visit the Dutch Palace with its stunning murals, portraits, and artifacts depicting the history of Kochi.

3. Day 3: Athirapally Waterfalls
   2 hours (73.1 km) from Mattancherry Palace

   Explore the stunning Athirapally Waterfalls, gushing down 80 feet amidst lush green surroundings.

4. Day 4: Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
   4 hours (142.3 km) from Athirapally Waterfalls

   Take a guided nature walk into Periyar’s forests to experience the variety of flora and fauna.

5. Day 5: Varkala Beach
   4 hours (154.5 km) from Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary

   Unwind at one of Kerala's serene beaches with great vibes, cliffs, and golden sand.

6. Day 6: Poovar Island
   3 hours (57.4 km) from Varkala Beach

   Relax and experience a serene island getaway, with beautiful backwaters and varieties of birds and fish.

7. Day 7: Veli Tourist Village
   1 hour (30.7 km) from Poovar Island

   Enjoy the idyllic lagoon, next to the Arabian Sea, with waterfront parks,boat rides and floating restaurant.

8. Day 8: Padmanabhaswamy Temple
   20 minutes (9.7 km) from Veli Tourist Village

   Visit the ancient Hindu temple, renowned for its magnificent architecture, intricate carvings & golden idols.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Fort Kochi Beach (2 hours, free)
• Mattancherry Palace (2 hours, INR 5)
• Athirapally Waterfalls (3 hours, INR 300 per person)
• Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary (4 hours, INR 550 per person)
• Varkala Beach (2 hours, free)
• Poovar Island (3 hours, INR 3000 per person)
• Veli Tourist Village (2 hours, INR 300 per person)
• Padmanabhaswamy Temple (2 hours, free)
Total Estimated Costs: INR 3,155 per person

Useful Tips

If you have more time, add Alleppey backwaters &kkad trek on day 4. If you have less time, skip Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary and Padmanabhaswamy Temple.