Kerala: A 9-Day Family-Friendly Itinerary

1. Day 1: Fort Kochi
   1 hour (23 miles) from Cochin International Airport

   Explore Fort Kochi's rich history, visit St. Francis Church, and enjoy the Chinese Fishing Nets.

2. Day 2: Athirappilly Falls
   2.5 hours (53 miles) from Fort Kochi

   Take a scenic drive to the stunning Athirappilly Falls, the largest waterfall in Kerala.

3. Day 3: Munnar
   4.5 hours (91 miles) from Athirappilly Falls

   Visit the beautiful tea plantations and scenic viewpoints of Munnar, such as Top Station and Echo Point.

4. Day 4: Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
   3 hours (88 miles) from Munnar

   Take a jungle safari to see elephants, tigers, and other wildlife at Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary.Visit the Spice Plantation and Elephant Junction.

5. Day 5: Kumarakom
   4 hours (89 miles) from Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary

   Take a houseboat cruise along the serene backwaters of Kumarakom, and experience the rich culture and tradition of Kerala.

6. Day 6: Kovalam Beach
   5 hours (112 miles) from Kumarakom

   Relax on the golden sand beaches of Kovalam, and enjoy water sports, swimming, and sunbathing.

7. Day 7: Varkala Beach
   1.5 hours (34 miles) from Kovalam Beach

   Visit the scenic Varkala Beach, and explore the ancient Janardhana Swamy Temple.

8. Day 8: Alleppey Beach
   2.5 hours (62 miles) from Varkala Beach

   Relax at the Alleppey Beach, and take a sunset cruise on the backwaters of Alleppey.

9. Day 9: Kochi
   1.5 hours (33 miles) from Alleppey Beach

   Explore Kochi's vibrant street markets, visit the Dutch Palace and Synagogue, and enjoy a Kathakali Dance Performance.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary Jungle Safari (3 hours, INR 1200 per person)
• Houseboat Cruise in Kumarakom (4-5 hours, INR 8000-15000 for a private boat)
• Kathakali Dance Performance in Kochi (1 hour, INR 300-500 per person)
• Total Estimated Costs: INR 13,000-21,500 per person

Useful Tips

If you have more time, add a visit to Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary. If you have less time, skip Varkala Beach and spend an extra day in Munnar. Be aware of opening and closing times of all the tourist attractions as they operate with restricted timings. Avoid travelling after 7pm as most of the tourist places will be closed.