Kerala Family Friendly Itinerary

1. Day 1: Fort Kochi
   30 minutes (12.7 km) from Cochin International Airport

   Visit the Fort Kochi Beach and witness the iconic Chinese Fishing Nets in action. Head to the St. Francis Church which is the oldest European-built church in India. Explore the Dutch Palace or Mattancherry Palace which showcases traditional Kerala architecture.

2. Day 2: Munnar
   4 hours (130 km) from Fort Kochi

   Set amidst the sprawling Western Ghats, Munnar is a breathtaking hill station. Watch the mesmerizing views of Attukad Waterfalls, enjoy the cool breeze at Echo Point, and learn about the history of tea-making at Tata Tea Museum.

3. Day 3: Alleppey
   4 hours (150 km) from Munnar

   Explore the famous Alleppey Backwaters on a traditional houseboat and enjoy the lush greenery and serene surroundings. Visit the historic Alleppey Beach to relax with family and friends.

4. Day 4: Kovalam
   3 hours (180 km) from Alleppey

   Visit the Kovalam Beach in the morning and enjoy water sports like jet skiing and parasailing. Head to the Halcyon Castle for a quick history lesson and explore the German architecture. Visit the Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary for a thrilling elephant ride and a refreshing nature dip.

5. Day 5: Thiruvananthapuram
   30 minutes (15 km) from Kovalam

   Explore the historic Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple built in Dravidian style architecture. Visit the Kuthira Malika Palace Museum, which boasts of unique architecture and royal collections. Spend the evening enjoying some local shopping and street food at Chalai Market.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Chinese Fishing Nets (30 minutes, free)
• St. Francis Church (1 hour, free)
• Mattancherry Palace (1-2 hours, INR 5 per adult)
• Attukad Waterfalls (1 hour, free)
• Echo Point (30 minutes, free)
• Tata Tea Museum (1-2 hours, INR 100 per adult)
• Alleppey Backwaters (6 hours, INR 8000-15000 per houseboat)
• Alleppey Beach (2-3 hours, free)
• Kovalam Beach (2-3 hours, free)
• Halcyon Castle (1 hour, INR 200 per adult)
• Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary (3-4 hours, INR 100-200 per person for entry; INR 500-1000 per elephant ride)
• Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple (2-3 hours, free)
• Kuthira Malika Palace Museum (1-2 hours, INR 25 per adult)
• Chalai Market (2-3 hours, cost varies)
• Total Estimated Costs (per person): INR 10,000-25,000

Useful tips

If you have more time, you can spend an extra day exploring the beautiful hill station of Wayanad and experience the wildlife safari at the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary. If you have less time, you can skip the Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary and reduce the number of days spent in each location.