Kerala Family-Friendly 6-Day Itinerary for July 2023

  1. Day 1: Cochin
    30 minutes (23 km) from Cochin International Airport

    Visit the Fort Kochi Beach and see the Chinese Fishing Nets, explore the St. Francis Church, and learn about the history of the Dutch Palace at the Hill Palace Museum.

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

    Take a scenic drive to the hill station of Munnar, and visit the Eravikulam National Park to see the endangered Nilgiri Tahr, go hiking in the tea plantations and visit a tea factory to learn about tea-making.

  3. Day 3: Thekkady
    3 hours 30 minutes (91 km) from Munnar

    Explore the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary by boat, see elephants, tigers, and other wildlife, visit the Spice Plantations and learn about various spices and their uses, and take a cooking class to learn how to cook traditional Kerala cuisine.

  4. Day 4: Alleppey
    4 hours 20 minutes (145 km) from Thekkady

    Take a peaceful backwater cruise in a houseboat, see the beautiful scenery and the local way of life, visit the Alleppey Beach and relax, and explore the Marari Beach and go for a swim.

  5. Day 5: Kovalam
    3 hours 30 minutes (159 km) from Alleppey

    Visit the Lighthouse Beach and enjoy water sports such as surfing and parasailing, visit the Hawah Beach and enjoy the sunset, and visit the Kovalam Art Gallery and admire the artwork of local artists.

  6. Day 6: Trivandrum
    40 minutes (13 km) from Kovalam

    Visit the Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple and explore its intricate architecture, learn about the history of Kerala at the Kerala State Museum, and relax at the Napier Museum and see its collection of ancient artifacts and art.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Chinese Fishing Nets (30 mins, free)
  • St. Francis Church (1 hour, Rs. 10)
  • Hill Palace Museum (2 hours, Rs. 30)
  • Eravikulam National Park (3 hours, Rs. 120)
  • Spice Plantations (2 hours, Rs. 100)
  • Cooking Class (2 hours, Rs. 1000)
  • Backwater Cruise (6 hours, Rs. 8000)
  • Marari Beach (2 hours, free)
  • Kovalam Art Gallery (1 hour, free)
  • Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple (1 hour, free)
  • Kerala State Museum (2 hours, Rs. 30)
  • Napier Museum (1 hour, Rs. 20)
  • Total Estimated Costs: Rs. 9,340

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider visiting the charming town of Alleppey and relaxing on its beaches, or exploring the famous Athirapally Falls. If you have less time, consider skipping the cooking class or the Kovalam Art Gallery. Make sure to check the opening and closing times of all attractions before visiting to avoid disappointment.

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