7-Day Family Friendly Itinerary for Kerala in November 2023

1. Day 1: Kochi
   35 minutes (25.5 km) from Cochin International Airport

   Visit the historic Fort Kochi, stroll through the picturesque Jew Town and Mattancherry Palace, and end the day watching the sunset at Cherai Beach.

2. Day 2: Munnar
   4 hours 30 minutes (130 km) from Kochi

   Start the day by visiting the tea plantations and learn how tea is made in the KDHP Museum. Afternoon visit to the Cheeyappara Waterfalls and the Rose Garden followed by camping at the Echo Point.

3. Day 3: Thekkady
   3 hours 30 minutes (91.5 km) from Munnar

   Visit the Periyar National Park, take a guided boat tour on the Periyar Lake and participate in a spice plantation tour in Kumily.

4. Day 4: Alappuzha
   3 hours 30 minutes (145 km) from Thekkady

   Experience the backwaters of Kerala by cruising on a houseboat, visit the Alappuzha Beach and indulge in some local seafood delicacies.

5. Day 5: Kovalam
   4 hours 15 minutes (219 km) from Alappuzha

   Relax and unwind at the Kovalam Beach, visit the Vizhinjam Lighthouse and the Halcyon Castle and explore the local markets for some traditional souvenirs.

6. Day 6: Poovar Island
   30 minutes (20 km) from Kovalam

   Take a boat ride to Poovar Island, visit the Poovar Beach and indulge in some water sports. In the evening, enjoy a traditional Kathakali performance.

7. Day 7: Thiruvananthapuram
   30 minutes (20 km) from Poovar Island

   Visit the Padmanabhaswamy Temple, the Napier Museum and Art Gallery, and the Kuthiramalika Palace Museum. End the day by shopping at the Chalai Market.

Recommendations

Other places to consider are Bekal Fort, Varkala Beach, and the Athirapally Waterfalls. Take a side trip to Wayanad for a scenic drive, wildlife spotting and camping.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Fort Kochi (2 hours, Free)
• Cherai Beach (2 hours, Free)
• KDHP Museum (1 hour, INR 100)
• Cheeyappara Waterfalls (1 hour, Free)
• Rose Garden (1 hour, INR 50)
• Periyar National Park (3 hours, INR 450)
• Spice Plantation Tour (2 hours, INR 300)
• Backwater Cruise (8 hours, INR 10,000)
• Alappuzha Beach (2 hours, Free)
• Vizhinjam Lighthouse (1 hour, INR 20)
• Poovar Island Boat Ride (1 hour, INR 500)
• Kathakali Performance (2 hours, INR 500)
• Padmanabhaswamy Temple (2 hours, Free)
• Napier Museum and Art Gallery (2 hours, INR 20)
• Kuthiramalika Palace Museum (1 hour, INR 10)
• Chalai Market (2 hours, Free)
• Total Estimated Costs: INR 11,000