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3-Day Family Friendly Kochi Itinerary in May 2023

  1. Day 1: Kochi Fort
    15 minutes (5.2 km) from Cochin International Airport

    Start your day at the historic Kochi Fort, exploring the Portuguese, Dutch, and British influences on the architecture and culture of the area. In the morning, take a leisurely walk around the fort and enjoy the stunning views of the Arabian Sea. For lunch, head over to the nearby Hotel Fort House for some delicious seafood and local Kerala cuisine. In the afternoon, explore the Indo-Portuguese Museum and the Paradesi Synagogue. End your day with a sunset cruise on the backwaters of Kochi.

  2. Day 2: Kerala Folklore Museum and Cherai Beach
    20 minutes (8.7 km) from Kochi Fort

    Start your day with a visit to the Kerala Folklore Museum, where you can learn about the traditional art, music, and dance of Kerala. After learning about the local culture in the morning, head to Cherai Beach for a relaxing afternoon by the sea. Enjoy a picnic lunch on the beach or grab a bite at one of the local shacks. In the evening, take a stroll along the beach and watch the sunset before heading back to your hotel for the night.

  3. Day 3: Mattancherry Palace and Hill Palace Museum
    30 minutes (10.4 km) from Cherai Beach

    Start your day with a visit to the Mattancherry Palace, also known as the Dutch Palace, which is famous for its beautiful murals depicting scenes from Hindu mythology. After exploring the palace, head to the nearby Hill Palace Museum, which houses a collection of artifacts from the royal family of Kochi. For lunch, try some local street food at the nearby Thamaramkulangara Bhagavathy Temple. In the evening, head back to Kochi Fort to watch a traditional Kathakali dance performance.

Recommendations

If you have time, consider taking a day trip to the nearby Athirapally waterfalls or the idyllic town of Munnar, known for its tea plantations. For families with kids, a visit to the Wonderla amusement park is a must. To maximize your fun, take a cooking class to learn how to make some of the delicious local cuisine or take a bike tour to explore the city on two wheels.

Time and Cost Estimates

  • Kochi Fort (3 hours, free)
  • Indo-Portuguese Museum (1 hour, INR 30)
  • Paradesi Synagogue (1 hour, INR 5)
  • Sunset cruise (2 hours, INR 550 per person)
  • Kerala Folklore Museum (2 hours, INR 100 per person)
  • Cherai Beach (4 hours, free)
  • Mattancherry Palace (1 hour, INR 5)
  • Hill Palace Museum (2 hours, INR 30 per person)
  • Kathakali dance performance (1 hour, INR 300 per person)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 1025 per person
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