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Kerala Family-Friendly Itinerary in June 2023

  1. Day 1: Athirappilly Waterfalls
    33 minutes (21.5 km) from Cochin International Airport

    Enjoy the beauty of the falls and take a dip in the cool waters. Have lunch at the nearby restaurants. In the evening, go for a nature walk in the Vazhachal Forest.

  2. Day 2: Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
    1 hour 42 minutes (72.7 km) from Athirappilly Waterfalls

    Take a guided boat tour around the sanctuary to see a variety of birds including kingfishers and woodpeckers. Have lunch in one of the local restaurants. In the evening, take a sunset cruise on the backwaters.

  3. Day 3: Cherai Beach
    1 hour 42 minutes (49.7 km) from Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary

    Enjoy the beautiful beach and have lunch at the nearby restaurants. In the afternoon, visit the nearby fishing village and learn about their daily life. In the evening, enjoy a sunset at the beach.

  4. Day 4: Fort Kochi
    1 hour 14 minutes (31.7 km) from Cherai Beach

    Explore the historic Fort Kochi and visit the Chinese Fishing Nets, St. Francis Church, and the Dutch Palace. Have lunch at one of the local restaurants. In the evening, enjoy a Kathakali performance.

  5. Day 5: Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
    4 hours 25 minutes (165 km) from Fort Kochi

    Take a boat ride on the Periyar Lake to see various wildlife including elephants, tigers and monkeys. Have lunch at one of the nearby restaurants. In the evening, take a guided nature walk in the sanctuary.

  6. Day 6: Munnar Tea Plantations
    3 hours 11 minutes (98.8 km) from Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary

    Drive through the scenic hills to visit the Munnar Tea Plantations. Learn about tea processing and have lunch at one of the local restaurants. In the afternoon, visit the Eravikulam National Park to see the Nilgiri Tahr. In the evening, enjoy a cultural show.

  7. Day 7: Varkala Beach
    3 hours 14 minutes (152 km) from Munnar Tea Plantations

    Enjoy the beautiful beach and have lunch at one of the local restaurants. In the afternoon, visit the Sivagiri Mutt, a spiritual center. In the evening, watch the sunset at the beach.

Recommendations

You can also consider visiting the backwaters of Alappuzha, the hill station of Wayanad, and the beaches of Kovalam. For a side trip, you can visit the Thekkady Elephant Junction. To maximize your fun, try some of the local cuisines and take part in Ayurvedic treatments. We suggest you to book your accommodations in advance.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Athirappilly Waterfalls (3 hours, INR 500)
  • Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary (5 hours, INR 1000)
  • Cherai Beach (6 hours, INR 750)
  • Fort Kochi (8 hours, INR 1000)
  • Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary (10 hours, INR 1500)
  • Munnar Tea Plantations (12 hours, INR 2000)
  • Varkala Beach (6 hours, INR 800)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 7550
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