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Family-Friendly 2-Day Itinerary for Kochi, Munnar, Madurai, Trivandrum, Kollam

  1. Day 1: Kochi
    1 hour 45 minutes (36.8 miles) from Cochin International Airport

    Morning: Start your day by visiting the Santa Cruz Basilica, a beautiful church built by the Portuguese in the 16th century. Then, head to Fort Kochi Beach to enjoy the stunning view of the Arabian Sea.

    Afternoon: Take a break at Kashi Art Cafe, where you can enjoy delicious food and coffee while admiring the artwork. Next, visit the Paradesi Synagogue, the oldest active synagogue in the Commonwealth of Nations.

    Evening: Watch a Kathakali performance at the Kerala Kathakali Centre to learn about this traditional dance-drama art form. End your day with a peaceful boat ride on the backwaters of Kochi with a beautiful sunset view.

  2. Day 2: Munnar, Madurai, Trivandrum, Kollam
    3 hours 6 minutes (88.9 miles) from Kochi

    Morning: Start your day by driving to Munnar and visiting the Tea Museum to learn about the history of tea in India. Then, head to the beautiful Mattupetty Dam and take a boat ride to enjoy the stunning view of the mountains.

    Afternoon: Drive to Madurai and visit the Meenakshi Amman Temple, a historic Hindu temple known for its brilliant architecture and intricate carvings.

    Evening: Drive to Trivandrum and visit the Napier Museum, which exhibits a rare collection of bronze sculptures, ancient ornaments, and ivory carvings. End your day with a visit to the Kollam Beach to relax and enjoy the sunset view.

Recommendations

If you have extra time, you can visit the Athirappilly Falls in Thrissur, which is a scenic waterfall surrounded by lush greenery. You can also take a trip to the Periyar National Park in Thekkady to experience the wilderness of Kerala. For side trips, consider visiting the nearby cities of Kozhikode and Kannur, which have beautiful beaches and historic sites. To maximize your fun, try local food such as Appam, Puttu, and Beef Fry. Finally, be sure to take a backwater tour in a houseboat to enjoy the serene beauty of Kerala.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Santa Cruz Basilica (1 hour, free)
  • Fort Kochi Beach (2 hours, free)
  • Kashi Art Cafe (1.5 hours, INR 500)
  • Paradesi Synagogue (1 hour, INR 5)
  • Kerala Kathakali Centre (2 hours, INR 350)
  • Boat ride on the backwaters of Kochi (2 hours, INR 2000)
  • Tea Museum in Munnar (2 hours, INR 250)
  • Mattupetty Dam (2 hours, INR 500)
  • Meenakshi Amman Temple (2 hours, INR 50)
  • Napier Museum (1.5 hours, INR 20)
  • Kollam Beach (2 hours, free)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 3,625
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