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7-Day Family-Friendly Itinerary for Kerala, Kochi, and Thiruvananthapuram

  1. Day 1: Fort Kochi
    1 hour (20 km) from Kochi Airport

    In the morning, explore the beautiful Fort Kochi Beach and the iconic Chinese Fishing Nets. In the afternoon, visit the Indo-Portuguese Museum and St. Francis Church. In the evening, enjoy a Kathakali dance performance.

  2. Day 2: Munnar
    4.5 hours (130 km) from Fort Kochi

    Munnar is a beautiful hill station known for its tea plantations. Spend the morning at the Mattupetty Dam and Kundala Dam Lake. In the afternoon, visit the Tea Museum and learn about the history of tea production. In the evening, take a stroll through the tea gardens and enjoy the sunset.

  3. Day 3: Thekkady
    3.5 hours (92 km) from Munnar

    Visit the Periyar National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary in the morning and take a boat ride on the Periyar Lake to spot some wildlife. In the afternoon, visit the Mangala Devi Temple and the Kadathanadan Kalari Centre to watch a traditional martial arts performance. In the evening, relax at your hotel or take a walk in the town.

  4. Day 4: Alleppey
    3 hours (140 km) from Thekkady

    In the morning, take a houseboat ride on the backwaters of Alleppey and enjoy the scenic views. In the afternoon, visit the Alleppey Beach and take a dip in the Arabian Sea. In the evening, explore the local markets and try some delicious seafood.

  5. Day 5: Varkala
    2 hours (100 km) from Alleppey

    Varkala is a beautiful coastal town known for its beaches and cliffs. Spend the morning at the Varkala Beach and the Janardhan Swamy Temple. In the afternoon, visit the Sivagiri Mutt and the Varkala Tunnel. In the evening, enjoy the sunset from the Varkala Cliff.

  6. Day 6: Thiruvananthapuram
    1 hour (50 km) from Varkala

    In the morning, visit the Padmanabhaswamy Temple and the Napier Museum. In the afternoon, explore the Kovalam Beach and the Vizhinjam Rock Cut Cave Temple. In the evening, watch a Kathakali dance performance or enjoy some local street food.

  7. Day 7: Kanyakumari
    2.5 hours (85 km) from Thiruvananthapuram

    Kanyakumari is the southernmost tip of India and is famous for its beautiful beaches and temples. Spend the morning at the Kanyakumari Beach and the Vivekananda Rock Memorial. In the afternoon, visit the Thiruvalluvar Statue and the Suchindrum Temple. In the evening, enjoy the sunset from the Kanyakumari Lighthouse.

Recommendations

Don't miss the traditional boat races in Alleppey during Onam and the Cochin Carnival in Fort Kochi during Christmas and New Year. You can also consider a side trip to Wayanad for its beautiful waterfalls and wildlife. To maximize your fun, try some of the local cuisine, such as appam and stew, puttu and kadala curry, and fish molee. Don't forget to try some of the delicious local fruits, such as jackfruit, mango, and coconut.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Indo-Portuguese Museum (2 hours, ₹200)
  • Tea Museum (2 hours, ₹100)
  • Periyar National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary (4 hours, ₹500)
  • Houseboat ride in Alleppey (6 hours, ₹10,000)
  • Padmanabhaswamy Temple (2 hours, Free)
  • Kanyakumari Beach (2 hours, Free)
  • Total Estimated Costs: ₹10,800
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