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5-Day Family-Friendly Itinerary for Kerala in April 2024

  1. Day 1: Kochi
    45 minutes (23.2 km) from Cochin International Airport

    In the morning, visit the Mattancherry Palace, a Portuguese palace that houses some of India's most beautiful murals. For lunch, head to Fusion Bay, a restaurant serving traditional Kerala cuisine with a modern twist. In the afternoon, visit the Paradesi Synagogue, the oldest active synagogue in the Commonwealth of Nations. In the evening, take a stroll through Fort Kochi Beach and enjoy a beautiful sunset.

  2. Day 2: Alleppey
    1 hour 30 minutes (54.8 km) from Kochi

    Begin your day with a relaxing boat ride through the serene backwaters of Alleppey. For lunch, head to Vembanad Restaurant, a waterfront restaurant serving seafood delicacies. In the afternoon, visit the Marari Beach, a beautiful stretch of white sand beach lined with palm trees. In the evening, head to the Alleppey Beach and watch the sunset.

  3. Day 3: Thekkady
    3 hours 30 minutes (138 km) from Alleppey

    In the morning, visit the Spice Plantations in Thekkady and learn about various spices grown in Kerala. For lunch, head to Spice Village, a luxury resort that serves a sumptuous traditional lunch. In the afternoon, visit the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary and go on a jungle safari. In the evening, attend the Kalaripayattu show, a traditional martial art form of Kerala.

  4. Day 4: Munnar
    3 hour 15 minutes (90.4 km) from Thekkady

    In the morning, visit the Tea Museum in Munnar and learn about the history of tea cultivation in Munnar. For lunch, head to Rapsy Restaurant, a multi-cuisine restaurant serving Indian, Chinese, and Continental delicacies. In the afternoon, visit the Echo Point, a scenic spot with a natural echo phenomenon. In the evening, head to the Pothamedu Viewpoint and watch a beautiful sunset.

  5. Day 5: Kovalam
    8 hours 15 minutes (313 km) from Munnar

    In the morning, visit the Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary and witness a wide variety of flora and fauna. For lunch, head to Curry Leaf, a restaurant serving delicious Kerala cuisine. In the afternoon, head to the Kovalam Beach, one of the most popular beaches in Kerala. In the evening, enjoy the beautiful sunset at Lighthouse Beach.

Recommendations

If you have an extra day, you can visit the Athirapally Waterfalls, one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Kerala. You should also try out the Kerala Ayurvedic Massage, a traditional massage that uses herbal oils and remedies to rejuvenate the body and mind.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Mattancherry Palace (2 hours, INR 50)
  • Fusion Bay (1 hour, INR 800)
  • Paradesi Synagogue (1 hour, INR 5)
  • Fort Kochi Beach (2 hours, Free)
  • Alleppey Backwater Boat Ride (3 hours, INR 600)
  • Vembanad Restaurant (1 hour, INR 1000)
  • Marari Beach (2 hours, Free)
  • Allepey Beach (2 hours, Free)
  • Spice Plantations (2 hours, INR 400)
  • Spice Village (1 hour, INR 1200)
  • Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary (4 hours, INR 450)
  • Kalaripayattu Show (1.5 hours, INR 250)
  • Tea Museum (2 hours, INR 200)
  • Rapsy Restaurant (1 hour, INR 800)
  • Echo Point (1 hour, Free)
  • Pothamedu Viewpoint (1 hour, Free)
  • Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary (3 hours, INR 300)
  • Curry Leaf (1 hour, INR 1000)
  • Kovalam Beach (2 hours, Free)
  • Lighthouse Beach (2 hours, Free)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 8,910
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