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7-Day Family-Friendly Itinerary for Kerala in December 2023

  1. Day 1: Kochi
    30-minute drive from Cochin International Airport

    In the morning, visit the Mattancherry Palace, also known as the Dutch Palace. In the afternoon, explore the local markets around Fort Kochi. In the evening, watch a Kathakali dance performance.

  2. Day 2: Alleppey
    1 hour and 30-minute drive from Kochi

    In the morning, take a houseboat tour of the backwaters. In the afternoon, visit the Alleppey Beach. In the evening, explore the local cuisine of Alleppey.

  3. Day 3: Thekkady
    3-hour drive from Alleppey

    In the morning, visit the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. In the afternoon, take a spice plantation tour. In the evening, enjoy an Ayurvedic massage.

  4. Day 4: Munnar
    3-hour drive from Thekkady

    In the morning, visit the Eravikulam National Park. In the afternoon, take a tea plantation tour. In the evening, visit the Rose Garden.

  5. Day 5: Kovalam
    5-hour drive from Munnar

    In the morning, relax on Kovalam beach. In the afternoon, visit the Vizhinjam Lighthouse. In the evening, watch a cultural performance at the Kathakali Centre.

  6. Day 6: Thiruvananthapuram
    30-minute drive from Kovalam

    In the morning, visit the Padmanabhaswamy Temple. In the afternoon, explore the Napier Museum. In the evening, take a stroll through the Kanakakunnu Palace grounds.

  7. Day 7: Guruvayur
    4-hour drive from Thiruvananthapuram

    In the morning, visit the Guruvayur Sri Krishna Temple. In the afternoon, explore the Chavakkad Beach. In the evening, enjoy a traditional Kerala Sadhya meal.

Recommendations

Consider taking a day trip to the Athirapally Waterfalls. For a side trip, explore the city of Kochi on a bicycle tour. To maximize your fun, take an elephant ride in Thekkady. Lastly, make sure to try some of the local seafood delicacies in Alleppey.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Mattancherry Palace (1-2 hours, INR 5-10)
  • Houseboat tour (4-5 hours, INR 10,000-15,000)
  • Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary (3-4 hours, INR 250-500)
  • Eravikulam National Park (2-3 hours, INR 125-420)
  • Vizhinjam Lighthouse (1-2 hours, INR 10-25)
  • Padmanabhaswamy Temple (1-2 hours, Free)
  • Guruvayur Sri Krishna Temple (1-2 hours, Free)
  • Sadhya meal (1-2 hours, INR 300-500)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 11,650-16,480
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