2-Day Family Trip to Kerala: Athirapally Falls, Guruvayur Temple, and Munnar

Day 1: Waterfalls & Temple

Athirapally & Guruvayur, Kerala on May 15, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at Chakkunggu Silver Spoon

Start your day with a traditional Kerala breakfast including appam and stew in a cozy setting near Athirapally.
INR300, 1h0m

9:30am

Visit Athirapally Falls

Explore the magnificent Athirapally Falls, often called the 'Niagara of India', ideal for nature lovers and family photos. The falls are open from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
INR50 per person, 2h0m

11:30am

Travel to Guruvayur

Drive approximately 2.5 hours to Guruvayur, a famous pilgrimage center in Kerala known for its revered Krishna temple.
Transportation Costs Vary, 2h30m

2:00pm

Lunch at Hotel Samudra

Enjoy traditional Kerala meals with family-friendly options right in Guruvayur town.
INR400, 1h0m

3:30pm

Visit Guruvayur Temple

Visit the iconic Guruvayur Temple, one of Kerala’s most important places of worship dedicated to Lord Krishna. Temple timings are 4:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM; early evening darshan is recommended.
Free, 1h30m

6:00pm

Check-in and Dinner at Hotel

Stay near Guruvayur with options to have an authentic Kerala dinner with family at the hotel restaurant.
INR700, 1h0m

Day 2: Hill Station Munnar

Munnar, Kerala on May 16, 2025

7:00am

Early Breakfast at Hotel

Have a hearty breakfast at the hotel before departing for Munnar, famous for its tea estates.
INR350, 0h45m

7:45am

Drive to Munnar

Embark on approximately 4-hour scenic drive from Guruvayur to Munnar, enjoying beautiful Western Ghats landscapes.
Transportation Costs Vary, 4h0m

12:00pm

Lunch at Rapsy Restaurant

Taste local Kerala and south Indian cuisine in Munnar at this popular restaurant. Their Kerala meals are fresh and flavorful.
INR400, 1h0m

1:15pm

Visit Tea Museum

Explore the Tea Museum to learn about tea processing and the history of tea plantations in Munnar. Open from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
INR50, 1h0m

2:30pm

Visit Mattupetty Dam

Enjoy boating and the picturesque view at Mattupetty Dam, a family-friendly outdoor attraction. Open until sunset.
INR30 per boat ride, 1h30m

4:30pm

Evening Relaxation and Dinner

Relax at your hotel or visit a local restaurant such as Saravana Bhavan for a light dinner featuring South Indian specialties.
INR500, 1h0m