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7-Day Family Friendly Itinerary in Kerala

  1. Day 1: Kochi
    30 minutes (19 km) from Cochin International Airport

    In the morning, visit the famous Chinese fishing nets and St. Francis Church, the oldest European-built church in India. In the afternoon, explore the Dutch Palace and the Paradesi Synagogue. In the evening, enjoy a Kathakali dance performance.

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

    Spend the morning exploring the tea plantations and the Mattupetty Dam. In the afternoon, visit the Eravikulam National Park to see the endangered Nilgiri Tahr. In the evening, stroll through the local markets.

  3. Day 3: Thekkady
    3 hours 45 minutes (107 km) from Munnar

    Start the day with a visit to the Periyar National Park to see the wildlife. In the afternoon, take a boat ride on the Periyar Lake. In the evening, attend a traditional martial arts performance.

  4. Day 4: Kumarakom
    3 hours 20 minutes (121 km) from Thekkady

    Take a morning houseboat ride through the backwaters and experience the local village life. In the afternoon, visit the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary. In the evening, enjoy a sunset cruise on the backwaters.

  5. Day 5: Alleppey
    1 hour 15 minutes (37 km) from Kumarakom

    Start the day with a visit to the Alleppey Beach and the nearby lighthouse. In the afternoon, take a canoe ride through the narrow canals of the backwaters. In the evening, relax with a rejuvenating Ayurvedic massage.

  6. Day 6: Kovalam
    4 hours (210 km) from Alleppey

    Spend the morning at the Kovalam Beach and the lighthouse. In the afternoon, visit the Napier Museum and the Padmanabhaswamy Temple. In the evening, enjoy a cultural show at the Kovalam Art Gallery.

  7. Day 7: Thiruvananthapuram
    20 minutes (6.3 km) from Kovalam

    Start the day with a visit to the Sri Chitra Art Gallery and the Zoo. In the afternoon, explore the Kanakakunnu Palace and the Kowdiar Palace. In the evening, enjoy some shopping at the local markets.

Recommendations

You can also consider visiting the Athirapally Waterfalls and the Varkala Beach. To maximize your fun, try some local cuisine like appam and stew or puttu and kadala curry. You can also take a side trip to the nearby hill stations like Wayanad or Vagamon. It is recommended to book accommodations and flights in advance.

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