Kerala 3-Day Family Trip Itinerary: Munnar, Alappuzha, and Varkala Adventure

Day 1: Hill station bliss

Munnar, Kerala, India on June 20, 2025

8:00AM

Breakfast at Saravana Bhavan

Enjoy a traditional South Indian breakfast with dosas and filter coffee at this popular restaurant, open from 7AM to 11PM.
INR250, 1h0m

9:30AM

Visit Eravikulam National Park

Explore this stunning park famous for the Nilgiri Tahr and beautiful evergreen forests; park open 8:00AM - 4:00PM.
INR180 per adult, 2h0m

12:00PM

Lunch at Rapsy Restaurant

Savor authentic Kerala cuisine including fish curry and appam, open 11AM to 10PM.
INR350, 1h0m

1:30PM

Visit Mattupetty Dam and Lake

Enjoy boating and scenic views of the hills around the reservoir.
INR50 for boating, 1h30m

3:30PM

Tea Museum Tour

Learn about tea processing at the Tata Tea Museum, open from 9AM to 5PM.
INR20, 1h0m

6:30PM

Dinner at Saravana Bhavan or local restaurant

Relish more South Indian flavors and unwind after the day's exploration.
INR300, 1h0m
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Day 2: Backwaters cruise

Alappuzha (Alleppey), Kerala, India on June 21, 2025

7:30AM

Breakfast at Hotel

Start your day with a peaceful breakfast at your hotel.
Included in stay, 1h0m

9:00AM

Travel to Alappuzha

Drive approximately 4 hours to Alappuzha known for its serene backwaters.
Taxi fare approx INR2500, 4h0m

1:30PM

Lunch at Indian Coffee House

Experience classic Kerala dishes in a historic setting, open 10AM to 9PM.
INR200, 1h0m

2:30PM

Houseboat Backwater Cruise

Enjoy a relaxing 3 to 4-hour cruise through the scenic Kerala backwaters in a traditional houseboat.
INR3000 approx per family, 3h30m

7:00PM

Dinner at Thaff Restaurant

Famous for seafood and traditional Kerala dishes, open until 10PM.
INR500, 1h0m
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Day 3: Beach and cliffside

Varkala, Kerala, India on June 22, 2025

7:00AM

Breakfast at hotel

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before checkout.
Included in stay, 1h0m

8:00AM

Travel to Varkala

Drive about 3 hours south to Varkala, a beautiful beach town on Kerala’s coastline.
Taxi fare approx INR2000, 3h0m

12:00PM

Lunch at Coffee Temple

Enjoy fresh salads, sandwiches, and coffee with ocean views, open 8AM to 8PM.
INR400, 1h0m

1:00PM

Relax at Varkala Beach

Spend the afternoon swimming, sunbathing and exploring the cliffside views.
Free, 3h0m

4:30PM

Visit Janardanaswamy Temple

Explore this ancient Hindu temple famous for its cliff setting, open until evening.
Free, 1h0m

6:00PM

Dinner at Darjeeling Cafe

Taste hearty North Indian and Kerala dishes with sunset views over the Arabian Sea, open till 10PM.
INR500, 1h0m
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