My Amazing 7-Day Trip to Kerala: A Family Adventure

Day 1: Exploring Kochi

Kochi, India

9:00AM

Visit Fort Kochi

We started our trip at Fort Kochi, seeing old buildings and huge Chinese fishing nets. It was a great way to learn about history.
Free, 3 hours

1:00PM

Lunch at Dal Roti

We enjoyed tasty North Indian food at Dal Roti, perfect after walking around.
500 INR, 1 hour

3:00PM

Visit Mattancherry Palace

The Mattancherry Palace had beautiful pictures on the walls and told stories of kings and queens.
50 INR, 2 hours

6:00PM

Dinner at Fusion Bay

We ate dinner at Fusion Bay, tasting both Kerala and world dishes. It was delicious!
800 INR, 1.5 hours
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Day 2: Nature in Munnar

Munnar, India

9:00AM

Visit Tea Gardens

We walked in green tea gardens and saw how tea is picked and made.
Free, 3 hours

1:00PM

Lunch at Rapsy Restaurant

Rapsy Restaurant gave us yummy South Indian food for lunch.
400 INR, 1 hour

3:00PM

Visit Eravikulam National Park

We saw rare animals like the Nilgiri Tahr and enjoyed the beautiful hills in the park.
120 INR, 2 hours

6:00PM

Dinner at Saravana Bhavan

Dinner at Saravana Bhavan was tasty vegetarian food that we loved.
600 INR, 1.5 hours
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Day 3: Wildlife in Thekkady

Thekkady, India

9:00AM

Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary Safari

We went on a safari and saw elephants and birds in the forest. It was so exciting!
400 INR, 4 hours

1:00PM

Lunch at Spice Garden

Lunch had tasty spices that made the food special.
500 INR, 1 hour

3:00PM

Boat Ride on Periyar Lake

We enjoyed a peaceful boat ride and might have spotted some animals near the water.
150 INR, 2 hours

6:00PM

Dinner at Grandma's Cafe

Grandma’s Cafe felt cozy, and the food was like home cooking.
700 INR, 1.5 hours
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Day 4: Backwaters in Alleppey

Alleppey, India

9:00AM

Houseboat Cruise

We spent half a day on a houseboat, drifting through the calm backwaters, watching birds and villages.
Varies, 6 hours

3:00PM

Lunch on Houseboat

We ate delicious Kerala food while enjoying the water views on the houseboat.
Included, 1 hour

4:00PM

Visit Alleppey Beach

The beach was beautiful to relax and watch the sunset.
Free, 2 hours

7:00PM

Dinner at Thaff Restaurant

Dinner was seafood and yummy coastal dishes at Thaff Restaurant.
800 INR, 2 hours
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Day 5: Beach Day in Kovalam

Kovalam, India

9:00AM

Relax at Kovalam Beach

We played on the soft sand and swam in the clear water at Kovalam Beach.
Free, 4 hours

1:00PM

Lunch at Lonely Planet

Lunch was tasty and had a nice view at the Lonely Planet restaurant by the beach.
600 INR, 1 hour

3:00PM

Water Sports at Hawa Beach

We tried fun activities like jet skiing and parasailing, which was thrilling!
Varies, 3 hours

7:00PM

Dinner at Sky Garden

Dinner on the rooftop at Sky Garden was amazing with the sea view.
900 INR, 2 hours
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Day 6: Scenic Kollam

Kollam, India

9:00AM

Visit Ashtamudi Lake

We admired the calm waters and enjoyed boat rides on Ashtamudi Lake.
Free, 3 hours

1:00PM

Lunch at Zam Zam

Zam Zam served us spicy and tasty Kerala food for lunch.
500 INR, 1 hour

3:00PM

Thangassery Light House

Climbing the lighthouse gave us great views of the sea and town.
50 INR, 1.5 hours

6:00PM

Dinner at Theeram Family Restaurant

Dinner was a mix of flavors from Kerala and North India at Theeram.
700 INR, 1.5 hours
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Day 7: Exploring Trivandrum

Trivandrum, India

9:00AM

Napier Museum Visit

We saw old art and artifacts that taught us about Kerala’s rich culture at Napier Museum.
100 INR, 2 hours

12:00PM

Lunch at Villa Maya

Villa Maya was a beautiful old house where we enjoyed a fancy meal.
1000 INR, 1.5 hours

3:00PM

Kuthiramalika Palace

The horse-shaped decorations made the palace special and fun to explore.
50 INR, 1 hour

6:00PM

Farewell Dinner at Zam Zam

We ended our trip with a tasty farewell dinner at Zam Zam, enjoying Kerala’s flavors one last time.
800 INR, 2 hours
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