Kerala is one of the best family-friendly destinations in India, often called “God’s Own Country”, because it blends natural beauty, culture and relaxation in a way that suits all age groups. It has beaches, mountains and backwaters. Its the perfect destination who wants to explore all these.
Ex Jaipur / Delhi / Mumbai / Bangaluru / Hyderabad / Chennai / Kolkata To Cochin
3 Hours Before Flight Time
A 5 Nights / 6 Days Kerala family holiday gives a good mix of backwaters, hill stations, wildlife and leisure, without being too hectic. Families can expect relaxation, gentle adventure and cultural experiences that suit all ages.
What Families Can Expect
Scenic Hill Stations (Munnar)
Visit lush tea plantations, flower gardens and waterfalls.
Kids enjoy the Tea Museum and nature walks.
Family-friendly sightseeing: Echo Point, Mattupetty Dam and Kundala Lake (boating).
Wildlife and Nature (Thekkady / Periyar)
Boat safari at Periyar Lake to spot elephants, deer and birdlife.
Spice plantation visit – educational and fun for children.
Optional: elephant rides, bamboo rafting or cultural shows (Kathakali and Kalaripayattu).
Backwaters (Alleppey / Kumarakom)
Stay in a houseboat cruising through coconut groves and paddy fields.
Kids love watching ducks, fishing nets and village life.
Safe, peaceful and very different from city life.
Beaches and Leisure (Kovalam / Kochi depending on plan)
Clean, family-friendly beaches like Kovalam or Marari for relaxation.
In Kochi, families can explore Fort Kochi, Chinese fishing nets and local markets.
Culture and Cuisine
Watch Kathakali dance or Kalaripayattu martial arts.
Taste Kerala dishes like appam, stew, banana fritters and Malabar biryani.
Parents can indulge in short Ayurvedic spa sessions while kids relax at resorts.
Overall Experience for Families
Relaxation in nature (tea gardens, beaches and backwaters).
Mild adventure (wildlife safaris, boating and trekking).
Educational value for kids (culture, plantations and history).
Bonding moments on houseboats and scenic drives.
A comfortable pace (2–3 hours of travel most days, not too tiring).
Arrival at Cochin airport/ railway station, meet and assistance. Transfer to Munnar. Munnar is 1800 mts above sea level and also the place of South India’s highest peak (Anamudi – 2695 mts). On the way visit Valara, On the way visit Valara and Cheeyappara waterfalls both of these are seasonal attractions along with tea plantations. On arrival at Munnar transfer to the Hotel. Check in at Hotel. Afternoon visit Rajamala (Eravikulam National Park), the best place to see Nilgiri Tahr(Nilgiritragus hylocrius) – the mountain goat of South India and Tea Museum . Evening have a short visit to Munnar town. You can see the beautiful tea estates like a green paradise. Overnight at the hotel.
Morning after breakfast full day visit to Munnar. Mattupetty dam, Echo Point, Kundala Dam, Pothamedu View Point, Blossom Park etc are some of the highlights of the sightseeing. Shopping and overnight at the hotel in Munnar.
Check out from the resort and drive to Alleppey. Arrive at Alleppey and board the houseboat at noon for a backwater cruise and for an overnight stay. While cruising in these floating luxury- villas, let your eyes settle for the rare and the unusual – skim past Chinese fishing nets, bowed- down paddy fields, and local inhabitants engaged in making coir products, rustic homes and ancient temples and swaying coconut groves. Overnight stay in a houseboat.
After breakfast checkout from hotel / Houseboat (As per your stay ) and drive to Kovalam, on arrival check in to the hotel. Proceed for local Sightseeing (if time permits) else day at leisure or own activities and overnight stay at Kovalam. Kovalam is an internationally renowned beach with three adjacent crescent beaches. It has been a favourite haunt of tourists, especially Europeans, since the 1930s. A massive rocky promontory on the beach has created a beautiful bay of calm waters ideal for sea bathing. The leisure options at this beach are plenty and diverse-sunbathing, swimming, herbal body toning massages, special cultural programmes, Catamaran cruising etc. Sightseeing Padmanabha Swami Temple, Kuthira Maligai Palace, Zoo, Art Gallery (All places close on Monday except Padmanabha Swami Temple).
After early breakfast, drive to Kanyakumari. Proceed for local sightseeing tour in the afternoon. Kanyakumari is located at the southern tip of the Indian subcontinent and represents the site where the spiritual leader Swami Vivekananda spent days in meditation upon a rock off of the coast. Padmanbhapuram Palace, Suchithram. Temple, Devi Kanyakumari Temple, Vivekananda Memorial, Gandhidham and Trivenisangam are some of the sightseeing attractions in Kanyakumari. Enjoy the sunset in the evening and return to Kovalam overnight stay is arranged at kovalam.
Check out from the hotel and drive to Trivandrum Airport / Railway Station for departure.
