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Kerala family trip: a 6-day plan and where to stay

Tea hills, spice gardens and a night on the backwaters, with short drives and early evenings for the kids.

6-day plan

• Day 1: Arrive Kochi, drive to Munnar with waterfall stops on the way.
• Day 2: Munnar. Eravikulam National Park, Tea Museum, Mattupetty Dam and Echo Point.
• Day 3: Drive to Thekkady. Spice plantation walk and an evening cultural show.
• Day 4: Alleppey. Board your private houseboat around noon; lunch and dinner on board, overnight on the water.
• Day 5: Kochi. Fort Kochi, the Chinese fishing nets, Mattancherry and a Kathakali show.
• Day 6: Fly home.

Best areas to stay

• Munnar: a resort with valley views and space for kids to play. Expect cool evenings.
• Thekkady: a plantation-style resort close to Periyar Lake and the spice gardens.
• Alleppey: a private houseboat for one night, or a lake-side resort if anyone gets sea-sick.
• Kochi: Fort Kochi for heritage walks, cafés and the Kathakali show.

Tips for families

• The road to Munnar has hairpin bends. Carry motion-sickness medicine for kids.
• On many houseboats the AC runs only at night. We confirm this for yours.
• Ask for family or connecting rooms. We request them where available.
• Best months: September to March.

Price

Our Kerala Family Holiday starts at ₹34,900 per person (5N/6D, twin sharing, daily breakfast, houseboat night with meals, private car, GST included). Flights and entry tickets are extra.

Checked 28 October 2026. Visa and entry rules change, so we confirm the latest rules when you book.