30 days in Kerala Itinerary

Visiting Periyar Tiger Reserve and Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary will get you outdoors. Kids will enjoy Periyar Lake and Abraham's Spice Garden. The adventure continues: stroll through Elephant Junction, delve into the lush surroundings at Periyar Tiger Reserve forest, experience rural life at Spice Walk, and take in nature's colorful creations at Green Park Spices Thekkady.

For more things to do, reviews, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Thekkady day trip planner.

Sydney, Australia to Thekkady is an approximately 19.5-hour combination of flight and taxi. The time zone difference when traveling from Sydney to Thekkady is minus 4.5 hours. Cap off your sightseeing on the 7th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Munnar.

Visiting Rajamalai (Eravikulam) National Park and Photo Point will get you outdoors. Kids will appreciate attractions like Tea Gardens and Tea Museum. There's lots more to do: see human ingenuity at work at Mattupetty Dam, get outside with Outdoor Activities, take in nature's colorful creations at Rose Gardens, and admire the sheer force of Thoovanam Falls.

To find more things to do, photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Munnar road trip website.

You can drive from Thekkady to Munnar in 3 hours. Another option is to drive. In April, daytime highs in Munnar are 40°C, while nighttime lows are 29°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Kochi (Cochin).

Escape the urban bustle at Cherai Beach and Nature & Wildlife Tours. Kids will appreciate attractions like Chinese Fishing Nets and Jew Town. The adventure continues: take in the spiritual surroundings of Paradesi Synagogue, pause for some serene contemplation at Salem Marthoma Church, browse the different shops at LuLu Mall, and take an in-depth tour of Kerala Folklore Museum.

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Traveling by car from Munnar to Kochi (Cochin) takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In April, daily temperatures in Kochi (Cochin) can reach 39°C, while at night they dip to 30°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Tue) early enough to drive to Alappuzha.

Attractions like Kerala Backwaters and Marari Beach make great kid-friendly stops. Take a break from the city and head to Kayaking & Canoeing and Alleppey Backwaters. Change things up with a short trip to Anokhi Wellness in Kumarakom (about 56 minutes away). Next up on the itinerary: enjoy the sand and surf at Alappuzha Beach, look for gifts at Pulickattil The Handicraft Shop, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Thuravoor Mahakshethram, and get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Saras Exotic Birds Center.

For maps, where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Alappuzha road trip planner.

Traveling by car from Kochi (Cochin) to Alappuzha takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. April in Alappuzha sees daily highs of 39°C and lows of 30°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sat) to allow time to take a train to Varkala Town.

Step out of the city life by going to Varkala Beach and Kumbhavurutty Waterfalls. You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Spas and Varkala Cliff. Step out of Varkala Town with an excursion to Boat Tours & Water Sports in Kollam--about 1h 10 min away. The adventure continues: contemplate the waterfront views at Kappil Lake, revel in the low prices at Asparagus, and stop by Jewels Sky.

To find other places to visit, where to stay, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Varkala Town trip planning site.

Traveling by train from Alappuzha to Varkala Town takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and taxi; or drive. In April, daytime highs in Varkala Town are 38°C, while nighttime lows are 30°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Tue) to allow enough time to travel to Kovalam.

Get outdoors at Kovalam Beach and Samudra Beach. You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Lighthouse Beach and Puthenmalika (Kuthiramalika) Palace. Venture out of the city with trips to Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum) (Poovar Island, The Reading Room, &more). There's still lots to do: indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, examine the collection at Sunil's Wax Museum Trivandrum, take in the spiritual surroundings of Neeramankara Shiva Temple, and kick back and relax at Adimalathura Beach.

For where to stay, more things to do, photos, and more tourist information, read Kovalam travel planner.

You can do a combination of train and taxi from Varkala Town to Kovalam in 1.5 hours. Another option is to drive. In April, daily temperatures in Kovalam can reach 38°C, while at night they dip to 30°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel back home.