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A family trip to Kerala seldom has one script. One family wants houseboat mornings & spice plantation walks. Another requires a wildlife afternoon followed by a quiet evening on the beach. A third have grandparents who need a comfortable transfer, and young kids who need space to run. Kerala accommodates them all, and so do we.
At Memorable India, our Kerala family packages are constructed from one guiding principle, that everyone in the group should find something that truly holds their attention, and are not forced to tolerate what everyone else wanted. That means custom pacing, carefully selected accommodations, and a mix of experiences that cover the full range of what Kerala has to offer, from its misty hill stations and village backwaters to its wildlife corridors to its coastal stretches.
This page describes what our family holidays Kerala packages include, the way it is structured and what you can expect at each destination, and how one can select the right option as per the size, budget, and travel style of the group.
Begin in Kochi with Fort Kochi, its heritage lanes, Chinese fishing nets, and the Dutch Palace. Move to the tea estates of Munnar and Eravikulam National Park for the Nilgiri Tahr. Finish this leg in Thekkady with a Periyar Lake wildlife boat ride and a spice plantation walk that is taken by a guide and makes for a very interesting experience for children.
An overnight stay in a traditional Kettuvallam through the backwaters of Alleppey includes both an afternoon cruise on the canals, dinner made aboard by a dedicated crew, and a quiet night on the water. The trek through paddy fields, village canals, and open lagoons at a leisurely pace is always the most discussed experience of any family holiday in Kerala.
After continuous days of sightseeing, Kovalam's Lighthouse Beach gives family time with no packed schedule. Children play in the shallows, adults take a rest or a consultation in Ayurveda, and the group reunites before going home. Varkala is an alternative for the family without very young children and it has a clifftop setting and a more peaceful coastal feel.
An overnight stay on traditional Kettuvallam, via Alleppey's canals and lagoons. Meals are made onboard by a dedicated crew, the pace is relaxed, and the experience is like no other that can be found in India. Consistently, the most talked about memory families that bring back from Kerala.
A leisurely motorised boat ride on the Periyar Lake in the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary inside Thekkady. Families scour the forested shores for elephants, sambar and wild boar, and bird species. Accessible to all age groups, including young children and seniors, with no strenuous physical activity required.
A guided walk through working tea estates where visitors see plucking in action, follow the processing sequence from leaf to cup, and taste multiple grades of tea. The Kannan Devan Tea Museum is an added structure that is used as an introduction for families looking for context to walk the estates.
A ninety-minute guided tour through the cultivation of cardamom, pepper, cinnamon, and nuts. One of the best ways to make a destination truly educational to kids, without coming off as a classroom. Available by organised plantation visit at Thekkady area.
The lanes of Fort Kochi cover colonial architecture, the Jewish Synagogue on Paradesi Street, the Dutch Palace murals, and the Chinese fishing nets are all within walking distance. Safe, engaging, and accessible to all age group,s including young children and elderly family members.
An evening Kathakali show in Kochi introduces families to one of the oldest classical art forms in Kerala. Pre-show makeup demonstrations are especially interesting for children, and the storytelling tradition behind the performance is clearly and directly explained.
Home to the endangered Nilgiri Tahr, this well-managed national park near Munnar is rewarding for families with close wildlife sightings on a well-made access route. Entry passes need to be booked online in advance, something that we arrange as part of all Munnar itineraries, to prevent any same-day availability problems in peak season.
Planning a Kerala trip as a family is a different exercise from planning one as a couple or as a solo traveller. You are working across multiple leave calendars, dealing with varying physical capacities, and trying to set a reasonable pace for all members of the group, both the youngest and the oldest.
October to March is a sure sign to go for travel. The weather is stable and clear in all major destinations, and wildlife activity at Periyar is at its most visible. December to January is peak demand: Houseboat slots, Eravikulam entry passes, and preferred hotel categories fill up early. Families that are targeting this window should finalize their itinerary by early October.
April and May are good months for those families who do not want to be among the crowds that visit in the December months. Munnar is even relatively cool during summer, June to September is monsoon season: Visually spectacular but with limitations for outdoor activities, including Periyar Lake boat ride, bamboo rafting, and beach swimming.
On the ground, carrying motion sickness medication for the Ghats drives into Munnar and Thekkady. Use bottled water the entire time. Carry a sufficient amount of cash before the houseboat, as it is not easy to have access to an ATM near the boarding areas. Communicate dietary requirements to us prior to, and we communicate this to all properties and houseboat crews before the onset of travel.
