Kerala with baby mid September

madamdarkin · May 1st, 2009, 04:51

We'll have about two weeks to explore Kerala as part of our three month trip with our baby girl..heading north for july/aug then to goa for a bit then ideally Kerala in september before heading back to goa for a wedding in october...

I've never been to Kerala so am very excited - any tips/ideas/suggestions for a rough plan/itenerary - bearing in mind we have a baby on board!?

bruce3404 · May 1st, 2009, 05:17

Guess it depends on how adventurous you want to be. Certainly an easy trip with a child might involve hanging out at Varkala and then maybe an overnight on a houseboat from Allepey. Of course, there's a lot more to do in Kerala and it depends on how much you want to rough it and what your budget is.

kenneyjacob · May 4th, 2009, 13:37

How old is your baby ?

madamdarkin · May 4th, 2009, 16:01

she'll be nearly one year old then.....

kenneyjacob · May 4th, 2009, 16:04

Considering the baby, its better to avoid trekking. Every other destination, may it be beach, backwaters or house boat cruise, I dont see any issues.

madamdarkin · May 4th, 2009, 16:06

Thanks...yeh not planning trekking really - just want to chill up north and absorb the mountains and fresh air! Never been to Kerala so looking forward!!

vineeth009 · May 6th, 2009, 09:26

it depends on your budget.if you have enough budget then you can have a superb holidays in kerala..if u have one year old baby u cant enjoy the beauty in full.......then also u can visit the beaches,backwaters,houseboats. .etc...and there is no risk in visiting theses places.....

aravindpkl · May 8th, 2009, 18:01

i think the best destination according to your description will be a house boat cruise at kumarakom ,visit to munnar,cherai beach depending on the time available.

ALAIN · May 18th, 2009, 16:42

According to me you have to sgare your two weeks between the backwaters (Allepey), the mountains (Munnar) and a nice beach (Varkala). To travel with a baby, the best way is to rent a taxi. I spent three week in march and I rent a taxi with a very good driver. If you want his coordinates, I can give it to you. He stays in Allepey bt travel all over southern India --> a very good driver + nice guy + good guide.
ALAN - Paris

ALAIN · May 18th, 2009, 16:46

According to me you have to share your two weeks between the backwaters (Allepey), the mountains (Munnar) and a nice beach (Varkala). To travel with a baby, the best way is to rent a taxi. I spent three weeks in march in Kerala and I rent a taxi with a very good driver. If you want his coordinates, I can give it to you. He stays in Allepey bt travel all over southern India --> a very good driver + nice guy + good guide.
Where do you arrive in Kerala (Cochin, Trivandrum) ? by train, by flight ?
ALAN - Paris

chackmatha · May 19th, 2009, 04:12

selling a good driver in Aleppey

madamdarkin · May 19th, 2009, 14:17

Thanks Everyone!! One of my friends from university's family own a farm near Thekdaddy, so we will spend some time at their house and then also go to Alleppy etc - am sure they will be able to recommend a good driver

Funbill, we'll be hitting go around September for a few weeks - I spent a few months there a year before so know my way around, am hoping to rent the same house I did before

vandy · May 21st, 2009, 19:58

Please keep a close eye on the little one in the Backwaters.

I guess she is starting walking at this point of time and will
need close attention with water everywhere.

Thekady to Munnar (vice versa) is spectacular road journey,Lush Tea Estates and wonderfull forrests.

There are Accom Reviews for places you intend visiting in Kerala
in the Hotels section.

My Suggested Itinery is; Cochin - Munnar - Thekady(Kumily)- Kumarakom or Allepey -
Cochin - Goa. This could also be done in Reverse.Keeping travel to a Minimum after your considerable amount of travel Before hand.

Happy Travels

vandy

LilBoy BigTown · May 22nd, 2009, 18:11

Vandy, is the kerala trip on for this year?

r27122003 · May 25th, 2009, 00:56

simple advice.

dont go to Northern Kerala(Trivandrum, Kollam etc)
Just spend your time in and around
ALLEPPY, MUNNAR, THEKKADY, WAYANAD

May 1st, 2009, 04:51	#1
madamdarkin Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Goa for now Posts: 169	Kerala with baby mid September We'll have about two weeks to explore Kerala as part of our three month trip with our baby girl..heading north for july/aug then to goa for a bit then ideally Kerala in september before heading back to goa for a wedding in october... I've never been to Kerala so am very excited - any tips/ideas/suggestions for a rough plan/itenerary - bearing in mind we have a baby on board!?

May 18th, 2009, 16:46	#10
ALAIN Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: PARIS Posts: 3	Two weeks in Kerala According to me you have to share your two weeks between the backwaters (Allepey), the mountains (Munnar) and a nice beach (Varkala). To travel with a baby, the best way is to rent a taxi. I spent three weeks in march in Kerala and I rent a taxi with a very good driver. If you want his coordinates, I can give it to you. He stays in Allepey bt travel all over southern India --> a very good driver + nice guy + good guide. Where do you arrive in Kerala (Cochin, Trivandrum) ? by train, by flight ? ALAN - Paris

May 21st, 2009, 19:58	#13
vandy Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: perth-australia Posts: 1,148	Please keep a close eye on the little one in the Backwaters. I guess she is starting walking at this point of time and will need close attention with water everywhere. Thekady to Munnar (vice versa) is spectacular road journey,Lush Tea Estates and wonderfull forrests. There are Accom Reviews for places you intend visiting in Kerala in the Hotels section. My Suggested Itinery is; Cochin - Munnar - Thekady(Kumily)- Kumarakom or Allepey - Cochin - Goa. This could also be done in Reverse.Keeping travel to a Minimum after your considerable amount of travel Before hand. Happy Travels vandy Last edited by vandy : May 21st, 2009 at 20:06. Reason: Additional Info

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r27122003 Guru Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: kerala, India Posts: 77	simple advice. dont go to Northern Kerala(Trivandrum, Kollam etc) Just spend your time in and around ALLEPPY, MUNNAR, THEKKADY, WAYANAD __________________ from the God's own Country

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May 1st, 2009, 05:17	#2
bruce3404 Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Eugene, Oregon USA Posts: 352	Guess it depends on how adventurous you want to be. Certainly an easy trip with a child might involve hanging out at Varkala and then maybe an overnight on a houseboat from Allepey. Of course, there's a lot more to do in Kerala and it depends on how much you want to rough it and what your budget is.

May 4th, 2009, 13:37	#3
kenneyjacob Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Kerala Posts: 137	How old is your baby ?

May 4th, 2009, 16:01	#4
madamdarkin Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Goa for now Posts: 169	she'll be nearly one year old then.....

May 4th, 2009, 16:04	#5
kenneyjacob Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Kerala Posts: 137	Considering the baby, its better to avoid trekking. Every other destination, may it be beach, backwaters or house boat cruise, I dont see any issues.

May 4th, 2009, 16:06	#6
madamdarkin Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Goa for now Posts: 169	Thanks...yeh not planning trekking really - just want to chill up north and absorb the mountains and fresh air! Never been to Kerala so looking forward!!

May 6th, 2009, 09:26	#7
vineeth009 Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: kerala Posts: 91	it depends on your budget.if you have enough budget then you can have a superb holidays in kerala..if u have one year old baby u cant enjoy the beauty in full.......then also u can visit the beaches,backwaters,houseboats. .etc...and there is no risk in visiting theses places.....

May 8th, 2009, 18:01	#8
aravindpkl Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kerala Posts: 3	i think the best destination according to your description will be a house boat cruise at kumarakom ,visit to munnar,cherai beach depending on the time available.

May 18th, 2009, 16:42	#9
ALAIN Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: PARIS Posts: 3	According to me you have to sgare your two weeks between the backwaters (Allepey), the mountains (Munnar) and a nice beach (Varkala). To travel with a baby, the best way is to rent a taxi. I spent three week in march and I rent a taxi with a very good driver. If you want his coordinates, I can give it to you. He stays in Allepey bt travel all over southern India --> a very good driver + nice guy + good guide. ALAN - Paris

May 19th, 2009, 04:12	#11
chackmatha Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: India Posts: 67	selling a good driver in Aleppey

May 19th, 2009, 14:17	#12
madamdarkin Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Goa for now Posts: 169	Thanks Everyone!! One of my friends from university's family own a farm near Thekdaddy, so we will spend some time at their house and then also go to Alleppy etc - am sure they will be able to recommend a good driver Funbill, we'll be hitting go around September for a few weeks - I spent a few months there a year before so know my way around, am hoping to rent the same house I did before

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