A Family Weekend at Murai: Water Parks, Waterfalls and a River at Your Door

Day 1: Arrive and slow down

Check in by early afternoon. The children will head straight for the pool. Walk the lawns down to the river deck for sunset, then order dinner from one of our partner restaurants and eat on the veranda.

Day 2: Splash day

Dream World is minutes from the gate. Get there when it opens, before the crowds, and stay until lunch. If you have teenagers, swap it for Silver Storm, a little further up the road and great for thrill rides. Back home for a nap, a swim and the gazebo.

Day 3: Waterfalls

Breakfast early, then drive 40 minutes to Athirappilly Falls. Walk to the top viewpoint first, then down to the base if the path is open. Carry on to Vazhachal, ten minutes further, and stop at Thumboormuzhi's butterfly garden on the way back. You'll be home for lunch and a lazy afternoon.

Good to know

• The pool is unsupervised, so children must be watched by an adult at all times.
• The river is beautiful from the deck but not for swimming.
• Pack swimwear, sandals with grip and a light raincoat in monsoon.