Kerala Kanyakumari With Guruvayur Tour From Cochin
Kerala Kanyakumari With Guruvayur Tour From Cochin
Why do you want to visit the magical land of Kerala? Of course, you would say for its beauty and backwater scenes. But Kerala has a lot more to offer apart from its scenic views and backwaters.
It is the land of culture, art, and heritage. The rich heritage of Kerala has many inspiring tales. Kerala Kanyakumari Tour Package will take you on this heritage journey where you will get an insight into the heritage place. However, the tour will also cover the most significant part - the sun and sand adventures.
The ancient temples of Kerala are known for beautiful carvings and history. Of course, you can read about the temples online, but when you visit these temples, you will experience a divine aura.
Also, each ancient temple has a significant story attracted to it, so you will love to explore the temple scenes. Ideally, Kerala is known for its water sports and beach scenes. You can explore many other adventures on your tour.
If you are a foodie - Kerala won't disappoint you. The mouthwatering food of Kerala will give you all the reasons to smile. When you head for a village tour, you will get up close to the life of villagers. And this journey will give you real satisfaction. Apart from temples and churches, you can explore small villages in Kerala.
Kanyakumari will also be a part of this wonderful tour. You can witness the last land place of India. It's a place that you would not want to miss, right? Book this awe-inspiring tour and get ready to explore Kerala.
Main Attractions:
Kumbalanghini Village - Keralian experience - Crab farm - Banana leaves weaving - Chinese fishing net - Toddy tapping - Rubber tapping - Beedi making - Adi Shankaracharya's birthplace - Guruvayurappan temple - Elephant Sanctuary - Mattupetty Dam - Echo Point - Eravikulam (Rajamalai) National Park - Kumily Spice Village - Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary - Backwater cruising - Jatayu Earth Center - Swami Vivekananda Rock Memorial - Kanyakumari Mandir - Tri-Samudra Milan - Gandhi Mandapam- Padmanabh Swami temple - Raja Ravi Varma Art Gallery - Kovalam beach.
Let's look at the itinerary:
Tour Plan
Day 01: Arrive at Kochi – Kumbalanghini Village – Kaladi – Guruwayur (93 km / 01-02 Hours)
- Once you reach Kochi, our driver will pick you up from Kochi airport or railway station.
- On reaching your hotel, you can check in and freshen up. Have some snacks, and our driver will take you to the most wonderful village - Kumbalanghini Village. It's an old village known for its heritage and temples.
- Here, you can opt for an eco-friendly village tour to learn about the local life of the villagers.
- Moreover, you can have many other experiences in the village like - authentic Keralian experience, visiting a crab farm, banana leaves weaving, Chinese fishing net, toddy tapping, rubber tapping, beedi making, etc.
- A complete village tour will give you an insight into the place.
- After your tour, our driver will take you to Kaladi to visit Adi Shankaracharya's birthplace. You can talk to priests at the place to know more about its significance.
- After that, our driver will take you to Guruvayur, also known as Bhooloka Vaikuntam.
- Have your dinner and retire for the day.
Day 02: Guruwayur To Munnar (178 km / 06-07 Hours)
- It is the day to move to another location - Munnar.
- Get up early and have your delicious breakfast.
- After which, our driver will take you to Guruvayurappan temple, where Shri Krishna is worshiped in his child form. At Guruwayur Temple, men have to wear loongi without a shirt, and women have to wear a saree - as a rule.
- The temple has many ancient tales, and you can sit at the temple to learn more about its importance.
- You will enjoy adventure at Elephant Sanctuary - your next stop if you love adventure.
- After which, our driver will take you to Munnar.
- The drive to Munnar will be a scenic one.
- Once you reach Munnar, you can check into your hotel and relax.
- Have your delicious dinner and retire for the day.
Day 03: Munnar Local sightseeing
- Get up to the relaxing views of Munnar.
- Have your breakfast and get ready for the local Munnar excursion.
- Our driver will first take you to Mattupetty Dam. You can enjoy a speed boat ride at the place for adventure and thrill.
- After which, you can visit Echo Point and Eravikulam (Rajamalai) National Park.
- Echo Point is a great place to watch the scenic views.
- Afterward, our driver will take you to tea gardens, and you will get an insight into the tea-making process.
- It is time to head back to your hotel.
- Have your dinner and retire for the day.
Day 04: Munnar To Thekkady (Periyar) (92 Km, 2-3 Hrs)
- It is the day to move to the most fascinating place - Thekkady.
- Have your delicious breakfast, and get ready for the drive.
- After which, our driver will take you to Thekkady.
- On the way, you can visit Kumily Spice Village to get an insight into the spice-making process.
- On reaching the place, check into your hotel and freshen up.
- Relax for some time, and our driver will take you to the famous Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. You can explore the place for its wilderness and scenic views.
- Boat rides are available on prior bookings.
- A visit to Periyar Lake will delight you. The Wildlife Park is home to rare breeds of animals and birds.
- After an eventful day, head back to your hotel for a night's stay.
- Have your dinner and retire for the day.
Day 05: Thekkady (Periyar) To Alleppy (138 Km, 3-4 Hrs)
- You can get up early to enjoy the scenic sunrise and get ready to seize the day.
- Have your delicious breakfast, and our driver will take you to the most exotic place in Kerala - Alleppey.
- You can check into your hotel or a pre-booked houseboat on reaching Alleppey.
- In the evening - you can enjoy the backwater cruising amidst wonderful coconut lagoons and green paddy fields. It's a sight to behold. Do capture scenic shots through your lens.
- It is time to head back for a night stay.
- Have your dinner and retire for the day.
Day 06: Alleppey To Jatayu Nature Park To Trivandrum (153 Km, 4-5 Hrs)
- Get up to the mesmerizing views of Alleppey.
- Have your delicious breakfast and head to the most popular place - Trivandrum.
- On the way, you can visit the Jatayu Earth Center to witness the Jatayu sculpture, a symbol of women’s safety and honor.
- Ideally, you can take a cable ride at the world’s largest bird sculpture (200 feet long and 150 feet wide).
- You will have a wonderful time here.
- By evening, you will reach Trivandrum.
- On reaching the place, check into your hotel and freshen up.
- Have your dinner and retire for the day.
Day 07: Trivandrum To Kanyakumari And Back To Trivandrum (98 Km, 01-02 Hrs)
- It is the day to explore the last land of India - Kanyakumari.
- Have your delicious breakfast and get ready to leave for Kanyakumari.
- Once you reach Kanyakumari, you can take a Ferry ride to Swami Vivekanand Rock Memorial. It is a place where Swami Vivekananda meditated.
- You can witness the beauty of the sunset from the place.
- After that, our driver will take you to Kanyakumari Mandir (men have to go without shirts, sandos or T-shirts here).
- After that, visit Tri-Samudra Milan and Gandhi Mandapam.
- It is time to head back to Trivandrum.
- Have your dinner and retire for the day.
Day 08: Trivandrum Local sightseeing and Drop Trivandrum
- It is the last day of your marvelous Kerala tour.
- Have your breakfast and get ready for the local tour of Trivandrum.
- After which, our driver will take you to Padmanabh Swami temple (men have to wear plain white/black loongi and Ladies have to wear a saree).
- Then visit the Raja Ravi Varma Art Gallery.
- Have fun visiting these places, and head to Kovalam Beach - the most famous beach in Kerala. Spend quality time with your loved ones at the beach.
- After which, our driver will drop you at the airport or railway station.
- You will take amazing memories of this Kerala tour along with you.