Kerala Temple Tour – 06 Nights - 07 Days
Trivandrum – Kanyakumari – Alleppey – Cochin – Guruvayoor
Details of this tour
Duration: 07 days
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Overview & Tour At Glance
Detailed Itinerary
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Kerala is a land of mystical ancient temples.
As a popular tourist destination, “God’s Own Country” Kerala brings millions of tourists to its beaches, backwaters, Ayurveda-inspired resorts, scenic landscapes, hill stations, and ports.
But it is also a land of ancient temples that are custodians of the region’s rich cultural, architectural, and spiritual heritage.
Our “KeralaTemple Tour” is where Keralan spirituality and civilizational mystique meets the charm of Alleppey backwaters, beaches of India’s southernmost tip Kanyakumari and the allure of Cochin’s maritime
spice trade history.
It is an appropriately paced 06-day itinerary that covers all the must-see temples (and a host of other cultural attractions) in Trivandrum, Kanyakumari, Guruvayoor, and Cochin.
Itinerary at a Glance
01
Day
Arrival at Trivandrum Airport
02
Day
Day Trip to Kanyakumari | Temple Town Tour
03
Day
Drive to Alleppey | Stopover at Janardana Swami and Other Temples
04
Day
Alleppey | Wading Through the Backwaters
05
Day
Cochin | Drive
06
Day
Guruvayoor | Drive and Temple Tour
07
Day
Drive back to Cochin | Fly Out, End of Tour
Itineraries
01
Day
Arrival in Cochin Trivandrum | Transfer to Hotel
Staff of LIT with receive you on arrival at the Trivandrum International Airport (Thiruvananthapuram). You’ll be transported to your hotel.
02
Day
Daytrip to Kanyakumari | Temple Town Tour
The convergence of India Ocean, Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal, Kanyakumari —India’s southernmost point— takes its name from the goddess it is named after Kanya Kumari (an avatar of goddess Parvati, the divine mother goddess (2 hours 30 min drive from Trivandrum/94km/ 58 miles).
You’ll spend the day exploring its ancient temples Thanumalayan Temple, Kumari Amman Temple, Kanyakumari Tirupati Temple, Nagaraja, and the Vivekananda Rock Memorial.
And of course, you will witness the sea at the end of India’s mainland.
03
Day
Drive to Alleppey | Stopover route at Janardana Swami and Other Temples
After breakfast on day 3, you’ll set out to the most exotic of all Keralan backwaters—Alleppey, a hub of tourism (drive time 6 hour 20 min/ 236 km/ 146 miles).
On the way over, you will stop at the Janardana Swami Temple in the city of Varkala. Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, this thousand-year-old temple is one of the state’s most important religious centers.
04
Day
Alleppey | Wading Through the Backwaters
On day 4, you will discover and explore the Alleppey backwater and spend a night on a traditional houseboat as it gently floats through the maze of canals and water bodies. A memorable sunset and sunrise, and a moonlight night.
05
Day
Drive to Cochin | Exploring Maritime History
On day 5, you will drive back to Cochin, and spend the rest of the day exploring the port city.
Must-see attractions: Santa Cruz Cathedral,
Mattancherry Palace, Marine Drive Boulevard, and the beach.
06
Day
Guruvayur | Drive and Temple Tour
The next morning, you will drive to Guruvayur which is famous for its Guruvayur Sri Krishna Temple. The town also has a famous elephant sanctuary (2 hours 10 min drive time/ 85 km/ 52 miles).
07
Day
Drive back to Cochin | Fly Out, End of Tour
The next day you will drive back to Cochin (2 hour 10 min), and fly out to your next destination.
