Kovalam – 2N → Kanyakumari – 1N → Trivandrum Airport – Drop
Begin your southern India journey with arrival at Trivandrum Airport and a comfortable transfer to Kovalam, where the first evening is dedicated to enjoying the destination’s beaches. The following day brings an introduction to the cultural and historical character of Thiruvananthapuram, the capital of Kerala, with a sightseeing programme covering Padmanabhaswami Temple, Srichitra Art Gallery, Napier Museum and Zoo. After two nights in Kovalam, the journey continues southwards to Kanyakumari, located at the southern tip of the Indian subcontinent. Following hotel check-in, explore the city’s notable attractions, including Padmanbhapuram Palace, Suchithram Temple, Devi Kanyakumari Temple, Vivekananda Memorial, Gandhidham and Trivenisagam. The evening offers an opportunity to witness the sunset in Kanyakumari, before an early start the next morning to watch the sunrise. The tour then concludes with a drive back to Trivandrum Airport for the onward journey, bringing together Kerala’s coastal setting, heritage attractions and the distinctive character of Kanyakumari.
Highlights
- Spend the opening evening along the beaches of Kovalam, setting a relaxed coastal tone for the journey.
- Explore the cultural landmarks of Thiruvananthapuram with visits to Padmanabhaswami Temple, Srichitra Art Gallery, Napier Museum and Zoo.
- Continue south to Kanyakumari, located at the southern tip of the Indian subcontinent, for a change of destination and landscape.
- Discover Kanyakumari's heritage through Padmanbhapuram Palace, Suchithram Temple and Devi Kanyakumari Temple.
- Visit the Vivekananda Memorial, associated with the spiritual leader Swami Vivekananda's meditation at the coastal rock.
- Experience the distinctive atmosphere of Gandhidham and Trivenisagam during the Kanyakumari sightseeing programme.
- Witness both the Kanyakumari sunset and sunrise, creating two contrasting coastal moments within the itinerary.
