5-Day South India Tour from Thiruvananthapuram with Kovalam and Ponmudi

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Visit the serene white-sand beaches in Kovalam
• 02 Go for a shopping spree in the local markets of Thiruvananthapuram
• 03 Visit the magnificently built temples and palaces in Kanyakumari
• 04 Relax and watch sunsets at Shangumugham Beach

Check out the ancient architecture of Thiruvananthapuram and sail through the backwaters of Poovar. Visit the serene white-sand beaches of Kovalam, explore the Western Ghats mountain range and the Kallar forest at Ponmudi Hill Station, and discover the historically famous temples and majestic palaces of Kanyakumari, the "Virgin Princess" town.

Visit the serene white-sand beaches of Kovalam, explore the Western Ghats mountain range and the Kallar forest at Ponmudi Hill Station, and discover the historically famous temples and majestic palaces of Kanyakumari, the "Virgin Princess" town.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Trivandrum, Ponmudi, Kanyakumari, Kovalam

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Arrival in Thiruvananthapuram and Poovar Backwaters

• Arrive in Thiruvananthapuram and meet your tour guide.
• Visit the Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple. This Hindu temple is known for its unique Chera style of architecture, and its main deity is Lord Vishnu. The temple has long been an enigma, mainly because of its reputation as one of the richest in the world and the treasures held in its vaults.
• Go shopping in the local markets.
• Visit the Poovar backwaters. The Poovar backwaters are rich in flora and fauna. While cruising through the backwaters, you can easily spot water birds such as the kingfisher, Brahminy kite, night heron, sea egret, black darter, Indian cormorant eagle, and many more.
• Overnight stay at the hotel.

2

Day 02

Museums, Art Gallery and Sunset in Kovalam

• Visit local attractions, including Napier Museum, Sri Chitra Art Gallery, Kuthiramalika Palace Museum, and Veli Tourist Village, which has an excellent waterfront park with a wide range of aqua entertainment facilities such as fishponds, wading pools, and landscaped gardens.

• Watch the stunning sunset at Shangumugham Beach.

• Overnight stay at the hotel.

3

Day 03

Temples, Palace and Forts of Kanyakumari

• Visit the following places in Kanyakumari:

  • Vivekananda Rock Memorial

  • Thiruvalluvar Statue

  • Padmanabhapuram Palace

  • Thanumalayan Temple

  • Kumari Amman Temple

  • Vattakottai Fort

• Overnight stay at the hotel.

4

Day 04

Sightseeing Around Ponmudi Hill Station

• Go sightseeing around Ponmudi, including the Kallar forest.

• Overnight stay in Ponmudi Hill Station.

5

Day 05

Early Morning in Ponmudi and Return to Thiruvananthapuram

• Go for early morning sightseeing in Ponmudi.

• Depart for Thiruvananthapuram.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Accommodation on a twin-sharing basis
• Air-conditioned car
• Sightseeing facilities at all destinations
• Daily breakfast at hotels
• All taxes and service charges

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India

Tour start

Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.