8-Hour Kanyakumari Tour from Trivandrum with Vivekananda Rock

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 See the stunning Kumari Amman Temple, an ornate temple and pilgrimage site
• 02 Examine original relics, books, journals, and documents linked to Gandhi at Gandhi Mandapam
• 03 Visit Padmanabhapuram Palace, a Travancore-era palace
• 04 Marvel at the sunset at the confluence of three water bodies
• 05 Enjoy a ferry ride to Vivekananda Rock

Embark on a full-day tour to Kanyakumari, the southernmost tip of India and an important pilgrim centre, with a local expert. Visit Kumari Amman Temple, Thanumalayan Temple, Padmanabhapuram Palace, and Gandhi Mandapam, then witness the confluence of three water bodies - the Indian Ocean, the Bay of Bengal, and the Arabian Sea. Marvel at Vivekananda Rock, where Goddess Kanyakumari is believed to have performed tapas in devotion to Lord Shiva, according to legend.

Marvel at Vivekananda Rock, where Goddess Kanyakumari is believed to have performed tapas in devotion to Lord Shiva, according to legend.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Trivandrum, Kanyakumari

Languages English, Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Trivandrum to Kanyakumari Highlights

• Meet your guide and begin the tour. See Kumari Amman Temple, which reflects the cultural history of India dating back 3,000 years. Entry is only for Hindus.

• Continue to Gandhi Mandapam and learn the historical facts associated with Mahatma Gandhi, Kasturba, and the Indian freedom struggle.

• Proceed to Thanumalayan Temple, the only temple in the world where the Holy Trinity of Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva are enshrined. Also see the towering 22-foot Hanuman statue.

• Visit Padmanabhapuram Palace, located a little away from the city centre. It offers glimpses into the lifestyle of Maharajas from centuries ago.

• Move on to Kanyakumari, well known for its sunrise and sunset and the

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Bottled water

• Private transportation

• Parking fees

• Entry ticket for Vivekananda Rock

• Toll

• English-speaking Indian tour guide

• All applicable taxes

What's Not Included

• Coffee and/or tea

• Dinner

• Lunch

• Alcoholic beverages

• Camera/video entry fee

• Tips and gratuities

• Personal expenses

Know before you go

• Pick-up and drop-off will be from Trivandrum or Kovalam.

• Pickup location: central hotels in Trivandrum/Kovalam or Trivandrum International Airport.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Trivandrum, Kerala, India

Tour start

Unnamed Road, Nanjai Edayar, Tamil Nadu 638182, India

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.