Kanyakumari Guided Sightseeing Tour From Trivandrum
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Trip Overview
Take a tour of Kanyakumari (Cape Comorin) with an expert guide. The headland on the Indian Ocean forming the Southernmost tip of the Indian subcontinent and a great centre for art and religion for centuries.
Highlights
- A private guided tour of the town of Kanyakumari.
- Visit the summer Palace of Travancore Kingdom.
- Enjoy a delicious South Indian meal at a local restaurant.
- Visit Kanyakumari Devi temple & Gandhi Memorial.
Detailed Overview
En route visit Padmanbhapuram Palace, the summer palace of the erstwhile Travancore Kingdom. Asia’s largest wooden palace complex, it was once the capital of Travancore and is considered today as the finest example of traditional Keralan architecture. Get an insight into the life of the Maharajas of Travancore. Its oldest sections date back to 1550. Proceed to the town for an authentic Thali lunch in a local restaurant (South Indian Vegetarian meal). Continue your journey with a visit of the Kanyakumari Devi Temple, a beautifully decorated sea facing temple at the tip of the subcontinent. Its legends say that the goddess Kumari, an avatar of the Goddess Devi, conquered herself the demons and gain freedom for the world. Later observe the Gandhi Memorial. Symbolically placed at the end of the Land, this memorial is designed in the form of an Odissi Temple imagined by Hindu, Christian and Muslim architects. The central plinth store some of the Mahatma’s ashes before they were immersed in the sea. On your way back to the hotel in Kovalam visit the Suchindram Temple. This pilgrim centre is dedicated to the Monkey God, Lord Hanuman and is famous for its 17th-century sculptures.
Itinerary
- Pick up from Trivandrum/Kovalam hotel or residence at 8:00 am
- Visit Padmanabhapuram Palace.
- Enjoy the sumptuous South Indian Thali
- Visit Kanyakumari Devi Temple & Gandhi memorial.
- On the way back visit Suchindrum temple
Basic Details
Inclusions
- Travel by air-conditioned car
- English speaking guide for the tour.
- Entrance charges at palaces and temples.
- Meal- South Indian style cuisine.
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Important Information
- You will receive complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, in your Booking Confirmation Voucher
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from Thiruvananthapuram/Kovalam hotel or residence at city limits only
- The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
Meet-up Information/Reporting Point
- Meet & Greet your friendly driver at Trivandrum/Kovalam hotel or residence
- Operator will be in contact with you to coordinate the pick up time and itinerary
₹ 3300 Per Person
