Day-1 Arrival at Trivandrum. Proceed to Asthmudi. Evening Boat ride. Arrive at Trivandrum and travel to Ashtamudi (75 kms - 2 hours). Ashtamudi is an eight cornered lake near Kollam renowned for its backwater experience. Evening boat ride in Ashtamudi Lake.
Day-2 Sightseeing in and Around Ashtamudi There are a few options for guests looking to explore around Ashtamudi. Guests may visit Amritapuri, home of renowned Spiritual leader Mata Amritanandamayi (Here free classes on Vedanta, Sanskrit, meditation and yoga are offered) or opt for a visit to Kollam Beach. Guests may also just relax and enjoy a backwater experience.
Day-3 Proceed to Kovalam. Enroute Trivandrum sightseeing. Proceed to Kovalam (90 kms - 2.5 hrs). Kovalam is a renowned beach destination in South Kerala visited for its premium / luxury resorts offering excellent views of the Arabian Sea. Enroute visit Padmanabha Swamy Temple and Napier Zoo at Trivandrum. Evening visit to the Lighthouse / Hawa Beach.
Day-4 Kanyakumari excursion OR Visit to Neyyar Dam Guests have an option for day excursion to Kanyakumari (85 kms - 3 hours), a renowned Pilgrimage and heritage destination OR undertake an excursion to Aruvikkara Dam and Neyyar Dam (Neyyar dam has been developed as a tourist centre and home to popular Lion safari park (where rescued lions are kept in natural environment), Deer park, Boating, Crocodile Rehabilitation etc).
Day-5 Departure Depart to Trivandrum (15 kms) for onward journey.
Trivandrum - Trivandrum is a state capital of Kerala and access point to visit Beach Resorts of Kovalam / Varkala and plantation highlands around Ponmudi.
Ashtamudi - Ashtamudi means, 'eight-armed'. It is a palm-shaped extensive lake and backwaters area with eight prominent arms, adjoining the Kollam town.
Kovalam - Kovalam is one of the few developed beach retreats in India alongside Goa and home to several luxury beach resorts.