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Kovalam Getaway with Kanyakumari extension(3 Nights)

Trivandrum, Kovalam, Kanyakumari, Trivandrum

for Senior Citizens, Getaway Seeker

Holiday Overview

Vivekananda Memorial (Nivalink Trip Dated - 15 November 2011)
Vivekananda Memorial
(Nivalink Trip Dated - 15 November 2011)

Kovalam Getaway allows guests to explore in and around popular beach destination of Kovalam and heritage / pilgrimage destination of Kanyakumari.

Route

Kovalam(2) - Kanyakumari(1)

Summarised Itinerary
  • Day-1 Arrival at Trivandrum. Proceed to Kovalam. Visit Napier Zoo, Padmanabha Swamy Temple and Hawa Beach in the evening.
  • Day-2 Visit to Neyyar Dam
  • Day-3 Proceed to Kanyakumari. Visit Temples and Vivekananda Rock Memorial
  • Day-4 Departure
Sightseeing Summary

Kanyakumari - Kumari Amman Temple (1.00 kms), Vivekananda Memorial (1.00 kms), Baywatch Wax Museum (2.00 kms), Thanumalayan temple Suchindram (13.00 kms), Padmanabhapuram Palace (33.00 kms)

Kovalam - Hawa Beach and Lighthouse Beach (3.00 kms), Padmanabhaswamy Temple (11.00 kms), Napier Museum (14.00 kms), Aruvikkara (27.00 kms), Neyyar Dam (42.00 kms), Crocodile Rehabilitation and Research Centre (42.00 kms)

Preferred Arrival /Departure Destination
Arrival - Trivandrum Departure - Trivandrum
Best Season to Travel
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Popular Extensions to the Itinerary

There are many nature centric sightseeing options (e.g. Waterfalls) on the Kanyakumari - Tirunelveli route and guests are able to visit all that given an additional night stay in Kanyakumari.

Distances
  • Trivandrum to Kovalam -11 kms (0.5 hrs)
  • Kovalam to Kanyakumari -82 kms (2 hrs)
  • Kanyakumari to Trivandrum -85 kms (2.5 hrs)
Route

Trivandrum - Kovalam(2) - Kanyakumari(1) - Trivandrum

Detailed Itinerary

Day-1 Arrival at Trivandrum. Proceed to Kovalam. Visit Napier Zoo, Padmanabha Swamy Temple and Hawa Beach in the evening. Arrival at Trivandrum. Proceed to Kovalam. Kovalam is a renowned beach destination in South Kerala visited for its premium / luxury resorts offering excellent views of the Arabian Sea. Visit Napier Zoo, Padmanabha Swamy Temple and Hawa Beach in the evening.

Day-2 Visit to Neyyar Dam 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-3 Proceed to Kanyakumari. Visit Temples and Vivekananda Rock Memorial Proceed to Kanyakumari (85 kms - 2 hours). Visit the Suchindram Temple, Kumari Amman Temple (Shaktipeetha Temple), Vivekananda Rock Memorial (Requires a boat ride) and Wax Museum. In the evening enjoy the sunset.

Day-4 Departure Proceed to Trivandrum (100 kms - 2.5 hours), Visit Padmanabhapuram Palace enroute, time permitting and depart for onward journey.

Detailed Sightseeing

Kanyakumari :

  • Kumari Amman Temple - The Kumari Amman Temple in Kanyakumari is a Devi temple located on the shore and is considered one of the Shakti Peetha temples. The temple and the adjoining ghat, situated overlooking the shore, attract tourists from all over the world.

  • Vivekananda Memorial - Vivekananda Rock Memorial is where Swami Vivekananda, great philosopher is believed to have meditated. The memorial stands on one of two rocks located about 500 meters off mainland accessible by a boat. There is also a 133 feet tall statue of Tamil saint-poet Thiruvalluvar right next to it.

  • Baywatch Wax Museum - Baywatch is a a water park and also has a a wax museum having statues of many personalities, actors and eminent leaders.

  • Thanumalayan temple Suchindram - Thanumalayan temple is a unique temple built in 17th century representing trinity of Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva. The temple has a 7 story 40 meters tall gopuram and is impressive in its architecture and well visited all round the year.

  • Padmanabhapuram Palace - Padmanabhapuram Palace between Nagercoil and Trivandrum is example of 17th Century Kerala Archtecture. The palace is located at the foot of the Veli Hills, which form a part of the Western Ghats and part of old fortress..

Kovalam :

  • Hawa Beach and Lighthouse Beach - Hawa Beach and lighthouse beach interconnect each other and have a number of bars and beachside restaurants connecting them. At both ends there are number of hotels stacked next to each other. Guests arrive here in the evening for the sunset and then hangaround at one of the restaurat / Bars / Curio shops. Mornings one can see fishermen at work taking out fresh catch from their nets.

  • Padmanabhaswamy Temple - Padmanabhaswamy Temple (1566) is a Lord Vishnu temple in Trivandrum and one of the richest temple trusts in India and one the most visited temples in Kerala. The 100-foot seven-tier gopuram made in the Pandyan style architecture is the prime attraction for tourists.

  • Napier Museum - Napier Museum (1855) is an art and natural history museum situated in Trivandurm. Napier Museum is an art and natural history museum situated in Thiruvananthapuram. Museum is closed on Mondays.

  • Aruvikkara - Aruvikkara is a village at 17 kms from Trivandrum having a reservoir and garden that is renowned for its ancient Bhagavathi temple dedicated to Durga

  • 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 and Research Centre, Lakeside garden and a Watch tower.

  • Crocodile Rehabilitation and Research Centre - A crocodile farm was started at Neyyar Dam in 1977 for providing a safe haven for crocodiles. The number of crocodiles varies as muggers are raised and released to the Neyyar river and lake near the dam site. It also accommodates other reptiles like snakes that are caught straying at the tribal villages before they are released back into the sanctuary.

Destination Overview

Trivandrum - Trivandrum is a state capital of Kerala and access point to visit Beach Resorts of Kovalam / Varkala and plantation highlands around Ponmudi.

Kovalam - Kovalam is one of the few developed beach retreats in India alongside Goa and home to several luxury beach resorts.

Kanyakumari - Kanyakumari is a pilgrimage and spiritual destination. Kanyakumari is a popular 1-night destination for overseas groups to Tamilnadu.

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Distances
  • Trivandrum to Kovalam -11 kms (0.5 hrs)
  • Kovalam to Kanyakumari -82 kms (2 hrs)
  • Kanyakumari to Trivandrum -85 kms (2.5 hrs)

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Distances
  • Trivandrum to Kovalam -11 kms (0.5 hrs)
  • Kovalam to Kanyakumari -82 kms (2 hrs)
  • Kanyakumari to Trivandrum -85 kms (2.5 hrs)

Expert Speak

Guests looking to explore Kanyakumari fully and enjoy Sunrise and Sunset choose to stay in Kanyakumari instead of a day visit from Kovalam.

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