8 Night 8 Days Guruvayoor / Munnar / Thekkady / Kumarakam / Kovalam / Kanyakumari Tour Package

Tour Description

This package offers a spiritual and scenic journey through Kerala, starting with the sacred temple town of Guruvayoor, followed by the lush green hills of Munnar, the wildlife and spice plantations of Thekkady, the serene backwaters of Kumarakom, the golden beaches of Kovalam, and finally the historic southern tip of India Kanyakumari. A perfect mix of pilgrimage, mountains, wildlife, backwaters, and beaches ideal for families, couples, and culture seekers.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival at Guruvayoor

• Arrival at Kochi / Guruvayoor, transfer to hotel.
• Visit the famous Guruvayoor Temple (Lord Krishna shrine).
• Explore nearby attractions: Mammiyoor Temple & Elephant Sanctuary.
• Overnight stay in Guruvayoor.

Day 2: Guruvayoor → Munnar (Approx. 5–6 hrs drive)

• After breakfast, drive to Munnar.
• En route stop at Cheeyappara & Valara Waterfalls.
• Evening visit to Tea Museum & Blossom Park.
• Overnight stay in Munnar.

Day 3: Munnar Full-Day Exploration

• Visit Eravikulam National Park (Nilgiri Tahr spotting & hill views).
• Explore Mattupetty Dam, Echo Point, Kundala Lake.
• Optional: Boating, Trekking, or Paragliding.
• Evening: Kathakali or Kalaripayattu Show.
• Overnight stay in Munnar.

Day 4: Munnar → Thekkady (Approx. 3–4 hrs drive)

• After breakfast, drive to Thekkady.
• Visit a Spice Plantation tour.
• Afternoon: Periyar Lake Boating / Canoeing (chance to see elephants & wildlife).
• Evening: Kalaripayattu Martial Arts Show.
• Optional: Jungle trekking or Ayurvedic massage.
• Overnight stay in Thekkady.

Day 5: Thekkady → Kumarakom (Approx. 4–5 hrs drive)

• Morning optional: Nature Walk or Bamboo Rafting in Periyar.
• Drive to Kumarakom Backwaters.
• Visit Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary.
• Evening: Relax by the lakeside or take a sunset boat ride.
• Overnight stay in Kumarakom.

Day 6: Kumarakom → Kovalam (Approx. 5–6 hrs drive)

• After breakfast, proceed to Kovalam.
• Explore Lighthouse Beach, Hawa Beach & Samudra Beach.
• Evening sunset at Lighthouse Beach.
• Overnight stay in Kovalam.

Day 7: Kovalam Leisure / Poovar Excursion

• Day at leisure on the beach.
• Optional excursion: Poovar Island backwater cruise.
• Visit Padmanabhaswamy Temple & Trivandrum city attractions.
• Evening: Enjoy an Ayurvedic spa session.
• Overnight stay in Kovalam.

Day 8: Kovalam → Kanyakumari (Approx. 3–4 hrs drive)

• After breakfast, drive to Kanyakumari.
• Visit Vivekananda Rock Memorial, Thiruvalluvar Statue, Kanyakumari Temple.
• Evening: Watch the sunset at the confluence of Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal & Indian Ocean.
• Overnight stay in Kanyakumari.

Day 9: Kanyakumari → Departure

• Early morning sunrise view at Kanyakumari.
• After breakfast, check out and transfer to Trivandrum/Kochi Airport for onward journey.

Highlights

• Guruvayoor – Famous Krishna Temple, Mammiyoor Temple & Elephant Sanctuary.
• Munnar – Tea Gardens, Eravikulam National Park, Waterfalls & Hill Views.
• Thekkady – Periyar Lake Boating, Spice Plantations, Jungle Trekking & Cultural Shows.
• Kumarakom – Backwaters, Bird Sanctuary & Lakeside Relaxation.
• Kovalam – Famous beaches, Watersports, Poovar Backwaters & Ayurvedic Spa.
• Kanyakumari – Vivekananda Rock Memorial, Temples & Sunrise/Sunset at the confluence of three seas.
• A spiritual, cultural & natural journey through Kerala and beyond.