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Thiruvananthapuram: One-Day Trip to Kanyakumari and Poovar

By Chuttibaaz
Free cancellation available
Price is ฿5,477 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 12h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

  • Enjoy a scenic mangrove boat ride through the tranquil backwaters of Poovar
  • Visit the historic Suchindram Thanumalayan Temple,dedicated to the Hindu Trinity
  • Take a ferry ride to the iconic Vivekananda Rock Memorial & Thiruvalluvar Statue
  • Explore the sacred Kanyakumari Amman Temple and the vibrant local market
  • Witness a spectacular sunset at Kanyakumari Sunset Point, where three seas meet

Activity location

    • Thiruvananthapuram
    • Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Thiruvananthapuram
    • Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India

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ChuttiS11-01/Car+Driver+Boat Charge

  • Activity duration is 12 hours12h
    12h
  • English

Includes a private air-conditioned vehicle with a professional driver, along with applicable boat charges.

Language options: English
Price details
฿5,476.93 x 1 Adult฿5,476.93
Total
Price is ฿5,476.93

ChuttiS11-02/Car+Driver+Boat Charge+Lunch

  • Activity duration is 12 hours12h
    12h
  • English

Includes a private air-conditioned vehicle with a professional driver, boat charges, and lunch.

Language options: English
Price details
฿6,132.85 x 1 Adult฿6,132.85
Total
Price is ฿6,132.85
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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private air-conditioned vehicle with a professional driver for the entire tour, along with pickup and drop-off from your hotel, airport, or railway station.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Boat charges for the mangrove shikara ride in Poovar and ferry to Vivekananda Rock Memorial and Thiruvalluvar Statue.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Visits to Suchindram Thanumalayan Temple and Kanyakumari Amman Temple as per the itinerary.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Lunch at a local restaurant (included only when the lunch option is selected; otherwise, payable directly).
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entrance fees to monuments and temples included.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    All applicable taxes and service charges included.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Tour guide services (this is a self-guided tour)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Personal expenses not mentioned in the inclusions
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Camera or video charges at monuments or attractions
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Tips or service charge for the driver or boat operators
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Any additional activities or services not specified in the itinerary

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Nudity
  • Not suitable for: People over 95 years

What you can expect

08:00 AM – Departure from Thiruvananthapuram
Your day trip begins with a pick-up from your hotel, airport, or railway station in Thiruvananthapuram. Travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle along scenic coastal roads towards the southern tip of India, passing coconut groves, small villages, and lush countryside.

08:30 – 09:00 AM – Visit Aalimalai Shiva Temple
Distance: ~25 km | Travel Time: ~30 minutes
Visit this peaceful hilltop temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Surrounded by greenery, the temple offers a calm and spiritual start to the day.

09:00 – 09:20 AM – Drive to Poovar
Distance: ~8 km | Travel Time: ~20 minutes

09:20 – 10:30 AM – Poovar Mangrove Forest Boat Ride
Enjoy a relaxing shikara boat ride through the mangrove forests of Poovar. Cruise along narrow backwater channels surrounded by lush greenery, small islands, and fishing villages. Poovar is known for its unique landscape where the river, lake, sea, and beach meet.

10:30 – 11:45 AM – Drive to Suchindram Thanumalayan Temple
Distance: ~50 km | Travel Time: ~1 hour 15 minutes
Continue towards Suchindram in Tamil Nadu, passing rural landscapes and local towns.

11:45 AM – 12:00 PM – Visit Suchindram Temple
Explore the historic Thanumalayan Temple, dedicated to the Hindu trinity—Lord Shiva, Vishnu, and Brahma. The temple is famous for its tall gopuram, intricate carvings, and musical stone pillars.

12:00 – 12:30 PM – Drive to Kanyakumari
Distance: ~13 km | Travel Time: ~30 minutes

01:00 – 02:00 PM – Lunch Break
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in Kanyakumari, where you can try traditional South Indian dishes and relax near the seaside.

03:00 – 04:00 PM – Ferry Ride to Sea Monuments
Take a ferry ride to visit:
• Vivekananda Rock Memorial – Built on the rock where Swami Vivekananda meditated in 1892.
• Thiruvalluvar Statue – A 133-foot statue of the renowned Tamil poet and philosopher Thiruvalluvar.

04:00 – 04:30 PM – Visit Kanyakumari Amman Temple
Visit this sacred temple dedicated to Goddess Parvati, located close to the sea and known for its spiritual importance.

04:30 – 05:30 PM – Local Market & Leisure Time
Explore Kanyakumari’s lively local market, known for seashell handicrafts, souvenirs, spices, and handmade jewellery.

05:30 – 05:40 PM – Drive to Kanyakumari Sunset Point
Distance: ~2 km | Travel Time: ~10 minutes

05:40 – 06:10 PM – Sunset View
Enjoy the beautiful sunset where the Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal, and Indian Ocean meet. Sunset viewing is subject to weather conditions.

06:30 – 08:30 PM – Return to Thiruvananthapuram
Distance: ~90 km | Travel Time: ~2 hours
After sunset, drive back to Thiruvananthapuram.

08:30 PM – Drop-off
Arrival and drop-off at your hotel, airport, or railway station, concluding a memorable day of nature, culture, and spiritual exploration.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    • Thiruvananthapuram
    • Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Thiruvananthapuram
    • Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India