Kerala-Kanyakumari Tour Packages

Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu is a very pious pilgrimage stop, with a legend that says that Goddess parashakti retired to one of the caves here to meditate and pray to Lord Shiva, in order to ask for his hand in marriage.

Places to Visit in Kerala and Kanyakumari

The following destinations and attractions can be visited with your exclusive Kerala and Kanyakumari tour package:

Places to See in Kerala

1. Munnar

What’s Special: Forests, savannah, hills, valleys, gushing streams & waterfalls, sprawling tea plantations and winding walkways.

Timings: Throughout the day

Major Attractions: Anamudi Peak, Chinnakanal Waterfalls, Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary, Echo Point, Eravikulam National Park, KDHP Museum, Lock Heart Gap, Mattupetty Dam, Meesapulimala

Transportation Option: Bus, taxi, rented bike, auto-rickshaw

Munnar in Kerala is lovely as a picture postcard. With fragrant tea gardens spread all across this leisure town, Munnar is a perfect escape to plan getaways. The place gives you a chance to find some solace away from the hustle-bustle of the city.

2. Kochi

What’s Special: Natural harbours

Timings: Throughout the day

Major Attractions: Fort Kochi, Mattancherry, Bolgatty & Vypeen Islands, Lulu Shopping Mall, Malayattoor, Cherai & Vypin beach, Kodanad Elephant

Transportation Option: Bus, taxi, rented bike, auto-rickshaw

Kochi serves to be a gateway to numerous tourist destinations in Kerala and is a vibrant hub of visitors. You can shop for local products, especially spices, tea, coffee, a variety of oils, etc. There are numerous historic sites too, giving you a perfect chance to sneak peek at the bygone days.

3. Alleppey

What’s Special: Boat races, beaches, marine products and coir industry

Timings: Throughout the day

Major Attractions: Alappuzha Beach, Marari Beach, Andhakaranazhi Beach, Thumpoly Beach, Punnapra Beach, Thottappally Beach, Ambalappuzha Sri Krishna Temple, St. Mary Forane Church, St. Andrew’s Basilica Arthunkal, Edathua Church, St. Andrew’s Forane Church, Mullakkal Bhagavathy Temple, Mannarasala Sree Nagaraja Temple, Chettikulangara Temple, Chakkulathukavu Temple

Transportation Option: Bus, taxi, auto-rickshaw, ferries, and houseboats

Alleppey is known for its backwater experiences and from serene shikhara rides to houseboat stays, you can enjoy numerous water adventures here. Travellers prefer to spend a night on the cruise boats and take a speed boat or canoe ride to traverse the multiple water channels and a slew of backwater canals that finally amalgamate with the sea.

Places to see in Kanyakumari

1. Vivekananda Rock Memorial

What’s Special: Memorial stands on rock

Nearby Attractions: Thiruvalluvar Statue, Bhagavathy Amman Temple, Gandhi Memorial, Kamarajar Mani Mantapa Monument

Timings: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Transportation Option: Ferry, steamer

Kanyakumari is home to countless tourist attractions that makes your holiday a memorable experience. Vivekananda Rock Memorial is an enormous religious site dedicated to Swami Vivekananda. It is spread across 4 acres of land, and was constructed in the year 1970. The place can be reached by ferries that are available on a regular basis.

2. Kanyakumari Beach

What’s Special: Confluence of the Indian Ocean, Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal

Timings: 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Nearby Attractions: Vivekananda Rock Memorial, Thiruvalluvar Statue, Sunset View Point, Padmanabhapuram Palace, Kanyakumari Beach, Bhagavathy Amman Temple

Transportation Option: Bus, taxi

The quarrelsome waves of Kanyakumari Beach are admirable, however don’t dare to swim in these water as the rough waves here are quite unpredictable. The sandy ambience is a good place to sit down and watch the sun go down, coloring the sky with a tinge of red.

3. Thiruvalluvar Statue

What’s Special: 133-feet tall stone sculpture of Tamil poet

Nearby Attractions: Kanyakumari Beach, Vivekananda Rock Memorial, Gandhi Memorial, Bhagavathy Amman Temple, Padmanabhapuram Palace

Timings: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Transportation Option: Bus, taxi

This 40 meters high statue is one of the most popular places to visit in Kanyakumari. It is dedicated to the memory of Valluvar, who was a famous Tamil poet and philosopher. Located on a small island, it is a place to find complete serenity.

Best Time to Visit in Kerala and Kanyakumari

Summer Season

In Kerala, the summer season lasts from March to May, when the hot and humid weather makes it impossible to enjoy a day of sightseeing in most parts of Kerala. Places on higher elevation, such as Munnar, still see some cool weather and pleasant days.

In Kanyakumari, the summer season starts from March and lasts till May. Although the temperature remains within 20°C - 35°C, the humidity ensures that sightseeing becomes a nuisance.

Winter Season

The winter season in Kerala is from October to February, when the rains have stopped and the sun has become mellow. Places with high humidity, like Alleppey are cool as well, thereby attracting the most tourists this time of the year. This is actually the high season for Kerala.

The winter season in Kanyakumari lasts from December to February, with average temperatures of 17°C - 32°C. This is a good time to visit Kanyakumari, with most pilgrims starting their trip in the winters itself to save themselves from the burning sun and stifling humidity.

Monsoon Season

The monsoon season in Kerala starts from June and lasts till the end of August, sometimes spilling into September as well. The torrential rainfall that hits most of Kerala sometimes leave a devastating effect on the state. This is not a very good time to visit Kerala, but if armed with a trusty weather report, it is a good idea to make use of the low prices for packages and accommodation.

Kanyakumari witnesses its monsoon season from the month of June to September, when rains lash out at the city, but intermittently. It cannot be said to be the best time to visit Kanyakumari, but can be said to be a good time to spend a couple of days for pilgrimage purposes.

How to Reach Kerala?

If wondering how to reach Kerala, then you would be glad to know that this state is very well connected to most parts of the country through flights, railways and roadways. For those looking to travel to Kerala by air, the main airports are in Kochi, Calicut and Trivandrum. All three of these are international airports, although they provide access to a limited number of international destinations for now. But almost all the major cities of India are well connected to these airports.

If looking to travel to Kerala by train, then you are in luck. With plenty of railways stations located all across the state, getting to most parts of Kerala by train isn’t much of a problem. There are direct trains available, as well as connecting ones for the more remote towns. Getting around Kerala via roads is the best way to explore the state, since the highways are in good condition, and the roads actually connect the most remote parts of the state as well.

How to Reach Kanyakumari?

Reaching Kanyakumari is not that big a problem since it is a pretty big pilgrimage spot, and is well connected to most parts of Tamil Nadu as well as Kerala. There are direct commuting options as well as connecting ones for reaching Kanyakumari. If you are planning to visit Kanyakumari via flights, then it would interest you to know that there are no airports in Kanyakumari. The nearest airport is in Trivandrum. After landing here, you can hire a taxi or get on a bus to reach your destination in Kanyakumari.

If you are looking to reach Kanyakumari via a train, the Kanyakumari junction is the right place to deboard at. This station is connected to almost all major Indian cities, thereby ensuring good connectivity. There is a regular bus service available for reaching Kanyakumari from various major cities across the country, such as Bangalore, Chennai, Trivandrum, Kochi and so on.