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Kovalam & Kanyakumari: Sunsets, Sunrises & Coastal Heritage
2N Kovalam Beach + 1N Kanyakumari
Package Inclusions
Meals
Hotels
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Overview
Witness the meeting point of three oceans on this 4-day coastal escape with SkyGlobals. Unwind on the golden crescent sands beneath the iconic striped lighthouse at Lighthouse Beach in Kovalam, explore the sacred architecture of Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Trivandrum, and wander through the 16th-century wooden halls of Padmanabhapuram Palace. Stand at India's southern tip in Kanyakumari to cross the ocean waves to the Vivekananda Rock Memorial, and experience the unforgettable sight of the sun setting and rising over the waters of the Triveni Sangam. Complete with private chauffeur-driven transfers and vetted coastal stays, this getaway delivers a seamless southern journey.
Tour Itinerary
1
Arrive at Trivandrum International Airport (TRV) or Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station (TVC). Meet your dedicated private chauffeur outside the arrivals exit and take a smooth coastal drive to Kovalam. Check into your beachside resort, unpack, and freshen up.
Lighthouse Beach Leisure: In the afternoon, head down to Lighthouse Beach, the southernmost and most famous of Kovalam’s three crescent bays. Walk along the golden sand, swim in the sheltered surf, or climb the 142 steps of the 35-meter red-and-white striped Vizhinjam Lighthouse for panoramic views of the palm-fringed coast.
Evening: Savor a tropical sunset over the Arabian Sea. Dine at open-air seaside restaurants serving fresh catch-of-the-day grilled fish, tiger prawns, and appams. Overnight stay in Kovalam.
Lighthouse Beach Leisure: In the afternoon, head down to Lighthouse Beach, the southernmost and most famous of Kovalam’s three crescent bays. Walk along the golden sand, swim in the sheltered surf, or climb the 142 steps of the 35-meter red-and-white striped Vizhinjam Lighthouse for panoramic views of the palm-fringed coast.
Evening: Savor a tropical sunset over the Arabian Sea. Dine at open-air seaside restaurants serving fresh catch-of-the-day grilled fish, tiger prawns, and appams. Overnight stay in Kovalam.
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Enjoy breakfast overlooking the ocean. Meet your chauffeur for a dedicated heritage and spiritual tour into the capital city of Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum):
Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple: Visit this 8th-century architectural masterpiece built in an intricate blend of Chera and Dravidian styles. View the stone corridor with 365 carved granite pillars, the towering gopuram, and the sacred Padma Theertham tank. (Strict traditional dress code: Men must wear a plain mundu/dhoti bare-chested; women must wear sarees or traditional dhotis. Mobile phones and leather items are barred).
Royal Museums: Tour the adjacent Kuthiramalika (Mansion of Horses) Palace, built by Maharaja Swathi Thirunal, showcasing teakwood horse carvings and Travancore royal relics. Continue to the Indo-Saracenic Napier Museum, the natural history gallery, and the Sri Chitra Art Gallery featuring paintings by Raja Ravi Varma.
Afternoon Coastal Relaxation: Drive back to Kovalam via the fishing village of Vizhinjam. Spend the late afternoon relaxing along the tranquil sands of Hawa Beach (Eve’s Beach) and Samudra Beach. Overnight stay in Kovalam.
Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple: Visit this 8th-century architectural masterpiece built in an intricate blend of Chera and Dravidian styles. View the stone corridor with 365 carved granite pillars, the towering gopuram, and the sacred Padma Theertham tank. (Strict traditional dress code: Men must wear a plain mundu/dhoti bare-chested; women must wear sarees or traditional dhotis. Mobile phones and leather items are barred).
Royal Museums: Tour the adjacent Kuthiramalika (Mansion of Horses) Palace, built by Maharaja Swathi Thirunal, showcasing teakwood horse carvings and Travancore royal relics. Continue to the Indo-Saracenic Napier Museum, the natural history gallery, and the Sri Chitra Art Gallery featuring paintings by Raja Ravi Varma.
Afternoon Coastal Relaxation: Drive back to Kovalam via the fishing village of Vizhinjam. Spend the late afternoon relaxing along the tranquil sands of Hawa Beach (Eve’s Beach) and Samudra Beach. Overnight stay in Kovalam.
3
After breakfast, check out of your Kovalam resort by 08:30 AM and drive south across the Tamil Nadu border:
Padmanabhapuram Palace (Thuckalay): Stop en route to explore this 16th-century fortress palace of the Travancore Maharajas, recognized as Asia's finest wooden palace with intricate rosewood ceilings, antique Belgian mirrors, and mica-tinted windows. (Note: Closed on Mondays).
Kanyakumari Arrival & Island Ferry: Reach Kanyakumari by midday and check into your hotel. Head to the ferry jetty to board the passenger boat across the rocky sea:
Vivekananda Rock Memorial: Tour the sacred meditation mandapam built on the offshore granite boulder where Swami Vivekananda meditated in 1892.
Thiruvalluvar Statue: Marvel at the 133-foot stone statue honoring the celebrated Tamil philosopher and poet.
Triveni Sangam Sunset: Return to the mainland and walk to the Sunset View Point to witness the sun set directly over the waters where the Arabian Sea, the Bay of Bengal, and the Indian Ocean converge. Dinner and overnight stay in Kanyakumari.
Padmanabhapuram Palace (Thuckalay): Stop en route to explore this 16th-century fortress palace of the Travancore Maharajas, recognized as Asia's finest wooden palace with intricate rosewood ceilings, antique Belgian mirrors, and mica-tinted windows. (Note: Closed on Mondays).
Kanyakumari Arrival & Island Ferry: Reach Kanyakumari by midday and check into your hotel. Head to the ferry jetty to board the passenger boat across the rocky sea:
Vivekananda Rock Memorial: Tour the sacred meditation mandapam built on the offshore granite boulder where Swami Vivekananda meditated in 1892.
Thiruvalluvar Statue: Marvel at the 133-foot stone statue honoring the celebrated Tamil philosopher and poet.
Triveni Sangam Sunset: Return to the mainland and walk to the Sunset View Point to witness the sun set directly over the waters where the Arabian Sea, the Bay of Bengal, and the Indian Ocean converge. Dinner and overnight stay in Kanyakumari.
4
Confluence Sunrise (05:45 AM): Rise early to witness the sun emerge from the ocean horizon at Kanyakumari's Triveni Sangam beach.
Spiritual & Historical Visits: Return for breakfast, then visit the 3,000-year-old sea-facing Bhagavathy Amman Temple (Kanyakumari Temple) and the pink-hued Mahatma Gandhi Memorial, designed such that the sun's rays touch the exact spot of the Mahatma's ashes on October 2.
Return Drive to Trivandrum: Check out and drive north along the highway back toward Kerala. Stop at Shanghumukham Beach to photograph the giant 87-foot outdoor sculpture of Sagarakanyaka (The Mermaid). Transfer directly to Trivandrum International Airport (TRV) or Thiruvananthapuram Central (TVC) for your departure flight or train home.
Spiritual & Historical Visits: Return for breakfast, then visit the 3,000-year-old sea-facing Bhagavathy Amman Temple (Kanyakumari Temple) and the pink-hued Mahatma Gandhi Memorial, designed such that the sun's rays touch the exact spot of the Mahatma's ashes on October 2.
Return Drive to Trivandrum: Check out and drive north along the highway back toward Kerala. Stop at Shanghumukham Beach to photograph the giant 87-foot outdoor sculpture of Sagarakanyaka (The Mermaid). Transfer directly to Trivandrum International Airport (TRV) or Thiruvananthapuram Central (TVC) for your departure flight or train home.
