Most Famous Temples in Kerala

Temples of Kerala 07 Nights / 08 Days

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Destinations Covered : Cochin - Guruvayoor - Cochin - Vaikom - Munnar - Alappuzha - Trivendrum

Description

As said to be ‘God’s own Country’, Kerala or Keralam is blessed with unique Geographical characteristics. This alluring state consists of high mountains of Western Ghats, splendid gorges and picturesque deep cut valleys, spectacular beaches and backwaters. Apart from Natural beauty, Kerala is also known for rich history, culture and tradition.

It is the home of various ancient temples, which are more than 2000 years old. Majority of these temples are dedicated to Lord Ayyappa, Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu, which makes it one of the most popular religious destination for Hindus. The architecture of Temples in Kerala is unique and blend with with the natural resources and the climatic conditions of this Malabar coastal region.

‘Temples of Kerala’ is well designed itinerary which gives you the chance to explore some of the major temples of the state such as Vaikom Temple, Vadakkumnathan Temple, Paramekkavu Bhagavathy Temple, Aattukal Temple, Padmanabha Swami Temple, Pazhavangadi Ganapathi Temple etc.

Tour Highlights

Visit Adi Shankaracharya Temple in Kalady , Vadakkumnathan, Paramekkavu Bhagavathy Temple and Paramekkavu temples in Trissur. (En route- from Cochin to Guruvayoor)
Visit The Elephant Camp
Visit Guruvayur temple
Visit Triprayar Temple, Kodungallur Bhagavathy Temple (En route- from Guruvayoor to Cochin
Visit Vaikom Temple, Chottanikkara Bhagavathy temple.
Visit some of the major temples in Kottyam town Malliyoor Sree Mahaganapathy Temple, Ettumanoor Mahadeva Temple, Thirunakkara Mahadevar Temple and Thaliyil Mahadeva Temple.
Explore the amazing surroundings and visit the Local markets of Munnar.
Visit Cherthala Karthyayini Temple, Kanichukulangara Temple, Mararikkulam Temple in Alappuzha
Visit Ambalappuzha Sree Krishna Temple, Temple, Mannarasala Nagaraja Temple, Oachira Temple (En-route from Alappuzha to Trivandrum).
Visit Attukal Temple in Trivandrum
Visit Padmanabhaswamy Temple and Pazhavangadi Ganapathi Temples.
Explore the major attractions of Trivandrum visiting Horse Palace Museum, Napier Museum, Sri Chitra Art Gallery, Observatory and zoo.

Itinerary

Day 1 Cochin-Guruvayoor (By Road-95 kilometres-3 hrs drive)

Main Attractions: visit Adi Shankaracharya Temple in Kalady, Vadakkumnathan, Paramekkavu Bhagavathy Temple and Paramekkavu temples in Trissur. Visit the Elephant Camp

Arrive Cochin airport, meet our representative and drive to Guruvayoor. En-route visit Adi Shankaracharya Temple in Kalady and also visit Vadakkumnathan, Paramekkavu Bhagavathy Temple and Paramekkavu temples as well in Trissur.

Upon arrival check in to the hotel. Guruvayur is well known for Guruvayur Temple. This renowned temple is dedicated to Lord Krishna and it is the fourth largest temple in India in terms of the number of devotees visited per day. After freshen up, proceed to visit The Elephant Camp, which is located in Punnathur Kotta, at a distance of 3 km from the Guruvayur. After visit, return back to the hotel.

Have dinner and overnight at Guruvayoor.

Day 2 Guruvayoor-Cochin (By Road-105 Kilometres-3 hrs drive)

Main Attractions: Visit Guruvayur temple. En-route visit Triprayar Temple, Kodungallur Bhagavathy Temple.

Today early morning visit Guruvayur temple. After visit, return back to the hotel and have breakfast. After breakfast proceed to Cochin.

On the way visit Triprayar Temple, Kodungallur Bhagavathy Temple, Triprayar Temple is one of the most popular temple of Kerala, situated in Thrissur district. This temple is devoted to Lord Rama.

Kodungallur Bhagavathy Temple is the most ancient temple of Kerala, located at Kodungallur in Thrissur District.

The temple is devoted to goddess Bhadrakali, popularly known as "Kodungallur Amma". It believed that the temple was built by Sage Parasurama, who is the sixth avatar of Vishnu.

After visit, resume drive towards Cochin. Upon arrival in Cochin check in at your pre-booked hotel. Evening is free at leisure.

Have dinner and overnight in Cochin.

Day 3 Cochin-Vaikom (By Road-38 Kilometres-1 hr 10 min drive)-Kottayam-Vaikom (By Road-32 kilometres [one way]-1 hr 3 min drive)

Main Attractions: Visit Vaikom Temple, Chottanikkara Bhagavathy temple.

Visit some of the major temples in Kottyam town Malliyoor Sree Mahaganapathy Temple, Ettumanoor Mahadeva Temple, Thirunakkara Mahadevar Temple and Thaliyil Mahadeva Temple.

Today after having an early breakfast proceed to Vaikom, located at North-West of Kottayam district in Kerala. This town is renowned for The Vaikom Temple, which is known as Thekkan Kashi.

Upon arrival at Vaikom. Check in to your pre-booked hotel. After freshen up, proceed to visit Vaikom Temple. Then proceed to visit Chottanikkara Bhagavathy temple, one of the most popular temple, situated near Ernakulam. The temple is devoted to the Hindu mother goddess Bhagawati.

Then, proceed to visit some of the major temples in Kottyam town. First visit Malliyoor Sree Mahaganapathy Temple, another most popular temple of Kerala, located in in Kottayam district. The temple is devoted to Lord Ganesha.

Also visit Ettumanoor Mahadeva Temple, it is one of the oldest temple of India, dedicated to lord Shiva. The temple is located in Kottayam city in Kerala. It believed that Pandavas and the sage Vyasa had worshipped here.

Visit Thirunakkara Mahadevar Temple, one of the most popular and the one of the most ancient temple of Kerala. It is about 500 years old temple located at the city centre of Kottayam town. The temple is devoted to lord Shiva. Then visit Thaliyil Mahadeva Temple, which is another renowned lord Shiva Temples in Kerala. The temple is located near Uppoottikkavala at Thazhathangadi in Kottayam.

After visiting these temples, return back to the hotel at Vaikom.

Have dinner and overnight in Vaikom.

Day 4 Vaikom-Munnar(By Road-140 Kilometres- 3 hrs 48 mints drive)

Main Attractions: - Explore the amazing surroundings and visit the Local markets of Munnar.

After having breakfast, proceed to Munnar by road, which is located at the distance of about 140 kilometres from

Vaikom. It is one of the most stunning hill station of Kerala, located in Idukki district. This beautiful town is situated on the foothill of the Western Ghats mountain range, which offers the exotic species of flora and fauna. Munnar is not popular as a hill resort, but it is also the centre of the Kerala’s tea growing district.

On arrival, check into the hotel. The rest of the day is free at leisure or you explore the surroundings at your won or you make also visit some local market where you can buy some authentic handicraft items of Kerala. Overnight stay in the hotel.

Day 5 Munnar-Alappuzha(By Road-200 kilometres-5 hrs drive)

Main Attractions: - Visit Cherthala Karthyayini Temple, Kanichukulangara Temple, Mararikkulam Temple.

After having an early breakfast, proceed toAlappuzha. It is one of the oldest planned city of the Kerala, located about 75 kilometres away from Kochi and about 155 kilometres from Trivandrum. It is one of the popular tourist destination of India. This beautiful city is renowned for stunning backwaters.

There are at least six navigable canals in the town. In the east they open to the backwater connecting the city to the mesh of backwater trials, which are abuzz with reinvented kettuvalloms (houseboats).

On reaching at Alappuzha, check in at your pre booked resort. In the evening, proceed to visit, some of the renowned temples of the town. First visit Cherthala Karthyayani Temple, one of the renowned temple of Kerala, located in Cherthala, near Alappuzha. The temple is devoted to goddess Karthyayani.

Then visit Kanichukulangara Temple, one of the most popular temple of Kerala, dedicated to mother goddess Bhagawathi. The temple is situated near Cherthala in Alappuzha district.

Mararikkulam Temple, an ancient Shiva temple, located at14KM from Alappuzha. After temple visit, return back to the hotel and have dinner.

Overnight stay in Allappuzha.

Day 6 Alappuzha-Trivandrum(By Road-148 kilometres- 3 hrs 37 mints drive)

Main attraction: Visit Ambalappuzha Sree Krishna Temple, Temple, Mannarasala Nagaraja Temple, Oachira Temple (En-route from Alappuzha to Trivandrum). Visit Attukal Temple in Trivandrum

Today after having an early breakfast proceed to Trivandrum. Also known as Thiruvananthapuram, it is the capital of Kerala.

En-route visit Ambalappuzha Sree Krishna Temple, Temple, Mannarasala Nagaraja Temple, Oachira Temple.

Ambalappuzha Sree Krishna Temple is another most popular temple of Kerala, located in Ambalappuzha, Alapuzha district. It believed to have been built during 15th – 17th AD. The temple is devoted to lord Krishna.

Mannarasala Nagaraja Temple is one of the most ancient temple of Kerala. This world famous temple is located in Alappuzha district. The temple is devoted to Nagraja (serpent gods), who is associated with Lord Parashurama.

Oachira Temple is one of the oldest temple of Kerala, located in Oachira in Kollam district. The temple is devoted to Parabrahmam or the universal consciousness. The temple is also known as Dakshina Kashi, one of the most important pilgrim for Hindus.

After temple visit, resume drive to Trivandrum. Upon arrival at Trivandrum. Check in to the hotel. Later in the evening visit Attukal Temple, a renowned Hindu pilgrimage centre in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. It is one of the ancient temple of Kerala. The temple is devoted to Goddess Kannaki (Parvathi).

Have dinner and overnight in Trivandrum.

Day 7 Trivendram

Main attractions: Visit Padmanabhaswamy Temple and Pazhavangadi Ganapathi Temples.

Explore the major attractions of Trivandrum visiting Horse Palace Museum, Napier Museum, Sri Chitra Art Gallery, Observatory and zoo.

Today early morning visit Padmanabhaswamy Temple and Pazhavangadi Ganapathi Temples.

Padmanabhaswamy Temple is one of the most popular temple of Kerala, located in Trivandrum. The principal deity Vishnu is enshrined in the "Anantha Shayanam" posture. It is one of the richest Hindu temple in India.

Pazhavangadi Ganapathy temple is located at East Fort in the heart of Trivendrum City. The temple is dedicated to lord Ganesha. It is situated in close proximity to the Sri Padmanabhaswamy temple.

After temple visit, return back to the hotel and have breakfast. Later proceed to explore the major attractions of Trivandrum visiting Horse Palace Museum, Napier Museum, Sri Chitra Art Gallery, Observatory and zoo.

Have dinner and overnight in Trivandrum.

Day 8 Depart Trivandrum

Today is the last day of the tour. Have breakfast and proceed to Trivandrum airport board for flight back home.

We hope you have enjoyed your trip and look forward to organizing your next tour with us.

Hotels

Subject to availability at the time of booking or else similar hotels will be suggested: -

Destinations	Deluxe	Premium	Luxury	No. Of Nights
Guruvayoor	Krishna Inn	Joys Palace	Kunnathur Mana Ayurveda Heritage	01 Night
Cochin	Hotel Pearl Palace/Similar	Hotel Holiday Inn/Similar	Hotel Crown Plaza/Similar	01 Night
Viakom	Kalathil Lake Resortsssss	The World Backwaters	Vasundhara Sarovar Premiere	01 Night
Munnar	Hotel Grand Plaza/Similar	Hotel Grand Plaza/Similar	Mountain Club Resort/Similar	01 Night
Alappuzha	Panoramic Sea Resort, Alleppey	Ramada Alleppey	Lake Palace Resorts	01 Night
Trivandrum	Hotel Abhirami /Similar	Classic Sarovar Portico Trivandrum/ Similar	Hilton Garden Inn Trivandrum/Similar	02 Nights

Extra Govt. Service Tax will be Applicable on total billing amount

Note:

01. Group rates are available on request ………. For more person Contact

02. Above mentioned package cost is valid on minimum Two Person Basic.

03. High Season – Any Fair / Festival / New Year / Christmas surcharge are additional

Inclusions

Cost Includes:

1. Accommodation for 07 Nights on twin / double sharing basis.

2. Daily buffet breakfast at all hotels and All meals at House Boat Only

3. Transportation by private air-conditioned Tempo Traveller with driver for all arrivals,

Departures, sightseeing and inter-city drive as per the itinerary

4. Services of English speaking guide as per the itinerary above. (On Demand at additional Cost)

5. Services of Travel representative on all arrivals and departures.

6. Fuel charges, toll tax, state tax & parking charge

7. All presently applicable luxury taxes.

Exclusions

Cost does not Includes:

1. Entrance fees at monuments/parks/museums.

2. Items of personal nature like drinks on table, laundry, telephone bills etc.

3. Meals other than mentioned above.

4. Indian visa fees or international airfare / domestic flight fare / train ticket

5. Still Camera or video charges levied by some monuments.

6. Any other shopping and personal purchase.

7. Medical Requirements on request.

8. Service Tax as per government.

9. Any other services not mentioned in the inclusions.

Temples of Kerala