Family-Friendly 2-Day Itinerary for Trivandrum and Kanyakumari in May 2023

  1. Day 1: Trivandrum
    30 minutes (13.4 miles) from Kanyakumari

    Start your day at the Napier Museum which is a beautiful 19th-century building that houses a rare collection of archaeological and historic artifacts, bronze idols, ancient ornaments and ivory carvings. Then, head to the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, a famous Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. It is a stunning example of Dravidian architecture and the temple’s history dates back to the 8th century. After lunch, visit the Kovalam Beach which is a well-known family-friendly beach. It has clean water and a pleasant atmosphere. Enjoy some water activities or simply relax by the beach. End your day with a walk around the Chalai Market, which is a bustling market filled with shops selling everything from spices to clothes.

  2. Day 2: Kanyakumari
    30 minutes (13.4 miles) from Trivandrum

    Start your day at the Vivekananda Rock Memorial which is a popular tourist attraction located on a small island. The memorial was built to commemorate the visit of Swami Vivekananda to the spot where the statue is installed. Then, head to the Kanyakumari Temple which is a famous temple dedicated to Goddess Devi Kanya Kumari. It is one of the 108 Shakti Peethas. After lunch, visit the Thiruvalluvar Statue which is a 133-feet tall stone statue of the Tamil poet and philosopher Thiruvalluvar. It is located on a small island and provides a stunning view of the ocean. End your day with a visit to the Kanyakumari Beach which is one of the best beaches in the area. It is a perfect place to relax and enjoy the sunset.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Napier Museum (1-2 hours, INR 20)
  • Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple (1-2 hours, Free Entry)
  • Kovalam Beach (2-3 hours, Free Entry)
  • Chalai Market (1-2 hours, Costs vary)
  • Vivekananda Rock Memorial (2-3 hours, INR 40)
  • Kanyakumari Temple (1-2 hours, Free Entry)
  • Thiruvalluvar Statue (1-2 hours, INR 50)
  • Kanyakumari Beach (2-3 hours, Free Entry)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 110

Useful tips

If you have more time, consider visiting the Kanaka Durga Temple which is a famous temple dedicated to Goddess Durga located near the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple. You can also take a day trip to the Ponmudi Hill Station which is a beautiful hill station located about 1.5 hours from Trivandrum. If you have less time, you can skip the Chalai Market and spend more time at the Kanyakumari Beach or the Vivekananda Rock Memorial.

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