5 Days Kovalam Ashtamudi Itinerary
Day 1: Trivandrum – Kovalam (Approx ½ an Hour Drive)
On your arrival at Trivandrum Airport, our IHPL Representative will greet you and transfer you to Kovalam- a Beach Destination of Kerala.
Upon arrival, check into the hotel to rest for a while. A beautiful beach town, Kovalam is the place to be if you love peaceful ambiance, away from the stressful life of the city.
Later, you have options to choose from – either you can visit the serene Kovalam beach (a crescent-shape beach divided into Hawa Beach, Lighthouse Beach, and Samudra Beach) and indulge in interesting water sports such as swimming, surfing, etc. Other than that, you can pamper yourself with an herbal Ayurvedic massage offered at innumerable Ayurveda centers that are sprinkled all around.
Overnight Stay in Kovalam.
Day 2: Kovalam Sightseeing
Post Breakfast drive to enjoy local Sightseeing of Kovalam.
Shri Padmanabhswamy Temple- Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, Shri Padmanabhswamy Temple is a hub for spiritual tourists. The eye-catching architecture of the century-old temple represents Dravidian and Keralite culture.
Lighthouse Beach- Located in Kovalam (Southern Kerala), Lighthouse Beach is known for the 35 metres tall Vizhinjam Lighthouse, located on the top of the Kurumkal hillock. The lighthouse is entirely made of stones and coloured in red and white bands.
Kovalam Art Gallery is home to many intricate paintings artefacts and one of the favorite tourist spots in Kovalam.
Overnight Stay in Kovalam.
Day 3: Kovalam - Ashtamudi (77km/ 2 hours)
After breakfast, you will check out of the resort and drive to Ashtamudi Lake, a beautiful backwater destination. When you reach your destination, check in to your hotel and refresh yourself. After that, visit Kollam's Adventure Park. This park is suitable for children as well as adults. Next, visit Kollam beach and enjoy the cool breeze while admiring the tranquillity. In the evening, you can explore nearby areas leisurely, such as Mahatma Gandhi Beach. Here, one can feel calm and relaxed. Head back to your hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 4: Ashtamudi Sightseeing
Have your breakfast and get ready for the sightseeing tour. First, you will visit Sasthamkotta Lake, the largest freshwater lake in Kerala. It is surrounded by majestic hills on three sides, and many pilgrimage sites can also be found here. Here, you can visit Sastha Temple and experience its spiritual ambiance. It is dedicated to Lord Ganesha and Lord Ayyaappa. Afterwards, you can shop for souvenirs. In the evening, return to your hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 5: Ashtamudi- Trivandrum Departure (Approx 90 Kms/ 3 Hrs Drive)
Today is the last day of your Lake and Beach Tour; therefore, post Breakfast you will check out from the Resort and drive to Trivandrum Airport for your onward destination.