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Temples, Traditions & Tranquility in God’s Own Country
Kerala, often called “God’s Own Country”, is not only known for its lush landscapes and serene backwaters—but also for its deeply spiritual heritage. This 7-day spiritual tour takes you across ancient temples, holy rivers, ashrams, and sacred groves, blending inner stillness with outer beauty.
Designed for seekers, slow travelers, and the spiritually curious, this journey offers a chance to connect with Kerala’s sacred energy, local rituals, and meditative rhythms.
Tour Overview
- Duration: 7 Days / 6 Nights
- Destinations Covered: Trivandrum – Varkala – Kottayam – Guruvayur – Thrissur – Kalady – Cochin
- Experience Style: Spiritual | Cultural | Meditative
Ideal For: Solo travelers, spiritual seekers, wellness tourists, temple architecture enthusiasts
Itinerary
Welcome to Trivandrum, Kerala’s capital and home to one of India’s most powerful and mysterious temples.
Arrival and hotel check-in
Visit the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu and known for its intricate Dravidian architecture and sacred treasures
Explore the Kuthiramalika Palace and nearby temple tank
Evening: Optional guided walk through East Fort market or attend an evening aarti
Overnight: Trivandrum
After a short drive to Varkala, settle into a cliffside town known for spiritual healing and natural beauty.
Visit Janardanaswamy Temple, over 2,000 years old and known as the “Benaras of the South”
Take a holy dip at Papanasam Beach, believed to cleanse sins
Optional: Ayurvedic consultation or yoga session by the sea
Evening: Sunset meditation or attend local bhajan at a coastal temple
Overnight: Varkala
Drive north toward Kottayam, a gateway to Kerala’s sacred heartland and rich in temple tradition.
Visit Ettumanoor Mahadeva Temple, known for its glowing oil lamps and ancient murals
Continue to Vaikom Mahadeva Temple, a powerful Shiva shrine often linked to inner transformation
Enjoy a short sunset cruise on Vembanad Lake with Vedic chants playing onboard
Overnight: Kottayam or Kumarakom (heritage resort or retreat center)
Head to Guruvayur, Kerala’s most revered Krishna temple town.
Early morning darshan at Guruvayur Temple, one of the most visited spiritual sites in South India
Visit the Mammiyoor Shiva Temple, just a short walk away
Stop by the Guruvayur Devaswom Elephant Sanctuary (Punnathoor Kotta)
Optional: Participate in an annadanam (free temple meal service)
Overnight: Guruvayur
Drive to Thrissur, Kerala’s cultural and spiritual center.
Visit Vadakkunnathan Temple, a UNESCO-recognized site known for its circular sanctum and murals
Explore Paramekkavu and Thiruvambady temples, central to Thrissur Pooram celebrations
If dates align, attend a temple music performance or percussion ensemble
Evening: Explore the spiritual bookshops and Ayurvedic centers in town
Overnight: Thrissur
Travel to Kalady, the birthplace of Adi Shankaracharya—India’s most influential spiritual philosopher.
Visit the Sringeri Mutt, Crocodile Ghat, and Adi Sankara Keerthi Sthambham
Attend Vedic chanting sessions or satsang at the Advaita Ashram
Reflect beside the Periyar River where Shankara’s life began
Evening: Quiet time for journaling, meditation, or optional spiritual counseling
Overnight: Kalady / Aluva
End your spiritual journey in Kochi, a melting pot of spiritual traditions and cultural stories.
Optional visit to Chottanikkara Bhagavathy Temple, known for its healing rituals
Transfer to Cochin International Airport for departure or extend your stay in Fort Kochi for relaxation or coastal retreat
Overnight: Optional extension in Kochi
