Overview
A spiritual pilgrimage tour to the Chera Nadu Divya Desam Temples is a truly special experience. Our well-curated 6 Nights/7 Days Kerala Temple Tour Package takes you to all 13 Kerala Divya Desams, also called as Chera Nadu or Malai Nadu Divya Desams, assuring a soul-fulfilling temple tour in South India. Experience the divine blessings in Kerala temples, hear the fascinating Hindu myths and legends, marvel at the Dravidian temple architecture, and explore the rich temple culture of Kerala as you explore the most famous Vishnu temples in Kerala with us.
Divya Desam Temples in Kerala are a group of highly revered Maha Vishnu temples mentioned in the Divya Prabandham, a sacred collection of 4,000 Tamil verses composed by the 12 Azhwars, great Vaishnavite saints of South India. 13 of these temples were situated in ancient Kerala (Malai Nadu) though two are now part of Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu.
Detailed Itineary
Day 1: Arrival in Cochin
Upon your arrival at Cochin International Airport or Ernakulam Railway Station, you will be received by our representative, who will assist with a quick check-in at the hotel. If time permits, explore Marine Drive Kochi, one of the most famous tourist places in Cochin.
Overnight stay in Cochin.
Day 2: Cochin – Edapally – Irinjalakuda – Guruvayur
Early morning, check out with a packed breakfast and drive to Edapally to visit Thrikkakara Vamanamoorthy Temple, one of the top Vishnu temples in Kerala, linked to the legend of Mahabali and the Vamana avatar, and believed to be the origin of Onam festival. Next, visit the Nalambalam Temples, a key part of the Nalambalam Yatra in Kerala, dedicated to Lord Rama, Lakshmana, Bharata, and Shatrughna. Continue to Thirumoozhikulam Lakshmana Temple, Shatrughna Perumal Temple, and Koodalmanikyam Bharata Temple, famous for its Kerala temple architecture. Visit Thriprayar Sree Rama Temple, known for its spiritual importance. Later, drive to Guruvayur, home to one of the most visited Krishna temples in India — Guruvayur Sree Krishna Temple.
Overnight stay in Guruvayur.
Day 3: Guruvayur - Thirumittacode - Thirunavaya - Guruvayur
Drive to Thirumittacode Uyyavandha Perumal Temple, a unique Divya Desam linked to the Pandavas, and then to Thirunavaya Navamukunda Temple, historically famous for the Mamankam Festival. Return to Guruvayur. If time permits, visit Mammiyur Mahadeva Temple, a popular Shiva temple in Kerala. Overnight stay in Guruvayur.
Day 4: Guruvayur - Changanassery - Alappuzha
Drive to Alleppey (Alappuzha), a popular backwater destination in Kerala. Visit Thrikodithanam Mahavishnu Temple, associated with Sahadeva, and Thiruvalla Sree Vallabha Temple, known for daily Kathakali offerings. If time permits, visit the famous Ambalapuzha Sree Krishna Swamy Temple, one of the top pilgrimage places in Kerala.
Overnight stay in Alappuzha.
Day 5: ALLEPPEY – ARNAMULA – PULIYUR – TRIVANDRUM
Visit Thiruvanvandoor Mahavishnu Temple, believed to be built by Nakula, and the Aranmula Parthasarathy Temple, famous for the Aranmula Snake Boat Race and Vallasadya feast, making it a must-visit heritage temple in Kerala. Continue to Sri Imayavarappa Perumal Temple and Puliyur Mahavishnu Temple before reaching Trivandrum.
Overnight stay in Trivandrum.
Day 6: Trivandram - Thiruppathisaram – Thiruvattaru – Trivandrum (120 Kms / 2 hrs)
Drive to Thiruppathisaram in Kanyakumari district, Tamil Nadu. Visit Thiruvazhmarban Temple, one of the ancient South Indian Divya Desams, and Adikesava Perumal Temple in Thiruvattar, known for its Bhujanga Sayanam idol that inspired the Padmanabhaswamy Temple. Explore Sree Krishna Swamy Temple, Neyyattinkara, also called as the Guruvayur of Trivandrum.
Overnight stay in Trivandrum.
Day 7: Departure from Trivandrum
Begin your day with a visit to Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, the richest temple in the world, and an iconic part of Trivandrum temple tourism. See the 18-foot Vishnu idol in Anantha Shayanam posture, viewed through three doors. Later, visit Thiruvallam Parasurama Temple, the only temple in India dedicated to Lord Parasurama. You’ll then be transferred to Trivandrum Airport or Railway Station, marking the end of your Kerala Divya Desam pilgrimage tour. Let the spiritual memories of Kerala’s sacred Vishnu temples stay in your heart forever.
Inclusions
- Daily Buffet Breakfast at Hotels except on Day 01
- Transportation service using 01 A/c Etios/Dzire for all transfers & sightseeing throughout the tour
- Accommodation as 01 Double room at the above mentioned hotel
- All expenses related to vehicle such as toll, fuel, parking, driver allowances, etc
- All Government Taxes
Exclusions
- Flight / Train Fare
- Guide and Entrance Fee at the sightseeing places
- Lunch / Dinner not included at any place
- Other personal expenses
- Any additional activities