West Coast Run (Alleppey - Trivandrum - Kanyakumari)

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22nd Dec 2018
Photo of West Coast Run (Alleppey - Trivandrum - Kanyakumari) by Roopkishor Singh

With its fair share of some of Kerala’s finest beaches, ‘beach hopping’ is one of the best ways to enjoy the shores here. Alleppey is the hotbed for a huge network of backwater canals and those amazing houseboats. Few things to explore -

1. Backwaters tour

Photo of Alleppey, Kerala, India by Roopkishor Singh

2. Traditional Kerala cuisine

Photo of West Coast Run (Alleppey - Trivandrum - Kanyakumari) by Roopkishor Singh

3. Beach hoping

Photo of West Coast Run (Alleppey - Trivandrum - Kanyakumari) by Roopkishor Singh

4. Spend a night in houseboat

Photo of West Coast Run (Alleppey - Trivandrum - Kanyakumari) by Roopkishor Singh
Day 2

Trade hub, southern most district and capital of Kerala, a city of culture Thiruvananthapuram is a place of exotic beaches, religious sites, and amazing weather. The one that takes the cake though is the ginormous Padmanabhaswamy Temple acclaimed to be the richest Hindu temple in the world worth at least 20 billion dollars. This city of huge historical significance is also a gloriously beautiful testament to the heritage of Kerala. Few places to explore -

1. Padmanabhaswamy Temple

2. Kovalam Beach

Photo of Trivandrum, Kerala, India by Roopkishor Singh

3. Shopping

Photo of West Coast Run (Alleppey - Trivandrum - Kanyakumari) by Roopkishor Singh

4. Varkala Beach

Photo of West Coast Run (Alleppey - Trivandrum - Kanyakumari) by Roopkishor Singh
Photo of West Coast Run (Alleppey - Trivandrum - Kanyakumari) by Roopkishor Singh
Day 3

India’s southernmost tip lies a mere 90 kilometres away from Trivandrum. A scenic drive past windmill-laden fields leads you to Kanyakumari. Renowned for its unique sunrises and sunsets over the ocean, Kanyakumari boasts a 270-degree view of waters around it. Full of religious tourists and with an amazing vibe, the place leaves you enchanted but certainly not exhausted. Few places to checkout -

1. Triveni Sangam

Photo of Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu, India by Roopkishor Singh

2. Gandhi Mandapam

Photo of West Coast Run (Alleppey - Trivandrum - Kanyakumari) by Roopkishor Singh

3. Vivekananda Memorial

Photo of West Coast Run (Alleppey - Trivandrum - Kanyakumari) by Roopkishor Singh

4. Kumari Amman Temple

Photo of West Coast Run (Alleppey - Trivandrum - Kanyakumari) by Roopkishor Singh

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