As you journey from Trivandrum to Kottayam, immerse yourself in the spiritual aura of Kerala’s temple belt. Visit the ancient Janardhanaswamy Temple in Varkala, followed by darshans at the Subramanya Temple in Haripad, and the unique Nagaraja Temple at Mannarasala, dedicated to serpent worship. Later, experience the serenity of the Sree Krishna Temple in Ambalapuzha, famed for its architectural elegance and palpayasam offering. Conclude with a visit to Sree Krishna Temple in Kottayam before settling in for the night.

The day begins early with visits to three revered Shiva temples: Ettumanoor Mahadeva Temple, Kaduthuruthy Mahadeva Temple, and the historical Vaikom Mahadeva Temple, considered among the oldest Shiva shrines in Kerala. After reaching Cochin, complete your spiritual exploration with evening darshans at the majestic Sree Poornathrayeesa Temple in Tripunithura, a Vishnu temple rich in tradition, and the revered Chottanikkara Bhagavathi Temple, known for its divine feminine energy.

Begin your day with blessings at Thrikkakara Vamanamoorthy Temple, closely associated with the Onam legend. Continue to the Aluva Mahadeva Temple on the banks of the Periyar River, and visit the spiritually significant Kalady Adi Shankara Ashram, the birthplace of Adi Shankaracharya. In the evening, head towards central Kerala’s prominent shrines — the Bhagavathi Temple at Kodungallur, one of the oldest Devi temples, and the Sree Rama Temple at Triprayar, deeply venerated for its unique idol of Lord Rama.

Experience the divine aura of Guruvayur Sree Krishna Temple, one of the most sacred Vaishnava temples in India, followed by darshan at the adjacent Mammiyoor Mahadeva Temple, believed to be visited after Guruvayur darshan to complete the pilgrimage. On the way to Thrissur, stop for blessings at Chowalloor Shiva Temple and the rare Nelluvai Dhanwanthari Temple, dedicated to the god of Ayurveda.

Conclude your pilgrimage with visits to Paramekkavu Bhagavathi Temple and Thiruvambady Krishna Temple, both key participants in the famous Thrissur Pooram festival. Finally, pay homage at the majestic Vadakkumnathan Shiva Temple, located at the heart of Thrissur and steeped in legends and lore, marking the perfect end to your Kerala temple trail.