Do Malaysians need a visa for India?

Yes. Malaysian passport holders apply for an India e-Visa online before departure. The tourist e-Visa covers tourism and short visits and is valid for 30 days from entry. The application is on the official India e-Visa portal, and Dhesu walks you through it when you book. Visa fees are not included in the package price.

Which airport does this trip use?

This is a land-only package: hotels, transfers, tours and guide are included, but international flights are not. Most Malaysian travellers fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) to Cochin or Trivandrum Airport (COK / TRV). We can recommend suitable flights and timings on request.

Can you really see sunrise and sunset over the sea at Kanyakumari?

Yes. Because it sits at the southern tip where three seas meet, Kanyakumari is one of the few places in India where you can watch both sunrise and sunset over the ocean from the same area, weather permitting.

What is the best time for this trip?

September to March offers the most pleasant weather across Kerala and the southern coast. The monsoon brings heavy rain. The cool, dry season is best for the hills, backwaters and the Kanyakumari coast alike.

How much driving is involved over 9 days?

This is a journey down the length of Kerala and into Tamil Nadu, so there are several scenic drives. The nine-day pace keeps each day comfortable, and the private vehicle makes the longer legs relaxing with stops along the way.

Kanyakumari southern tip of India sunset

Kerala

9 Days, Kerala to Land's End. The Backwaters and the Southern Tip of India.

Travel the length of Kerala and on to Kanyakumari, the very tip of the Indian subcontinent, where three seas meet and you can watch the sun rise and set over the ocean from the same spot.

RM3,346

From RM2,788

per person (twin sharing)

Save RM1,115 per couple

9 Days / 8 Nights

Hotel

Daily Breakfast

Private Driver Guide

Airport Transfers

100% Private Tour

About This Package

9 Days Kerala + Kanyakumari: The Full Picture

Kanyakumari, at the southernmost tip of mainland India, is where the Arabian Sea, the Bay of Bengal and the Indian Ocean meet. It is a place of pilgrimage and pilgrimage-worthy sunsets, home to the Vivekananda Rock Memorial and the towering Thiruvalluvar statue rising from the sea.

This 9 day package from Malaysia travels the length of Kerala, taking in Kochi, Munnar, the backwaters and the coast, before reaching Kanyakumari at land's end. Arranged privately with your own vehicle and driver guide, it is a journey from God's Own Country to the edge of the subcontinent.

Package Includes

✓Hotel & Houseboat Stay (8 nights)
✓Daily Breakfast
✓Private Vehicle & Driver Guide
✓Return Airport Transfers
✓Overnight Houseboat Cruise

Not Included

×International Flights
×India Visa Fee (30-day e-Visa applies)
×ETIQA Travel Insurance (6-10 Days) RM60
×Entrance Fees (unless stated)
×Lunches and dinners (unless stated)
×Personal Expenses
×Optional tour tips

What Makes This Trip

Why Travellers from Malaysia Love This Trip

Kanyakumari: Where Three Seas Meet

The southern tip of India, where you can watch sunrise and sunset over the ocean. The Vivekananda Rock Memorial and the Thiruvalluvar statue rise dramatically from the sea offshore.

Kerala Backwaters & Tea Hills

The journey south includes the classic Kerala experiences: Munnar's tea hills and an overnight houseboat on the backwaters.

Temple Coast & Padmanabhapuram

The route takes in the temple-rich coast around Trivandrum, including the magnificent Padmanabhaswamy Temple and the wooden palace of Padmanabhapuram.

Day by Day

Your 9 Days Itinerary

Arrive Kochi

No meals

Met at Cochin airport and transferred to your hotel. Evening at the fishing nets.

Suggested activities

Sunset fishing nets
Fort Kochi walk
Seafood dinner

Kochi to Munnar

Breakfast

Scenic drive to the tea hills.

Suggested activities

Drive to Munnar
Tea plantation stops
Evening in the hills

Munnar Sightseeing

Breakfast

A full day among the tea estates and viewpoints.

Suggested activities

Tea plantation and museum
Mattupetty Dam and Echo Point
Hill viewpoints

Munnar to Alleppey Houseboat

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Descend to the backwaters and board your private houseboat.

Suggested activities

Drive to Alleppey
Board houseboat
Backwater cruise with onboard meals

Alleppey to Trivandrum

Breakfast

Disembark and drive south to Trivandrum, Kerala's capital.

Suggested activities

Morning cruise
Drive to Trivandrum
Padmanabhaswamy Temple

Trivandrum to Kanyakumari

Breakfast

Drive to Kanyakumari at the southern tip, via Padmanabhapuram Palace.

Suggested activities

Padmanabhapuram Palace
Drive to Kanyakumari
Sunset over the sea

Kanyakumari Sightseeing

Breakfast

A full day at land's end.

Suggested activities

Sunrise over the ocean
Vivekananda Rock Memorial
Thiruvalluvar Statue
Kanyakumari Temple

Kanyakumari to Trivandrum, Beach

Breakfast

Return towards Trivandrum with a beach stop at Kovalam.

Suggested activities

Drive to Kovalam
Beach time
Evening at leisure

Depart Trivandrum

Breakfast

Checkout and transfer to Trivandrum airport for your onward flight.

Suggested activities

Final beach morning
Airport transfer

Hotel Options

Choose Your Comfort Level

Centrally located hotels with easy access to the main sights. Pick the tier that suits your style.

3 Star

Budget Friendly

3-star hotels + houseboat or similar

Min 2 Adults (Toyota Etios)RM2788 per person
Min 4 Adults (Toyota Innova)RM2738 per person
Min 8 Adults (Tempo Traveller)RM2688 per person

From RM2788

per person

Most Chosen

4 Star

Value Plus Comfort

4-star hotels + premium houseboat or similar

Min 2 Adults (Toyota Etios)RM3188 per person
Min 4 Adults (Toyota Innova)RM3148 per person
Min 8 Adults (Tempo Traveller)RM3108 per person

From RM3188

per person

5 Star

Premium Value Stay

5-star hotels + luxury houseboat or similar

Min 2 Adults (Toyota Etios)RM3988 per person
Min 4 Adults (Toyota Innova)RM3958 per person
Min 8 Adults (Tempo Traveller)RM3928 per person

From RM3988

per person

Why Dhesu

Kerala to Land's End, Seamlessly Routed

A journey this long, from Kochi to the tip of India, needs careful planning to flow well. We route it so each leg builds on the last. Dhesu has arranged South India journeys for over 35 years.

MATTA & IATA Registered

Fully licensed Malaysian travel agency. We guide you through India e-Visa documentation with every booking.

Private Tours, Daily Departures

No minimum group to wait for. Your trip runs on your dates, your pace, your own vehicle and guide.

A Real Team to Call

Reachable throughout your trip. Flight delayed, your guide waits. Plans change, we adapt on the ground.

Group & Custom Pricing

Travelling as a family or group lowers the per-person cost. Ask us for a tailored quote.

Kerala & Kanyakumari Tour from Malaysia

This 9 day journey combines the best of Kerala with a trip to Kanyakumari, the southern tip of India. It is ideal for travellers who want to go beyond the usual Kerala loop and reach the dramatic meeting point of three seas.

The route takes in Munnar, the backwaters, the temple coast and Kanyakumari's iconic sunrise and sunset, all linked by a private vehicle and driver guide.

Kanyakumari adds a sense of pilgrimage and arrival, standing at the very edge of the subcontinent.

What to See in Kanyakumari

Kanyakumari is famous for its ocean sunrises and sunsets, visible from the same shore. Offshore, the Vivekananda Rock Memorial and the 41-metre Thiruvalluvar statue rise from the sea, reached by ferry.

The Kanyakumari Amman Temple and the meeting of the three seas give the town its spiritual significance. It is a fitting, dramatic end to a journey through the south.

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