1 Day in Vaikom
Planning 1 day in Vaikom? A one-day plan for Vaikom covering Vaikom Sree Mahadeva Temple, St. Thomas Church, Karthyayani Devi Temple and Velorvattom Sri Mahadeva Temple and more. It includes a detailed day-wise schedule, activities, meal suggestions, transportation tips and an estimated budget to help you plan your trip with less guesswork.
Day 1
Day 1
Visit Vaikom Sree Mahadeva Temple, St. Thomas Church, Karthyayani Devi Temple and Velorvattom Sri Mahadeva Temple.
Activities
- Visit Vaikom Sree Mahadeva Temple
- Visit St. Thomas Church
- Visit Karthyayani Devi Temple
- Visit Velorvattom Sri Mahadeva Temple
Meals
- •Breakfast
- •Lunch
- •Dinner
Detailed Timeline
Day 1
4 activities
Morning
Vaikom Sree Mahadeva Temple
The Vaikom Sree Mahadeva Temple is a temple dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva in Vaikom, Kottayam, Kerala, India. The temple, along with the Ettumanoor Shiva Temple and the Kaduthuruthy Shiva Temple is considered a powerful place of Shiva.
St. Thomas Church
St. Thomas Syro-Malabar Catholic Church, Kokkamangalam, popularly known as Kokkamangalam Church, which holds a midway position among the seven churches founded by St. Thomas, is in the Syro-Malabar Catholic Archdiocese of Ernakulam-Angamaly, in the South Indian state of Kerala.
Afternoon
Karthyayani Devi Temple
Karthyayani Devi Temple, Cherthala is a famous Hindu temple located at Cherthala. Iratti and Thadi are the famous vazhipadu, Cherthala pooram is the second famous pooram in Kerala.
Velorvattom Sri Mahadeva Temple
Velorvattom Sri Mahadeva Temple is a Hindu temple located in Cherthala in Alleppey district in the Indian state of Kerala. Believed to be constructed in the 7th century by Azhvanchery Thamprakkal.
Transportation Tips
- Vaikom has an excellent local bus service system and it is cheap.
- This is cheap way of transportation between attractions.
- Local taxis are also available at cheap rates.
- When you are visiting places like Kumarakom, it is better to opt for boats, as many places in Kuttanad are inaccessible by road.
Budget Breakdown
Accommodation
Listed stays range ₹3,500–₹3,500 per night
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