Thiruvalla Temples & Kathakali Night

Kaviyoor's 8th-century rock-cut cave shrine and its Hanuman temple with carved epics, then evening lamps at Thiruvalla's Sreevallabha temple, where Kathakali is danced as an offering on most nights.

Itinerary

• 2:00 PM — Pickup
  Pathanamthitta KSRTC stand · Thiruvalla station · Chengannur station (PTA 2:00 · Chengannur 2:45 · Thiruvalla 3:05)
• 3:30 PM — Kaviyoor cave temple
  A Shiva shrine cut into one rock above the Manimala river. (Protected monument)
• 4:45 PM — Kaviyoor Mahadeva Temple
  Hanuman shrine and carved wooden epics. Tea after, own expense. (Dress code · see below)
• 6:15 PM — Sreevallabha Temple
  Evening lamps at a great Vishnu temple. Dinner after, own expense. (Hindus only inside)
• 8:45 PM — Kathakali offering
  Offered by devotees on most nights; we watch the first hour. (Free · most nights)
• 9:50 PM — Drop-off
  Pathanamthitta, Thiruvalla, Chengannur, or your own stop on the way

Good to know

• 🎭 Kathakali night: Devotees offer Kathakali here on most nights and it runs late; we watch the opening hour or so and leave at about 9:45. On a night with no booking we stay longer at the evening lamps and drop you earlier.
• 🛕 Temple rules: Most Kerala temples admit only Hindus inside; other guests see the gateways and watch the Kathakali from outside. Men: shirts off and dhoti or trousers; women: saree, churidar or long skirt. Footwear stays in the vehicle.
• 🪨 Kaviyoor: The cave temple is a short drive from the Mahadeva temple; a few steps and uneven rock. Some listings say the cave is closed on Mondays — we confirm before your date.
• 🚉 Pickup points: Pathanamthitta first, then Chengannur, then Thiruvalla — we share exact times the evening before. Drop-off at Thiruvalla about 9:50 PM, Chengannur 10:10, Pathanamthitta about 10:50.

Included

• Shared seat, solo to 15
• Water & snacks
• Free drop within the city
• Caretaker for 10+ guests

Not included

• Tea and dinner
• Offerings and donations
• Tolls and parking (private trips)

What to carry

• Temple dress (dhoti / saree / churidar)
• Easy slip-on footwear
• Small torch or phone light
• Mosquito repellent

Cancellations follow our cancellation & refund policy.

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