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The KSRTC Budget Tourism Cell has unveiled a lineup of 31 tour packages during this Onam season for travellers. Operating from August 19 to September 7, these trips cover a wide range of destinations, blending spiritual heritage, natural beauty and unique festival experiences.A major highlight is the Pancha Pandava Temple tour, running on August 19, 29, and September 1, 7, and 11. Available for ₹910, it includes visits to five revered Vishnu temples, the iconic Aranmula Vallasadya feast, a local Aranmula mirror workshop, and the historic Thrikkakkudi Cave Temple. For those seeking a long-distance tour, the district’s first trip to Hyderabad departs from Kottarakkara on August 19. The six-day, five-night journey is priced at ₹17,950.Scenic trips feature prominently throughout the schedule. A tour to Munnar and Kanthalloor departs on August 22, costing ₹2,450 for an itinerary complete with a jeep ride, local lunch, and AC dormitory stay. Travellers can also explore Tenkasi and Sundarapandiapuram’s vibrant sunflower fields on August 22 and September 5 for ₹1,110. Single-day excursions on August 23 feature Illikkal Kallu (₹820), Ponmudi (₹650), and Poovar boating (₹1,110). Meanwhile, trips to the Malarikkal water lily fields and surrounding attractions start on August 24 at ₹890, alongside a Rosemala-Palaruvi circuit priced at ₹520.Special Onam day packages on August 26 bring festive cheer, offering a Ponmudi trip with traditional Onasadya for ₹875, and a Gavi eco-tour for ₹1,750, which covers entrance fees, coracle rides, and lunch. Additional departure dates cater to diverse interests, including a Nelliyampathi-Palakkad trip on August 27 for ₹2,000, Pullikkanam tours on August 27 and 30 for ₹840, and Vagamon trips on August 28 and September 4 for ₹1,020. A Kumarakom houseboat package on August 29 offers a day cruising Vembanad Lake with lunch for ₹1,780. Premium Nefertiti luxury cruise packages operate on September 6 and 26 from Kollam to Ernakulam for ₹3,840. Published - August 09, 2026 07:09 pm IST
