Unforgettable 7-day Trip in Kanyakumari District

  1. Day 1: Sunrise at Kanyakumari Beach
    25 minutes (12.5 miles) from Trivandrum International Airport

    Marvel at the spectacular sunrise views of the confluence of the Bay of Bengal, the Indian Ocean, and the Arabian Sea from the southernmost tip of mainland India.

  2. Day 2: Padmanabhapuram Palace
    2 hours (33.9 miles) from Kanyakumari Beach

    Experience awe-inspiring wood-carvings, murals, and architecture at the oldest and best-preserved wooden palace in Asia. Closed on Mondays.

  3. Day 3: Vivekananda Rock Memorial
    30 minutes (0.7 miles) from Kanyakumari Beach via ferry ride

    Esteem the memorial of the legendary spiritual leader, Swami Vivekananda, on a rock that protrudes from the sea that offers breathtaking sunset views. Closed on Tuesdays.

  4. Day 4: Suchindram Thanumalayan Temple
    30 minutes (14.8 miles) from Vivekananda Rock Memorial

    Discover the unique architectural style that combines Hindu, Islamic, and Christian influences and the sacred 3m-tall statue of Lord Hanuman with a human face and a monkey’s body. Closed from 12 pm-5 pm.

  5. Day 5: Chitharal Jain Monuments
    1.5 hours (32.1 miles) from Suchindram Thanumalayan Temple

    Delve into the ancient Jainism insights and values depicted by the sculptures and inscriptions on the rocks and caves of the hill. Closed on Mondays.

  6. Day 6: Mathur Hanging Trough
    1 hour (31.2 miles) from Chitharal Jain Monuments

    Feel the thrill by walking over the 115-year-old, 13 feet wide and 4.5 feet deep trough bridge, and admire the local landscape, quarry, and Kannadi Vivekanandar Memorial. Operational from 9:30 am - 05:30 pm.

  7. Day 7: Our Lady of Ransom Church
    1 hour 30 minutes (53.6 miles) from Mathur Hanging Trough

    Be dazzled by the indigenous facade, interiors, paintings, and ornaments of the Portuguese colonial-era church that trace back to the 16th century. Closed on Mondays.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Kanyakumari Beach (2 hours, Free)
  • Padmanabhapuram Palace (3 hours, Rs.25)
  • Vivekananda Rock Memorial (2 hours, Rs.50)
  • Suchindram Thanumalayan Temple (1 hour, Free)
  • Chitharal Jain Monuments (2 hours, Free)
  • Mathur Hanging Trough (30 mins, Rs.30)
  • Our Lady of Ransom Church (1 hour, Free)
  • Total Estimated Costs: Rs.105

Useful Tips

If you have more time, visit the Thiruvalluvar Statue, the Gandhi Memorial, and the Tsunami Memorial Park. Consider visiting the Kovalam Lighthouse beach and the Poovar Island resort if you have more budget and want to relax. If you have less time, prioritize the Kanyakumari Beach Sunrise and the Vivekananda Rock Memorial Sunset.

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