7-Day Itinerary for Kanyakumari

  1. Day 1: Vivekananda Rock Memorial
    10 minutes (1 mile) from Kanyakumari Beach

    Visit the memorial, which stands atop two rocky offshore islets, as well as Tiruvalluvar Statue, and enjoy sunset at Kanyakumari Beach.

  2. Day 2: Padmanabhapuram Palace and Suchindram Temple
    1 hour 30 minutes (43 miles) from Kanyakumari Beach

    Step inside the ancient palace, built during 1601 AD. Visit Suchindram Temple, a Hindu temple dedicated to three different gods.

  3. Day 3: Thiruvattar Adikesava Perumal Temple and Mathur Aqueduct
    40 minutes (14 miles) from Padmanabhapuram Palace

    Explore the ancient temple, and then take in the view from the Mathur Aqueduct.

  4. Day 4: Vattakottai Fort and Udayagiri Fort
    1 hour 10 minutes (30 miles) from Thiruvattar Adikesava Perumal Temple

    Discover the Vattakottai Fort and then proceed to the Udayagiri Fort to catch a glimpse of Kanyakumari's past.

  5. Day 5: Kanyakumari Wax Museum and Baywatch Amusement Park
    15 minutes (2 miles) from Vattakottai Fort

    Enjoy the wax figures at the museum and indulge in thrilling water rides at Baywatch Amusement Park.

  6. Day 6: Kanyakumari Light House and Gandhi Memorial
    5 minutes (0.5 miles) from Kanyakumari Wax Museum

    View the panoramic view of the city from the lighthouse and pay respects to Mahatma Gandhi at his memorial.

  7. Day 7: Our Lady of Ransom Shrine and St. Xavier Church
    30 minutes (11 miles) from Kanyakumari Light House

    Marvel at the beautiful architecture of Our Lady of Ransom Shrine and St. Xavier Church, a popular Catholic pilgrimage site.

Time and Costs Estimates:

  • Vivekananda Rock Memorial (2-3 hours, Rs. 50-100)
  • Padmanabhapuram Palace (2-3 hours, Rs. 75-150)
  • Suchindram Temple (1-2 hours, free)
  • Thiruvattar Adikesava Perumal Temple (1 hour, free)
  • Mathur Aqueduct (1 hour, free)
  • Vattakottai Fort (1-2 hours, free)
  • Udayagiri Fort (1-2 hours, free)
  • Kanyakumari Wax Museum (1-2 hours, Rs. 20-40)
  • Baywatch Amusement Park (3-4 hours, Rs. 250-500)
  • Kanyakumari Light House (1-2 hours, Rs. 20-50)
  • Gandhi Memorial (1-2 hours, free)
  • Our Lady of Ransom Shrine (1-2 hours, free)
  • St. Xavier Church (1-2 hours, free)
  • Total Estimated Costs: Rs. 435-990

Useful Tips:

If you have more time, consider visiting the Kanyakumari Devi Temple or the Sothavilai Beach. If you have less time, consider skipping Baywatch Amusement Park or the Mathur Aqueduct.

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