5-Day Family Friendly Itinerary: Madurai - Rameshwaram - Kanyakumari

  1. Day 1: Explore Madurai
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    Visit the magnificent Meenakshi Amman Temple, a historic temple complex with 14 towers and thousands of colorful sculptures. Stroll through the bustling streets of Market Area and try delicious local food at various stalls. Stop by at Gandhi Memorial Museum to witness the life and principles of Mahatma Gandhi.

  2. Day 2: Rameshwaram
    170 km (4.5 hours) from Madurai

    Visit the holy Ramanathaswamy Temple, one of the twelve Jyotirlinga temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. Then, head to Dhanushkodi Beach, a deserted area with ruins of a town destroyed in the 1964 cyclone. Take a dip in Agni Theertham, a sacred pond adjacent to the temple.

  3. Day 3: Rameshwaram to Kanyakumari
    310 km (6 hours) from Rameshwaram

    On your way to Kanyakumari, stop by Thiruchendur Murugan Temple, a majestic temple located on the seashore. Then, visit the Suchindram Thanumalayan Temple, a 17th-century temple famous for its unique architecture and huge sculptures of various gods. Witness the beautiful sunset view at the Vivekananda Rock Memorial and Thiruvalluvar Statue.

  4. Day 4: Kanyakumari Beach Escapade
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    Enjoy a relaxing day at the scenic Kanyakumari Beach surrounded by hills and coconut trees. Spend time at the Triveni Sangam, the confluence of three seas - Bay of Bengal, Indian Ocean and Arabian Sea. Visit the Mahatma Gandhi Mandapam, a memorial dedicated to the father of the nation, Mahatma Gandhi.

  5. Day 5: Explore Kanyakumari
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    Visit the iconic 300 ft tall Vivekananda Rock Memorial across the sea and the Thiruvalluvar Statue, a 133 ft tall stone sculpture of the famous Tamil poet. Check out the Kanyakumari Devi Temple, a renowned temple dedicated to the goddess of Kanyakumari.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Meenakshi Amman Temple (2 hours, Free)
  • Gandhi Memorial Museum (1 hour, INR 30 per person)
  • Ramanathaswamy Temple (2 hours, Free)
  • Dhanushkodi Beach (1 hour, Free)
  • Thiruchendur Murugan Temple (1 hour, Free)
  • Suchindram Thanumalayan Temple (1 hour, INR 50 per person)
  • Vivekananda Rock Memorial and Thiruvalluvar Statue (2 hours, INR 50 per person & INR 20 per person)
  • Kanyakumari Beach and Triveni Sangam (3 hours, Free)
  • Mahatma Gandhi Mandapam (1 hour, INR 10 per person)
  • Kanyakumari Devi Temple (1 hour, Free)
  • Total Estimated Costs (per person): INR 110

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider adding the Madurai Government Museum, the Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace and the Alagar Kovil temple to your itinerary in Madurai. For an adventurous experience, try water sports such as jet skiing, windsurfing, and parasailing at Kanyakumari Beach. If you have less time, skip visiting the Suchindram Thanumalayan Temple and spend more time at Kanyakumari Beach.

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