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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.