Nagercoil Family-Friendly 10-Day Itinerary

1. Day 1: Kanyakumari Beach
   20 minutes (11 km) from Nagercoil city centre

   Enjoy the breathtaking view of the confluence of three beautiful seas.

2. Day 2: Vattakottai Fort
   30 minutes (17 km) from Kanyakumari Beach

   Explore the historic 18th-century fort built by the Travancore kingdom, surrounded by the beautiful sea.

3. Day 3: Padmanabhapuram Palace
   30 minutes (18 km) from Vattakottai Fort

   Explore the intricate woodworks and courtyard of the 16th-century royal palace of the Travancore kingdom.

4. Day 4: Mathur Aqueduct and Thirparappu Falls
   1 hour (50 km) from Padmanabhapuram Palace

   Experience the thrill of crossing the 1 km-long aqueduct towering 115 ft above the Pahrali river and continue to enjoy the tranquil waterfalls.

5. Day 5: Manimuthar Dam
   50 minutes (30 km) from Thirparappu Falls

   Spend the day fishing, boating and enjoying the serene atmosphere at the picturesque dam.

6. Day 6: Suchindram Thanumalayan Temple
   40 minutes (27 km) from Manimuthar Dam

   Visit the beautifully crafted stone carvings of the 17th-century temple, dedicated to three different gods.

7. Day 7: Udayagiri Fort
   50 minutes (34 km) from Suchindram Thanumalayan Temple

   Explore the remains of the 17th-century coastal fort built by the Travancore kingdom and enjoy the panoramic view of the sea.

8. Day 8: Muttom Beach
   25 minutes (16 km) from Udayagiri Fort

   Relax and enjoy the sun, sand and sea of this secluded and less-crowded beach.

9. Day 9: Gandhi Memorial Mandapam
   30 minutes (18 km) from Muttom Beach

   Visit the peaceful memorial of Mahatma Gandhi, located along the picturesque seashore.

10. Day 10: Vellimalai
    30 minutes (16 km) from Gandhi Memorial Mandapam

    Enjoy a beautiful scenic view of the Western Ghats and the Bay of Bengal from one of the highest peaks in the region.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Kanyakumari Beach (2-3 hours, free)
• Vattakottai Fort (1-2 hours, free)
• Padmanabhapuram Palace (2-3 hours, INR 50 per person)
• Mathur Aqueduct (1-2 hours, free) and Thirparappu Falls (1-2 hours, INR 50 per person)
• Manimuthar Dam (2-3 hours, free)
• Suchindram Thanumalayan Temple (1-2 hours, INR 10 per person)
• Udayagiri Fort (1-2 hours, free)
• Muttom Beach (2-3 hours, free)
• Gandhi Memorial Mandapam (1-2 hours, free)
• Vellimalai (1-2 hours, free)
Total Estimated Costs: INR 110 per person

Useful Tips

If you have extra time, visit St. Francis Xavier's Cathedral or enjoy some delicious street food around Nagercoil. if you have less time, skip Padmanabhapuram Palace or Thirparappu Falls. Remember to wear comfortable footwear and carry sunscreen and water bottles when visiting the beaches and dams.