One Day Itinerary for Kanyakumari

  1. 6:00AM: Sunrise at Triveni Sangam Beach
    10 minutes (2.5 km) from Kanyakumari Bus Stand

    Experience a serene sunrise at the confluence of three oceans- the Bay of Bengal, Arabian Sea, and the Indian Ocean. Pay respect to the 133-ft Thiruvalluvar statue with the backdrop of the sunrise.

  2. 8:00AM: Vivekananda Rock Memorial
    5 minutes (1 km) from Triveni Sangam Beach

    Visit the memorial, built-in 1970 to commemorate Swami Vivekananda's visit to the land in 1892. Take a ferry from the seaface to reach the rock memoral.

  3. 10:00AM: Thiruvalluvar Statue
    2 minutes (500m) from Vivekananda Rock Memorial

    Experience a refreshing view of the Thiruvalluvar statue from the Vivekananda Rock Memorial. The statue represents Tamil poet and philosopher Thiruvalluvar and stands 133 feet tall over the confluence of three oceans.

  4. 12:00PM: Kanyakumari Beach
    5 minutes (1 km) from Thiruvalluvar Statue

    Spend some time at the picturesque view of the Kanyakumari Beach. Experience a refreshing view of the sea and its waves.

  5. 1:00PM: Lunch at any sea-facing restaurant
    5 minutes (1 km) from Kanyakumari Beach

    Enjoy a delicious meal with a great view of the ocean at the variety of sea-facing restaurants.

  6. 2:30PM: Suchindram Thannumalayan Temple
    30 minutes (15 km) from Kanyakumari Beach

    Visit the ancient temple built-in 17th century AD, in the Dravidian style of architecture; the temple is also known as Thanumalayan Temple. The temple is in Suchindrum and famous for its musical pillars and stunning architecture.

  7. 4:00PM: Vattakottai Fort
    25 minutes (12 km) from Suchindram Temple

    Experience an enthralling view of the magnificent fort right beside the sea. The fort was built-in the 18th century by the rulers of Travancore and has a view of the sea on three sides.

  8. 6:00PM: Sunset at Sunset Point
    15 minutes (6 km) from Vattakottai Fort

    End your perfect day trip by experiencing a surreal sunset at the Sunset Point near Kanyakumari Beach. It's an iconic spot to visit because of its breathtaking view of the sunset.

Time and Cost Estimates

  • Breakfast: Rs. 200
  • Vivekananda Rock Memorial Ticket: Rs. 50
  • Suchidram Thannumalayan Temple Entry fee: Rs. 10
  • Lunch: Rs. 500
  • Vattakottai Fort Entry fee: Rs. 25
  • Refreshing drinks: Rs. 100
  • Total Estimated Costs: Rs. 885

Useful Tips

You can skip Suchindram Thannumalayan temple and Vattakottai Fort if you cannot fit them into your schedule. If you have time to spare, try a boat ride to the Tsunami Memorial Park, Gandhi Mandapam, or the Udayagiri Fort for more exploration.

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