4-Day Family Friendly Itinerary for Thiruvananthapuram, Kanyakumari, Rameswaram, and Madurai in June 2023

  1. Day 1: Thiruvananthapuram
    From Thiruvananthapuram to Kanyakumari (2 hours 30 mins drive)

    Start your trip with a visit to the Napier Museum, which houses a vast collection of bronzes, ancient ornaments, and ivory carvings. Next, visit the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, a famous Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Afterward, head to the Mahatma Gandhi Road, a bustling shopping area with a variety of shops and restaurants.

  2. Day 2: Kanyakumari
    From Kanyakumari to Rameswaram (5 hours 20 mins drive)

    Start your day with a visit to the Kanyakumari Beach, where you can watch the sunrise and sunset. Next, head to the Vivekananda Rock Memorial, a popular tourist spot that is dedicated to Swami Vivekananda. Afterward, visit the Thiruvalluvar Statue, a 133-foot-tall stone sculpture of the famous Tamil poet, philosopher, and saint.

  3. Day 3: Rameswaram
    From Rameswaram to Madurai (3 hours 10 mins drive)

    Start your day with a visit to Ramanathaswamy Temple, one of the most important Shiva temples in India. Next, visit the Dhanushkodi Beach, a beautiful and serene beach that was destroyed in a cyclone in 1964. Afterward, head to the APJ Abdul Kalam Memorial, a museum dedicated to the life and work of the former President of India.

  4. Day 4: Madurai

    Spend your final day exploring the city of Madurai, starting with a visit to the Meenakshi Amman Temple, a historic Hindu temple known for its intricate carvings and colourful architecture. Next, head to the Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace, a 17th-century palace that was once the residence of the Nayak dynasty. Afterward, visit the Gandhi Memorial Museum, a museum dedicated to the life of Mahatma Gandhi and the history of India's struggle for independence.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Napier Museum (2 hours, Rs 20)
  • Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple (1 hour, free)
  • Mahatma Gandhi Road (2 hours, varies)
  • Kanyakumari Beach (2 hours, free)
  • Vivekananda Rock Memorial (1 hour, Rs 50)
  • Thiruvalluvar Statue (1 hour, Rs 20)
  • Ramanathaswamy Temple (2 hours, free)
  • Dhanushkodi Beach (1 hour, free)
  • APJ Abdul Kalam Memorial (1 hour, free)
  • Meenakshi Amman Temple (2 hours, varies based on darshan)
  • Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace (1 hour, Rs 50)
  • Gandhi Memorial Museum (2 hours, Rs 10)
  • Total Estimated Costs: Rs 200
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