5-Day Family Friendly Itinerary for Rameshwaram, Kanyakumari, Courtallam, and Madurai

  1. Day 1: Rameshwaram
    3 hours (175 km) from Madurai

    Visit the Ramanathaswamy Temple, a famous Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, and Dhanushkodi Beach, a picturesque beach with clear blue waters and white sand. Take a dip in the Agnee Theertham, a sacred water body inside the temple complex believed to have holy powers.

  2. Day 2: Kanyakumari
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    4 hours (310 km) from Rameshwaram

    Watch the sunrise and sunset at the Vivekananda Rock Memorial and Thiruvalluvar Statue. Explore the Kanyakumari Beach and the Kanyakumari Temple, a famous pilgrimage site dedicated to the goddess Kumari. Take a ferry ride to Vattakottai Fort, a 16th-century fort with stunning views of the sea.

  3. Day 3: Courtallam
    5 hours (250 km) from Kanyakumari

    Visit the Courtallam Falls, a group of cascading waterfalls with natural pools for swimming. Explore the Thirukutrala Natha Swamy Temple, an ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, and the Five Falls, a scenic spot with five cascading waterfalls.

  4. Day 4: Madurai
    5 hours (210 km) from Courtallam

    Visit the Meenakshi Amman Temple, a historic Hindu temple with intricate carvings and colorful sculptures, and the Gandhi Memorial Museum, a museum dedicated to the life and achievements of Mahatma Gandhi. Explore the Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam, a temple tank with a beautiful mandapam in the center.

  5. Day 5: Madurai
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    Visit the Alagar Koyil, a temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu, and Thirumalai Nayakkar Mahal, a 17th-century palace with a stunning blend of Dravidian and Islamic architecture. Take a stroll through the Madurai Flower Market, a bustling market with a wide variety of colorful flowers.

Time and Cost Estimates

  • Ramanathaswamy Temple (1-2 hours, free)
  • Dhanushkodi Beach (1-2 hours, free)
  • Vivekananda Rock Memorial (1-2 hours, INR 100 per person)
  • Kanyakumari Beach (1-2 hours, free)
  • Kanyakumari Temple (1-2 hours, free)
  • Vattakottai Fort (1-2 hours, INR 25 per person)
  • Courtallam Falls (2-3 hours, free)
  • Thirukutrala Natha Swamy Temple (1-2 hours, free)
  • Meenakshi Amman Temple (2-3 hours, free)
  • Gandhi Memorial Museum (1-2 hours, INR 10 per person)
  • Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam (1-2 hours, free)
  • Alagar Koyil (1-2 hours, free)
  • Thirumalai Nayakkar Mahal (1-2 hours, INR 50 per person)
  • Madurai Flower Market (1 hour, free)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 185 per person
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