7-Day Southern India Tour: Kanyakumari, Rameshwaram, Chennai

1. Day 1: Kanyakumari
   Starting point
   Estimated travel time: 2.5 hours (103 miles) from Trivandrum International Airport

   Visit Kumari Amman Temple, Vivekananda Rock Memorial, and Thiruvalluvar Statue. Watch the sunset from the southernmost tip of India.

2. Day 2: Rameshwaram
   Estimated travel time: 5 hours (220 miles) from Kanyakumari

   Explore Ramanathaswamy Temple, Dhanushkodi Beach, and Pamban Bridge. Take a dip in the 22 holy wells of Agni Theertham.

3. Day 3: Rameshwaram
   Estimated travel time: 20 minutes (4 miles) from previous location

   Visit the eerie but fascinating ghost town of Dhanushkodi which was destroyed in the 1964 cyclone and is now abandoned. You'll find the ruins of a school, post office, railway station and several temples.

4. Day 4: Chennai
   Estimated travel time: 8 hours (370 miles) from Rameshwaram

   Visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of Mahabalipuram, the Shore Temple, and Pancha Rathas on the way to Chennai. Explore the bustling city of Chennai, including the Kapaleeswarar Temple, Government Museum, and San Thome Basilica.

5. Day 5: Chennai
   Starting point

   Visit Fort St. George, the first British fortress in India, and the nearby St. Mary's Church, the oldest Anglican church in India. Explore the historic neighborhood of Mylapore, the colorful market of George Town, and the serene Theosophical Society gardens.

6. Day 6: Chennai
   Starting point

   Take a day trip to the nearby village of Kanchipuram, known as the "City of Thousand Temples", and visit Kailasanatha Temple, Varadharaja Perumal Temple, and Ekambareswarar Temple. Shop for exquisite silk sarees and textiles.

7. Day 7: Chennai
   Starting point

   Visit the iconic Marina Beach, the longest urban beach in India. Explore the historic Fort Museum, the colorful flower market of Parrys Corner, and the famous Chennakesava Perumal Temple.

Time and Cost Estimates

• Kumari Amman Temple (1-2 hours, free)
• Vivekananda Rock Memorial (1-2 hours, 50 rupees)
• Thiruvalluvar Statue (1-2 hours, 50 rupees)
• Ramanathaswamy Temple (2-3 hours, free)
• Dhanushkodi Beach (1-2 hours, free)
• Pamban Bridge (1 hour, free)
• Dhanushkodi Ghost Town (1-2 hours, free)
• Shore Temple (1-2 hours, 500 rupees)
• Pancha Rathas (1-2 hours, 500 rupees)
• Kapaleeswarar Temple (1-2 hours, free)
• Government Museum (2-3 hours, 50 rupees)
• San Thome Basilica (1-2 hours, free)
• Fort St. George (1-2 hours, 50 rupees)
• St. Mary's Church (1-2 hours, free)
• Mylapore (2-3 hours, free)
• George Town Market (1-2 hours, free)
• Theosophical Society gardens (1-2 hours, free)
• Kanchipuram Temples (3-4 hours, free)
• Silk shopping (1-2 hours, cost varies)
• Marina Beach (1-2 hours, free)
• Fort Museum (1-2 hours, 50 rupees)
• Parrys Corner Flower Market (1-2 hours, free)
• Chennakesava Perumal Temple (1-2 hours, free)
Total Estimated Costs: 800-1200 rupees