7-Day Family-Friendly Itinerary for Nagercoil in September 2023

1. Day 1: Padmanabhapuram Palace
   30 minutes (10 miles) from Nagercoil

   Visit the well-preserved wooden palace and its intricately carved ceilings and pillars, which were once home to the rulers of Travancore.

2. Day 2: Kanyakumari Beach
   30 minutes (12 miles) from Padmanabhapuram Palace

   Spend some time at the southernmost tip of India where the Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal and Indian Ocean converge, visit the Vivekananda Rock Memorial and Thiruvalluvar Statue.

3. Day 3: Suchindram Thanumalayan Temple
   20 minutes (9 miles) from Kanyakumari Beach

   Explore the unique temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, Lord Vishnu, and Lord Brahma, with a 22-feet tall statue of Lord Hanuman at the entrance.

4. Day 4: Mathur Aqueduct
   40 minutes (16 miles) from Suchindram Thanumalayan Temple

   Walk on the impressive 1,000 feet long and 115 feet high Aqueduct which is built during the British era to carry water from one hill to another.

5. Day 5: Udayagiri Fort
   30 minutes (9 miles) from Mathur Aqueduct

   Visit the remnants of the 17th-century fort that was built by King Marthanda Varma, which offers a great view of the surroundings.

6. Day 6: Vattakottai Fort
   20 minutes (8 miles) from Udayagiri Fort

   Explore the seaside fort built by the 18th century Travancore kingdom and enjoy the view of the sea and the mountains.

7. Day 7: Thirparappu Falls
   30 minutes (12 miles) from Vattakottai Fort

   Take a dip in the natural waterfall surrounded by lush greenery and enjoy a picnic with your family.

Time and Cost Estimates

• Padmanabhapuram Palace (1-2 hours, INR 25-100)
• Kanyakumari Beach (2-3 hours, INR 100-300)
• Suchindram Thanumalayan Temple (1-2 hours, INR 30-50)
• Mathur Aqueduct (1-2 hours, INR 0-100)
• Udayagiri Fort (1-2 hours, INR 15-50)
• Vattakottai Fort (1-2 hours, INR 10-20)
• Thirparappu Falls (2-3 hours, INR 20-50)
Total Estimated Costs (per person): INR 200-670