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Shoestring Budget Itinerary for Bangalore, Madurai, Rameshwaram, Kanyakumari in June 2023

  1. Day 1: Bangalore
    Flight from Kempegowda International Airport to Madurai Airport (1h 15m)
    Approximately 40 minutes (24 km) from Bangalore City Centre to Kempegowda International Airport

    Morning:Visit the Bull Temple and Bugle Rock Park to get a taste of the local culture and history of Bangalore. Head to the nearby Lalbagh Botanical Gardens to soak in some natural beauty.

    Afternoon:Enjoy the history of Bangalore Palace. Experience one of the most famous markets in Bangalore, the KR Market. You can get a glimpse of the local culture and try some delicious street food as well.

    Evening:Watch the sunset at Ulsoor Lake and then head to one of the many rooftop bars in the city to enjoy some drinks and the night-time view of Bangalore.

  2. Day 2: Madurai - Rameshwaram
    Approximately 3 hours and 40 minutes (170 km) from Madurai to Rameshwaram

    Morning:Visit the Meenakshi Amman Temple in Madurai, a historic Hindu temple with intricate carvings and architecture.

    Afternoon:Travel from Madurai to Rameshwaram and visit the famous Ramanathaswamy Temple, one of the twelve Jyotirlinga temples in India, and the Pamban Bridge which is known for its engineering marvel.

    Evening:Take a dip in the holy waters of the Agnitheertham in Rameshwaram and enjoy the sunset at Dhanushkodi Beach.

  3. Day 3: Kanyakumari
    Approximately 6 hours and 30 minutes (310 km) from Rameshwaram to Kanyakumari

    Morning:Visit the Vivekananda Rock Memorial and Thiruvalluvar Statue, two of the most iconic landmarks in Kanyakumari. Stop by the Gandhi Memorial to learn about the history of the Indian independence movement.

    Afternoon:Visit the Kanyakumari Temple and relax at the Kanyakumari Beach.

    Evening:Watch the sunset and the moonrise simultaneously from the Sunset View Point and enjoy the Kanyakumari night market before ending your trip.

Recommendations

If you have extra time in Bangalore, be sure to visit the ISKCON Temple and Tipu Sultan's Palace. In Madurai, you can also visit the Thirumalai Nayakkar Mahal and Alagar Koyil. In Kanyakumari, you can take a ferry to the Vivekananda Rock Memorial and Thiruvalluvar Statue, or visit the Padmanabhapuram Palace in nearby Tamil Nadu.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Bull Temple (1-2 hours, free)
  • Bugle Rock Park (1-2 hours, free)
  • Lalbagh Botanical Gardens (2-3 hours, ₹20)
  • Bangalore Palace (2-3 hours, ₹250)
  • KR Market (1-2 hours, free entry)
  • Ulsoor Lake (1-2 hours, free)
  • Meenakshi Amman Temple (2-3 hours, free entry)
  • Ramanathaswamy Temple (2-3 hours, free entry)
  • Pamban Bridge (1-2 hours, free)
  • Dhanushkodi Beach (1-2 hours, free)
  • Vivekananda Rock Memorial and Thiruvalluvar Statue (2-3 hours, ₹50 for ferry)
  • Gandhi Memorial (1-2 hours, free)
  • Kanyakumari Temple (1-2 hours, free entry)
  • Kanyakumari Beach (1-2 hours, free entry)
  • Sunset View Point (1-2 hours, free)
  • Night market (1-2 hours, free entry)
  • Total Estimated Costs: ₹320 (excluding transportation and accommodation)
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