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4-Day Family Friendly Itinerary: Aalepy, Trivandrum, Kanyakumari, Rameshwaram, and Kodaikanal

  1. Day 1: Aalepy
    1 hour 30 minutes (50 miles) from Trivandrum

    Start your day with a visit to the Alleppey Beach and enjoy the beautiful sunrise. After breakfast, take a boat ride through the backwaters and explore the local villages and paddy fields. In the afternoon, visit the Alleppey Lighthouse and get a panoramic view of the city. In the evening, enjoy the sunset at Marari Beach and indulge in some delicious seafood.

  2. Day 2: Kanyakumari
    3 hours 30 minutes (100 miles) from Aalepy

    Early morning, head to Kanyakumari, the southernmost tip of the Indian mainland. Visit the Vivekananda Rock Memorial and Thiruvalluvar Statue. After lunch, visit the Kanyakumari Temple and take a walk along the Kanyakumari Beach. In the evening, enjoy the Sunset and visit the Gandhi Memorial.

  3. Day 3: Rameshwaram
    5 hours (220 miles) from Kanyakumari

    Today we will head to Rameshwaram, a sacred city for Hindus. Start your day by visiting the Ramanathaswamy Temple and the Agni Tirtham. After lunch, visit the Dhanushkodi Beach and the Pamban Bridge. In the evening, witness the ceremony at the Ramanathaswamy Temple.

  4. Day 4: Kodaikanal
    5 hours 30 minutes (250 miles) from Rameshwaram

    On the last day of the trip, head to Kodaikanal, a beautiful hill station. Start your day with a visit to the Kodaikanal Lake and enjoy boating. After lunch, take a stroll through the Coaker's Walk and enjoy the beautiful view. In the evening, visit the Pillar Rocks and enjoy the sunset. End the day with a bonfire and stargazing.

Recommendations

Other attractions and side trips to consider are:

  • Visit the Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Trivandrum
  • Explore the Vattakottai Fort in Kanyakumari
  • Visit the Meenakshi Amman Temple in Madurai on the way to Rameshwaram
  • Visit the Berijam Lake and the Pine Forest in Kodaikanal

To maximize your fun, you can also try some adventure activities such as trekking, camping, and rock climbing.

For more suggestions, contact your local tour guide or visit the local tourist office.

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