MADURAI – RAMESHWARAM – KANYAKUMARI KOVALAM –TRIVANDRUM – 06 nights – 07 days

Itinerary:

Day 1: Arrival at Madurai – Temple City Tour

Upon arrival at Madurai Airport/Railway Station, you will be received by our representative and transferred to your hotel. After freshening up, proceed for a spiritual sightseeing tour of Madurai:

• Meenakshi Amman Temple – A stunning architectural marvel and one of the most iconic temples in South India, located on the banks of the Vaigai River.
• Alagar Koil (Azhagar Temple) – An ancient hill temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu (Varadaraja Perumal), located about 20 km from Madurai.

Evening at leisure. Overnight stay at Madurai.

Day 2: Madurai Local Sightseeing

After breakfast, continue your exploration of Madurai:

• Pazhamudircholai Murugan Temple – One of the six abodes of Lord Murugan, set amidst lush forests.
• Thiruparankundram Murugan Temple – Another major Murugan temple, carved into a hill.
• Mariamman Teppakulam (Water Tank) – A large temple tank used for festivals.
• Gandhi Memorial Museum – A tribute to the Father of the Nation with rare photographs and articles.
• Thirumalai Nayakkar Mahal – A magnificent 17th-century palace showcasing Indo-Saracenic architecture.

Overnight stay at Madurai.

Day 3: Madurai to Rameshwaram (Approx. 175 km / 4 hrs)

After breakfast, check out and proceed to Rameshwaram, one of the holiest pilgrimage sites in India. Upon arrival, check in and refresh before visiting:

• Pamban Bridge – An engineering marvel connecting Rameshwaram to mainland India.
• Ramanathaswamy Temple – Famous for its long corridors and sacred wells.
• Ramar Patham – Sacred footprint of Lord Rama on a hillock.
• Kothandaramaswamy Temple – Located by the sea, this temple is associated with the Ramayana.

Overnight stay at Rameshwaram.

Day 4: Rameshwaram – Dhanushkodi – Kanyakumari (Approx. 310 km / 7 hrs)

Early morning visit to:

• Agni Theertham – A sacred sea bath point near the temple.
• Dhanushkodi – An abandoned ghost town and scenic beach with mythological importance, destroyed in the 1964 cyclone.
• Hanuman Temple & Floating Stones – Related to the Ramayana legend.

After sightseeing, check out and proceed to Kanyakumari, the southernmost tip of India. Evening arrival and overnight stay at Kanyakumari.

Day 5: Kanyakumari Sightseeing – Drive to Trivandrum (Approx. 90 km / 2.5 hrs)

After breakfast, explore the best of Kanyakumari:

• Vivekananda Rock Memorial – A serene spot amidst the sea.
• Thiruvalluvar Statue – The iconic 133-feet statue representing Tamil culture.
• Sunrise & Sunset Points – Witness the majestic view of the sun meeting the sea.

Later, drive to Trivandrum (via Kovalam if time permits). Overnight stay at Trivandrum.

Day 6: Trivandrum Local Sightseeing

After breakfast, begin your tour of Trivandrum:

• Padmanabhaswamy Temple – An ancient temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu, famous for its architectural grandeur and spiritual significance.
• Padmanabhapuram Palace – A 16th-century wooden palace known for its rich Kerala-style architecture (located in Kanyakumari district, but accessible from Trivandrum).
• Napier Museum & Zoo (Optional) – For culture and leisure.

Overnight stay at Trivandrum.

Day 7: Departure from Trivandrum

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and transfer to Trivandrum Airport/Railway Station for your onward journey with cherished memories of your South India tour.