Kanyakumari: land's end of India: 2-day itinerary

Photo: Vivekananda Rock Memorial · Gan13166 · CC BY-SA 4.0

2 daysBest time: Oct–MarPilgrimageBeaches

Day 1

8:00 AMVivekananda Rock MemorialFerry from the shore; go early before queues build Map
10:30 AMThiruvalluvar StatueTall poet statue on the next rock; great sea views Map
3:30 PMVattakottai FortSeaside stone fort with quiet ramparts Map

Day 2

8:00 AMSuchindram Thanumalayan TempleKnown for musical pillars and a tall Hanuman statue Map
10:30 AMPadmanabhapuram PalaceGrand wooden palace of Travancore; shoes off inside Map
2:30 PMMathur AqueductWalk across the tall aqueduct over the river valley Map

What a 2-day trip to Kanyakumari costs

Budget: about ₹1,800–₹3,500 per person
Mid-range: about ₹4,300–₹8,800 per person
Comfort: about ₹9,800–₹19,000 per person

A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Kanyakumari is not included.

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Pick your dates in Turkart. It adds the train booking reminders, permits, checklist and group expenses for you.

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Timings are suggestions. Check opening days, permits and road conditions before you travel.