Madurai And Rameshwaram Await Your Exploration 6 Days & 5 Nights

Welcome to Madurai as part of your 5 nights 6 days Madurai Rameshwaram Kanyakumari tour package.

Arrive in Madurai, where an agent’s representative will receive you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel. Your day is at leisure and you can spend it as per your desires exploring this temple city.

You can visit St. Mary’s Cathedral, a 20th century neo-Gothic construction, which is an architectural delight. Or, you can also explore the Nagamalai, Yanaimalai, and Samanar Malai mountain ranges on the outskirts of the city. Besides, the historical and cultural significance of these ranges, they also offer splendid views of the city.

Come back to the hotel for a good night’s sleep.

Optional: Sightseeing (charges extra)

Explore the ancient city as part of your travels in Madurai.

Relish a hearty breakfast and gear up for local sightseeing. Your first stop for the day is the Meenakshi Amman Temple, said to have been built in 6th century BC. Among the most revered temples in India, the Meenakshi temple attracts about 15,000 visitors everyday. After paying homage, proceed to Thiruparankundram Murugan Temple, a rock cut temple which is believed to have been built by the Pandyas during the 6th century.

Next up, visit Thirumalai Nayak Palace, the regal palace of the Nayaks of Madurai which will give you a deeper understanding of the local history. Also visit Gandhi Museum and Alagar Kovil.

Come back to the hotel after a fulfilling day of local sightseeing.

Explore Rameshwaram on Day 3 as part of your Madurai Rameshwaram tour package.

Enjoy a hearty breakfast and proceed for your transfer to Rameshwaram. Complete the check-in formalities and gear up for local sightseeing. Your first stop for the day is the Ramanathaswamy Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is one of the twelve Jyotirlinga temples and is known for its grandiose architecture. The itinerary also includes visit to the Ram Jharokha Temple and Agnitheertham.

Next, visit the Adam’s Bridge or Rama Setu, a chain of limestone shoals between Pamban Island and Mannar Island. You will also be taken to Dhanushkodi, the beautiful ruin at the south-eastern tip of Pamban Island.

Come back to the hotel for a good night’s sleep.

Distance from Madurai to Rameshwaram: 170 km

Travel time: Approx 3 hours

Visit the southern tip of India as part of your Kanyakumari tour package.

Savor a delectable breakfast and proceed for your transfer to Kanyakumari, the southernmost tip of mainland India. Complete the check-in formalities and proceed for local sightseeing.

Visit the Kanyakumari beach and the Vivekananda Memorial Rock. Considered to be a sacred spot, the memorial has been constructed on a rock formation that cropped out of the sea, where Swami Vivekananda did penance. Also visit the Padmanabhapuram Palace.

Come back to the hotel for a peaceful night’s rest.

Distance from Rameshwaram to Kanyakumari: 300 km

Travel time: Approx 5 hours

Explore various beaches as part of your Kovalam tour package.

Begin your penultimate morning with a healthy breakfast, and proceed for your transfer to Kovalam, the town of pristine beaches. Complete the check-in formalities and proceed for local sightseeing.

Visit the Lighthouse beach, Hawah Beach, and Samudra Beach for some fun in the sun. You can also indulge in optional watersports such as parasailing and surfing.

Come back to the hotel for a peaceful night’s sleep.

Optional: Watersports (charges extra)

Distance from Kanyakumari to Kovalam: 88 km

Travel time: Approx 2 hours

Your Kovalam tour package concludes today.

After a delectable breakfast, it is time to check-out of the hotel. Leave Kovalam behind as you are transferred to Thiruvananthapuram for departure.

Distance from Kovalam to Thiruvananthapuram: 18 km

Travel time: Approx 30 minutes