Kanyakumari Tour Packages
Kanyakumari sits at the southern tip of mainland India, where the Arabian Sea, the Bay of Bengal and the Indian Ocean meet.
Kanyakumari at a glance
- LocationTamil Nadu, India
- Time zoneIndian Standard Time (UTC+5:30)
- Driving sideLeft
- Calling code+91
- CurrencyIndian rupee (INR)
- LanguagesTamil
- Ideal stay1–2 days
- Getting thereThiruvananthapuram International Airport…
Best time to visit: October to March
Top Kanyakumari travel packages
A few of our Kanyakumari itineraries in different travel styles. Every one is private and can be changed to suit you.
Pilgrimage toursMadurai · Rameswaram · KanyakumariMadurai, Rameswaram & Kanyakumari Pilgrimage5 Days | 4 Nights
Family holidaysThiruvananthapuram · Kanyakumari ·…Kanyakumari & Thiruvananthapuram Tip-of-India Tour5 Days | 4 Nights
Family holidaysKochi · Munnar · Thekkady · Kumarakom ·…Kerala & Kanyakumari Grand Tour9 Days | 8 Nights
Pilgrimage toursTiruchendur · KanyakumariTiruchendur & Kanyakumari Coastal Temples4 Days | 3 NightsEssential tips for travelling to Kanyakumari
UPI and cards are widely accepted in cities and hotels; keep some cash for small shops, rural areas, hill towns and tips.
Tipping is not compulsory; around 5–10% in restaurants and a small tip for drivers and guides is appreciated.
Drink bottled or filtered water; it is cheap and easy to find.
112 (all emergencies)
Languages spoken: Tamil.
Chennai, Madurai, Coimbatore, Tiruchirappalli and Thoothukudi have airports. Trains link every major town, and a car with driver is the easiest way to string temples together.
Most large temples ask men to remove shirts in the inner sanctum and everyone to remove footwear; carry socks for hot stone floors.
Temple inner shrines usually close for a few hours in the early afternoon, so plan visits for the morning or evening.
Be at the ferry jetty early; queues for the rock memorial build quickly after sunrise.
General guidance. Local rules and services change; we confirm details for your dates.
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Everything you need to know about Kanyakumari
Kanyakumari sits at the southern tip of mainland India, where the Arabian Sea, the Bay of Bengal and the Indian Ocean meet. Sunrise and sunset over the water draw crowds every day, and ferries run to the Vivekananda Rock Memorial and the 133-foot Thiruvalluvar statue.
Highlights include Vivekananda Rock Memorial, Thiruvalluvar Statue, Kumari Amman Temple and Gandhi Mandapam. Local food worth trying: Kerala-style fish curry, Banana chips and Nendran banana fritters. Plan 1–2 days here; it suits families, pilgrims, sunrise watchers. Our Kanyakumari itineraries run from 4 to 9 days and every one can be changed to suit you.
When to go
October to March. Clear horizons for sunrise and sunset; ferries may pause in rough weather.
How to reach Kanyakumari
- By air: Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV), about 90 km
- By rail: Kanyakumari railway station, with direct trains from Chennai
- By road: About 2.5 hours from Thiruvananthapuram by road
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Private, customisable itineraries with prices quoted for your dates, hotel category and group size.
5D / 4NMadurai · Rameswaram · KanyakumariMadurai, Rameswaram & Kanyakumari Pilgrimage
A southern pilgrimage circuit linking Meenakshi Amman, the 22 sacred wells of Rameswaram with a drive to Dhanushkodi, and sunrise at India's southern tip.
View itinerary →5D / 4NThiruvananthapuram · Kanyakumari · KovalamKanyakumari & Thiruvananthapuram Tip-of-India Tour
Fly into Trivandrum for its temple and palaces, watch sunrise and sunset at Kanyakumari's three-sea confluence and end on Kovalam's beaches.
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9D / 8NKochi · Munnar · Thekkady · KumarakomKerala & Kanyakumari Grand Tour
Nine days from Kochi to the tip of India through tea hills, spice country, Vembanad Lake and the Kovalam coast.
View itinerary →4D / 3NTiruchendur · KanyakumariTiruchendur & Kanyakumari Coastal Temples
The seashore Murugan temple at Tiruchendur, then the Kumari Amman temple, Vivekananda Rock and sunrise at the southern tip of India.
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Top things to see in Kanyakumari
KanyakumariAncient shrine to the virgin goddess
KanyakumariMemorial where Gandhi's ashes were kept before immersion
Tamil NaduWooden palace of the Travancore kings, about 35 km away
Cultural experiences in Kanyakumari
Heritage and landmarks
KanyakumariMemorial on the rock where Swami Vivekananda meditated
KanyakumariAncient shrine to the virgin goddess
KanyakumariMemorial where Gandhi's ashes were kept before immersion
Tamil NaduWooden palace of the Travancore kings, about 35 km away
On the menuFood to try
- Kerala-style fish curry
- Banana chips
- Nendran banana fritters
Outdoor activities in Kanyakumari
Many activities are seasonal. Best time for Kanyakumari: October to March. We check operating seasons for your dates.
Kanyakumari travel tips
Visa and entry
Indian citizens do not need a visa; carry a government photo ID such as Aadhaar or a passport for hotels and flights.
Health and safety
Travel insurance is a good idea, especially for adventure activities. Carry prescription medicines in their original packaging with a copy of the prescription.
Currency and tipping
The currency is the Indian rupee (INR). Tipping is not compulsory; around 5–10% in restaurants and a small tip for drivers and guides is appreciated.
Best time to visit
October to March. Clear horizons for sunrise and sunset; ferries may pause in rough weather.
Getting around
Chennai, Madurai, Coimbatore, Tiruchirappalli and Thoothukudi have airports. Trains link every major town, and a car with driver is the easiest way to string temples together.
Local etiquette
- Dress modestly at temples, churches and mosques, and remove footwear where asked.
- Ask before photographing people, and follow photography rules at religious sites and museums.
What to pack
Pack a light jacket or sweater for cool evenings, sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and swimwear, modest clothing that covers shoulders and knees for religious sites and comfortable walking shoes.
Phone and internet
Mobile data is good in towns and cities.
Budget
We don't publish fixed prices because the season, hotel category, flights and group size change the cost. Your written quote lists exactly what is included, so you can compare like for like.
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Kovalam is a string of crescent beaches south of Thiruvananthapuram, with a red-and-white lighthouse on the headland.
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Thekkady is the town beside Periyar Tiger Reserve, where a lake created by a nineteenth-century dam attracts elephants, gaur and deer to its shores.
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Vagamon is a quiet hill area of rolling meadows, pine forest and tea estates at the edge of Kottayam and Idukki districts.
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