Madurai, Rameswaram & Kanyakumari Temple Trail
In short
Madurai, Rameswaram & Kanyakumari Temple Trail is a 6 Days cultural tour in Tamil Nadu priced on request (quoted for your dates and group). It is rated Easy difficulty, runs best in Oct–Mar, with group sizes of Private trip, any group size. Stays, vehicles and guides are arranged through trusted travel partners, with XTSY as your single point of contact.
Madurai, Rameswaram & Kanyakumari Temple Trail at a glance
- Price
- On request
- Duration
- 6 Days
- Location
- Tamil Nadu
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Best season
- Oct–Mar
- Group size
- Private trip, any group size
- Category
- cultural
- Booking
- Direct with XTSY — no OTA commission
South India’s great pilgrimage line: Madurai’s Meenakshi Amman Temple, Rameswaram’s Ramanathaswamy corridors and Dhanushkodi, then sunrise at Kanyakumari.
Tour highlights
- 1Day 1
Madurai
- Pickup from Madurai airport or station
- Meenakshi Amman Temple
- Night ceremony when the deity is carried to the bed chamber
Overnight: Madurai
- 2Day 2
To Rameswaram
- Drive across the Pamban Bridge (about 4 hours)
- Ramanathaswamy Temple and its long corridors
Overnight: Rameswaram
- 3Day 3
Dhanushkodi
- Dhanushkodi ghost town and Arichal Munai
- Dr APJ Abdul Kalam National Memorial
Overnight: Rameswaram
- 4Day 4
To Kanyakumari
- Drive down the coast (about 5 hours)
- Sunset at the southern tip of India
Overnight: Kanyakumari
- 5Day 5
Kanyakumari
- Sunrise at the shore
- Ferry to the Vivekananda Rock Memorial and Thiruvalluvar Statue
- Kumari Amman Temple
- Suchindram Thanumalayan Temple
Overnight: Kanyakumari
- 6Day 6
Departure
- Drop at Trivandrum airport (about 2.5 hours) or Kanyakumari station
- Trip concludes
What’s included
- ✓ Stays on twin sharing through trusted travel partners
- ✓ Private vehicle with driver for the whole route
- ✓ Sightseeing as per the itinerary
- ✓ Daily breakfast
- ✓ An XTSY trip coordinator on WhatsApp throughout
Not included
- ✕ Flights or train tickets to the start point
- ✕ Entry tickets, camera fees and boat rides unless stated
- ✕ Lunch and dinner unless stated
- ✕ Special or VIP darshan tickets at temples
- ✕ Personal expenses, tips and travel insurance
How much does this tour cost?
It is priced on request: the cost depends on your dates, group size and hotel category. Message the XTSY desk on WhatsApp (+91 88373 17070) with your dates and number of travellers and we will send a quote.
Who runs the trip on the ground?
XTSY's own property is in New Shillong Township, Meghalaya. On this tour, stays, vehicles and local guides are arranged through trusted travel partners, with XTSY as your single point of contact.
When is the best time to go?
October to March for cooler weather.
Can the itinerary be changed?
Yes. Every trip is private, so days, stays and pace can be adjusted to suit you.
Are there dress codes or entry rules at the temples?
Yes. Most temples expect modest traditional dress (dhoti or trousers for men, saree, salwar or long skirts for women), and some, especially in Kerala, admit only Hindus to the inner sanctum. Shoes are left outside, and photography is not allowed inside many shrines. Your coordinator will brief you before each visit.
XTSY’s own stay is in New Shillong Township. Stays, vehicles and guides elsewhere on this tour are arranged through trusted travel partners, with XTSY as your single point of contact. All tours
Want it your way?
Every itinerary can change. Tell a travel expert your dates and pace on WhatsApp.
Price on request
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