Tamil Nadu
Madurai and Rameswaram Pilgrimage
3 Nights / 4 Days
Madurai - Rameswaram - Dhanushkodi
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Package ID 0253Pilgrimage
Madurai, Rameswaram and Kanyakumari
- Standard / 3-star equivalent stay
- Breakfast
- Customizable itinerary
Six days from Madurai to the southern tip of India: the Meenakshi temple, Rameswaram and Dhanushkodi, and sunrise and sunset at Kanyakumari.
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Quick facts
In short: Madurai, Rameswaram and Kanyakumari is a 5-night, 6-day tour that also covers Dhanushkodi and Suchindram. It starts in Madurai and ends in Trivandrum. It includes daily breakfast. The itinerary can be customised.
- Package ID
- 0253
- Duration
- 5 Nights / 6 Days
- Places
- Madurai, Rameswaram, Dhanushkodi, Kanyakumari, Suchindram
- Starts
- Madurai
- Ends
- Trivandrum
- Stay
- Stay in standard/3-star equivalent accommodation as per the selected package plan
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Best time
- November to February is the best time for Tamil Nadu; October and November bring heavy rain to the coast.
- Customizable
- Yes
Day-wise itinerary
- Package ID
- 0253
- Tour
- Madurai, Rameswaram and Kanyakumari
- Duration
- 5 Nights / 6 Days
- Destination
- Tamil Nadu
- Price
- Price on request
This is a suggested day-by-day plan. Timings, the order of sightseeing and hotels are confirmed with your quote.
Temples have dress codes (men may be asked to remove shirts at some temples) and fixed darshan timings; cameras are not allowed inside many inner sanctums. Entry fees, boat rides and ferries are paid locally.
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Day 1 — Arrive in Madurai – Meenakshi temple
Arrive at Madurai airport or railway station, where our representative meets you. Visit the Meenakshi Amman temple, with its towering gopurams, and the Thirumalai Nayak Palace. Return to the temple at night for the Palliyarai ceremony if you wish. Overnight stay in Madurai.
Overnight: Madurai
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Day 2 — Madurai to Rameswaram
After breakfast, drive to Rameswaram (about 175 km, 4 hours) across the Pamban bridge. Have darshan at the Ramanathaswamy temple, one of the twelve Jyotirlingas, famous for its long pillared corridors and its 22 holy wells (theerthams). Overnight stay in Rameswaram.
Overnight: Rameswaram
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Day 3 — Dhanushkodi
After breakfast, drive to Dhanushkodi (about 20 km), the ghost town at the tip of the island, and Arichal Munai, where the Bay of Bengal meets the Indian Ocean. Visit the Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam memorial and the Agni Theertham beach. Overnight stay in Rameswaram.
Overnight: Rameswaram
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Day 4 — Rameswaram to Kanyakumari
After breakfast, drive to Kanyakumari (about 310 km, 6 hours) along the coast, at the southern tip of India. Watch the sunset over the sea. Overnight stay in Kanyakumari.
Overnight: Kanyakumari
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Day 5 — Kanyakumari
Watch the sunrise over the sea at Kanyakumari. Take the ferry to the Vivekananda Rock Memorial and the Thiruvalluvar statue (ferry paid locally), then visit the Kumari Amman temple and the Gandhi Mandapam. In the afternoon, visit the Suchindram temple (about 12 km). Overnight stay in Kanyakumari.
Overnight: Kanyakumari
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Day 6 — Kanyakumari to Trivandrum
After breakfast, drive to Trivandrum (about 90 km, 2.5 hours), visiting the Padmanabhapuram Palace on the way (closed on Mondays). The tour ends at Trivandrum.
Route: Madurai → Rameswaram → Kanyakumari
View route on Google MapsInclusions & exclusions
Included (standard)
- Standard/3-star equivalent accommodation as per package plan. Room category subject to package/quotation.
- Breakfast as per package plan. Other meals only where specifically included.
- Transfers and sightseeing as specified in the itinerary.
- Travel coordination/assistance during the tour.
- Applicable taxes where included in the package/quotation.
Not included (standard)
- Airfare/train fare unless specifically included.
- Personal expenses.
- Meals not specifically mentioned.
- Monument/attraction entry fees unless specifically included.
- Optional activities.
- Camera/video charges where applicable.
- Travel insurance.
- Visa/permit charges where applicable.
- Tips/gratuities.
- Anything not specifically mentioned under inclusions.
- Expenses caused by delays, weather or circumstances beyond reasonable operational control where applicable.
Standard package cost excludes airfare, train fare and bus fare unless specifically mentioned in the package inclusions. Local transfers and sightseeing listed above are included.
Important information & booking terms
- To book and confirm your tour, pay 35% of the total package cost as an advance; the balance is due before departure.
- Air and train tickets need full payment.
- Mode of payment: net banking, IMPS, NEFT, cheque, UPI (Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm) or QR code. Cash is not accepted.
- Check-in and check-out as per hotel policy.
- A booking voucher is issued once payment is received.
- Extra adult 35% and extra child 25% of the package cost (children below 5 complimentary).
- If a listed hotel is unavailable, accommodation is arranged in a hotel of similar standard.
- Transport is provided as per the itinerary and is not at disposal; sightseeing depends on the time available.
- Cancellation 30 days or more before departure: non-refundable deposit (25% of the total package).
- Between 29 and 20 days before departure: non-refundable deposit + 25% of the holiday cost.
- Between 19 and 14 days before departure: non-refundable deposit + 50% of the holiday cost.
- Between 13 and 8 days before departure: non-refundable deposit + 75% of the holiday cost.
- Within 7 days of departure: 100% of the holiday cost.
- Any refund due is paid after Holiday Guru Travel receives the refund from the service providers; processing charges are deducted.
Where you stay
| Nights | Place | Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Night 1 | Madurai | Standard / 3-star equivalent |
| Nights 2–3 | Rameswaram | Standard / 3-star equivalent |
| Nights 4–5 | Kanyakumari | Standard / 3-star equivalent |
Hotel names are confirmed with your booking. If a listed hotel is unavailable, a hotel of similar standard is arranged. Ask us to upgrade any night.
Price
Package price
Price on request
We quote this package for your dates, travellers and hotel choice. No current rate is published for this tour.
Standard package cost excludes airfare, train fare and bus fare unless specifically mentioned in the package inclusions.
How this package is priced
- Extra adult 35% and extra child 25% of the package cost (children below 5 complimentary).
- To book and confirm your tour, pay 35% of the total package cost as an advance; the balance is due before departure.
- Mode of payment: net banking, IMPS, NEFT, cheque, UPI (Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm) or QR code. Cash is not accepted.
Want this trip your way?
Change hotels, add nights or sightseeing, or combine it with another destination.
Questions about this package
What is included in the Madurai, Rameswaram and Kanyakumari?
For this 5-night tour of Madurai, Rameswaram and Kanyakumari:
- Standard/3-star equivalent accommodation as per package plan. Room category subject to package/quotation.
- Breakfast as per package plan. Other meals only where specifically included.
- Transfers and sightseeing as specified in the itinerary.
- Travel coordination/assistance during the tour.
- Applicable taxes where included in the package/quotation.
Which places does the Madurai, Rameswaram and Kanyakumari cover?
The route is Madurai → Rameswaram → Kanyakumari. Overnight stays: 1 night in Madurai, 2 nights in Rameswaram and 2 nights in Kanyakumari.
How long is the Madurai, Rameswaram and Kanyakumari, and where does it start and end?
5 nights and 6 days (5 Nights / 6 Days). It starts in Madurai (Day 1: Arrive in Madurai – Meenakshi temple) and ends in Trivandrum (Day 6: Kanyakumari to Trivandrum).
Are flights or train tickets included in the Madurai, Rameswaram and Kanyakumari?
No. The Madurai, Rameswaram and Kanyakumari starts in Madurai and ends in Trivandrum, so plan your arrival and return tickets for those points. The standard package cost excludes airfare, train fare and bus fare. We can quote tickets separately. This package’s exclusions say: “Airfare/train fare unless specifically included.”
Which hotels are used on the Madurai, Rameswaram and Kanyakumari?
On this tour you stay in standard/3-star equivalent accommodation as per the selected package plan in Madurai, Rameswaram and Kanyakumari. This applies to all 5 nights of the tour. Hotel names are confirmed with your booking. If a listed hotel is unavailable, a hotel of similar standard is arranged.
Which meals are included on the Madurai, Rameswaram and Kanyakumari?
Breakfast, as per the package plan: breakfast at your hotel in Madurai, Rameswaram and Kanyakumari each morning after an overnight stay, so 5 breakfasts (Day 2 to Day 6). Other meals are included only where specifically stated; lunch and dinner are otherwise at your own cost.
How do I book this package?
To book and confirm your tour, pay 35% of the total package cost as an advance; the balance is due before departure. A booking voucher is issued once payment is received.
How are extra adults and children charged?
Extra adult 35% and extra child 25% of the package cost (children below 5 complimentary).
Can the Madurai, Rameswaram and Kanyakumari itinerary be customized?
Yes. You can extend this 5-night trip, change hotels, add nights in Madurai, Rameswaram and Kanyakumari, add sightseeing, or combine it with another Tamil Nadu trip. Tell us in the enquiry form or on WhatsApp.
Planning your Tamil Nadu trip
Best time: November to February is the best time for Tamil Nadu; October and November bring heavy rain to the coast.
Tours start in Chennai, Madurai or Trichy, with pick-up from the airport or railway station and transfers and sightseeing as specified on each package.
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