Day trip to Kanyakumari beach and Padmanabhapuram palace

4.6
(18 reviews)

10 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

The trip includes The Padmanabhapuram palace which is the largest wooden palace in the whole of Asia, It is nothing short of an architectural marvel spread over an area of 6.5 acres. The second part of the trip covers the beautiful kanyakumari beach which is the southern tip of the Indian subcontinent. A ferry ride is included for visiting the Vivekananda rock and the Thiruvalluvar statue. The spectacular sunrise/sunset views here is something that a must see. Overall this is a must see trip for anyone visiting the south of India.
We assure you an safe, comfortable and affordable tour. Looking forward to meet you soon for a fun filled, knowledge sharing experience!!!

What's Included

Private transportation
Entry charges
WiFi on board
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Parking Fees
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast

Meeting and pickup

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Itinerary

Duration: 10 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Padmanabhapuram Palace, also known as Kalkulam Palace, is a Travancore era palace located in Padmanabhapuram in the Kanyakumari district of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The palace is owned, controlled and maintained by the government of the neighbouring state of Kerala. This palace is older than Rambagh Palace in Rajasthan. It is possible that it is the one of the oldest palaces in India. The palace was constructed around 1601 CE by Iravi Varma Kulasekhara Perumal who ruled Venad between 1592 and 1609. This Palace is maintained by the Govt. of Kerala Archaeology Department. The Padmanabhapuram Palace complex consists of several structures: Mantrasala; the King's Council Chamber Thai Kottaram, constructed before 1550 Nataksala; the Performance Hall A four-storeyed mansion at the centre of the complex Thekee Kottaram; the Southern Palace.

    3 hours Admission ticket included
  • 2

    A very popular tourist destination in India, it is famous for its unique ocean sunrise, sunset and moonrise, the 41-metre (133 ft) Thiruvalluvar Statue and Vivekananda Rock Memorial off the coast, and as a pilgrimage centre. Lying at the tip of peninsular India, Kanyakumari is bordered on the west, south and east by the Laccadive Sea.It has a coastal line of 71.5 kilometres (44.4 mi) stretched on the three sides. On the shores of the town is a temple dedicated to Goddess Kanyakumari (the virgin Goddess), after which the town is named. Kanyakumari has been a city since the Sangam period and has been referred to in old Malayalam literature and in the accounts of Ptolemy and Marco Polo.

    3 hours Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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