Trivandrum to Kanyakumari Tour Packages

87 km south of Trivandrum. Three seas. One day. Sunrise on the Bay of Bengal, sunset on the Arabian Sea.

Why Kanyakumari

Kanyakumari is the only point on the Indian mainland where the Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal, and Indian Ocean meet. The Vivekananda Rock Memorial sits on an offshore island accessible by ferry. On a clear morning you can see Sri Lanka 70 km to the south-east.

Pro Tip :

Depart Trivandrum by 7am. Arrive Kanyakumari by 9am — before ferry queues build. From 10am onward, queues can be 45–60 minutes.

Time Stop What to Do Duration
7:00am Depart Trivandrum Drive via NH66 coastal highway. 2 hrs
9:00am Vivekananda Rock Memorial Ferry ₹50 each way. Sabha Mandapam + Shripada Mandapam. Entry ₹30 after ferry. Runs 7:30am–4pm. 1.5 hrs
11:00am Thiruvalluvar Statue 40m granite statue. Combined ferry ticket covers both Rock + Statue 45 min
12:00pm Kumari Amman Temple Pre-Vedic Shakti temple on the shore. Dress code: men remove shirts. No cameras. 45 min
1:00pm Vattakottai Fort + Lunch 7th-century sea fort, 6 km from town. 180° sea views. Sangam Restaurant nearby — fish curry thali ₹180. 1.5 hrs
3:00pm Gandhi Mandapam + Market Sunlight falls on Gandhi’s ashes on his birthday (Oct 2) — architectural trick. Market: conch shells, sand bottles, spices. 1 hr
5:00pm Three-Seas Sunset Sun sets over the Arabian Sea. In Oct–Jan, ocean visible on all three sides simultaneously. 1 hr
6:30pm Return to Trivandrum Arrive Trivandrum by 8:30–9pm. 2 hrr

At  a  Glance

Distance

87 km from Trivandrum via NH66. Approximately 2 hours by private cab.

Duration

1-day trip (depart 7am, return by 9pm) or 2-day overnight extension for sunrise.

State

Kanyakumari is in Tamil Nadu, 5 km across the Kerala border.

Day Vs Dawn

The Sunrise Ritual

  • 1

    Short

  • 2

    Quiet, misty, fishermen active

  • 3

    Soft golden morning

  • 4

    Morning — calmer

  • 5

    By 9pm

  • 6

    Families, first visit, photography

The Sunset Ritual

  • 1

    Moderate

  • 2

    Vibrant, crowded, vendors

  • 3

    Dramatic sunset tones

  • 4

    Evening 5pm — more atmospheric

  • 5

    By 10:30pm

  • 6

    Couples, relaxed pace

Package Tiers

1 Day

Cab Only

₹3,200

Private AC cab, tolls. Ferry + entry should paid at gate.

1 Day

With Guide

₹4,500

Cab, English guide, Vivekananda Rock + Thiruvalluvar ferry tickets.

1 Day

Premium

₹5,800

Premium cab, guide, all ferry + entry tickets, lunch included.

2 Days

Overnight

₹7,500

Premium cab, guide, all tickets, 1-night sea-view hotel, breakfast.

Add-on

Padmanabhapuram

+₹600 

Palace entry + guided commentary. Add to any package.

Whats Included and Not

Included

  • Private AC cab (inter-state permit)

  • All toll charges

  • English guide (guided packages)

  • Vivekananda Rock + Thiruvalluvar ferry tickets (guided)

  • Padmanabhapuram entry (if add-on)

  • Pickup from TRV airport or any hotel

  • 24/7 WhatsApp support

Not Included

  • Kumari Amman Temple (free, no ticket)

  • Vattakottai Fort (₹5 at gate)

  • Gandhi Mandapam (₹5 at gate)

  • Lunch (except Premium)

  • Personal expenses and tips

  • Travel insurance

  • Hotel (except Overnight package)

Travel Advisory

87 km via NH66 — approximately 2 hours. Good road condition throughout. Depart at 7am to arrive at 9am before ferry queues build. 8:30am departure also works but adds 20–30 minutes of city traffic.

7:30am to 4:00pm, every 15 minutes. The ferry stops at 4pm — do not leave this for the afternoon. In peak season (December–January), queues at 10am can be 60–90 minutes. We time all arrivals before this window.

Outer courtyard is open to everyone — free entry. Inner sanctum is for Hindus only. Dress code for all: men must remove shirts beyond the outer gate. Wrap-arounds available at the entrance for ₹20 (returnable).

Yes — if your return flight from Trivandrum is after 6pm, we route the airport drop via Kanyakumari with no extra cab charge. It is directly south of the city on the road to TRV airport.

October to February. Clear skies, calm seas, clean horizon views. Peak season December 24–January 1 — book transport 4–6 weeks ahead. Monsoon (June–September): rough seas may occasionally suspend ferry service.

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