Kanyakumari Tour Package from Surat (3 Days)
3-day Kanyakumari tour from Surat: Kanyakumari. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab, train or bus. From ₹11,860 per person.
per person · inclusive of all taxes
25° – 31°C
October in Kanyakumari

Description
3-day Kanyakumari tour from Surat: Kanyakumari. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab, train or bus. From ₹11,860 per person.
This 3 days 2 nights itinerary covers 7 handpicked stops, including Kumari Amman Temple, Sunset Point, Vivekananda Rock Memorial and more. October–March is the best time to travel for pleasant weather. Your 2-night stay is arranged in a comfortable, well-reviewed hotel such as 3-star hotel in Kanyakumari. Every booking is backed by Trypdeals' 24x7 support team, from planning to the day you're back home.
Weather in Kanyakumari
Best time: October to MarchAverage temperature range: 24°C – 34°C
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Surat to Kanyakumari
Reach Kanyakumari by train from Surat, where our driver meets you. Check in at your hotel in Kanyakumari. Check in and rest, then visit the Kumari Amman Temple in the late afternoon; men remove their shirts before entering. Walk along the shore to the sunset point and end the day with the evening crowd at the beach. Overnight stay in Kanyakumari.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Surat to Kanyakumari
1847 km · ~40h 16m · About 37h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.
- Start from Surat
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
69 km · 1h 23m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 369Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 519Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 669Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
69 km · 1h 23m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 739Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 889Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1039Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
69 km · 1h 23m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1108Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1258Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1408Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
69 km · 1h 23m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1478Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1628Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1778Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
69 km · 1h 23m drive from previous stop
Arrive in KanyakumariKanyakumari, Tamil Nadu
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Surat to Kanyakumari
1847 km · ~41h 4m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Surat
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Surat. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Surat → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~924 km
~20h 32m|Tentative fare ₹1,020–₹2,640
- Change buses at a major city (around km 924)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Kanyakumari. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Kanyakumari
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~924 km
~20h 32m|Tentative fare ₹1,020–₹2,640
- Arrive in Kanyakumari
Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Surat to Kanyakumari
Nearest railway stations: Udhna Jn for Surat, Kanyakumari for Kanyakumari.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 32h 52m in total
Change trains at Vallathol Nagar — about 3h 28m wait
1 change · 33h 28m in total
Change trains at Ratnagiri — about 1h 56m wait
1 change · 34h 22m in total
Change trains at Ullal — about 1h 45m wait
Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
- 1
Kumari Amman Temple
The temple of the virgin goddess Kanya Kumari at the tip of India.
- 2
Sunset Point
The western shore where the sun sets over the Arabian Sea.
Rock memorial and Padmanabhapuram
Be at the beach before 6 am for the sunrise, then join the ferry queue (from 8 am) for the Vivekananda Rock Memorial and the Thiruvalluvar Statue. After lunch, drive to the Padmanabhapuram Palace, the wooden palace of the Travancore kings (closed on Mondays), and stop at Suchindram on the way back. Overnight stay in Kanyakumari.
- 1
Vivekananda Rock Memorial
The memorial on the rock where Swami Vivekananda meditated, reached by ferry.
- 2
Thiruvalluvar Statue
The 133-foot statue of the Tamil poet-saint on the neighbouring rock.
- 3
Padmanabhapuram Palace
A 16th-century palace of carved wood, polished black floors and murals.
- 4
Suchindram Thanumalayan Temple
The temple with musical stone pillars and an 18-foot Hanuman.
Kanyakumari to Surat
Visit the Gandhi Mandapam, where the Mahatma's ashes were kept before immersion, and the Wax Museum or the beach market for shells and souvenirs. Start back after lunch. Board the train from Kanyakumari back to Surat (about 1,844 km), and the tour ends.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Kanyakumari to Surat
1844 km · ~40h 13m · About 37h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.
- Start from Kanyakumari
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
69 km · 1h 23m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 369Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 519Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 669Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
69 km · 1h 23m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 738Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 888Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1038Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
69 km · 1h 23m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1106Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1256Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1406Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
69 km · 1h 23m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1475Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1625Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1775Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
69 km · 1h 23m drive from previous stop
Arrive in SuratSurat, Gujarat
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Kanyakumari to Surat
1844 km · ~40h 58m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Kanyakumari
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Kanyakumari. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Kanyakumari → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~922 km
~20h 29m|Tentative fare ₹1,010–₹2,630
- Change buses at a major city (around km 922)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Surat. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Surat
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~922 km
~20h 29m|Tentative fare ₹1,010–₹2,630
- Arrive in Surat
Surat, Gujarat
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Kanyakumari to Surat
Nearest railway stations: Kanyakumari for Kanyakumari, Udhna Jn for Surat.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 32h 11m in total
Change trains at Trivandrum Central — about 3h 20m wait
1 change · 32h 45m in total
Change trains at Ernakulam Town — about 3h 2m wait
1 change · 32h 46m in total
Change trains at Trivandrum Central — about 3h 20m wait
Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
- 1
Gandhi Mandapam
The memorial built so that sunlight falls on the spot where Gandhi's urn was kept on 2 October each year.
- 2
Leave for Surat.
Tour Overview
Kanyakumari is the southern tip of mainland India, where the Bay of Bengal, the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean meet. It is one of the few places where you can watch both sunrise and sunset over the sea.
This 3-day, 2-night package starts and ends in Surat. The route runs Surat → Kanyakumari → Surat, about 3,691 km in all. Choose how you travel: cab, train or bus. Every price includes 3-star hotels with breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
Highlights of the Kanyakumari Tour from Surat
- Kumari Amman Temple
- Sunset Point
- Vivekananda Rock Memorial
- Thiruvalluvar Statue
- Padmanabhapuram Palace
- Suchindram Thanumalayan Temple
- Gandhi Mandapam
Inclusions in the Kanyakumari Tour Package
- 2 nights in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
- All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
- AC cab from Surat for the whole trip with the cab option: Swift Dzire (2–3 persons), Ertiga (4–7) or Tempo Traveller (8–12)
- AC bus seats both ways with the bus option
- AC 3-tier train tickets both ways with the train option
- Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel
- GST on cab hire
Exclusions in the Kanyakumari Tour Package
- Lunch and dinner
- Temple darshan, pooja and special entry tickets
- Monument and park entry tickets, boating and ropeway tickets
- Flights, and anything not listed under inclusions
- Personal expenses such as tips, laundry and phone calls
Child Policy
Child up to 6 years: free (no extra bed)
Child 6 to 8 years: half charge
Child above 8 years: full charge
Payment Policy
20 percent advance at the time of booking
20 percent after you receive the hotel booking voucher
60 percent during the tour
For tours between 15 December and 2 January, 50 percent advance is required.
Cancellation Policy
Minimum cancellation charge: Rs. 3000 per person, or 10 percent of the tour cost, whichever is higher
25 percent between 46 and 30 days before departure
50 percent between 30 and 15 days before departure
75 percent between 15 and 5 days before departure
100 percent within 5 days of departure or on no-show
Important Travel Information for the Kanyakumari Tour
Best time to visit: October–March
Route: Surat → Kanyakumari → Surat (about 3,691 km in all)
Train option: With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Kanyakumari and back; the train journey is in addition to the 3 days.
Hotels: 3-star hotel in Kanyakumari, or similar.
Package Price: Cab, Bus or Train
Per-person price by group size and how you travel from Surat. Every price includes 3-star hotels (twin sharing), breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
| PersonsGroup size | By Cab | By Bus | By Train |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Persons | ₹59,880 | ₹19,030 | ₹15,120 |
| 33 Persons | ₹49,520 | ₹18,000 | ₹14,090 |
| 4–74–7 Persons | ₹43,770 | ₹16,880 | ₹12,970 |
| 8–108–10 Persons | ₹40,530 | ₹16,370 | ₹12,460 |
| 11–1211–12 Persons | ₹34,940 | ₹15,780 | ₹11,860 |
Prices are per person in rupees. The highlighted price is the lowest for that group size.
By cab from Surat the drive is about 1,847 km each way, so the cab option adds about 4 travel days each way; hotel stays on the way are included in its price.
With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Kanyakumari and back; the train journey is in addition to the 3 days.
Route Map
Top Attractions
Kumari Amman Temple
The temple of the virgin goddess Kanya Kumari at the tip of India.
Sunset Point
The western shore where the sun sets over the Arabian Sea.
Vivekananda Rock Memorial
Situated on a rocky islet off the coast, this memorial marks the spot where Swami Vivekananda is said to have meditated in 1892 before his historic address at the Parliament of the World's Religions in Chicago. Accessible only by ferry, the memorial offers panoramic views of the confluence of the Bay of Bengal, the Arabian Sea, and the Indian Ocean.
Thiruvalluvar Statue
Standing 133 feet tall on a rock adjacent to the Vivekananda Memorial, this statue honors the Tamil poet-philosopher Thiruvalluvar, author of the Thirukkural. The 133 feet symbolize the 133 chapters of the Thirukkural, and the statue is a prominent landmark visible from the shore.
Padmanabhapuram Palace
A well-preserved 16th-century wooden palace of the Travancore royal family, located about 55 km from Kanyakumari. Though historically tied to Kerala's Travancore dynasty, the palace is now in Tamil Nadu and showcases exquisite Kerala-style architecture, intricate woodwork, and murals.
Suchindram Thanumalayan Temple
The temple with musical stone pillars and an 18-foot Hanuman.
Gandhi Mandapam
The memorial built so that sunlight falls on the spot where Gandhi's urn was kept on 2 October each year.
Who Is This Tour For
Best Time to Visit
October–March is the ideal window for this trip, with the most pleasant weather for sightseeing.
What's Included / Excluded
Inclusions
- 2 nights in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
- All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
- AC cab from Surat for the whole trip with the cab option: Swift Dzire (2–3 persons), Ertiga (4–7) or Tempo Traveller (8–12)
- AC bus seats both ways with the bus option
- AC 3-tier train tickets both ways with the train option
- Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel
- GST on cab hire
Exclusions
- Lunch and dinner
- Temple darshan, pooja and special entry tickets
- Monument and park entry tickets, boating and ropeway tickets
- Flights, and anything not listed under inclusions
- Personal expenses such as tips, laundry and phone calls
Hotels for This Tour
Handpicked stays for a comfortable trip
Packing Checklist
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Water bottle
- Sunscreen
- ID proof (for hotel check-in)
- Basic first-aid/medication
- Modest, traditional clothing for temple visits
- A shawl or stole to cover shoulders
- Swimwear
- Extra change of clothes
- Flip-flops
Important Travel Information
Best time to visit: October–March
Route: Surat → Kanyakumari → Surat (about 3,691 km in all)
Train option: With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Kanyakumari and back; the train journey is in addition to the 3 days.
Hotels: 3-star hotel in Kanyakumari, or similar.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you go
3 days and 2 nights. It starts from Surat on day 1 and you are back in Surat on day 3. With the train option, the train journey is in addition to these days.
Surat → Kanyakumari → Surat. That is about 3,691 km in all; each leg is listed on this page with its distance and driving time.
For 2 persons it is ₹15,120 per person (train); for a group of 11–12 it comes down to ₹11,860 per person. Prices include 3-star hotels with breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
Yes. This package is offered by cab, train or bus. By cab, the same AC car takes you from Surat and back. By cab from Surat the drive is about 1,847 km each way, so the cab option adds about 4 travel days each way; hotel stays on the way are included in its price. By bus, you take an AC bus to the first stop and back, and a cab covers the sightseeing. With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Kanyakumari and back; the train journey is in addition to the 3 days. The price table shows each option for your group size.
October–March.
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