Madurai Rameshwaram Kanyakumari Tour Package from Pondicherry (5 Days)
5-day Madurai Rameshwaram Kanyakumari tour from Pondicherry: Madurai, Rameshwaram and Kanyakumari. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab, train or bus. From ₹12,120 per person.
per person · inclusive of all taxes
24° – 33°C
October in Madurai Rameshwaram Kanyakumari
Description
5-day Madurai Rameshwaram Kanyakumari tour from Pondicherry: Madurai, Rameshwaram and Kanyakumari. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab, train or bus. From ₹12,120 per person.
This 5 days 4 nights itinerary covers 13 handpicked stops, including Meenakshi Amman Temple, Pudhu Mandapam market, Thirumalai Nayak Palace and more. October–March is the best time to travel for pleasant weather. Your 4-night stay is arranged in a comfortable, well-reviewed hotel such as 3-star hotel in Madurai. Pickup and drop are arranged right from your hotel or home, so there's nothing extra to plan on your end. Every booking is backed by Trypdeals' 24x7 support team, from planning to the day you're back home.
Weather in Madurai Rameshwaram Kanyakumari
Best time: October to MarchAverage temperature range: 21°C – 39°C
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Pondicherry to Madurai
Our driver picks you up from your hotel or home in Pondicherry in the morning. Drive from Puducherry to Madurai (about 333 km, 6 hrs 45 min). Check in at your hotel in Madurai. Check in and rest. Visit the Meenakshi Amman Temple in the evening; phones are not allowed inside, and shoulders and knees must be covered. Stay for the night ceremony, when the idol of Sundareswarar is carried to Meenakshi's chamber, usually around 9:30 pm. Overnight stay in Madurai.
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: Pondicherry to Madurai
333 km · ~7h · About 7h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Pondicherry
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest & refuel near AriyalurAbout 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
183 km · 3h 40m drive from previous stop
Arrive in MaduraiMadurai, 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: Pondicherry to Madurai
333 km · ~7h 24m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Pondicherry
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Pondicherry. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Pondicherry → Madurai
AC Seater / Volvo · ~333 km
~7h 24m|Tentative fare ₹370–₹980
Usual tea / meal halts: Pullambadi (~170 km)
- Arrive in Madurai
Madurai, 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: Pondicherry to Madurai
Nearest railway stations: Puducherry for Pondicherry, Madurai Jn for Madurai.
Direct trains
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
Meenakshi Amman Temple
The temple of Goddess Meenakshi and Lord Sundareswarar, with 14 painted gopurams and the Hall of a Thousand Pillars.
- 2
Pudhu Mandapam market
The 17th-century pillared hall opposite the east gate, filled with tailors and shops.
Madurai to Rameshwaram
Today's travel: from Madurai to Rameshwaram (about 174 km, 3 hrs 30 min). In the morning, see the Thirumalai Nayak Palace before driving to Rameshwaram, about three and a half hours away. Cross the Pamban Bridge onto the island and visit the Ramanathaswamy Temple in the evening, walking its long pillared corridor. Overnight stay in Rameshwaram.
- 1
Thirumalai Nayak Palace
A 17th-century palace with giant pillars and a sound and light show in the evening.
- 2
Pamban Bridge
The sea bridge that carries the road and the new railway onto Rameshwaram island.
- 3
Ramanathaswamy Temple
The Jyotirlinga temple with the longest temple corridor in India.
Theerthams and Dhanushkodi
Start at dawn with a dip at Agni Theertham and the bath in the 22 wells (theerthams) inside the temple, then the darshan; carry a change of clothes. After breakfast, drive to Dhanushkodi and the land's end at Arichal Munai. Visit the Kothandaramaswamy Temple and the Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Memorial on the way back. Overnight stay in Rameshwaram.
- 1
Agni Theertham and the 22 theerthams
The holy sea dip and the ritual bath in the temple wells before darshan.
- 2
Dhanushkodi and Arichal Munai
The ghost town destroyed by the 1964 cyclone and the road's end facing Sri Lanka.
- 3
Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Memorial
The memorial to the former President in his home town.
Rameshwaram to Kanyakumari
Today's travel: from Rameshwaram to Kanyakumari (about 300 km, 6 hrs). Drive down the coast to Kanyakumari, about five and a half hours away. Visit the Kumari Amman Temple and walk to the sunset point; on a clear evening you can watch the sun set over the Arabian Sea. Overnight stay in Kanyakumari.
- 1
Kumari Amman Temple
The temple of the virgin goddess at the southern tip of India, known for her diamond nose ring.
- 2
Sunset Point
The western shore where the sun sets over the sea.
Kanyakumari and back to Pondicherry
Wake up early for the sunrise over the Bay of Bengal. Take the ferry to the Vivekananda Rock Memorial and the Thiruvalluvar Statue (the queue starts at 8 am), visit the Gandhi Mandapam, and stop at the Suchindram temple on the way out. Drive from Kanyakumari to Puducherry (about 627 km, 12 hrs 30 min), and drop at your hotel, home or the railway station in Pondicherry. The tour ends here.
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 Pondicherry
627 km · ~13h 12m · About 13h of driving split over 2 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.
164 km · 3h 16m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 314Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 464Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
164 km · 3h 16m drive from previous stop
Arrive in PondicherryPondicherry, Puducherry
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 Pondicherry
627 km · ~13h 56m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- 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 → Pondicherry
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~627 km
~13h 56m|Tentative fare ₹690–₹1,810
- Arrive in Pondicherry
Pondicherry, Puducherry
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 Pondicherry
Nearest railway stations: Kanyakumari for Kanyakumari, Puducherry for Pondicherry.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 12h in total
Change trains at Kodaikanal Road — about 41m wait
1 change · 12h 25m in total
Change trains at Kodaikanal Road — about 41m wait
1 change · 12h 55m in total
Change trains at Villupuram Jn — about 1h 15m 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.
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Vivekananda Rock Memorial
The rock where Swami Vivekananda meditated in 1892, reached by ferry.
- 2
Thiruvalluvar Statue
The 133-foot statue of the Tamil poet on the neighbouring rock.
- 3
Suchindram Thanumalayan Temple
A temple of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva in one lingam, with musical pillars and a huge Hanuman.
Tour Overview
Three great pilgrim towns of the far south: Madurai and its Meenakshi Amman Temple, the island of Rameshwaram with its Jyotirlinga, and Kanyakumari, where three seas meet at the southern tip of India.
This 5-day, 4-night package starts and ends in Pondicherry. The route runs Pondicherry → Madurai → Rameshwaram → Kanyakumari → Pondicherry, about 1,434 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 Madurai Rameshwaram Kanyakumari Tour from Pondicherry
- Meenakshi Amman Temple
- Pudhu Mandapam market
- Thirumalai Nayak Palace
- Pamban Bridge
- Ramanathaswamy Temple
- Agni Theertham and the 22 theerthams
- Dhanushkodi and Arichal Munai
- Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Memorial
Inclusions in the Madurai Rameshwaram Kanyakumari Tour Package
- 4 nights in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
- All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
- AC cab from Pondicherry 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 Madurai Rameshwaram 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 Madurai Rameshwaram Kanyakumari Tour
Best time to visit: October–March
Route: Pondicherry → Madurai → Rameshwaram → Kanyakumari → Pondicherry (about 1,434 km in all)
Train option: With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Madurai and back from Kanyakumari; the train journey is in addition to the 5 days.
Hotels: 3-star hotel in Madurai; 3-star hotel in Rameshwaram; 3-star hotel in Kanyakumari, or similar.
Package Price: Cab, Bus or Train
Per-person price by group size and how you travel from Pondicherry. Every price includes 3-star hotels (twin sharing), breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
| PersonsGroup size | By Cab | By Bus | By Train |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Persons | ₹25,080 | ₹18,230 | ₹17,460 |
| 33 Persons | ₹20,560 | ₹16,810 | ₹16,040 |
| 4–74–7 Persons | ₹18,210 | ₹14,640 | ₹13,880 |
| 8–108–10 Persons | ₹16,820 | ₹13,790 | ₹13,030 |
| 11–1211–12 Persons | ₹14,420 | ₹12,880 | ₹12,120 |
Prices are per person in rupees. The highlighted price is the lowest for that group size.
With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Madurai and back from Kanyakumari; the train journey is in addition to the 5 days.
Route Map
Top Attractions
Meenakshi Amman Temple
The spiritual heart of Madurai, this vast temple complex is dedicated to Goddess Meenakshi and Lord Sundareswarar. Its 14 towering gopurams, the tallest reaching about 52 meters, are covered with thousands of vividly painted sculptures, while the Hall of a Thousand Pillars showcases intricate carvings. The temple is the center of the city's ancient lotus-shaped layout and remains a vibrant hub of worship and festivals.
Pudhu Mandapam market
The 17th-century pillared hall opposite the east gate, filled with tailors and shops.
Thirumalai Nayak Palace
A 17th-century palace with giant pillars and a sound and light show in the evening.
Pamban Bridge
The sea bridge that carries the road and the new railway onto Rameshwaram island.
Ramanathaswamy Temple
The Jyotirlinga temple with the longest temple corridor in India.
Agni Theertham and the 22 theerthams
The holy sea dip and the ritual bath in the temple wells before darshan.
Dhanushkodi and Arichal Munai
The ghost town destroyed by the 1964 cyclone and the road's end facing Sri Lanka.
Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Memorial
The memorial to the former President in his home town.
Kumari Amman Temple
The temple of the virgin goddess at the southern tip of India, known for her diamond nose ring.
Sunset Point
The western shore where the sun sets over the sea.
Vivekananda Rock Memorial
The rock where Swami Vivekananda meditated in 1892, reached by ferry.
Thiruvalluvar Statue
The 133-foot statue of the Tamil poet on the neighbouring rock.
Suchindram Thanumalayan Temple
A temple of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva in one lingam, with musical pillars and a huge Hanuman.
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.
How to Reach
What's Included / Excluded
Inclusions
- 4 nights in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
- All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
- AC cab from Pondicherry 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
Things To Do
Sip Jigarthanda at a Local Stall
Cool down with Madurai's iconic cold beverage, jigarthanda, made with milk, almond gum, and sarsaparilla syrup. It's a local favorite and a perfect respite from the tropical heat.
30 minutes
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
Important Travel Information
Best time to visit: October–March
Route: Pondicherry → Madurai → Rameshwaram → Kanyakumari → Pondicherry (about 1,434 km in all)
Train option: With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Madurai and back from Kanyakumari; the train journey is in addition to the 5 days.
Hotels: 3-star hotel in Madurai; 3-star hotel in Rameshwaram; 3-star hotel in Kanyakumari, or similar.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you go
5 days and 4 nights. It starts from Pondicherry on day 1 and you are back in Pondicherry on day 5. With the train option, the train journey is in addition to these days.
Pondicherry → Madurai → Rameshwaram → Kanyakumari → Pondicherry. That is about 1,434 km in all; each leg is listed on this page with its distance and driving time.
For 2 persons it is ₹17,460 per person (train); for a group of 11–12 it comes down to ₹12,120 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 Pondicherry and back. 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 Madurai and back from Kanyakumari; the train journey is in addition to the 5 days. The price table shows each option for your group size.
October–March.
Destinations Covered in This Tour
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