Tiruchendur Darshan Yatra Package (3 Days)
3-day Tiruchendur Darshan tour from Madurai: Tiruchendur and Tirunelveli. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab or bus. From ₹6,380 per person.
per person · inclusive of all taxes
24° – 29°C
November in Tiruchendur Darshan Yatra Package (3 Days)
Description
3-day Tiruchendur Darshan tour from Madurai: Tiruchendur and Tirunelveli. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab or bus. From ₹6,380 per person.
This 3 days 2 nights itinerary covers 5 handpicked stops, including Tiruchendur Murugan Temple, Nazhi Kinaru, Valli Cave and more. October–March; Kanda Sashti (October–November) is the biggest festival 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 Tiruchendur. 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 Tiruchendur Darshan Yatra Package (3 Days)
Best time: October to MarchAverage temperature range: 23°C – 36°C
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Madurai to Tiruchendur
Our driver picks you up from your hotel or home in Madurai in the morning. Drive from Madurai to Tiruchendur (about 184 km, 3 hrs 45 min). Check in at your hotel in Tiruchendur. Overnight stay in Tiruchendur.
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: Madurai to Tiruchendur
184 km · ~3h 41m · About 4h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Madurai
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
184 km · 3h 41m drive from previous stop
Arrive in TiruchendurTiruchendur, 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: Madurai to Tiruchendur
184 km · ~4h 5m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Madurai
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Madurai. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Madurai → Tiruchendur
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~184 km
~4h 5m|Tentative fare ₹200–₹570
- Arrive in Tiruchendur
Tiruchendur, 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: Madurai to Tiruchendur
Nearest railway stations: Madurai Jn for Madurai, Tiruchendur for Tiruchendur.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 6h 21m in total
Change trains at Palayankottai — about 52m wait
1 change · 6h 35m in total
Change trains at Talaiyuthu — about 1h 15m wait
1 change · 7h 3m in total
Change trains at Talaiyuthu — about 1h 11m 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.
Madurai to Tiruchendur
After breakfast, set out for a full day of sightseeing (about 15 km by cab). In the morning, visit Tiruchendur Murugan Temple and Nazhi Kinaru. After lunch, go on to Valli Cave. Return to the hotel in Tiruchendur. Overnight stay in Tiruchendur.
- 1
Tiruchendur Murugan Temple
The seashore temple of Lord Murugan, one of his six abodes.
- 2
Nazhi Kinaru
A freshwater well on the beach beside the temple.
- 3
Valli Cave
A cave shrine of Murugan's consort Valli on the shore.
Kulasekarapattinam, Nellaiappar and back
Morning darshan at Tiruchendur, then the Mutharamman temple at Kulasekarapattinam, famous for its Dasara festival. Drive to Tirunelveli for the Nellaiappar–Kanthimathi temple with its musical stone pillars, and on to Madurai. Drive from Tiruchendur to Tirunelveli (about 61 km, 1 hr 15 min) and from Tirunelveli to Madurai (about 184 km, 3 hrs 45 min), and drop at your hotel, home or the railway station in Madurai. 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: Tiruchendur to Tirunelveli
61 km · ~1h 13m · About 1h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Tiruchendur
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
61 km · 1h 13m drive from previous stop
Arrive in TirunelveliTirunelveli, 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: Tiruchendur to Tirunelveli
61 km · ~1h 21m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Tiruchendur
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Tiruchendur. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Tiruchendur → Tirunelveli
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~61 km
~1h 21m|Tentative fare ₹70–₹220
- Arrive in Tirunelveli
Tirunelveli, 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: Tiruchendur to Tirunelveli
Nearest railway stations: Tiruchendur for Tiruchendur, Tirunelveli for Tirunelveli.
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.
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: Tirunelveli to Madurai
184 km · ~3h 41m · About 4h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Tirunelveli
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
184 km · 3h 41m 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: Tirunelveli to Madurai
184 km · ~4h 5m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Tirunelveli
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Tirunelveli. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Tirunelveli → Madurai
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~184 km
~4h 5m|Tentative fare ₹200–₹570
- 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: Tirunelveli to Madurai
Nearest railway stations: Tirunelveli for Tirunelveli, 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
Mutharamman Temple, Kulasekarapattinam
A goddess temple known for its Dasara festival.
- 2
Nellaiappar Temple, Tirunelveli
A huge twin temple of Shiva and Kanthimathi with musical pillars.
Tour Overview
A darshan yatra to Tiruchendur, the seashore temple of Lord Murugan and one of his six abodes, with the Nellaiappar temple of Tirunelveli and the goddess Mutharamman at Kulasekarapattinam.
This 3-day, 2-night package starts and ends in Madurai. The route runs Madurai → Tiruchendur → Tirunelveli → Madurai, about 429 km in all. Choose how you travel: cab or bus. Every price includes 3-star hotels with breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
Highlights of the Tiruchendur Darshan Tour from Madurai
- Tiruchendur Murugan Temple
- Nazhi Kinaru
- Valli Cave
- Mutharamman Temple, Kulasekarapattinam
- Nellaiappar Temple, Tirunelveli
Inclusions in the Tiruchendur Darshan Tour Package
- 2 nights in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
- All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
- AC cab from Madurai 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
- Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel
- GST on cab hire
Exclusions in the Tiruchendur Darshan 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 Tiruchendur Darshan Tour
Best time to visit: October–March; Kanda Sashti (October–November) is the biggest festival
Route: Madurai → Tiruchendur → Tirunelveli → Madurai (about 429 km in all)
Before you go: Temples in Tamil Nadu expect modest dress; at some, men remove their shirts before entering the sanctum. Darshan timings change on festival days. Men remove their shirts for darshan at Tiruchendur.
Hotels: 3-star hotel in Tiruchendur, or similar.
Package Price: Cab or Bus
Per-person price by group size and how you travel from Madurai. Every price includes 3-star hotels (twin sharing), breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
| PersonsGroup size | By Cab | By Bus |
|---|---|---|
| 22 Persons | ₹13,660 | ₹9,640 |
| 33 Persons | ₹11,030 | ₹8,610 |
| 4–74–7 Persons | ₹9,810 | ₹7,490 |
| 8–108–10 Persons | ₹9,020 | ₹6,980 |
| 11–1211–12 Persons | ₹7,650 | ₹6,380 |
Prices are per person in rupees. The highlighted price is the lowest for that group size.
There is no railway station near this route, so there is no train option.
Route Map
Places Covered
- Tiruchendur Murugan Temple
- Nazhi Kinaru
- Valli Cave
- Mutharamman Temple, Kulasekarapattinam
- Nellaiappar Temple, Tirunelveli
Who Is This Tour For
Best Time to Visit
October–March; Kanda Sashti (October–November) is the biggest festival is the ideal window for this trip, with the most pleasant weather for sightseeing.
How to Reach
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 Madurai 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
- 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
Important Travel Information
Best time to visit: October–March; Kanda Sashti (October–November) is the biggest festival
Route: Madurai → Tiruchendur → Tirunelveli → Madurai (about 429 km in all)
Before you go: Temples in Tamil Nadu expect modest dress; at some, men remove their shirts before entering the sanctum. Darshan timings change on festival days. Men remove their shirts for darshan at Tiruchendur.
Hotels: 3-star hotel in Tiruchendur, or similar.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you go
3 days and 2 nights. It starts from Madurai on day 1 and you are back in Madurai on day 3.
Madurai → Tiruchendur → Tirunelveli → Madurai. That is about 429 km in all; each leg is listed on this page with its distance and driving time.
For 2 persons it is ₹9,640 per person (bus); for a group of 11–12 it comes down to ₹6,380 per person. Prices include 3-star hotels with breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
Yes. This package is offered by cab or bus. By cab, the same AC car takes you from Madurai and back. By bus, you take an AC bus to the first stop and back, and a cab covers the sightseeing. The price table shows each option for your group size.
October–March; Kanda Sashti (October–November) is the biggest festival.
Temples in Tamil Nadu expect modest dress; at some, men remove their shirts before entering the sanctum. Darshan timings change on festival days. Men remove their shirts for darshan at Tiruchendur.
Destinations Covered in This Tour
Explore the places this package takes you to