The One Day Madurai to Kanyakumari Tour Package is a night-and-day bus trip from Madurai that reaches the southern tip before dawn and brings you back by evening. It suits young travellers, friends and budget pilgrims who can sleep on a bus and want to see the Kanyakumari sunrise without taking leave for two days.
Route and travel
Pick-up in Madurai is after 10 PM in a non-A/C bus. The road south is about 245 km, and the bus reaches Kanyakumari in the small hours, around 3 AM as per the plan. After sunrise and the morning sightseeing, which the operator aims to finish by about 2 PM, the bus heads back north and drops everyone in Madurai near 7 PM.
Places covered
- Sunrise over the sea at the tip of India.
- Swami Vivekananda Rock Memorial and the 133 ft Thiruvalluvar Statue.
- Bhagavathi Amman Temple, the main shrine of Kanyakumari.
- Triveni Sangam, the point where three seas are said to meet.
- Gandhi Mandapam near the shore.
- Suchindram Thanumalayan Temple and its tall Hanuman figure, on the way back.
Tips for this trip
- Try to sleep on the outward journey; the early morning is the busiest part of the day.
- The operator notes that the early-morning room is at your own cost; confirm this before you travel.
- The ferry to Vivekananda Rock opens around 8 AM and stops in rough sea, so join the queue early.
- At Suchindram, men must remove their shirts before entering; a towel over the shoulder is allowed.
- Carry cash for ferry tickets, lockers and small purchases at the shell shops.
Frequently asked questions
Why does the bus leave Madurai so late at night?
The timing lets you reach Kanyakumari before sunrise, which is the main sight of the trip.
Is a hotel room part of this fare?
Please look at the inclusions and fare on this page, since the operator plan says the short morning stay is paid separately.
What if the sea is too rough for the ferry?
The ferry to the rock is stopped in bad weather. You can still see the memorial and statue from the shore and visit the other stops.
Compare all Madurai Rameshwaram Kanyakumari packages. Pilgrims who also want the island temple can book the one-day Madurai to Rameshwaram tour on another day. For a slower trip that starts at the tip itself, see the Kanyakumari-Rameswaram-Madurai car package.