Day Trip to Kanyakumari: Explore Asia's Largest Wooden Palace & Pristine Beaches
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8 Ratings
Thiruvananthapuram
Embark on a day trip to Kanyakumari and discover Asia's largest wooden palace and pristine beaches. Experience the architectural marvel of Padmanabhapuram palace and enjoy a ferry ride to Vivekananda rock for breathtaking views. Don't miss the spectacular sunrise/sunset at Kanyakumari beach!
Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Padmanabhapuram Palace - Padmanabhapuram Palace, also known as Kalkulam Palace, is a Travancore era palace located in Padmanabhapuram in the Kanyakumari district of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The palace is owned, controlled and maintained by the government of the neighbouring state of Kerala. This palace is older than Rambagh Palace in Rajasthan. It is possible that it is the one of the oldest palaces in India.

The palace was constructed around 1601 CE by Iravi Varma Kulasekhara Perumal who ruled Venad between 1592 and 1609. This Palace is maintained by the Govt. of Kerala Archaeology Department.

The Padmanabhapuram Palace complex consists of several structures:

Mantrasala; the King’s Council Chamber
Thai Kottaram, constructed before 1550
Nataksala; the Performance Hall
A four-storeyed mansion at the centre of the complex
Thekee Kottaram; the Southern Palace.

What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Entry charges
  • On-board WiFi
  • Bottled water
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Parking fees
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
Additional Information

Included in the journey is The Padmanabhapuram palace, the biggest wooden palace throughout Asia, an undeniable marvel of architecture occupying 6.5 acres of space. The next stage of the tour includes the stunning Kanyakumari beach, the most southern point of the Indian subcontinent. The ticket price also covers a ferry trip to visit both the Vivekananda rock and Thiruvalluvar statue. Exceptional views of sunrise and sunset are a crucial highlight of this visit. All in all, this tour is an imperative experience for anyone touring southern India. We promise you a secure, enjoyable, and cost-effective venture. We eagerly await to provide you with an enjoyable and informational journey!

Location
Thiruvananthapuram Central
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Cindyp261
Feb 28, 2024
Awesome day - My daughter and I had a fantastic time on this day trip with James (the tour guide) and Adharsh (the driver). We were picked up on time in a lovely clean car. We had numerous breaks along the way with James and Adharsh explaining many points of interest. We both enjoyed going to the palace and to Kanyakumari beach. Highly recommend
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Greg
Nov 26, 2023
Great Day Trip to Kanyakumari beach and Padmanabhapuram palace - We had a wonderful experience. Complete door to door service. Our guide was incredibly friendly and helpful and the sites were definitely worth it.
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Balasingamm
Jul 20, 2023
Wonderful - Best experience ever had. Mr James is a great guy. Very polite, friendly, honest and knowledgeable. I will recommend this tour outfit with out reservation. Thanks Mr James for making Kerala a wonderful experience.
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Gethino2022
May 8, 2023
A great trip to India's Land's End - Thanks to Mr. James for a wonderful trip to the southernmost tip of the Indian mainland, Kanyakumari, and to Padmanabhapuram Palace. Lots of knowledge, well organised and very kind. Highly recommended!
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Leon_leon111
May 7, 2023
Good experience! - The tour guide and driver are all great! We went to the wood palace and the southwest side of India! The boat to the memorial hall on the rock is really worth it! My tour guide explains me a lot of historical stories which makes the trip more fun and knowledgeable. Thanks for the guide today! I really enjoyed a lot.
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Vivekbhandari_
Dec 26, 2022
Lovely trip to Kanyakumari - We planned our trip to Kanyakumari in last minute and Adharsh was very helpful in providing the details. Also he was flexible with the timings as well. His father, James sir, was our guide for this trip and he explained the itinerary before starting the trip. However, he was also flexible with the schedule, and consulted with us before committing to a plan. He is an experienced person and we enjoyed talking with him discussing various topics such as culture, language, food, etc. The boat ride to the Vivekananda rock and the time we spent there was worth it.
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Nzbaxter
Sep 22, 2022
Great Tour - I went with Adharsh as a solo traveller first time in India, he was great. Organised all the tickets and helped with understanding customs I was unfamiliar with and made sure I was always looked after. Also Adharsh has good English made it easy to have a laugh through the day
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Virender_k
Mar 24, 2024
All in all it was fun to know history behind Kanyakumari, Thiruvallur and Vivekananda Rock memorial - Trip to Kanyakumari was enjoyable though it was a hot day. Vivekananda Rock memorial story is impressive. It is exhilarating to be at the land's end and see Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal merge into Indian Ocean !
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