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Southern Triangle : 05 days road trip to South trinity

  • Madurai 1 Night
  • Rameswaram 1 Night
  • Kanyakumari 1N
  • Trivandrum 1N
  • Tour Itinerary
  • South India
  • Indus Holidays Best Seller
Suitable for

Family / Couple

Duration

4 Nights 5 Days

Category

Heritage / Spiritual

Package type

Customisable

Southern Triangle is a popular trip covering the deep south trinity of Madurai Rameshwaram and Kanyakumari. The drive across the iconic Pamban Bridge to the island town of Rameswaram, sunset at India's lands' end and being awestruck at the seat of divinity in Madurai will make this experience

Starting from

10000

/person

Experience Highlights

  • Temple
  • Architecture
  • Sunset
  • Darshan a 'Jyothirlinga' at the most important Hindu centre in South India
  • Experience sunset at the miraculous confluence of the three seas at tip of the subcontinent
  • Set foot into the towering temple regarded as the richest Hindu temple in the world at Trivandrum
  • Witness the architectural marvel of the temple at Madurai and partake in the festive night ceremony
  • Drive to into the sunset at the iconic Pamban Bridge in Rameshwaram

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Tour Summary

  • 5 Days
  • 4 Destinations
  • Short daily travel
  • Day 1 - Madurai on arrival
  • Day 2 - Madurai - Rameswaram
  • Day 3 - Rameswaram - Kanyakumari
  • Day 4 - Kanyakumari - Trivandrum
  • Day 5- Departure from Trivandrum

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1

  • Madurai on Arrival
  • Full Day
  • In Town

This morning head to one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, Madurai. An ancient centre of Tamil Knowledge, centre of power of many dynasties and the seat of divinity from time immemorial, The main attraction here is Meeakshi temple, the abode of fish eyed Goddess. The imposing 15-acre temple complex ornate by gateway towers with exquisitely multi-coloured images of gods, demons and mythical figures is an architectural marvel.

  • Start with the famous Meenakshi temple, which is an architectural marvel.
  • Enter through the busy eastern entrance (a lot of craft shops here) and move on to see the 1000 pillar hall (Ayiramkal mandapam) sculpted with life size ornamented figures.
  • After Darshan, spend time at the massive temple tank and leave the temple through the hall with magnificently painted ceilings.
  • Consider visiting the famous Tirumala Nayak Palace, the 17th century palace of Tirumalai Nayak.
  • Also spend time at the Gandhi museum which presents detailed accounts of the Indian freedom struggle and has rare Gandhi memorabilia.
  • Relax for the night at your hotel.

 

Stay at Madurai

Star Residency

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Deluxe Room

Insider Tips by Indus Indus Holidays

Madurai is particularly famous for cotton fabric, hand-woven silk, bronze work and stone carvings.

All such local insider tips is here: Local's guide to Madurai

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    If you are interested in seeing Indian temple rituals, then don't miss the night ceremony here. The bronze of lord Shiva is brought on a chariot to his wife Meenakshi's bed chamber amidst much chanting, drums, horns and gathering of devotees. An absolute must-see!

    Hand loom textiles can be purchased from Puthu Mandapam. Kumaran Silks and Alankar Textiles are famous for sarees. To buy handicrafts, Government Poompuhar Handicrafts Shop , Khadi Gramayog Bhavan and Cottage Arts Emporium are the best places in Madurai.

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Day 2

  • Madurai to Rameswaram
  • 3.5 hrs
  • 180 kms

Rameshwaram, one of the most sacred temple towns of India, is an island hallowed by the epic Ramayana. Housing the most sacred sand mound (a lingam said to have been created by Lord Rama's wife Sita, so he could worship Shiva), this temple is one of the 12 holy Jyothirlingas. Spend the day exploring the temple and attractions in the town and head to Kanyakumari this afternoon.

  • Today, visit the Ramananthswamy temple features the largest temple corridor with 1200 odd intricately designed granite pillars.
  • If interested you can also visit the lost land of Dhanushkodi beach, a town washed away by a cyclone. Adams bridge can also be visited.
  • Relax for the night at your hotel.

Stay at Rameswaram

Poppy's hotel

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Superior Room

Insider Tips by Indus Indus Holidays

Among the miracles of this place include 22 closely located wells with water in them having totally different medicinal properties.

All such local insider tips is here: Local's guide to Rameshwaram

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Special Tips for Darshan/Pooja at Ramanathaswamy Temple

    Early morning about 4:30 am leave for Darshan. The stages of pooja is as below 

    Darshan of Sphatic Lingam: Also known as Mani Darshanam, the lingam in natural crystal is considered very auspicious. Timing 5 am - 6 am

    Samudra Snanam: Walk 300m from the temple to the sea, take a dip in the shallow waters

    Theerth Snanam: Take a bath in 22 wells inside the main temple and perform the main pooja.

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Day 3

  • Rameswaram to Kanyakumari
  • 5.5 hrs
  • 310 kms

Kanyakumari can feel surreal, especially at twilight when you'll see the sun set and the moon rise simultaneously over three seas. Add on the legacy of Swami Vivekananda, the virgin sea Goddess Temple, its ‘Land’s End’ symbolism and we have everything to draw crowds to this typically small-scale town.

  • Today, drive past a dramatic flourish of mountain ridges, glinting paddy fields and slow-looping wind turbines to India’s southern tip.
  • Halt by Asia's largest wooden palace in Padmanabhapuram, a masterpiece of Kerala architecture (Optional).
  • Take a ferry off the mainland to Vivekananda rock memorial and later to the statue dedicated to poet Thiruvalluvar.
  • Visit the ancient temple at the edge of the ocean dedicated to Goddess Kumari Amman.
  • Evening witness an exuberant sunset, explore the town and rest for the night.

Stay at Kanyakumari

Gopinivas Grand

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Deluxe Room

Insider Tips by Indus Indus Holidays

Kanyakumari, the southernmost tip of India, is the confluence point Indian Ocean, Arabian sea and Bay of Bengal.

All such local insider tips is here: Local's guide to Kanyakumari

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Activity Add-ons

Day 4

  • Kanyakumari to Trivandrum
  • 3 hrs
  • 90 kms

Kerala’s capital city keeps a tight grip on its heritage while wholeheartedly acting as a springboard to its nearby beaches. With its fair share of food spots and intriguing sights - majestic temples, glorious palaces and a cluster of victorian museums in neo-keralan buildings - Thiruvananthapuram clearly justifies a visit.

  • Meet our representative on arrival at the airport.
  • Start the day at the city's key icon and architectural marvel, the Padmanabhaswamy temple, famous for being the richest temple in the world (Entry for Hindus only).
  • Drop by Kuthiramalika, a magnificent wooden palace known for its horse sculpture work.
  • Explore Napier Museum, a unique naturally air conditioned structure housing a rare collection of oil paintings and artefacts.
  • The same grounds has the conservation oriented Trivandrum Zoo which will interest families.
  • The evening is free to be leisure by the beach and relax into the night.

Stay at Trivandrum

Uday Suites

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Deluxe Room

Insider Tips by Indus Indus Holidays

The 18-foot-long idol of Lord Vishnu has to be viewed through three seperate doors.

All such local insider tips is here: Local's guide to Trivandrum

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Activity Add-ons

Day 5

  • Departure from Trivandrum
  • Full Day
  • In Town

Today will be the last day of your tour. Have a splendid breakfast at your resort and get ready for onward journey.

  • Check out from your resort and head to Trivandrum.
  • Shop for artefacts and curios if interested (optional).
  • Drop back at Airport in the afternoon bidding farewell to god’s own country with memories to last for a life time.

Departure from Trivandrum

Insider Tips by Indus Indus Holidays

The 18-foot-long idol of Lord Vishnu has to be viewed through three seperate doors.

All such local insider tips is here: Local's guide to Trivandrum

View more tips

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Offers & Packages

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  • Madurai 1 Night
  • Rameswaram 1 Night
  • Kanyakumari 1N
  • Trivandrum 1N

4 Nights Value Package

Starting From

10000 / person

These are indicative Rates (per person). Subject to variation based on choice of stay, group size, activities, dates, routes, transportation and other price hikes.

4 Nights Deluxe Package

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12000 / person

These are indicative Rates (per person). Subject to variation based on choice of stay, group size, activities, dates, routes, transportation and other price hikes.

4 Nights Premium Package

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13000 / person

These are indicative Rates (per person). Subject to variation based on choice of stay, group size, activities, dates, routes, transportation and other price hikes.

We handle each booking individually to get best possible prices and inclusions. This means our negotiating power can often lower prices or get more inclusions than indicated here. Give us a try!

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Q & A for Southern Triangle (4 Nights) by Indus Holidays

Can I customise my itinerary with a few stays of my choice?

Answered by Prasanth Madhavan

Definitely! As we specialise in customised holiday planning to Kerala & South India for the last 20 years, we can offer almost any stay option. We have long-standing direct relationships with resorts, homestays & hotels in this region which allow us to deliver privilege services at unbeatable rates.

If you want to change the stay options in our offers, your trip designer will work with you till you are happy with the package. More importantly, our experts give you unbiased insights and highlights of each stay option from direct experience to help you make better choices.

What is the holiday booking procedure?

Answered by Resmi Kakkat

You can submit an enquiry here anytime or contact our destination experts directly. One of Indus’ Trip Designers will call you back to understand your requirement and will make an offer within 2 hours. Our experts will also make suitable recommendations on stay options, day activities, itinerary options and transportation to assist you further in customising the holiday to your requirements. Once it is perfect, send a confirmation and we will take care of the rest.

What are the payment options you offer?

Answered by Goldin Syriac

We offer all major payment options including credit cards , debit cards , wire transfer, net banking and UPI. Service charges from the bank may be applicable on select payment methods.

Can my driver speak hindi? Do you offer taxi services only?

Answered by Divya Hrishikesh

Yes, our transportation team carefully chooses and trains our driver partners to deliver the high touch experiences we offer. They are highly co-operative, friendly and can speak in hindi and English. You will also find our cabs to be well maintained, safe and reliable.

When you book hotels, activities and taxi together with Indus, we will be able to offer you a better overall deal than what you get directly. Also you get the added benefit of Indus’ responsive customer relations team for on-tour support. So, currently our trained drivers are available only for our package customers.