Day trip to Kanyakumari beach and Padmanabhapuram palace
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10 hours
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The trip includes The Padmanabhapuram palace which is the largest wooden palace in the whole of Asia, It is nothing short of an architectural marvel spread over an area of 6.5 acres. The second part of the trip covers the beautiful kanyakumari beach which is the southern tip of the Indian subcontinent. A ferry ride is included for visiting the Vivekananda rock and the Thiruvalluvar statue. The spectacular sunrise/sunset views here is something that a must see. Overall this is a must see trip for anyone visiting the south of India.
We assure you an safe, comfortable and affordable tour. Looking forward to meet you soon for a fun filled, knowledge sharing experience!!!
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
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.
Kanyakumari Beach
A very popular tourist destination in India, it is famous for its unique ocean sunrise, sunset and moonrise, the 41-metre (133 ft) Thiruvalluvar Statue and Vivekananda Rock Memorial off the coast, and as a pilgrimage centre. Lying at the tip of peninsular India, Kanyakumari is bordered on the west, south and east by the Laccadive Sea.It has a coastal line of 71.5 kilometres (44.4 mi) stretched on the three sides. On the shores of the town is a temple dedicated to Goddess Kanyakumari (the virgin Goddess), after which the town is named. Kanyakumari has been a city since the Sangam period and has been referred to in old Malayalam literature and in the accounts of Ptolemy and Marco Polo.
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Day trip to Kanyakumari beach and Padmanabhapuram palace
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What‘s Included
Private transportation
Entry charges
WiFi on board
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Parking Fees
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
25 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fantastic hassle free day out
Ambassador491997,Feb 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fabulous day out with Adharsh our tour guide/driver including pick up and drop off from our accommodation. The price includes all admissions to attractions, ferries and parking ensuring that it was hassle free Adharsh is very personal and knowledgeable and nothing was too much trouble We would throughly recommend this tour.
Not to be missed!
Nanda N,Feb 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mr James and Mr Sarjin were very friendly and knowledgeable about the historic sites we visited. We went to the Padmanabhan palace and Kanyakumari in a comfortable air conditioned car making stops along the way for food and sites of interest. We had a very fulfilling tour and the sites are not to be missed!
A day trip to Kanyakumari with James and Adarsh
syedhrahman9,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Being in the southernmost tip of India and at the confluence of Arabian Sea, Indian Ocean and the Bay of Bengal, this place has a special history and significance. Swami Vivekananda Rock Memorial adds to the significance. A visit to the centuries old wooden palace on the way is an added bonus for tourists. My tour guide, James and his son, Adarsh, who was the driver made my day particularly pleasant - I have nothing but praise for them. They were very punctual, very polite, good communicators and above all very knowledgeable about the places I visited on this trip. They also were very attentive to all my needs, arranging lunch and refreshments breaks. A very big thank you to both of them.
A Day exploring the southern tip of the Indian subcontinent
Richard M,Feb 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We spent a terrific day with our dignified and knowledgeable guide James and his nephew who drove. Navigating Kanyakumari with a professional makes all the difference between a smooth visit and chaos!
The southern tip of India
tdahlawi,Jan 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Enjoyable trip particularly the Palace. James, my guide is well informed of the history and geography of the region. Highly recommended
Kanyakumari day trip
VASUKI S,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00Over-priced and underwhelming tour. Viator needs to reflect on whether their pricing for this tour is appropriate
Great day trip!
Shilpa S,Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This is a great trip for anyone wanting to privately explore the two sites of Kanyakumari and Padmanabhapuram Palace! The tour company sent information the day before on WhatsApp after I reached out to them. Our tour guide and driver were prompt, fantastic and took great care of us throughout the day. The guide was knowledgeable and accommodating. The palace was very interesting with historical significance. And Kanyakumari was majestic being the meeting point of 3 water bodies. A lot of time is spent barefoot at these sites so be prepared for that. And make sure to bring bottled water for the drive! Would recommend this for anyone visiting Kovalam or Thiruvananthapuram.
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Rinkuindore,May 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00It was a really good visit to the Place, The view and the feeling was amazing , It was a really must visit place, but the cruise service needed a lot of improvement as no proper official was there to guide you, cruise capacity was 131 persons but capacity actually utilized as 200+ persons
Day trip to Southern point of India
phiny2016,May 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a lovely day with our tour guide, James, who was a real gentleman and his son Adharsh, who was the driver. They were very knowledgeable and kind and were proud to share their food culture with us. The palace was well worth a visit but we especially liked the visit to the Statue of Wisdom which was really interesting. We would highly recommend this tour.
No go place for the families with kids!!
Venture09629549335,Apr 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Poor!! No Management from the ship company! Normal line 75 Rs, Express line ( Fallacy) 300 Rs, people standing in bare sun scorching heat without any shade, breaking line, howling and creating ruckus but absolutely no control from the authorities! Astonishingly when asked the police personnel if there is any paid authorised parking they blatantly refused but when i walked inside i realised there was paid parking!! I don’t know if this behaviour was due to some unknown govt commitments or just a bad approach!! Finally after standing in the line for over 2 hours we gave up the ferry and came out! On walking towards the sunrise point we realised the ferry point was not even 200 meters, a small walkway or bridge could solve the problem! Basically it’s a kind of scam by the ship company!! However it’s a beautiful place but because of poor management from the authorities it’s a no go for families!! And hence the bad review.
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