Overview
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!!!
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
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What's included
Private transportation
Entry charges
On-board WiFi
Bottled water
In-vehicle air conditioning
Parking fees
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
opp. Trivandrum bus stand.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What to expect
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Padmanabhapuram Palace
3 hours
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
3 hours
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Asia/Kolkata).
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 10 travelers per booking
FAQs about Day trip to Kanyakumari beach and Padmanabhapuram palace
Can I cancel Day trip to Kanyakumari beach and Padmanabhapuram palace for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 10 hours.
Where does it start, and is pickup offered?
opp. Trivandrum bus stand. Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
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
Which places does it visit?
It visits Padmanabhapuram Palace, Kanyakumari Beach.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English, Tamil.
What fitness level is needed?
It is suitable for all physical fitness levels.
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